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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.

Double victory for Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5 World Car of the Year 2016

Mazda MX-5 makes history, becoming the first car to win both World Car of the Year (WCOTY) and the World Car Design of the Year awards. The world’s most popular roadster beat other WCOTY finalists, the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, to win the award at the New York International …

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Range Rover Evoque Convertible review

We test the pioneering new version of the Range Rover Evoque, billed as the “world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible”. Launched in 2011, the Evoque is Land Rover’s fastest-selling vehicle ever and more than half a million have rolled off the Halewood production line. Now the Evoque Convertible has been …

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VW vans become startup office spaces

VW transporter office

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has partnered with start-up specialists Startup Direct to convert its Transporter vans into roaming hot desks. VW has created two uniquely designed sixth-generation Transporter vans to celebrate the developing relationship between new and small businesses and their use of commercial vehicles. One is designed as a ‘Creative …

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Roar of the 200mph Jaguar F-Type SVR

Jaguar F-Type SVR tunnel experience

Brace yourselves for the epic sound of the new Jaguar F-Type SVR driving through an iconic tunnel. New York City’s Park Avenue Tunnel was closed off to the public for the stunt. The tunnel, which passes under seven blocks of the iconic Park Avenue area in Manhattan, provided a unique …

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Confessions of a motorist

Tax disc

One in five of us still has a paper tax disc on display, according to new research – plus, motorists’ top five confessions revealed. The finding is surprising considering the the road tax system turned ‘paperless’ in October 2014. When asked why they hadn’t removed it, the most common responses …

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TVR cars to be made in Wales

TVR rendering

Reborn British brand TVR is build its new sports car in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, creating 150 jobs. TVR is the second manufacturer to announce a major investment in Wales in recent weeks after Aston Martin said it was to open a new facility in the Vale of Glamorgan to …

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Globetrotting Model T Ford

Ford Model T

Meet the Dutch couple on a mission to drive around the world in a 100-year-old Ford Model T. Dirk and Trudy Regter have owned their 1915 Ford Model T since 1997, and began their journey in the summer of 2012. Both retired, the couple have so far covered almost 50,000 …

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DS 3 review

DS 3

We get to grips with DS Automobiles’ new DS 3, completing the “DS family” in Europe – for now. You might be aware that DS Automobiles is now a standalone premium brand now (so don’t mention Citroen), but we’re going to have to wait a year or two before the …

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Driving abroad: the essential guide

Crossing camel - Morocco

Are you confident about driving abroad? Are you up to speed with the local laws of the road? British motorists reveal all in new research…. Whilst there’s no denying that hiring a car abroad allows you to get off the beaten track and discover new sights, sounds and tastes, it’s …

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Vauxhall Astra’s sex appeal

Vauxhall Astra named European Car of the Car

The Vauxhall Astra is the best looking car for British men to drive in order to attract women, according to new research. A study by money saving website VoucherCodesPro.co.uk revealed the cars that British women find the most attractive when looking for a partner. The car with the highest number …

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