Volkswagen Touareg review

The all-new Touareg marks a turning point for Volkswagen. If ever a VW closed the gap on its premium rivals, this is it. Of course, the new flagship of the Volkswagen range has been blessed with some of the finest DNA in the automotive world. With cousins as good as the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, …

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Ford Mustang drifts the entire Nurburgring

Vaughn Gittin Jnr has become the first driver to drift all 13 miles of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Normally tackling the “Green Hell” is all about getting the best lap record, but that’s not for champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jnr. Instead, he piloted his purpose-built 887bhp Ford Performance 5.0 Aluminator XS powered Ford Mustang RTR drift …

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Survey reveals motorists are driven to distraction

New research has found that four in five drivers are distracted when behind the wheel – and exposed the top distractions for both men and women. The survey, which was carried out by used car supermarket, The Car People, revealed that nearly one in five men (19%) are distracted by attractive pedestrians when they’re behind …

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Young drivers have low tyre safety awareness

Four out of five drivers don’t know what the legal tread depth is for tyres, according to new research by Hankook Tyre UK. October is Tyre Safety Month and Hankook Tyre UK has surveyed UK motorists, uncovering alarming gaps in safety knowledge, particularly with younger drivers who are oblivious that they are at risk. Many …

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McLaren Senna vs dirt bikes at Goodwood

A McLaren Senna has taken on three motocross bikes in an epic race on the Goodwood Hillclimb to celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 4. Inspired by the cover car and spectacular showcase events in the new Xbox game, the 789bhp McLaren Senna raced three 450cc dirt bikes. The McLaren tackled the famous hillclimb, while …

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Peugeot 508 review

There’s no doubt that Peugeot is on a roll. Not only have its new SUVs has been successful – notably the 3008 which was crowned 2017 European Car of the Year – but it’s also just announced that from 2019 every new model will be available with either a hybrid or electric powertrain. Now the …

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Jaguar XE sets lap record at forgotten circuit

A Jaguar XE 300 Sport has established a lap record for a production saloon at the original Circuit de Charade in Clermont Ferrand, France. The 5-mile (8km) track, which included public road sections, hosted the French Grand Prix in 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1972, but it fell out of favour for safety reasons. The original circuit …

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Volkswagen up! GTI review

Volkswagen, the company that gave us the first GTI in 1975, has decided to sprinkle some magic dust over its up! city car to create a pint-sized hot hatch… What is it? The up! has been around since 2011 and has spawned near-identical sister models; SEAT’s Mii and Skoda’s Citigo. It has long been regarded …

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Hot Skoda in bizarre 134mph arrow-catching record

Daredevil Markus Haas set a new Guinness World record for the farthest arrow fired and caught in a moving vehicle – with a little help from a Skoda Octavia Combi vRS 245. Markus, a martial arts expert, teamed up with Olympic archer Laurence Baldauff to set the remarkable 57.5m (188ft) record-breaking distance. Laurence fired the …

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2019 Mazda MX-5 review

It may be a living legend and still the world’s best-selling roadster, but not even the Mazda MX-5 can afford to rest on its laurels. Despite becoming the first car to win the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year double when it was launched in 2016, Mazda has given …

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Ford Fiesta ST scoops prestigious award

The pocket rocket that is the Ford Fiesta ST has been crowned Parkers New Car of the Year 2019. There were also 18 category winners, ranging from the Best First Car to the Best Car for Thrill-Seekers, but it was Ford’s hot hatch that won the overall prize. It was praised for its sensational dynamics, snappy …

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Cyclist slipstreams Porsche to 149mph record

Brit Neil Campbell has set a new European bicycle speed record – with a little help from a Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The 44-year-old beat his own record of 135mph at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire. Neil’s bicycle was created by Cheshire-based Moss Bikes and is designed to be incredibly strong and stable at speeds of up …

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First Car Problems: How to afford to get on the road once you’ve passed your test

