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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.

Why Dacia owners have reasons to be cheerful

Dacia Sandero Stepway and Dacia Sandero

Dacia models have been praised for their value, comfort and reliability in a major new satisfaction study. Renault’s Romanian budget brand scored exceptionally well in four satisfaction indexes conducted by readers of consumer motoring website Honest John. Manufacturers and vehicles were assessed on reliability, build quality, fuel economy, repair costs …

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Revealed: UK’s best electric vehicle charge point networks

Zap-Map reveals UK’s best electric vehicle charge point networks

Zap-Map, the UK’s leading electric vehicle mapping service, has released its annual public charging network satisfaction rankings. The league table, now in its fourth year, comes from Zap-Map’s annual EV charging survey, which had more than 3,000 respondents and is the most established and comprehensive survey of EV drivers in …

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Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro review

Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro review

If want to drive a big 4×4, but would rather keep on the right side of eco warriors, then the latest EV from Audi could be the car for you… Not only does it possess premium badge appeal, but with zero tailpipe emissions, it couldn’t be kinder to the environment. …

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Jenson Button tests new Radford Lotus Type 62-2

Jenson Button takes Radford Lotus Type 62-2 for final development track test

Ex-Formula One Champion Jenson Button has taken the Radford Lotus Type 62-2 through its final phases of pre-production testing. The dynamic track test of the prototype John Player Special model was conducted by Jenson at the home of Lotus, on the test track facility at its headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk. …

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Volkswagen ID.4 review

Volkswagen ID.4 review

Is VW’s new electric car right for your family? We find out… Futuristically designed inside and out, the ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first 100% electric SUV. Winner of the prestigious World Car of the Year 2021 award, this distinctive family-sized EV features a small driver’s digital instrument cluster and a larger …

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New BMW i7 undergoes extreme final testing

BMW-i7-winter-testing

BMW is conducting driving dynamics evaluation of its upcoming i7 – billed as the world’s first pure-electric luxury saloon. The team is based at the BMW Group’s winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Situated just a short distance from the Arctic Circle, the freezing environment and snow-covered roads present the …

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EVs dominate European Car of the Year shortlist

Kia EV6 review

The shortlist of seven for Europe’s prestigious Car of the Year 2022 award has been announced – and only one of the vehicles is not pure electric. The final group has been whittled down from 38 eligible candidates. Second-stage voting takes place in the new year, with the winning car …

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Top tips for happy travel with your dog

MINI UK's dog travel tips

MINI UK and partner Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are on a mission to help you and your Very Important Pooches (VIPs) travel safely and happily during the festive period. One in three households in the UK now include a dog and online searches for ‘how to …

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MINI trips the festive light fantastic

Festive MINI Electric Tour

A MINI Electric, wrapped in 2,000 smart LED lights by Twinkly, is starting a five-week tour to spread Christmas cheer and raise money for three charities. Lighting the way after the Festive MINI Electric’s first public appearance at The Lexicon Bracknell in Berkshire, on the 25th November, the car will …

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Essential winter tyre care tips

Goodyear winter tyre care

With extreme weather just around the corner it’s more important than ever to make sure your tyes are in tip-top condition. We’ve teamed up with Goodyear to help you stay safe on the roads over the winter with these five tips… 1) Check your pressures regularlyIt’s important to regularly check …

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