Honda tops servicing satisfaction survey

Japanese and Korean car brands dominate the servicing satisfaction rankings for both newer and older cars, with Honda taking the No 1 spot, according to a new survey. The research by What Car? shows Honda enjoying an overall satisfaction rate of 91.2%, while fellow Japanese brands Lexus, Subaru and Toyota all joined it in the …

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is a record-breaker

The all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has lapped the epic 12.9 mile Nürburgring Nordschleife in a record 7 minutes 51.7 seconds. It’s the fastest time ever posted by a production SUV, beating the previous benchmark by a full eight seconds. Alfa Romeo now holds two Nürburgring lap time records with its high-performance models – the …

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Smoking can slash a car’s value

People who smoke in their cars run the risk of losing thousands of pounds when they come to sell or trade in, claims a new study. According to a Carbuyer survey of 6,000 people, 87% wouldn’t buy a used car that had been smoked in. Worse still, automotive data specialists at cap-hpi estimate that smoke …

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Heaven scent in-car remedies

Did you know that natural aromas such as lavender, lemon, ginger and peppermint can be used to combat everything from travel sickness to road rage? A new project is aiming to help drivers by introducing a combination of scents into the car which could help with negative emotions experienced on the roads. Leasing Options has …

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Nissan X-Trail review

You’re looking at the world’s best-selling SUV – the Nissan X-Trail. To be precise, this is the updated version of the car (badged as the Rogue in the US) which sold a remarkable 766,000 units in 2016 alone. The third generation X-Trail has been around since 2014, so Nissan has decided to give it a …

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Are you driving the wrong coloured car?

More than eight out of 10 motorists are driving the wrong car colour for their personality, according to new research. That’s the surprise finding of a pan-European study by Nissan, which reveals that 86% of those polled made an incorrect choice in the showroom. Vibrant shades should be top choices, not conservative colours such as …

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Millions still flouting mobile phone driving law

​Nine million people are refusing to quit using their mobile phones while driving, claims new RAC research. A hard-core of motorists still admit to flouting the law by habitually using their handheld phones while driving despite the fact that penalties for the offence doubled on March 1, 2017. In September 2016 the RAC revealed that …

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Land Rover tows 110-tonne Aussie ‘Road Train’

This is the amazing moment a Land Rover towed a 110-tonne road train through the Australian outback. The Discovery has a maximum certified towing capacity of 3.5-tonnes on public road, but to show what the 4×4 was really capable of, Land Rover took a model out to the Lasseter Highway in the Northern Territory. They …

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SsangYong Rexton SUVs tackle epic challenge

The first new SsangYong Rextons have arrived in the UK after a marathon 13,000km ‘test drive’ from South Korea. They completed their 50-day trek from the SsangYong factory in Pyeongtaek via Beijing and the Silk Road. Designed to test the vehicles in extreme conditions, the Rexton Trans Eurasia Trail travelled through 10 different countries, including …

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Beware: car clocking cases are accelerating

The number of cars on UK roads showing mileage discrepancies has also risen to one in 16, according to the latest data. hpi, the UK’s leading authority on vehicle checking services, claims the figure has worsened from one in 20 cars less than three years ago. What’s more, it reckons that clocking is costing motorists …

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New Jaguar XJL in ‘Game of Drones’ challenge

Jaguar has staged a unique drone race to demonstrate how much room there is inside the luxurious long-wheelbase XJ saloon. High-speed drones piloted by professional racers flew through three cars during the race at Alexandra Palace, London, on a course marked out with 13 gates the same shape as an XJL rear door. Travelling at …

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Brits switched on to electric cars

More than half of British motorists expect their main car to be electric within the next five years, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 car owners was conducted to mark the launch of new website Total EV. The survey revealed: 51% of British motorists expect to buy an electric car within five …

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Britain’s dwindling driveway car mechanics

A third of motorists check under the bonnet of their car less than four times a year and 62% leave the engine bay untouched for more than two months at a time, according to new research. The survey by car ownership and maintenance start-up MotorEasy indicates that it could be technology, rather than apathy, that …

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Ralph Lauren launches new collection – in his garage

Fashion legend and renowned car collector Ralph Lauren has staged his latest show inside the private garage of his home in Bedford Hills, New York. Set against the spectacular backdrop of one of the world’s most spectacular automotive collections, Lauren presented his passion for cars and classic, enduring style in front of the likes of …

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Introducing the first Land Rover SVX

