Motoring

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace review: 'It’s spacious, easy to drive, and an SUV, but not as we know it'

The newly redesigned and roomier Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is a weirdly named, but worthy rival to the Skoda Kodiaq.

Across Scotland on a motorbike: The start of a spectacular journey

Country Life's Steve Ayres has long had a dream: to traverse Scotland on a classic British motorbike. Now, he's making that dream come true.

Audi RS4 Avant review: A rocketship cleverly disguised as a family estate

Toyota Land Cruiser review: Cruising through the Gates of Hell – and ending up wanting more

Toyota's new Land Cruiser is as tough and reliable as 4x4s come – something that Toby Keel was only too grateful about while cruising through the 'Gates of Hell' in Namibia.

Mercedes All-Terrain E350d review: Speed, luxury, ruggedness – and the best towbar ever

Our correspondent Charles Rangely-Wilson loves his Audi A6 allroad. But can the new Mercedes All-Terrain E350d 4Matic persuade him to change?

Land Rover Discovery 2.0 SD4 HSE Luxury review: 'A veritable smorgasbord of all-terrain technology'

Charles Rangeley-Wilson puts the Land Rover Discovery 2.0 SD4 HSE Luxury through its accomplished paces on a trip to France.

Honda NSX review: A supercar that's happy on racetracks, country lanes and car parks

The received wisdom is that supercars are made for weekend jaunts or track days, not as everyday transport. So how would the Honda NSX handle real-world British conditions, from country lanes to supermarket car parks? Toby Keel found out.

Jeep Renegade review: A car that's happy in city or country, with a steering wheel that will spark joy

The Jeep Renegade has proven a huge hit among those who are after a car that promises to fit in to city life as well as it does to country life. James Fisher put it to the test.

BMW 530d xDrive M Sport Touring review: ‘A roomy, comfortable, family-friendly mile-muncher’

Charles Rangeley-Wilson finds that BMW’s latest incarnation of its 5-Series Touring estate handles like a dream without compromising on space, fuel economy or looks.

Jason Goodwin: ‘He was lying and I knew it, but his lies were so egregious I couldn’t quite bear to call him out’

Jaguar XJ R-Sport review: 'The non-pareil for comfort and elegance'

On an annual pilgrimage to Scotland in pursuit of silver salmon, Richard Parker enjoys the many charms of the Jaguar XJ R-Sport saloon.

Maserati Levante review: 'An angry gargoyle grafted onto the body of a pedigree racehorse '

Those who long for a racy motor combined with the comfort and practicality of a 4x4 can tick all the boxes with Maserati’s new Levante, says Charles Rangeley-Wilson.

VW Amarok review: The poshest pick-up truck on the road... or field, or motorway

Volkswagen’s twin-cab Amarok is the poshest pick-up truck on the road, and as good on the motorway as it is on a muddy track says Charles Rangely-Wilson.

Five of the best roads in Britain to enjoy the glories of Autumn

Autumn's rich, golden colours have turned Britain into a real picture – and if you're looking for fine route to make the most of it, here are five of the most picturesque roads in Britain.

Golf GTI review: Smart, sporty and ever so slightly yobby. It it the perfect car?

After a date with an old flame, Charles Rangely-Wilson finds that the refreshed Volkswagen Golf GTI is still the classiest act in town by far.

Top 10 driving songs: Country Life's road trip playlist

What could be better than cruising down a country lane beneath a crisp, blue sky? Doing it to the perfect soundtrack, of course. Angus Gibson selects his top 10 tracks to drive to.

Toyota Hilux Invincible review: ‘It’s not going to win any drag races, but it will drag a gun-trailer out of a muddy field’

The latest incarnation of Toyota’s Hilux Invincible double-cab pick-up, with a refined engine and a more spacious interior, is still a rugged workhorse to be reckoned with.

Goodwood Revival: 27 beautiful images which will make you wish you'd been there this weekend

And if you were actually there? These lovely pictures – taken by – will bring it all back.

Lexus RX450h review: ‘Practically perfect in every way’

The designers of the new hybrid-drive Lexus 4x4 have produced a silent, silky vehicle that soaks up the bumps in the road like blotting paper.