Friday , March 6 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.

Revised Range Rover Evoque teased

Range Rover Evoque teaser

First glimpse of the “new” Range Rover Evoque – refreshed version of Land Rover’s most successful model ever. Making its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, the facelifted Evoque will be the first Land Rover to feature full LED adaptive headlamps, providing superior illumination in dark …

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

I’ve just driven the new Land Rover Discovery Sport and I’m seriously impressed. I’ll post a full review soon, but based on several hours of driving on and off-road, the new “baby” Land Rover is going to be another success. It’s a remarkable package – a genuine seven-seater and effortless over, …

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Second custom Mark 2 Jaguar

Ian Callum's custom Jaguar Mark 2

The second custom “Mark 2 by Callum” is in production at leading restorers Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth (CMC). The first car, a Mark 2 redesigned by Jaguar’s Design Director Ian Callum and re-engineered by CMC for his own personal use, was unveiled in 2014 to widespread acclaim. This will be …

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Trail’ster steals the show

Kia Trail'ster concept

Kia unveils bold Trail’ster 4WD soft-roader concept at Chicago Motor Show. Designed at Kia’s California design studio, the car is a “uniquely compelling vehicle for the city-dweller-turned-outdoor-adventurer”. Based on the Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle, the turbocharged Trail’ster – with its Polar Pearl Snowdrift/Terra Bronze Metallic paint scheme, roll-top canvas …

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7-up for BMW

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer

BMW launches its first seven-seat MPV – the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer – and the newest car to join the range is sure to appeal to families. The Gran Tourer is 214mm longer and 53mm higher than the five-seater BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, but a longer wheelbase …

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Fiat 500 Cult – review

Fiat 500 Cult

Meet the new top-of-the-range Fiat 500 Cult. If you’ve forgotten how much fun driving can be, this could be the car for you. Externally it doesn’t look hugely different from regular 500s, apart from its 16-inch alloy wheels and gloss black fixed glass sunroof. Inside it’s packed with goodies. Leather …

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World’s best car?

Citroen C4 Cactus

As the final shortlist is announced for the 2015 World Car of the Year, which car would get your vote? The votes are in and we now know which cars will battle it out for the title of World Car of the Year 2015. The winner will selected by 75 …

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Jaguar Land Rover: licensed to thrill

Jaguar Land Rover cars in new Bond movie

Cars from Jaguar Land Rover have been given starring roles in the upcoming James Bond movie. A Jaguar C-X75 concept, plus a Range Rover Sport SVR and Land Rover Defender Big Foot will all feature in SPECTRE, the 24th movie in the Bond franchise. The Jaguar C-X75 will star in a spectacular …

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SEAT’s sizzling hot hatch

Leon SC CUPRA 280 fitted with new Ultimate Sub8 Performance Pack

SEAT launches its fastest-ever production car – a Leon SC CUPRA 280 fitted with new Ultimate Sub8 Performance Pack. The ‘Ultimate Sub8 Performance Pack’ can now be specified on all new Leon SC CUPRA 280 orders. Priced at £4,200, the pack includes 30mm larger brakes with Brembo calipers, Michelin Sport …

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New car sales soar

White Ford Fiesta

Strongest January for new car sales since 2007 – and three out of four private buyers now use finance. New car registrations grew 6.7% last month to 164,856, according to the latest figures from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). “January saw increased uptake of both petrol and …

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