Thursday , April 16 2026

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.

Happy birthday to the Lamborghini Espada

Lamborghini Espada

Lamborghini has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of its iconic Espada model, taking a 1976 example owned by the Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese on a tour to London. First stop for the Series III, chassis #9090 Espada was the historic headquarters of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) in Pall …

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Autonomous driving hype ‘confusing’ drivers

Volvo's autonomous driving vision

New research suggests that 71% of drivers around the world believe they can purchase a self-driving car immediately. The #TestingAutomation study, commissioned by Thatcham Research, Euro NCAP and Global NCAP, discovered potentially dangerous false impressions around the apparent self-driving capability of new cars and the safe usage of highway assist …

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One in five drivers ready to go green

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Nearly a quarter (22%) of motorists say they will make the switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle for their next car, according to new research. The AA-Populus poll of more than 20,000 drivers suggests there will be a dramatic increase from the 2% of drivers who currently drive a …

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Fiat 500X review

Fiat 500X review

Fiat has given the 500X a significant upgrade, so we took it for a spin to find out whether the 500’s big brother has the X Factor… The Fiat 500X is now a familiar sight on our roads, but it’s fair to say that it hasn’t reached the iconic status …

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Top 10 biggest stresses for drivers

Traffic jam

A third of Brits regularly drive while stressed – and half believe other motorists are to blame, according to a new study. Being tailgated is the biggest cause of anxiety among those polled, while bad weather is top for a further 35 per cent of drivers. Another one in three …

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Nissan Qashqai review

Nissan Qashqai review

The Qashqai is the car that keeps on giving for Nissan. Originally launched in 2007, it started the craze for crossovers and it’s still Europe’s best-selling car in this segment. Now in its second generation (2013 to present), the British-built Qashqai is currently the UK’s fourth most popular car overall …

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Best driving roads in the UK

A winding country road in a picturesque corner of Somerset has been named the best to drive on in the UK. Data scientists pinpointed the B3135 from Cheddar to Ashwick, which meanders through the rolling Mendip Hills, as the most pleasant to cruise along. Second is Forres to Alford, in …

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Savvy Brits planning to buy more used cars

Used car lot

Two in five UK adults are planning to change their car within the next two years and most are likely to buy a second-hand vehicle, according to new research. Sainsbury’s Bank Car Insurance found that the average amount they plan to spend is £14,070 and men spend almost £5,000 more …

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Morgan celebrates with ‘110 Anniversary’ range

Morgan Plus 4 110 special

Legendary British sports car brand Morgan has launched a range of ‘110 Anniversary’ models ahead of its landmark anniversary in 2019. Each special model will carry unique celebratory badging, signifying its importance as a 110th birthday vehicle. The Malvern-based Morgan Motor Company, which remains privately owned by the Morgan family, …

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Mazda6 review

Mazda6 review

The big Mazda6 tops the Japanese brand’s range and has always been handsome, engaging to drive, well-equipped and classy – if a slightly alternative choice. Originally launched in 2013, and available as an athletic saloon or cavernous tourer estate, it competes with the likes of the Skoda Superb, Ford Mondeo …

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