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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.

Half of used vehicles ‘have a hidden history’

Used car lot

New research suggests that more than half (52%) of second-hand vehicles checked have a hidden history that could lead to problems for new owners. A sample of RAC Vehicle History Checks covering more than 32,000 separate used cars for sale in the UK flagged up a multitude of possible issues …

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Jaguar I-Pace crowned UK Car of the Year

Jaguar I-Pace

Jaguar’s game-changing 100% electric I-Pace performance SUV has beaten 11 other new cars to emerge victorious at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2019. The I-Pace was also named Best Executive car when the category winners were announced in February and it’s the third time in six years of …

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Drivers split over Clean Air Zones

Diesel exhaust

Half of motorists are in favour of Clean Air Zones – even if they were charged for entering them, a study found. Birmingham and Leeds are among the cities set to introduce the zones to improve air quality in those areas – potentially requiring drivers to pay a fee. The …

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Clever ways to deal with car condensation

car windscreen condensation

It’s that time of the year when condensation in cars is particularly troublesome – especially in older vehicles. Recent research conducted for Confused.com revealed that one in five (20%) of UK drivers are dealing with condensation on a regular basis. Worryingly, it’s putting motorists and other road users in danger, …

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Honda CR-V review

Honda CR-V

The latest Honda CR-V nicely reflects the current changes in the automotive world – not only is there no diesel engine offered, but it’s also the first time Honda has introduced a hybrid SUV in Europe. Now in its fifth generation, the CR-V has come a long way since it …

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Top five types of winter road crashes

London traffic

March is the second-worst month for accidents after November, according to new analysis from industry specialist, AX. Winter months see a 7.45% spike in road accidents, with rear-end collisions the most common, while the 10-minute spike between 17:00 and 17:10 sees most prangs across the evening rush-hour peak. The 3pm …

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Ready for the car tax changes in April?

Car tax rises

Thinking of buying a new car? The road ahead could be rocky thanks to tax rises coming in April 2019… If you’re using your own vehicle for work, you’re probably all too aware the tax it’s costing you. If you’re smart, you’re also on the ball about the tax it …

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This taxi thinks it’s a log cabin

Log cabin Baxi Taxi

The world’s cosiest taxi has been unveiled in London featuring velvet seats, sheepskin rugs – and a roaring fireplace. To help Brits get to work on a chilly February day, the one-of-a kind taxi has been decked out to resemble a country log cabin. From the inside, it’s almost unrecognisable …

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Hi-tech glamping with Nissan

Nissan x OPUS concept camper

An cool concept could transform glamping for tech-loving adventurers by allowing them to stream boxsets on a projector screen – in the middle of nowhere. The Nissan x Opus is a ‘trailer camper’ with an eco-friendly battery pack that supports up to a week of electricity for adventurers who go …

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Bugatti goes ballistic at Cape Canaveral

Bugatti Chiron goes ballistic at Cape Canaveral

NASA astronaut Jon McBride has tested a Bugatti Chiron on the very same runway where he landed a space shuttle at the famous Kennedy Space Center in Florida. McBride got the high-speed drive opportunity while the Bugatti Engineering team were conducting routine straight-line aerodynamic testing, with the focus on acceleration. …

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