Motoring
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How many seamen does it take to move a Rolls-Royce and a Land Rover from a royal yacht?Jeremy Taylor gets to grips with a fleet of cars that lived in a bespoke garage aboard RY Britannia
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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Lexus RX500H: Still leading the way after all these yearsJapan's premium car maker has provided yet another fabulous luxury SUV, which is unsurprising, considering Lexus basically invented the concept.
By James Fisher Published
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James May on the M1: BMW's best-ever bad carIn this article from April 2004, then Country Life motoring columnist James May pays tribute to BMW's first mid-engine supercar from the 1970s.
By Country Life Published
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'Sorry, I can't reply to your email right now, I'm drifting a McLaren in Finland'Charlie Thomas learns how to go sideways in a McLaren. Because how else are you going to spend an afternoon?
By Charlie Thomas Published
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From Bentley dog baskets to Ferrari everything, there is more to cars than just four wheelsWhen it comes to fashion and cars collaborating, the list is diverse, long, and seemingly only getting longer.
By Guy Bird Published
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Glovebox: What do you get the person who has everything? A Land Rover Defender inspired by The HamptonsAnother regular day in the Defender restomod community.
By James Fisher Published
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Porsche Cayenne: Pablo Escobar's off-roader is now a genuine all-in-one talentAdam Hay-Nicholls finds that Porsche's ugly duckling has transformed into a rather beautiful swan.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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'Hard times breed sumptuous cars': The costly stars of the last-ever London Motor ShowMore than 50 new cars made their Earls Court debut at the 1976 London Motor Show — its last appearance in the capital before it moved to Birmingham in 1978. In this article from the November 25, 1976, issue of Country Life, writer John Taylor revealed some of his favourite launches.
By Country Life Published
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Glovebox: Lunaz says 'Happy Birthday DB6', rewards it with new 5.0-litre enginePlus, some Ferraris for sale and 10 years of Black Badge.
By James Fisher Published
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'When I worked out how to turn the car on, its backside roared like a lion in the Masai Mara': A snob's guide to sports carsSpoiler alert: vintage is in, green Lotus's are out.
By Sophia Money-Coutts Published
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Do androids dream of electric cars, with Adam Hay-NichollsThe Metro's F1 correspondent and Country Life car aficionado joins the Country Life Podcast to discuss Bugattis, F1, and how to drive a helicopter to the pub.
By James Fisher Published
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'It’s a hell of a lot more fun than Wentworth': Why Auto Vivendi is the ultimate supercar garageIt's a small club, and you could be in it.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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Driving is an occasion. It's time to dress like itThe renaissance of 'car clothing' means there's no excuse not to be the best dressed man or woman behind the wheel, as Simon De Burton explains.
By Simon De Burton Published
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1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith: 'Much of the enjoyment is gained from the smoothness and precision with which the most minor details are fitted and work'Country Life has a rich tradition of motoring journalism dating back more than a century. We have taken a dip into the archive to bring you this review of the 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith by J. Eason Gibson.
By James Fisher Published
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Chery Tiggo 9: Maybe the communists are onto somethingA new seven-seat SUV from China has James Fisher reconsidering economic principles.
By James Fisher Published
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I'm thinking about the ice and wasting an afternoon on AutotraderIn this week's Glovebox, we consider why we love being on the ice so much, and where you can buy Heathcliff's carriage from Wuthering Heights. Important questions, as always.
By James Fisher Published
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Renault 4: Retro, rewired, and ridiculously likeableMatthew MacConnell falls in love with a reimagined French classic.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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Every now and then, it's important to remember some Alfa RomeosIn the 1980s, Toby Keel's dad somehow got the keys to an Alfa Romeo GTV as his company car: a gorgeous rocket that was just about usable as a family car. So how does it compare to Alfa's modern equivalent, the Junior Elettrica Veloce?
By Toby Keel Published
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Jenson Button: 'Get rid of your ego'The former F1 World Champion speaks to Country Life about retirement, his career, and what the future holds.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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Audi S e-tron GT: Is this the EV that will save us from a dull and silent future?She is a pretty car, but is she a good car?
By James Fisher Published
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The Glovebox: BMW's moving art can't stop being the star of the showThings to look out for at Salon Rétromobile in Paris, a new Bugatti that's like an old Bugatti, The King's Lotus and where food and F1 collide.
By James Fisher Last updated


