Motoring
The latest motoring and cars comment, reviews and features from the experts at Country Life
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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 dance more complex than the most elaborate mating ritual: Or, how to buy a new carJason Goodwin travels to East London to negotiate a good price on a Big Diesel Estate.
By Jason Goodwin 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
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Dacia Jogger: Perfection is many things, but most of all it's simplicityThe Dacia Jogger is that rarest of things: a simple car that does the things you want very well. Also, if you want, you can sleep in it.
By James Fisher Published
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The Aston Martin DB12 Volante: 671 horsepower wrapped in a smoking jacketAston Martin's convertible 'super tourer' is an elegant bruiser that tiptoes the line between relentless power and comfortable cruising with aplomb.
By James Fisher Published
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How the man who created the British Museum also invented hot chocolate, the £32.5m Notting Hill mansion 'infested with millions of moths', plus our Quiz of the DayAll this plus a gorgeous old Land Rover. We really spoil you every morning at 7am.
By Toby Keel Published
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Bentley tells us the future and announces fully electric car for 2026The Crewe-based luxury car maker also reveals plans to go fully electric by 2035.
By James Fisher Published
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Ferrari 12 Cilindri: 'If you have an empty and winding dual carriageway ahead, and a get-out-of-jail-free card in your wallet, you’ll be in nirvana'Ferrari's latest grand tourer is everything you could want from a 'gentleman's express' and a fitting coda to the naturally aspirated V12. Adam Hay-Nicholls put it through it's paces.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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No Mr Bond, I expect you to drive: The Rolls-Royce dripping in gold created to celebrate 60 years since GoldfingerRolls-Royce and Aston Martin have gone to town with their special edition cars celebrating Goldfinger, the third James Bond film, which came out 60 years ago.
By Toby Keel Published
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The great electric car conundrum: In 35 years, driving a petrol car will be like driving a steam engine. But is now the time to make the switch to an EV?To EV or not to EV? That is the question for car buyers today, whether they're looking for a new car or going second hand. So is now the time to take the plunge? Toby Keel takes a look.
By Toby Keel Published
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Curious Questions: We used to fly cars across the English Channel in 20 minutes — why did we stop?It seems hard to believe, but taking your car across the English Channel to France by air actually pre-dates the cross-channel car ferry. So how did it fall out of use almost 50 years ago? Martin Fone investigates.
By Martin Fone Published
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'Where new money transforms into old, via a century’s worth of luxury automobiles': A report from Monterey Car WeekVintage Mercedes, classic Porsches, and a best-in-show Bugatti, combined with cravats and Stetsons. The only thing more interesting than the cars is the people, writes Adam Hay Nicholls.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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Goodwood Revival 2024: What you missed at the world's most elegant motor race weekendThe Goodwood Revival is one of the highlights of the summer — even when the weather does its best to put a damper on things.
By Toby Keel Published