The ultimate all-terrain Land Rover Discovery has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Powered by a 518bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8, the new SVX is the most extreme and powerful Land Rover yet. Developed by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division, the go-anywhere 4×4 has increased ground clearance, body and suspension lifts, more …

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Brits first to complete Mongol Rally in electric car

A couple from Aberdeen have become the first people to complete the Mongol Rally in an all-electric vehicle after relying on cafes, hotels and barbershops to recharge on the way. Chris and Julie Ramsey, aka Plug In Adventures, crossed the finish line in Ulan-Ude in their modified 2016 Nissan Leaf after travelling 8,000 miles through …

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SEAT 600 celebrates its 60th birthday

Spanish car brand SEAT has set a new Guinness World Record with the largest gathering of SEAT 600s ever. A total of 787 SEAT 600s (nicknamed “pelotillas”) came together at Montmeló the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The little SEAT 600 was manufactured between 1957-1973 and was a Spanish motoring icon. Cute and affordable, and built under …

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Bugatti Chiron sets new 0-249-0 mph world record

The Bugatti Chiron has become the fastest car to achieve a 0-249mph (0-400-0 km/h) dash and back to standstill in just 41.96 seconds. At the wheel was Juan Pablo Montoya, winner of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, two-time winner of the Indy 500 and three-time winner of the Daytona 24 Hours. In all the …

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Unique LaFerrari Aperta breaks auction record

A one-of-a-kind LaFerrari Aperta has set a record for a 21st Century car, selling for £7.56 million at RM Sotheby’s Leggenda E Passione sale in Maranello, Italy. As many as 12 collectors vied for the car and it finally went for double the estimate. The auction, held at the historic Pista di Fiorano, was part …

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Reborn TVR unveils first new car

An all-new TVR Griffith with supercar performance has been revealed at the Goodwood Revival. Created in conjunction with Gordon Murray Design and utilising innovative iStream architecture with carbon composite structure and body panels, the new car weighs just 1250kg, offers exceptional torsional rigidity and features full ground effect and 50:50 weight distribution. Powered by a 5.0-litre …

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Jaguar Land Rover’s electric future revealed

Every new Jaguar and Land Rover launched from 2020 will be electric or hybrid, the UK’s biggest car maker has announced. The first of the new models would be the 100% electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV, which goes on sale in 2018. Speaking at Jaguar Land Rover’s inaugural Tech Fest In London, Chief Executive Dr Ralf …

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World’s smallest car dealership unveiled by Peugeot

Peugeot has launched the smallest car dealership in the world… in a London phone box. The iconic red K6-series phone box in London’s Russell Square has been converted into a fully connected online showroom using Peuegot’s unique e-commerce system, ‘Order Online’. Customers can gain access to the diminutive dealership by getting a special code at …

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Ferrari F1 stars vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Ferrari Formula One drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen, plus reserve Antonio Giovinazzi, have put the potent Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio through its paces on track. Fresh from the Italian Grand Prix, the trio swapped their scarlet F1 race car for a spin at the Balocco test track near Milan in the stunning sports saloon …

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Safety first for the new school year

Parents and children are being urged to make safety their number priority as the new school year begins. Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist says it’s vital that everyone – from toddler to senior citizen – is aware of the risks that go with using our roads. More than 130 children die, and …

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Vauxhall celebrates four millionth British-built Astra

Vauxhall is marking a major milestone at its Ellesmere Port plant where the four millionth Briitsh-built Astra has rolled off the production line. The Cheshire manufacturing base has been making the popular family car since 1981 and Vaxuhall marked the occassion with a choreographed display of 236 Astra Sport Tourers to spell out the feat. …

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Jaguar XF Sportbrake review

Cards on the table time. The first generation Jaguar XF Sportbrake (2012-16) was one of my all-time favourite estate cars, so the new model has a lot to live up to. I was one of the first journalists to get behind the wheel of the new Sportbrake, and the good news is that it’s better …

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New British electric car’s crowdfunding campaign

Meet the stunning Alcraft GT – the new British electric car that could become a reality with a little help from its friends. Currently a 33% foam model, the final production car will be a “sporty yet practical” battery-only car with a 300-mile range, boasting a shooting brake-style rear giving access to a 500-litre luggage …

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Alfa Romeo celebrates iconic 33 Stradale

Alfa Romeo is marking the 50th anniversary of the legendary 33 Stradale, a model renowned for its blend of cutting-edge technology, racing mechanics and beauty. A special exhibition has opened at the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese, Milan, showcasing the 33 Stradale and the Italian marque’s illustrious racing heritage. Designed by Franco Scaglione, just …

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