Motoring
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Mercedes GLS 350d review: Is it a bus? A van? A limo? An off-roader? Yes, yes, yes and yes
When it comes to a large automobile, they don’t get much bigger or finer than the Mercedes GLS 350d 4MATIC, which makes some yachts look small.
By Charles Rangeley-Wilson Published
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Fantasy travel: The boat, car and plane of you dreams
If money were no object, we all have a dream car, a boat and very probably a plane in mind. Simon de Burton shares his.
By Country Life Published
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The lives, luxuries and lasciviousness of past and present gentleman racers
Cigars and brandy during pitstops may be a distant memory, but there are still those who pay for the privilege of being behind the wheel. Adam Hay-Nicholls joins the indulgent and hedonistic ranks of the gentleman racer.
By Country Life Published
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Range Rover Velar review: 'Room, anyone, for an iPhone on wheels? Meet the Velar.'
Range Rover’s Velar feels classy and timeless, with pools of polished, seamless black glass that rival even Steve Job's creations. Charles Rangeley-Wilson tried it out.
By Country Life Published
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Twisted Land Rover Defender review: 'The throttle pick-up of an F1 car, the aerodynamic profile of a washing machine'
It's several years since the discontinuation of the much-beloved Land Rover Defender, but companies such as Twisted are making sure they don't go gently into the night. James Fisher tried one out, and has been trying to wipe the smile off his face ever since.
By James Fisher Published
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Jason Goodwin: British vans, Czech shoes, and cars that leave their wheels behind as they pull away
Our columnist Jason Goodwin tells a tale of clapped-out cars, ancient vans and a Czech shoe magnate who turned the lift into his office.
By Jason Goodwin Published
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Super review: An Italian masterpiece
Our motoring expert Charles Rangeley-Wilson will never look back after test driving this incredible car.
By Country Life Published
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Jeep Grand Cherokee review: More Vegas than Tisbury, but you can't argue with its bang-for-buck
Our motoring correspondent Charles Rangeley-Wilson tries out the Jeep Grand Cherokee and comes away impressed.
By Country Life Published
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Audi RS4 Avant review: A rocketship cleverly disguised as a family estate
Our correspondent Charles Rangeley-Wilson takes a spin in the sure-footed, blisteringly quick Audi RS4 Avant.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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?
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By James Fisher Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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Jason Goodwin: ‘He was lying and I knew it, but his lies were so egregious I couldn’t quite bear to call him out’
Our columnist Jason Goodwin on phonies, Donald Trump, and being careful who you buy a used Mercedes from.
By Jason Goodwin Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
 


