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Singer-songwriter and TV personality Olly Murs has been handed the keys to his specially-commissioned Land Rover Defender 110. He visited Urban Automotive’s Milton Keynes HQ to collect his reimagined Land Rover from company founder Simon Dearn. Urban Automotive was entrusted with the transformation of Olly’s beloved Defender 110, managing a comprehensive refresh just in time ..read more
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2d ago
Gareth Herincx puts this big family SUV through a gruelling 800-mile test of some on the best driving roads in the world… Not a lot of people know that at its shortest point, Morocco is just 8.9 miles off the coast of Spain. In fact, on a clear day you can see Spain from Tangier ..read more
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2d ago
The number of vehicles on our roads reached a record 41.4 million in 2023, according to the latest SMMT figures. The new Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that car ownership was up 1.6% to 35,694,845. There were also record numbers of commercial vehicles, with 625,873 heavy goods vehicles ..read more
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1w ago
When planning a journey by Audi A4 on the picturesque roads of Austria, it is necessary to carefully prepare not only for the route, but also for the requirements of the Austrian road rules. One of the obligatory conditions is a vignette, without which travelling on motorways can result in heavy fines. In addition ..read more
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1w ago
Over the last few years, electric vehicles (EVs) have become something everyone is more aware of, and there are plenty of reasons why someone might choose to buy one over and above a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle. For one thing, they promise reduced emissions, they have lower operating costs, and they’re a good way ..read more
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1w ago
The best car for first-time drivers is the Toyota Aygo, according to research by CarGurus The leading automotive marketplace in the UK surveyed 1,000 motorists who passed their driving test in the past three years. Low price topped the list of most important criteria, according to 30% of those surveyed. And with budget top of ..read more
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2w ago
More than a third of drivers would rather fix minor car issues themselves than pay for a professional to do it, new research suggests. According to eBay UK’s study, saving money is a key reason for savvy motorists taking on smaller repair jobs. Worryingly, one-in-10 claimed they don’t think MOT advisories are a big deal ..read more
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2w ago
We take the latest version of Alfa Romeo’s hot saloon for a spin – on track, and on the road… How time flies. I first got behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo Giulia way back in 2017. It was clear then that it was a serious rival to those all-conquering executive expresses from the ..read more
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3w ago
Osprey Charging now has more than 1,000 live public EV chargers available for use by the UK’s EV drivers. Osprey’s network, which according to ZapMap is the third largest in terms of the number of public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers, has grown by more than 150% over the past year. Flagship hubs have opened in ..read more
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3w ago
We get to grips with the next-gen MINI Countryman in entry-level and performance guises… I’ve always found it tricky trying to categorise the MINI Countryman. It looks like it’s a cross between an estate and a crossover, yet it’s actually about the same size as a family-sized Nissan Qashqai SUV. One thing is for sure ..read more