Motoring
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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.
By Kit Hesketh-Harvey Published
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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.
By Charles Quest-Ritson Published
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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.
By Mark Hedges Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Charles Rangeley-Wilson Published
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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.
By Charles Rangeley-Wilson Published
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The bright idea that's a 'landmark moment' for electric cars in Britain
One 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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Charles Rangeley-Wilson Published
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The five best electric cars you can buy today, no matter what you need
It 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.
By Charles Rangeley-Wilson Published
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A classic car show in the very heart of central London, featuing a 1912 Rolls and Damien Hirst’s old Ferrari
The Belgravia Classic Car Show takes place this weekend, and is a real treat for the car lovers of London.
By Toby Keel Published
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Lexus UX 250h review: The car of the future turns out to be a rather good option for right now
Japanese 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.
By Toby Keel Published
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Ford Mustang V8 review: When America's favourite muscle car met the quaint villages of the Peak District
A 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.
By Emily Anderson Published
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The newest addition to the Rolls-Royce fleet? Not a car, but a rather incredible Champagne chest
For the places that their famous cars cannot go, Rolls Royce have created the perfect dining companion, perfectly paired with the offerings of Jay-Z's own Champagne house.
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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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 test
Our 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.
By Charles Rangeley-Wilson Published
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The Channel Tunnel: A quarter of a century old, over 200 years in the making
On the Channel Tunnel’s 25th birthday, Adam Jacot de Boinod applauds an extraordinary feat of engineering that was developed for over two centuries.
By Alexandra Fraser Published