Monday , October 7 2024

Gareth Herincx

Gareth is a versatile journalist, copywriter and digital editor who's worked across the media in newspapers, magazines, TV, teletext, radio and online. After long stints at the BBC, GMTV and ITV, he now specialises in motoring.

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 136 review

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 136 review

We test the mild hybrid version of Citroen’s comfy family-sized SUV… How time flies. The first time I drove a Citroen C5 Aircross was way back in 2019, shortly after its UK launch. At that stage it was available with petrol or diesel power. A plug-in hybrid joined the range …

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Revealed: Top 10 most reliable SUVs

Honda CR-V e:PHEV review

The Honda CR-V has been ranked as the most reliable used SUV, according leading UK used car warranty provider, Warrantywise. Utilising data from 2021-24*, the Top 10 is based on a range of criteria, including repair costs, frequency of repairs, and overall reliability scores. Fifth generation Honda CR-V (2017–2022) Leading …

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Polestar 3 review

Polestar 3 review

We get behind the wheel of Polestar’s impressive new kid on the block… New Polestar models are a little like waiting for a bus. You wait for ages, then two come along at once. Full marks to the rightly popular Polestar 2 for flying the flag since its launch in …

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One in six UK motorists admit they are terrible drivers

Motorway traffic

An alarming new poll has revealed that as many as 15% of motorists say they’re bad drivers, with a shocking 4% admitting they are actually a danger on the roads. Too many cars on the road (36%), too small parking spaces (24%), being easily distracted (20%) and small roads (17%) …

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Rolls-Royce marks 60th anniversary of ‘Goldfinger’ Phantom

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film, Goldfinger, which featured an iconic 1937 Phantom III. The film sees eponymous villain, Auric Goldfinger, driven by his henchman, Oddjob, across Europe in the famous two-tone yellow and black car, which was the first V12-powered Rolls-Royce in …

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First Bentley T Series returns home to Crewe

Bentley T-Series

The world’s oldest Bentley T-Series has returned home to Crewe after 59 years.  Sensitively restored and retaining much of its original components and running gear, it takes its place in the Bentley Heritage Collection, which celebrates the marque’s 105-years history. The standard saloon in Shell Grey, chassis number SBH1001, was …

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

We get behind the wheel of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – the first proper hot hatch of the EV age Once in a while a car comes along that doesn’t just stand out from the crowd, it sets a new benchmark. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is one of …

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Fernando Alonso takes delivery of Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar

Fernando Alonso takes delivery of new Aston Martin Valkyrie

Double world champion Fernando Alonso took to the streets of Monaco following delivery of his Aston Martin Valkyrie; billed as a ‘F1 car for the road’. Alonso drove his new car out of the iconic Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, showcasing a bespoke specification created in partnership with the design team …

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New Vauxhall Frontera EV and hybrid models will cost the same

Vauxhall Frontera

In an industry first, Vauxhall has confirmed its new Frontera compact SUV will be launched with price parity for electric and petrol-powered models. The average list price difference across the wider market between an electric and petrol car is currently 31%. That has been reduced to 0% with the new …

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Top 5 most common driving offences revealed

Have you recently been caught speeding? If so. you’re not alone, according to research conducted by Uswitch car insurance. Out of the total 1,141,283 offences recorded between June 2023 – June 2024, a total of 961,530 endorsements were issued for exceeding speed limits on public roads or motorways (SP30 and …

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