Tuesday , October 22 2024

Gareth Herincx

Gareth is a versatile journalist, copywriter and digital editor who's worked across the media in newspapers, magazines, TV, teletext, radio and online. After long stints at the BBC, GMTV and ITV, he now specialises in motoring.

Celebrating 30 years of the Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage - five generations

We head off for a trip down memory lane, taking all five generations of the Kia Sportage for a spin… Originally launched in 1993, the Kia Sportage has been the backbone of the South Korean brand’s remarkable success story. The popular family-sized SUV’s evolution perfectly reflects the manufacturer’s rapid rise …

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Mercedes-AMG A45 S review

Mercedes-AMG A45 S review

We take the Mercedes-AMG A45 S – the most powerful hot hatch on the market – for a spin… It could be argued that the concept of the ‘hot hatch’ – in the traditional sense – is now in its dying days. After all, we live in an era where …

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Half of van drivers overload their vehicle

Volkswagen Transporter 6.1

A survey by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has found that 48% of UK van drivers admit that they overloaded their vans. This is despite the fact that 89% of drivers claim to know the legal weight restriction for their light commercial vehicle (LCV). Overloading your vehicle by as much as 30% …

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Vinnie Jones chooses Isuzu D-MAX AT35

Vinnie Jones chooses Isuzu D-MAX AT35

Actor, TV personality and former footballer Vinnie Jones has chosen the Isuzu D-Max AT35 with premium accessories as his personal vehicle. He will use the tough pick-up truck while filming his new Discovery Channel TV show, showcasing his love for country sports and wild space management. Vinnie’s new Isuzu D-Max …

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See and be seen on the roads this winter

ŠKODA ensures drivers aren’t left in the dark as the clocks go back thanks to innovative Matrix LED

The clocks have gone back, the nights are closing in and the risk of a road collision is reaching its peak, according to breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. This, combined with the kind of heavy rain and strong winds we can expect at this time of the …

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Lexus RX 500h review

Lexus RX 500h

We get behind the wheel of the sporty RX 500h – the first-ever turbocharged Lexus hybrid… The three Cs (‘confidence, control and comfort’) are the cornerstones of the Lexus driving experience. There’s no mention of ‘sport’, yet the latest version of the big RX SUV we’ve been testing seems to …

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Imminent death of the manual handbrake

Manual handbrake - c/o CarGurus

Just 9% of new cars on sale come with the once ubiquitous manual handbrake, according to an annual study. The research by CarGurus, the fastest-growing automotive marketplace in the UK to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles, also showed that car buyers now have 61% fewer cars to choose from …

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Jeep Avenger review

Jeep Avenger

We get behind the wheel of the Avenger compact SUV – Jeep’s first battery-powered vehicle Sharing an EV platform with its Stellantis group cousins – the Peugeot e-2008, Vauxhall Mokka Electric and DS 3 E-Tense – the all-new Jeep Avenger has caused quite a stir. Not only is it the …

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Revealed: The ultimate autumnal road trips

Dacia - top UK road trips

Scotland’s North Coast 500 has been crowned the UK’s best drive by British motorists, according to a survey conducted by budget car brand Dacia . The study of 2,000 motorists uncovered the ultimate UK road trips, with over nine in 10 (96%) stating that the UK has the world’s best …

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Tyre Safety Month: Why tyre maintenance matters

Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN FEXM tyres

Did you know that one in five drivers have never checked their tyres? To mark Tyre Safety Month, Halfords is making sure that everyone understands the importance of tyre maintenance. Tyres are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, and their condition directly affects your safety.  …

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