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Country Life Today: The great electric car debate — could they really be worse than diesel?This morning we take a look at the sides lined up on either side of the electric vehicle debate, look at the extinction of the Great Auk and remember the brave men who saved countless lives by
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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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National Trust considers partial car ban in the Lake DistrictThe National Trust is looking at banning car use in some parts of the Lake District, particularly around Scafell Pike.
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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 felineThe 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 comfortableIn 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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The bright idea that's a 'landmark moment' for electric cars in BritainOne of the major headaches of owning an electric car is finding and paying for a charging point — but that's become far easier as a new scheme gets off the ground.
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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 RevivalThe 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 ShowAlmost 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.
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Subaru XV review: Comfortable, roomy, brilliant off-road — but you'll struggle to overtake a milk floatAs far as all-wheel-drive crossover cars go, the Subaru XV scores top marks for off-road driveability and comfort, says Charles Rangeley-Wilson — but he laments the fact that it’s severely lacking in grunt.
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The five best electric cars you can buy today, no matter what you needIt doesn't matter if you need a sporty car, a city hatchback or a load-lugger with room for all the family — electric cars area already here in all shapes and sizes. Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his favourites.
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The Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court, a world-famous weekend of luxuryThe world-famous Concours of Elegance is coming to Hampton Court Palace in September – and we've a ticket offer for Country Life readers.
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A classic car show in the very heart of central London, featuing a 1912 Rolls and Damien Hirst’s old FerrariThe Belgravia Classic Car Show takes place this weekend, and is a real treat for the car lovers of London.
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Lexus UX 250h review: The car of the future turns out to be a rather good option for right nowJapanese luxury car maker Lexus have made their first small SUV, and it's the sort of car that we'll all be driving before too long: a petrol-electric hybrid that offers smooth power and great economy.
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Ford Mustang V8 review: When America's favourite muscle car met the quaint villages of the Peak DistrictA walking holiday in the rolling hills of the Peak District is a perfectly pleasant way to spend an Easter weekend. But add the new Mustang GT 5.0 V8 convertible to the itinerary, set the great British weather to sunny and the whole trip gets just a little bit more racy, as Emily Anderson found out.
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Toyota Hilux review: Forget three men in a boat — three men in a double-cab 4x4 pick-up truck is the true testOur correspondent and two fishing friends find the refreshed Toyota Hi-Lux is more than a match for New Zealand’s rocky terrain and a mountain of gear.
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The Channel Tunnel: A quarter of a century old, over 200 years in the makingOn the Channel Tunnel’s 25th birthday, Adam Jacot de Boinod applauds an extraordinary feat of engineering that was developed for over two centuries.
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A supercar experience that lets you tour the Alps in a FerrariSupercars have never been more popular, whether you're looking to buy one or merely rent for a few days of fun. But where to drive them to make the most of the experience? A new holiday tour offers an answer.
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Abarth Rivale review: 'With the exhaust on full Tom Jones-singing-Burning Hell mode, you’d have to be dead not to be having fun'It might look like something from the ‘Looney Tunes’ cartoon series, but the new, smartened-up version of the pint-sized Fiat 500, the Abarth Rivale, is a hot hatchback.
