The long-awaited replacement for the iconic Land Rover Defender has finally been revealed in the first official pictures. Boasting the latest tech and the British marque’s legendary off-road capability, the new Defender range will be priced from around £40,000. Described by Land Rover’s Chief Design Officer Gerry McGovern as a …
Read More »SEAT Tarraco review
The new seven-seater Tarraco completes SEAT’s SUV line-up, slotting in above the compact Arona and mid-sized Ateca. Closely related to its VW Group cousins, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and Skoda Kodiaq, it’s arguably the best-looking, better-proportioned version, boasting SEAT’s trademark sharp lines. Back in the day, you’d have to choose …
Read More »UK’s favourite road trips revealed
Nearly half (45%) of drivers are planning to go on a road trip this year, according to research conducted by the AA. A further 23% of motorists aren’t road tripping this year, but say they’d like to go on a driving holiday. Here are some of the best road trips …
Read More »Beware of lease car ‘wear & tear’ policies
Only a half of motorists who lease their car understand their ‘fair wear and tear’ policy, potentially costing them hundreds of pounds at the end of their agreement, claims new research. Car finance deals are rocketing, so more drivers than ever are not buying their cars in the traditional sense, …
Read More »Bugatti Chiron breaks the 300mph barrier
It’s official – Bugatti has become the first manufacturer to produce a road car that’s capable of speeds in excess of 300mph. With British racing legend Andy Wallace at the wheel, a tuned Chiron Sport hit a top speed of 304.77mph (490.47 km/h) at a test track in Germany, beating …
Read More »SsangYong Korando review
You’ve got to hand it to SsangYong. In just a few years South Korea’s oldest vehicle manufacturer and “only 4×4 and SUV specialist”, has transformed its range from the left-field to the mainstream. Starting with the Tivoli compact SUV, followed by its big brother, the Rexton, and the new Musso …
Read More »Shop around for car batteries, motorists urged
Dealers are charging as much as £1,248 just to supply and fit a new battery on an ordinary family car, an investigation by Auto Express has revealed. Massive variations in the prices different dealers demand for the same work were also revealed in the mystery shopping exercise comparing the cost …
Read More »MOT warning: One in four drivers risking £2,500 fine
Millions of motorists are ignoring serious safety warnings from mechanics when getting their MOT, claims new research. One in four cars leave forecourts with MOT advisories that could pose danger and result in a fine of up to £2,500 if not addressed, according to new data from Protyre. The analysis …
Read More »Porsche Taycan sets four-door EV speed record
The upcoming Porsche Taycan has recorded the fastest lap time for a four-door, all-electric car at the challenging Nürburgring Nordschleife test track in Germany. Driven by Lars Kern, it completed 12.8-mile course, famously known as the Green Hell, in 7 minutes, 42 seconds. Impressive though it was, it’s not the …
Read More »FC Barcelona and CUPRA kick off new partnership
CUPRA and FC Barcelona have teamed up and entered into a five-season “global alliance”. Under the agreement, SEAT’s special car division joins forces with its hometown football club as Barça’s Official Automotive and Mobility Partner. The agreement goes beyond a traditional partnership and is based on three strategic pillars. Firstly, …
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