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Caterham 360R: The whiff of nostalgia in a modern car which reminds us what driving is meant to be
Who needs sat nav and fancy stereos when you've piloting a lightweight rocket? Not me, says James Fisher, after a long weekend behind the wheel of a Caterham Seven.
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The absurd driving aids of the modern car that are, at best, annoying — and at worst, downright dangerous
Our motoring guru Charles Rangeley-Wilson laments the growing number of cars’ automated features–from lane assist to emergency braking and too-sensitive boot-closing devices–that drive him mad.
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How a mix of new-look cars and old favourites saw Rolls-Royce buck the trend of the British car industry
Rolls-Royce smashed its car sales record in 2019, and with Bentley also doing well it seems that better times are ahead for the British motoring industry.
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Nigel Havers: Driving through France in a car like a panther, picking up delicious wine — and taking the dog, too
Eschewing a cheap flight in favour of a good old-fashioned driving holiday, Nigel Havers embarks on a wine trip to France, accompanied by his wife George and their poodle, Charley.
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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.
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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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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Revival
The 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 Show
Almost 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 float
As 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 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court, a world-famous weekend of luxury
The 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 Ferrari
The 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 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.
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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.
