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The previous generation Mazda MX-5 has been named the most reliable second-hand summer driving soft-top. Warranty Direct, the leading provider of direct consumer warranties, analysed its database of 50,000 live policies to reveal that Mazda’s classic roadster (05-15) is the least likely of all convertibles to leave you stranded with …

This year Kia is celebrating 25 years in the UK – a period that has seen a meteoric rise for the South Korean car maker. Kia’s constantly evolving range has gained a reputation for its stylish, well-made range of cars offering great value for money, and – of course – …

Ex Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell’s Jersey car dealership, Mansell Mitsubishi, has teamed up with the island’s biggest rugby club. The St Helier dealership has struck a deal with St Peter-based Jersey Reds, who play in the Greene King IPA RFU Championship. In exchange for prominent advertising at the …

Emmy-award nominated actor Kit Harington stars in short film showcasing the all-new Infiniti Q60. The one-minute video opens with Harington striding towards the Q60. He then settles in the car and dramatically begins reciting William Blake’s primal poem, The Tyger. “What inspires me personally in my life, is a beautiful …

Watch what happened when four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel took to the wheel of a three-tonne ambulance as part of a job swap with a twist. Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 driver Vettel shared tips with another high performance driver in a different field – UK paramedic Alex Knapton. Shell …

A unique Jaguar Mk X owned by company founder Sir William Lyons is to be sold at Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale in September. Built in December 1961, the car was delivered to Sir William in January 1962 and registered to his Wappenbury Hall address in Warwickshire. Not just any …

Luxury motor dealer H.R. Owen has opened a new showroom in London’s Mayfair devoted to iconic French brand Bugatti. The dealership in Bruton Street is the only place in the UK to view and order the new Bugatti Chiron. The legendary Bugatti blue plays a prominent part in the styling …

Italy has topped a list of countries where Brits are most likely to be stung with unexpected car rental costs. The USA and Greece were the next worst for unpleasant surprises, according to new research by comparethemarket.com. A further 16% of the 2,000 holidaymakers questioned ,who have hired a car …

Car safety is not on the shopping list for the majority of car buyers, according to new research from the Co-op Insurance. Only 4% of UK motorists placed car safety at the top of their buying criteria, in the survey of UK motorists. However, despite this, nore than three-quarters (77%) …

A limited edition Aston Martin V12 Vantage S has been launched to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the legendary Spitfire fighter plane’s first flight. Jardine Motors Group, Aston Martin’s Cambridge retailer, has commissioned a special collection of eight V12 Vantage S ‘Spitfire 80’ models. Owners of the £180,000 car will …