Luxury Cars
Is the Toyota GT86 reliable? The GT86 is a reliable car and shouldn’t present any major issues if it is regularly maintained with oil changes and a service. Indeed, it isn’t totally free of issues (see below) but theses are all well known and repairable. Many owners if forums have shared stories of driving their […]
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Fiat’s forthcoming Dacia Bigster rival could channel the spirit of the cult-classic Multipla MPV when it arrives in 2027. The new SUV is one of two C-segment models that the Italian brand is set to launch in the next two years, alongside a rakish, raised hatchback. They were previewed by Panda-inspired SUV and Fastback concepts
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CarPlay now runs across two screens and can control various in-car functions in latest Aston Martin models Aston Martin has become the first manufacturer to offer the second generation of Apple’s in-car smartphone mirroring system. Apple CarPlay Ultra dramatically expands the amount of screen space that the Apple interface can occupy, entering the car’s instrument display as well as its infotainment screen.
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With Porsche works driver Timo Bernhard behind the wheel, the 919 Evo proceded to obliterate the all-time lap record, first setting a 5:24:375 in practice and then a 5:19:546 in an official run. The Nürburgring electric lap record Volkswagen ID R Lap time: 6:05:33 It’s a real achievement that Volkswagen has not only managed to claim
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The Audi Q5 has gained a plug-in hybrid variant, which offers up to 62 miles of electric-only driving. Badged E-hybrid Quattro and offered in both regular SUV and Sportback bodystyles, the new PHEV uses the same powertrain as the new Audi A5 and Audi A6 saloons and estates. The powertrain is centered on Audi’s 2.0-litre turbo petrol four. Paired with
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You’ve guessed it: the interior is exactly the same as the old XC40 Recharge’s. This is a good thing, meaning it avoids falling into the hands-free, overly minimalist approach of the EX30 and EX90. While there’s no ignition or starter button in here (get in, select drive and off you go), there are still several buttons
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The A290 takes the Renault 5’s interior and ramps it up a notch. We’ve only driven the leather-lined, range-topping GTS trim so far, but for a small car, this feels like a very special, expensive cabin. It’s a little dark, but the two-tone blue leather looks unusual but classy. While you can easily find some
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Land Rover has updated the Discovery Sport again, following changes to the larger Discovery and the Defender. The middle-rung Dynamic SE and range-topping Dynamic HSE trims have been replaced by new grades named Landmark and Metropolitan, while the entry-level S has become the Dynamic S. There are also new option packages aimed at visits to the beach, road
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The compact crossover, which was crowned 2024’s best-seller, leads the charts after a strong May We’re now halfway through 2025, and the Ford Puma is still holding firm as the UK’s best-selling car. Not only is it clinging on to the top spot this year, but it also finished 2024 as the country’s most popular model.
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Apple CarPlay is to receive a major update aimed at increasing usability and introducing more customisation options. Arriving as part of a IOS 26 – previewed on Monday night and pencilled to launch in the autumn – the main focus has been to keep key information, like maps, more visible. As part of this, incoming phone call notifications will no
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