Ice cool I-Pace leads Jaguar’s electric charge

Jaguar’s first all-electric performance car has been undergoing testing in Arctic conditions at -40°C. The I-Pace SUV and its all-wheel drive system tamed sub-zero conditions at Jaguar Land Rover’s cold weather test facility in Arjeplog, Sweden. Due to receive its global premiere on March 6 at the Geneva Motor Show, Jaguar claims the I-Pace will …

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New Kia Stinger sets Rafael Nadal’s heart racing

Tennis star Rafael Nadal has taken part in a unique experiment while test driving the Kia Stinger gran turismo. The Spanish world No 1 was challenged by Kia Motors to match his peak match-day heart rate during a spirited drive of the Stinger. While at the wheel, Nadal’s heart rate soared to 175 bpm – …

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Subaru XV review

Subaru is an automotive hidden gem in the UK. As a maker of durable, remarkably capable 4x4s, with a gold-plated history in rallying, it’s surprising to find that just 2,665 examples were sold in 2017. To put that into context, Subaru shifted a record 647,956 vehicles in America last year (more than 60% globally are …

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This taxi driver runs a Ford Focus RS

Meet Evald Jåstad – the Norwegian cabbie who drives a high-performance Ford Focus RS. In just 18 months Evald has clocked up an impressive 79,000 miles (127,000km) in his Focus RS, which is capable of 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 166mph. Regulars have nicknamed the car “Blue Lightning” thanks to …

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Self-driving shuttle buses hit Stockholm’s streets

Autonomous buses have started sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles in a bustling business district of Stockholm, Sweden. Travelling at speeds of up to 15mph, the 100% electric vehicles offer a sneak peek into the future of urban transport. They can carry up to 11 passengers, plus a conductor/host, and are free …

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Geneva debut for luxurious new Range Rover SV Coupé

Land Rover is going back to the future with the launch of a two-door version of its flagship Range Rover. The dramatic Range Rover SV Coupé will pay homage to the original car – the world’s first full-size luxury SUV – launched in 1970 and initially only available as a two-door. “The Range Rover SV …

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Living with a Kia Sportage

Kia’s going from strength to strength and much of that success is down to one SUV – the Sportage. It accounted for a whopping 39,683 of the South Korean company’s record-breaking total UK sales of 93,222 in 2017. We all know the SUV/crossover sector is booming, but the Sportage stands out for other reasons too. …

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Watch ice man Kimi Räikkönen ice karting

Oil giant Shell kept Scuderia Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen busy over the F1 winter break with a special sub-zero challenge at a closed track in the Swiss Alps. Fans and guests pitted their skills against each other, the elements, and the surprise addition of the former World Champion in a unique go-kart race on ice. …

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Seat Arona review

The compact crossover sector has increased four-fold since 2015 and the latest example to hit the showrooms is the all-new Seat Arona. Sitting below the acclaimed Ateca SUV in the range, the Arona will do battle with the likes of the recently-launched Kia Stonic, Hyundai Kona, VW T-Roc and Citroen C3 Aircross, plus established big-sellers …

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Paint it red – watch SEAT’s robots in action

SEAT takes the creation of new colours for its cars very seriously. There’s a three-year journey that begins with a market study and ends when the paint is applied to the vehicle. This is how a SEAT car is painted – 84 robots and 5,000 litres of paint…

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One in three used cars has a hidden past

Hundreds of thousands of cars on UK roads could potentially have a chequered history – and most drivers are unaware of their vehicle’s unknown past. That’s according to used vehicle database Cazana.com which has revealed an alarming one in three used cars in the UK is missing important details about its past. What’s more, the …

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Citroen C3 ELLE special edition pretty in pink

Citroen has teamed up with fashion magazine ELLE to bring a special edition to the range – the Citroen C3 ELLE. The new variant, based on the best-selling Citroen C3 supermini, features Cherry Pink touches, a special roof graphic and the ELLE logo on the front doors. Described as “stylish and urban”, it’s packed with a …

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How to protect your parked car

Cars are at a greater risk of being a victim of theft at this time of the year when the mornings are darker and twilight creeps upon us quicker than before. We’ve teamed up with Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards at IAM RoadSmart, to give you essential advice for protecting your vehicle …

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All-new Ford Mustang Bullitt unleashed

Ford has revealed a 475bhp Mustang special edition which pays homage to the famed car from Steve McQueen’s epic Bullitt movie on its 50th anniversary. The Ford Mustang Bullitt is powered by an upgraded 5.0-litre V8 engine, giving the car a top speed of 163mph. The original 1968 Mustang GT fastback that starred in the …

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Skoda Karoq review

It would be easy to dismiss the all-new Skoda Karoq as just another SUV. However, the reality is quite different. This new kid on the block more than holds its own against the formidable Nissan Qashqai and other rivals including the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008 and Seat Ateca, which is no mean feat. It may …

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Invictus Games Racing Jaguar F-Type GT racer unveiled

Jaguar has taken the wraps off a racing version of its F-Type which will compete in the British GT Championship. Two 200mph F-Type GT4s will be fielded by a new team – Invictus Games Racing – made up of a select group of wounded, injured and sick veterans (WIS) of the British Armed Forces. Invictus …

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Honda Civic Type R review

More than a quarter of a century on from the original, Honda’s Civic Type R is hot hatch royalty. The latest version is based on the distinctive 10th generation Civic which is longer, lower and wider than ever. What’s more, the new Type R is no afterthought. It was factored into the development process – …

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Cardboard Skoda Karoq is a kids’ dream come true

Skoda has created a special one-off cardboard version of its all-new Karoq compact SUV. The handmade ‘Kid Karoq’ has been designed as the perfect play area for those who aren’t quite old enough to enjoy the many grown-up toys available in the brand’s all-new compact SUV. The life-size cardboard creation took British design studio, Lazerian, …

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UK Car of the Year 2018 class winners

Twelve different manufacturers have been recognised as best-in-class following the first round of voting for the UK Car of the Year Awards 2018. The number of categories this year has been expanded to 13, ranging from Best Supermini to Best Performance and the winning model in each sector now goes forward to determine the overall …

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Special edition Morgan Plus 8 announced – 50 years on

Morgan is to celebrate half a century of the iconic Plus 8 with a 50th Anniversary Special Edition. Just 50 examples of the car will be made and it will be the last to feature the mighty 4.8-litre BMW V8 engine. Due to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Plus 8 …

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Top 10 best-selling cars of 2017

New car registrations in the UK hit 2.54 million in 2017 –  a 5.6% fall compared to 2016 – according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) A 17.1% drop in diesel sales is believed to be the main cause, along with a general lack of consumer confidence. However, …

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Meet the world’s fastest production estate

Appearances can be deceptive – none more so than the 200mph-plus Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring. Now available in the UK, the BMW 5 Series-based station wagon (also available as a saloon) offers a “sublime combination of performance, luxury, on-road comfort and driving pleasure”. At £89,000 for the saloon and £91,000 for the estate, Alpina claims the …

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Brace yourselves for brain-to-vehicle technology

Cars which speed up drivers’ reaction times and anticipate acceleration, steering and braking by reading brainwaves could be available within five to 10 years. The breakthrough has been pioneered by Nissan which unveiled its Brain-to-Vehicle technology at the CES 2018 trade show in Las Vegas. B2V will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s …

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Suzuki Swift review

Standing out in the supermini sector is quite an achievement – especially when it’s blessed with so many superb models. That, however, is exactly what Suzuki has achieved with the third generation Swift. And it’s just as well because it’s up against two recently-launched class leaders – the new Ford Fiesta and Seat Ibiza. Lower, …

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