Curious Questions: Why do the British drive on the left?
The rest of Europe drives on the right, so why do the British drive on the left? Martin Fone, author of 'Fifty Curious Questions', investigates.
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Curious Questions: Who made the first proper car journey?
The man who invented the very first motor car didn't think it would be able to survive a long-distance car journey. Luckily, his wife had more faith, as Martin Fone discovered when he investigated the tale of Bertha Benz.
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Where I work: Michael Bryden, Rolls-Royce bespoke designer
Rolls-Royce designer Michael Bryden is — like so many of us — working from home. He spoke to Rosie Paterson about his home office, and what he'd create if he were to design a car for himself.
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Is it time for Londoners to stop owning cars?
Country Life's Rosie Paterson loved the freedom her first car offered her, and clung on to it even when moving to London. But when she waved goodbye, she ended up wondering if she'd really needed it after all.
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Grabbing a slice of mid-winter sunshine, with golf, biking and a Ford Puma
Yes, a short break to the sun at this time of year is an indulgence — but it's one which will do wonders for your state of mind, says Toby Keel.
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Toyota Supra: An invitation to a very special club, where fast and furious is the order of business
For those who don’t know, it’s just a Toyota, for those that do, it’s a childhood dream come to life, says James Fisher.
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Banning sale of fossil fuel cars from 2035 is the right thing to do — but countryside pressures could keep the diesel pumping for decades after that
The future of cars is electric — can ONLY be electric, eventually — but the timetable for us to switch over could take a lot longer than you might think. We take a look at the ramifications of the government's 2035 deadline for banning the sale of diesel and petrol-powered automobiles.
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Why automobile-inspired interiors are creeping into the family home
Furniture designers still have much to learn from the automotive industry.
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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Audacious, outrageous, stupendous and luxurious
Charles Rangeley Wilson tries out Rolls-Royce's new SUV and declares it to be the best of all the cars he's reviewed for Country Life, winning out over the other Rolls models for 'sheer chutzpah'.
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The absurd driving aids of the modern car that are, at best, annoying — and at worst, downright dangerous
Our motoring guru Charles Rangeley-Wilson laments the growing number of cars’ automated features–from lane assist to emergency braking and too-sensitive boot-closing devices–that drive him mad.
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How a mix of new-look cars and old favourites saw Rolls-Royce buck the trend of the British car industry
Rolls-Royce smashed its car sales record in 2019, and with Bentley also doing well it seems that better times are ahead for the British motoring industry.
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Nigel Havers: Driving through France in a car like a panther, picking up delicious wine — and taking the dog, too
Eschewing a cheap flight in favour of a good old-fashioned driving holiday, Nigel Havers embarks on a wine trip to France, accompanied by his wife George and their poodle, Charley.
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Country Life's very own White Van Man: 'It’s my fifth and, thus, I’ve called it Van Cinq'
Kit Hesketh-Harvey would be lost without his Ford Transit — but that doesn't mean there aren't a few metaphorical potholes to avoid.
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Volvo V90 Cross Country review: 'You have to be in something far more costly and exotic to find a rival experience'
The Volvo V90 Cross Country is a refreshingly different 4x4 estate–more comfortable and longer legged than its teutonic rivals, it’s just as foxy to look at, even if you can’t lower the suspension.
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The Jaguar I-Pace: 'If I had a spare £65,000, I’d buy one tomorrow. It really is that good'
That Jaguar’s all-electric I-Pace is the 2019 World Car of the Year comes as no surprise to Mark Hedges.
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The new Bentley Flying Spur: 'Ladies and gentleman, this is one bloody good car'
The launch of a new Bentley is always cause for celebration among those who love motor cars — and the New Flying Spur had our motoring correspondent purring like the car's 6-litre W12 engine.
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The BMW X5: A smorgasbord of digital razzmatazz, the grip of a spider and the acceleration of a scalded feline
The new BMW X5 is a strong contender for the (fictional) best-of-all-worlds award – apart from the monstrous gearstick. Charles Rangeley-Wilson took one out for a spin.
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The quest for the ultimate all-round car: Happy on or off-road, stylish and comfortable
In a car nut's ideal world you'd have a fleet of different cars for different jobs — even different moods — but the practicalities of keeping such a fleet rule it out for most of us. Charles Rangeley-Wilson is on the lookout for a car to do it everything.
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Toyota RAV4 review: The 4x4 that dreamed of being a GTI, all grown up and 25 years old
Toyota's latest incarnation of the RAV4 is almost unrecognisable from the original car — but all the better for that, says Toby Keel.
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1940s glamour, Goodwood's youngest racer and a psychelic Rolls-Royce: The best pictures from a sun-kissed weekend at the Goodwood Revival
The sun blazed down on the motoring fans at the Goodwood Revival this weekend — here's our pick of the finest cars, outfits and scenes from the 2019 edition.
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New Land Rover Defender revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
Almost four years after ending production of its most iconic model, Land Rover's new Defender has been revealed to the world.
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio review: 'When you want the Stelvio to lift its skirts and fly, it really can'
With its forensically sharp yet silky steering and obligatory Italian good looks, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is an all-round delight.
