Saturday, 18 October 2025

Going the extra mile gives an accomplished drive

THIS week’s drive, the Lexus UX300h, proves that if a carmaker is prepared to go the extra mile in car production, then the result can ...

 

Latest rules for driving in France

IN this summer just past, British motorists were back on the road in France in their thousands, writes Nigel Wigmore. The latest rules ...

 

Reliable hybrid SUV that boasts impressive range

THE attraction for British drivers of touring in Brittany is that by sticking to a small stretch of coastline, resorts on the Emerald ...

 

Sorento has best of both worlds

TO enjoy the best of a plug-in hybrid you must keep the comparatively small range electric power source “topped up” and let the car’s ...

 

Great ‘green getaway’ in hybrid car and new ferry

The good news for British drivers who support sustainable motoring is there is now a great “green” way to cross the English Channel. ...

 

New eyesight safety rules

ROAD safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist welcomes the prospect of changes to current UK driver eyesight regulations. ...

 

Bestseller still capturing customers’ imagination

THE Audi Q3, a bestseller for more than a decade, aims to capture customers’ imagination as a “digital companion” in its ...

 

How to take your car to university

WITH the “Class of 2025” achieving outstanding grades and an estimated 665,000 new students due to start university or college next ...

 

Compact SUV crafted with eco-friendly leather seats

I AM constantly intrigued by the technical innovations that these days make your car more like a mobile phone rather than something ...

 

Climate function to keep your dog cool in car

CHINESE carmakers know that the way to a potential British customer’s heart just might be through our world-renowned love of pets. ...

 

Carmaker hits an electric milestone

VOLKSWAGEN says it has reached a “significant milestone” in its transformation to electromobility. The 1.5 millionth vehicle worldwide ...

 

UK bestseller designed for urban-style motoring

WHEN movie star Robert De Niro hit the silver screen in the memorable role of Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver back in 1976, he could ...

 

Versatile pick-up maintains award winning streak

I SET this week’s drive, an Isuzu Utility pick-up, a task that it was originally designed to do. Today’s pick-up trucks are more like ...

 

Polestar sets EV range record

POLESTAR’S large electric SUV, the Polestar 3, has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV ...

 

Refreshed two-motor car with good fuel economy

THE Honda Civic has been with us since the Seventies, so it has been a tried and tested model through time. My most pleasant memory of ...

 

Mazda increases new car warranty

FROM September 1, all Mazda cars registered from that date will benefit from a six-year manufacturer warranty, while the mileage limit ...

 

Inexpensive SUV built with spacious interior

NEWS this week of another new SUV out to tempt UK car buyers away from “traditional” European brands at a price to suit their pockets. ...

 

Don’t let driving be a pain

DISCOMFORT and lower back pain are frequent complaints reported by older drivers, but road safety and breakdown specialist GEM ...

 

Compact crossover SUV at an attractive price

A NEW SUV made by a car maker you have probably never heard of is about to appear on roads in Britain. In fact, though you may not ...

 

Tips on how to be prepared this summer

BREAKDOWN specialist GEM Motoring Assist is urging anyone driving abroad this summer to prepare thoroughly. Different countries have ...

 

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