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Lifelong Ford fan Steve North has taken delivery of a specially-commissioned Transit motorhome, crafted by the van manufacturer’s sporting and luxury converters. What started life as a standard long-wheelbase Ford Transit Custom has been extensively converted and customised in a collaboration between two Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVMs) to become …

A mint 1977 Marina 1.3 Deluxe Estate has been crowned Best in Show at the 2019 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional. A record number of visitors attended the sixth annual celebration of automotive averageness which took place on the lawns of the Claydon Estate in Buckinghamshire at the weekend. The …

Ferrari Formula One hotshot Charles Leclerc has officially opened the new H.R. Owen Ferrari Mayfair showroom in London. Accompanied by Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team Principal, Mattia Binotto, Leclerc cut the ribbon on the new site, which will operate alongside the H.R. Owen Ferrari South Kensington showroom on Old Brompton Road. …

If you own a car, but you no longer want to drive or park it on a public road, you must legally declare it ‘off road’ with a Statutory Off Road Notification, or SORN. Failure to SORN a vehicle with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), can result in …

As temperatures soar, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has some timely advice for dog owners. GEM’s Neil Worth warns that it’s both dangerous and illegal to leave an animal in a hot vehicle. “If the dog becomes ill or dies, the owner is likely to face a …

These stunning images capture some of the most picturesque electric vehicle charging points in the country, from rolling hills to the British seaside. The 10 photographs bring to life the unique spots where drivers can stop off to top up their car batteries. Among the stunning locations is a charging …

A 12-foot snake, a mattress and a pair of parrots are among the strangest things potential car buyers have brought to a test drive, according to new research by online used car platform, CarGurus. Thousands of used car dealers in the CarGurus’ UK network were surveyed to find out the …

Commuting can be a drag, but it can also be dangerous if you become complacent and lose concentration. IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has put together five tips which can help you have a smooth, stress-free commute to and from work. Check your route. The …

The Ferrari Museum in Maranello is marking its 90th anniversary of Scuderia Ferrari – the most successful team in the history of Formula One – with a major exhibition. Founded in Modena on November 16, 1929 by Enzo Ferrari, who understood the potential of gentlemen drivers to deliver great racing performances, …

SUVs may be riding high in the sales charts, but new research has found that MPVs are the superior choice for families with young children thanks to their capacity to accommodate a greater number of child seats. What Car? tested 16 vehicles, from luxury SUVs to MPVs, to see how …