Thursday , April 30 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.

Nissan X-Trail review

Nissan X-Trail review

We get to grips with the impressive all-new Nissan X-Trail SUV – now an electrified seven-seater… The Nissan X-Trail is a global success story. Originally launched in 2001, more than seven million have been sold globally, making it one of the world’s most popular SUVs. In the UK alone, some …

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Meet the shocking pink Maserati Grecale Barbie Edition

Maserati Grecale Barbie Edition

Maserati has teamed up with Mattel Inc’s Barbie to unleash an ultra limited edition Maserati Grecale SUV. Unveiled as one of the 2022 Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts at the luxury retailer’s holiday launch event in Los Angeles, the special Grecale is a work of art designed under the Trident’s Fuoriserie …

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Five ways to help avoid a breakdown this winter

GEM Motoring Assist - winter breakdown tips

The winter months are one of the most challenging times for cars and they are far more likely to let you down than at any other time of year. Road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist has come up with five top tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free …

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Genesis GV60 review

Genesis GV60

We road test the first pure electric car from the new, upmarket Genesis brand… Before we begin, let’s start with a quick refresh. Genesis is the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group, which also includes Kia. So, think Lexus/Toyota and DS/Citroen. Only launched in the UK in the summer …

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‘Hotel Hyundai’ powered by the Ioniq 5 EV

Hyundai Hotel with Grace Dent

Hyundai has opened “the world’s first car-powered hotel”, offering the most unique off-grid experience of 2022. Situated in Essex, Hotel Hyundai is centred around a luxury cabin and set across three key areas: The guest suite A high-end luxury cabin by Colemans Farm, the room offers everything guests can expect …

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Regular or runflat tyres – which are best for you?

Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN FEXM tyres

Runflat tyres have their pros and cons. We road tested a new set of Falken “extended mobility tyres” to find out for ourselves… Unless you have access to state-of-the-art tyre evaluation facilities, there’s no better time to road test new rubber than a straight swap with an existing set on …

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Wraps come off the all-new Polestar 3 SUV

Polestar 3 SUV

Swedish EV maker Polestar has unveiled its first SUV – a car which is expected to turbo-charge the brand’s sales. Priced from £79,900, it was also be the first Polestar to be produced on two continents – Chengdu, China and Ridgeville, South Carolina. Polestar 3 will compete with other electric …

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‘Ford Anglia’ wins UK’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour

Hot Wheels Legends Tour winner

A supercharged BMW-engined 1963 Ford Anglia created by a former estate agent has won the UK round of a competition to find a real-life enthusiast-owned car to turn into a die-cast toy model. Judges Helen Stanley, Ian Callum, Jonny Smith and  Hot Wheels Legends Tour host Alex Kersten choose ‘The …

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DS 4 review

DS 4 review

Once in a while I get to road test a new car I know little about, and it proves to be something of a revelation. The stunning DS 4 is one such vehicle. A cross between a hatchback and a compact crossover, the five-door DS 4  challenges everything from the …

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Ultra limited edition Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso

Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso

In the same week that the most extreme version of the A110 R road car was revealed, Alpine has announced a new special edition created with F1 legend Fernando Alonso. Only 32 examples of the exclusive performance model will be made, matching the two-time champ’s number of Grand Prix wins. …

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