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REVIEW | BMW M5 Touring (G99) - How Much is Too Much?
The BMW M5 is now in its seventh generation, but so far, only three of the seven have offered the option of comfortably (and ethically) housing a large dog in the boot. John Marcar has borrowed the latest version from Partridge BMW in Hampshire to test.
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NEWS | BMW iX3 crowned 2026 What Car? Car of the Year
The award is BMW’s fourth overall What Car? Car of the Year triumph, after wins for the 5 Series in 2017, 3 Series in 2006 and 7 Series in 1988.
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NEWS | Alpine begins “new chapter” with 2026 F1 livery reveal
Alpine F1 executive advisor Flavio Briatore called the team’s 2026 livery reveal the “beginning of a new chapter” as it aims to turn around its fortunes following a disappointing 2025 season.
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NEWS | Ferrari unveils 2026 F1 car in “extremely important year” for the Prancing Horse
Ferrari revealed the SF-26 for this season’s Formula 1 campaign at Fiorano, with the Prancing Horse aiming to end nearly two decades without a driver’s or constructors’ title.
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NEWS | Mercedes reveals 2026 F1 challenger
Mercedes revealed its 2026 Formula 1 challenger ahead of the biggest technical shake-up in the sport’s history.
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REVIEW | BYD Sealion 5 DMi - The 3rd Petrol Hybrid is here.
BYD has launched yet another model to its seemingly ever-growing car range. This time, the Chinese car giant is taking a direct stab at the C-SUV segment, which happens to be the most popular in the UK.
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NEWS | Audi unveils livery for debut season in F1
Around 400 people were in attendance as Audi showcased the livery of its challenger, team clothing and driver overalls ahead of the team’s debut season in Formula 1.
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NEWS | Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 to celebrate Damon Hill
This summer’s Festival of Speed at Goodwood will celebrate British motorsport royalty with Damon Hill confirmed to attend, 30 years on from his Formula 1 World Championship title.
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NEWS | The Dacia Sandriders win 2026 Dakar Rally
Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin claimed a memorable win by a margin of just under 10 seconds in Saudi Arabia.
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NEWS | Ferrari unveils Tailor Made 12Cilindri for South Korean market
Four South Korean artists, Ferrari’s Styling Centre in Europe and independent online design and technology Cool Hunting in North America have combined to create this one-of-a-kind 12Cilindri.
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NEWS | British driver Luke Browning secures Williams F1 reserve role
Browning will combine his role at Williams with racing for Team Kondo Racing in Super Formula, Japan’s premier racing series.
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NEWS | Toyota Yaris Cross - Economical and with attitude
As a fan of the Toyota Yaris, Graham Courtney was excited to drive the taller, wider and longer Yaris Cross.
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NEWS | Red Bull reveals 2026 livery in Detroit
Red Bull and Racing Bulls launched their new liveries in Detroit at an event which also marked the beginning of a new era alongside Ford.
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NEWS | 1966 Le Mans 1-2-3 finishing Ford GT Mk IIs to grace Goodwood in 2026
The trio of cars will reunite for the first time in a decade at the 2026 Festival of Speed before returning for Goodwood Revival in September.
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NEWS | Jenson Interceptor inspires new luxury Grand Tourer
It will be developed and handcrafted by a dedicated new division of Jenson International Automotive and made available to buy in the UK in ‘ultra-low numbers’.
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NEWS | Limited edition Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio revealed in Brussels
Only ten units of the model will be produced, which Alfa says combines ‘Italian excellence, extreme performance and absolute exclusivity’.
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NEWS | Honda to change H badge on future EV and hybrid models
The new ‘H’ will be introduced on Honda’s next-generation vehicles from 2027.
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FEATURE | Living with an MG IM5 ‘Long Range’
Sam Sheehan has spent some quality time with MG's sleek electric Tesla Model 3 rival and has found that it does one thing better than anything else in the class.
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NEWS | Kia EV2 unveiled as 'most accessible' entry into brand’s EV lineup
Kia has unveiled the EV2, its most compact electric car yet, which offers a new entry point into its expanding electric range.
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NEWS | Government proposes six month wait for learners between theory and practical tests
Other proposals put forward by the government include reducing the legal drink driving limit and making eye tests for over-70s mandatory.
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NEWS | Mercedes-Benz CLA wins 2026 Car of the Year award
Announced at the Brussels Motor Show, the CLA beat fellow nominees: the Citroën C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Renault 4 and Škoda Elroq.
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REVIEW | Volkswagen Golf eHybrid - After 50 years on our roads, there’s life in the old dog yet
Graham Courtney reveals why the Volkswagen Golf eHybrid may be the answer to EV sceptics.
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FEATURE | Overheard in a Bentley Continental GTC
"No way is that your car, not in that outfit" - WAYMOE's Charlie Brigden spent a long weekend with Bentley's latest Continental GTC and is rewarded with a mixed bag of comments from casual observers.
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NEWS | Michael Schumacher’s first Grand Prix-winning car up for auction
Yes, this is the 1992 Benetton B192-05 that Michael Schumacher drove to victory at the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps.
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NEWS | How to avoid a breakdown this winter as Storm Goretti set to batter Britain
In response to extreme winter conditions, GEM Motoring Assist has provided tips on how to prepare your car to avoid a breakdown, as well as a deeper insight into the effects of cold weather on your vehicle, especially the battery.
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REVIEW | Ford Explorer - Leading the brand’s electric revolution
After spending time in the Ford Capri, Graham Courtney turns his attention to the Explorer as Ford’s electric revolution gets into full swing.
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REVIEW | Alex Goy drives a Skoda Superb Sleeper…and loves it
Skoda, as it occasionally likes to do, has decided to build something silly. The last time it did that, it made an Octavia for the Bonneville Salt Flats and set a land speed record for 2.0-litre forced induction cars. Now, it has created the Superb Sleeper, and Alex Goy got to drive it.
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REVIEW | Leapmotor C10 REEV - Much improved, but won’t knock your socks off
Alex Goy took Leapmotor’s fresh attempt at the C10 for a spin. He wasn’t a fan of the original, so how does the update stack up?
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NEWS | Jenson Button to reunite with F1 title-winning Brawn at Goodwood Members’ Meeting debut
Button, who recently retired from professional racing, last drove the Brawn BGP 001 in 2019 to mark 10 years since his world championship win.
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REVIEW | Leapmotor B10 - Drives well without the glitz, glamour or fuss
Alex Goy took on the Leapmotor B10 for his latest review. While he found the C10 too good to be true, how does the B10 stack up?
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NEWS | Portuguese Grand Prix to return to F1 calendar in 2027 & 2028
Formula 1 announced today that Portugal will return to the calendar for the first time since 2021.
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NEWS | 7 Tips For Driving in the Dark
It’s that time of the year when the days are shorter and driving becomes a little more difficult for those of us in the UK. These tips for driving in the dark should see you through the winter.
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NEWS | 6 Tips For Avoiding Aquaplaning This Winter
After the wettest UK winter on record in 2023-24, motorists are being warned about the dangers of aquaplaning and how to negotiate wet weather spells when driving.
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NEWS | Why driving with a foggy windscreen could cost you £1,000
Motorists are being warned to clear their foggy windscreens and windows this winter before heading on to UK roads, with a hefty fine potentially heading their way if they don’t.
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NEWS | Audi F1 reveals official team name and Berlin launch date
Introducing the Audi Revolut F1 Team - the official team name for Audi, which is set to embark on its debut season in Formula One in 2026.
