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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.

Top 20 cheapest cars to drive in the UK

Cost of motoring

New research by comparison site Uswitch has revealed the cheapest cars to run, breaking down the annual running costs of the country’s most popular motors. If you are more into rentals, you can find a good supplier easily and enjoy your rent a car. Knowing how much it’s going to …

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UK debut for MINI Electric Pacesetter

MINI Electric Pacesetter

An extreme version of MINI’s 100% electric hatchback will be seen on UK tarmac for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021. The awesome MINI Electric Pacesetter has been designed and developed as the new Safety Car in the Formula E. It will take to the infamous …

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Toyota GR Yaris review

Toyota GR Yaris

Is this rally-bred pocket rocket as good as everyone says it is? I don’t know about you, but I’m always a bit suspicious of a new car when it’s universally acclaimed and wins major awards before it’s even hit the roads. The Toyota GR Yaris is one such vehicle, but …

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BMWs star in Marvel’s upcoming Black Widow

BMW X3 and Marvel Studios' Black Widow

The BMW X3 and the 2 Series Gran Coupe play key roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s action-packed spy thriller, Black Widow, alongside actresses Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh. “This is the very first time BMW has worked with Marvel Studios and the result is just stunning,” said Jens Thiemer, …

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Kimi Räikkönen drives the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA

Kimi Räikkönen test drives the new Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (1)

Formula One star Kimi Räikkönen has conducted the final testing session of the new high performance Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm. The former champion, who now drives for the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN team, provided feedback on the new aerodynamic solutions developed by Alfa Romeo and Sauber Engineering, along …

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Genesis GV80 review

Genesis GV80 SUV

It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new name to the UK car market, so let’s hear it for plush South Korean brand, Genesis. Already successful in the US and South Korea (with 130,000 sales in 2020 alone), the luxury division of Hyundai (think Lexus/Toyota) initially launches in Europe with …

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New Nissan Qashqai’s shattering launch statement

Nissan Qashqai + London South Bank show

The all-new electrified Nissan Qashqai is the star of Europe’s first automotive 3D experiential activity. The exciting visual stunt, to mark the third generation of the best-selling British-built SUV, can be seen on London’s South Bank between June 18-25. A six-metre, four-sided cube has been used to create a 3D …

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Drowsy drivers survey rings alarm bells

Tired-drowsy-driver-IAM-RoadSmart

Four million drivers have momentarily fallen asleep behind the wheel, shocking new research by IAM RoadSmart has revealed. The study for the UK’s largest independent road safety charity is alarming because even the briefest lapse in concentration when driving can have devastating consequences because at 70mph a car travels at …

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Lexus UX 300e review

Lexus UX 300e review

Lexus was a part-electrification pioneer when it launched the RX400h self-charging hybrid SUV way back in 2004. However, it’s taken until now for the premium car maker to bring its first all-electric vehicle – the UX 300e – to market. Consequently, it’s a little late to the party, joining the …

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Toyota Mirai shatters 1,000-kilometre range barrier

Record-breaking-Toyota-Mirai

A Toyota Mirai has covered more than 1,000 kilometres – or a huge 621 miles – on a single tank of fuel, easily beating the previous long-distance record for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The journey, undertaken in France during Paris de l’hydrogène – an exhibition on hydrogen and renewable …

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