We’re having a baby, what’s the best family-friendly car for £16K to replace our Fiesta? CAR CLINIC

We are looking to sell our 16′ plate automatic Ford Fiesta which has served us well and replace it with a bigger car. That’s because my husband and I are expecting our first child next spring, and we want something…

High-rise pop-up campsite in central London celebrates Britain’s staycation boom

High-tech new caravan hoisted above St Paul’s Cathedral for guests to stay in on-roof terrace Britain’s staycation boom – and surging interest in camping – is being celebrated in dramatic style with a high-flying pop-up campsite way above the streets of London. A…

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MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A45S: CONQUER THE HYPERHATCH ERA?

Rarely have I seen a car get so much attention than the new Mercedes Benz AMG A45S AMG. And for good reasons. It is the most powerful two-litre four cylinder in a production car, and a clever four wheel drive…

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RENAULT MEGANE RS TROPHY-R: TEST DRIVE

Let me start this article by making things clear. The Renault Megane RS Trophy-R is NOT your average Renault Megane. On the technical side alone, there are way too many things that differ, even from the standard Megane RS Trophy….

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ASTON MARTIN DB12 VOLANTE: 2023’S STUNNING CONVERTIBLE

Several weeks following the unveiling of the new Aston Martin DB12, the Aston Martin DB12 Volante counterpart makes its debut, complementing its Coupe sibling and elevating Aston Martin’s standards in elegance and refinement. However, a closer examination of the specifications reveals…

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FORD GOES WILD WITH THE $300,000 FORD MUSTANG GTD

Ford’s recent announcement of its return to the 2024 FIA World Endurance GT3 Championship with the Ford Mustang GT3 is undoubtedly the initial stride toward introducing their most potent road-legal creation to date: the Ford Mustang GTD. Text: Luca W. © Images:…

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2024 Triumph Tiger 900 – Technical Review

Price: from £12,195 | Power: 106.5bhp | Weight: from 219kg | Overall BikeSocial Rating: TBA / 5 They say you don’t get something for nothing but in the case of Triumph’s 2024 Tiger 900 buyers are getting a substantial hike…

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Royal Enfield Himalayan (2024) – Review

Price: £TBA | Power: 40bhp | Weight: 196kg | BikeSocial rating: 4/5 The original Royal Enfield Himalayan was launched back in 2016 and was, as the name suggests, a bike built specifically for exploring the Indian Himalayas. Therefore, it had…

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Kawasaki Ninja 7 HEV Hybrid (2024) – Review

Price: c. £12k | Power: 58.3bhp, 68.5hp with ‘e-boost’ | Weight: 227kg wet | Overall BikeSocial Rating: 4 / 5 It’s been two years since Kawasaki first previewed its planned hybrid petrol-electric sports bike in October 2021 but it’s finally been launched…

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Suzuki GSX-8R (2024) – Technical Review

Price: £TBA – c.£9k | Power: 81.8bhp | Weight: 205kg | Overall BikeSocial Rating: TBA Back in September we first confirmed that Suzuki’s 776cc parallel twin range would grow in 2024 when the company filed type-approval paperwork for a faired GSX-8R based…

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