You’ve just passed your driving test – congratulations! Now it’s time to take your first step into the world of car buying. However, the cost of a new car and car insurance for someone under the age of 25 can be expensive. We advise you start looking at second-hand vehicles to cut down the cost …

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The Benefits of Car Leasing Over Car Buying

Many people are still undecided when it comes to car leasing. Whether it be personal or business lease, the people involved are unsure of the benefits of paying to essentially ‘rent’ a vehicle. There are now more companies offering car leasing than ever before and this has given customers the opportunity to explore what has …

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Death of the traditional handbrake

New research has revealed that just a third of new cars are now fitted with manual handbrakes as manufacturers ditch them in favour of electronic parking brakes. According to research by online automotive marketplace CarGurus, only two mainstream manufacturers, Dacia and Suzuki, offer manually-operated handbrakes on their entire ranges. Many premium car makers, including Audi, …

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London to Brussels in a Jaguar I-Pace

The 100% electric Jaguar I-Pace has showcased its efficiency and practicality, driving the 229 miles from London to Brussels on a single charge. Starting its epic journey on London’s South Bank, with its 90kWh battery fully charged, it headed to the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone. However, unlike the 80 million vehicles that have made …

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review

The pioneering Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the golden goose that keeps on giving for the Japanese brand. When it was originally launched in 2014 it was perfectly timed to benefit from the boom in SUVs, the switch to greener cars and the incentives offered for plug-in hybrids, including exemption from the London Congestion Charge. With …

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Is Now The Best Time To Get Your Car Checked?

Our vehicles are among some of our most important possessions. They’re often a pretty significant investment, and we, therefore, want to take care of them as much as possible. That was the thinking for major company Halfords Autocentre, who have elected to put out an offer designed to help as many people as possible. But …

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Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sets speed record

The awesome Jaguar XE SV Project 8 has confirmed its status as the world’s fastest production saloon with a new lap record in the US. Driver Randy Pobst clocked 1min 37.54sec in a Project 8 at the 2.2-mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California – almost a second faster than the previous record. The …

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Top 5 Most Expensive Supercars of 2018

Increasingly cars are not just used to get you from A to B, they are also a status symbol. No self-respecting billionaire or celebrity would be without the latest supercar to show off to their wealthy friends. The super cars can be fitted with the latest technology and modified to the individual’s specifications. They are …

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Japanese car brands ‘are the most reliable’

Four out of the top five most dependable cars are from Japanese manufacturers, according to reliability rankings released by What Car? The Toyota Yaris hatchback and the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross jointly claim the top spot, both achieving perfect scores. Suzuki is the overall top brand for reliability among cars up to four years old, followed …

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Poor eyesight could cost you your licence

Drivers who are stopped by police will have their licences revoked immediately if they fail a simple roadside eye test. The tough new crackdown aims to catch some of the thousands of motorists who get behind the wheel despite having defective eyesight. The initiative is being rolled out across Thames Valley, Hampshire and the West …

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Best and worst celebrity road trip companions

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has topped a poll as favourite choice for a travel buddy, with journalist Piers Morgan at the other end of the scale. Budget Car Rental UK conducted an independent, European-wide survey to discover who we would most like to travel with on a long car journey and hit-maker Ed was No 1 …

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10 surprising ways driverless cars will change the world

With driverless cars set to arrive on UK roads as soon as 2021, the way we travel will change forever. Autonomous cars could well make our roads safer, give us more free time and make our journeys faster, but what are the less predictable consequences of driverless cars? Select Car Leasing reckons it’s discovered 10 surprising …

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Ford Fiesta Active review

We road test the rufty-tufty version of the UK’s best-selling new car, but is the Ford Fiesta Active distinctive enough to stand out in the compact crossover crowd? Ford claims the Active combines “SUV inspired styling with Fiesta driving dynamics”. A bold claim, and at first sight there are only subtle differences between it and …

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