Motoring
The latest motoring and cars comment, reviews and features from the experts at Country Life
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The last ‘private’ photograph of F1 driver Ayrton Senna taken before his death goes on display in LondonIn a new exhibition of Jon Nicholson’s work at Connolly, Mayfair, photographs of Earth’s most glamorous — and sometimes tragic — motorsport series are displayed alongside ones of ‘quintessentially British’ banger racing.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Lotus Emira Turbo SE: If you want to experience the last 'real' Lotus, now is the timeAs Lotus goes fully electric, we take out its last petrol offering, the Emira, to see if the spirit of Chapman is still alive.
By Simon De Burton Published
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Vintage tractors and memories of summers past, with Oliver GodfreyOliver Godfrey, head of machinery at Cheffins, joins the Country Life podcast to talk about the joys of vintage tractors
By James Fisher Published
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Boxy but foxy: How the humble Fiat Panda became motoring's least-likely design classicGianni Agnelli's Fiat Panda 4x4 Trekking is currently for sale with RM Sotheby's.
By Simon Mills Published
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Ford Focus ST: So long, and thanks for all the funFrom November, the Ford Focus will be no more. We say goodbye to the ultimate boy racer.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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Shark tanks, crocodile lagoons, laser defences, and a subterranean shooting gallery — nothing is impossible when making the ultimate garageTo collectors, cars are more than just transport — they are works of art. And the buildings used to store them are starting to resemble galleries.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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On His Majesty's Not-So Secret Service: Aston Martin receives Royal Warrant from The KingOn His Majesty's not particularly secret service.
By James Fisher Published
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Defender OCTA: Land Rover's classic car, reimagined. And then reimagined again, with 626BHPWhy did Land Rover stick a 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 in a Defender? Because why not.
By Charlie Thomas Published
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Rolls Royce Ghost Series II: The car of many colours that can do many amazing thingsThe Ghost is the classic Rolls-Royce — can it adapt to a changing automotive landscape?
By Toby Keel Published
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Honey, I shrunk the Ferrari: How to get your hands on (most) of a 250 Testa Rossa for less than £200,000One of the latest offerings from Hedley Studios is a 75%-scale model of Ferrari's three-time Le Mans winning icon. It's turning heads.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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If the Volvo ES90 is the answer, what is the question?Volvo's latest luxury saloon car impresses in unexciting ways, with an unwavering commitment to safety and comfort.
By James Fisher Published
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Polestar 4: Function, form and a sprinkle of stardustPolestar's latest offering builds off a steady and reliable platform and finally adds the missing ingredient — a little bit of flair.
By James Fisher Published
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If the future of Ferrari is electric vehicles, then it is our future tooIt's widely believed that Ferrari will unveil its first electric car this year. It's the signal that the internal combustion era is coming to an end.
By James Fisher Published
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The Airlander wants to save our skiesA new hybrid aircraft promises eco-friendly aviation. Designed and built in the UK, can it be the future of air travel?
By Charles Harris Published
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The Everrati Pagoda: An electric wolf in classic combustion clothingWhat do John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn, Charlton Heston, Kate Moss and Harry Styles have in common? They all owned an SL Pagoda. But they won't have owned one as nice as this.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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'We moved here to be in a remote area, but there are 1,000 cars and motorhomes passing my house every day. It’s like Disneyland': How Scotland's best roads are causing local people the biggest headaches10 years after it was established, the North Coast 500 continues to divide opinion. More tourism means more money, but for those who live along the route, their peaceful lives have been turned upside down. Matthew MacConnell investigates.
By Matthew MacConnell Last updated
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‘What we petrolheads wanted but feared we’d never get’: Behind the wheel of Audi’s new, all-electric A6 e-tron AvantHis Majesty is a known fan of an Audi estate, but what will he — and Country Life — make of the brand new EV version?
By Ben Oliver Published
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The light at the end of the tunnel is a car clubAs the internet and the businesses that use them become more and more inhospitable, James Fisher praises the car club, for being that increasingly rare thing — a good invention that works well.
By James Fisher Published
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The National Trust's big birthday present, and how much does a tuna the size of a motorcycle cost?Plus England's slowest roads, and the quiz of the day.
By James Fisher Published
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Lexus LBX 2025: Where compact luxury meets affordability and economyThe Lexus LBX is a compact all-rounder for the city and the country that ticks almost all of the right boxes.
By James Fisher Published
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Toyota Land Cruiser 2025: You can't put a price on coolA legendary vehicle the world over, the latest Land Cruiser retains its off-road prowess while seeking to improve its on-road comfort. Can it succeed?
By James Fisher Published


