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First Drive: Cupra's new hot hatch is a car "reborn'

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (841+ words) 06 May 2026 11: 11 AM Cupra is a brand that has enjoyed something of a meteoric rise over recent years. Starting out in life as an in-house sub-brand of Seat, the outfit has now surpassed its big brother and is now VW Group's…...

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First Ride: The Zero LS1 is ideal for urban adventures

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (676+ words) 01 May 2026 12: 41 PM Electrification is a hot topic throughout the transport industry and motorcycles aren't avoiding it, either. Right at the forefront of electric two-wheeled transport is Zero, a Californian outfit which has been focusing on electric motorcycles since 2008. Today, it's…...

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BREAKING: Motorway closed after bus carrying passengers catches fire near Offaly

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (16+ words) The M7 Motorway was closed by emergency services as the brought the coach fire under control...

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Long-term report: ‘Diesel do nicely’ – Mazda CX-80 shows diesel is still king when towing

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (28+ words) Diesel power might not exactly be in vogue recently, but in the world of towing there’s nothing quite like it. While petrol engines tend to be smoother an. .....

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First Drive: Dacia’s Jogger remains a multi-tool of the car world

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (437+ words) What is it? Dacia has built up a reputation for building no-nonsense cars that get you where you – and all of your family – need to go with as littl. .....

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UK Drive: Does the Mercedes GLB move the EV game on?

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (944+ words) What is it? Mercedes is on a roll with its new models after the recently-launched CLA secured the title of the European Car of the Year award. Continuing on fro. .....

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UK Drive: The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a high-tech, efficient and capable family wagon

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1261+ words) 24 Apr 2026 2: 55 PM Estate cars have become an overshadowed sector next to their jacked-up SUV alternatives. Mercedes, however, thinks differently and is continuing to buck that trend with a family-friendly variant of the new CLA saloon. As with its other estates,…...

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Worried about scam car sellers? Here's what to look out for

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (867+ words) 23 Apr 2026 1: 58 PM Buying a car has never been simpler. With a range of options available to drivers online, simply clicking on an advert, checking out a vehicle and paying for it is something that has become a lot more common,…...

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UK Drive: Does an all-wheel drive setup give the Vauxhall Grandland Electric the street cred it needs?

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (1150+ words) 17 Apr 2026 10: 05 AM The Vauxhall Grandland is one of those cars that struggles to make a name for itself in the SUV sector. The second-generation car brought a more upmarket feel and introduced an electric powertrain to boost its appeal, though…...

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UK Drive: The Volkswagen T-Roc is a solid, practical and likeable small crossover

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1152+ words) 16 Apr 2026 10: 05 AM The small crossover market seems to be expanding by the week, and the Volkswagen T-Roc is one of the class leaders. Ever since the original car launched in 2017, it has become Volkswagen's second best-selling SUV, following behind its…...