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A refreshed and greener version of the biggest and beefiest Mini is launched today for families who want a compact car that doesn’t skimp on space. It’s evolution rather than revolution for the Countryman, which looks like a small car on steroids and is far cry from design genius Sir Alec Issigonis’s original tiny Mini … Read more

Almost three-quarters of a million MOTs were still carried out last month, despite the government giving motorists a six-month test exemption from 30 March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Motorists were urged to not use their cars during stricter lockdown rules in April, with only front-line and essential workers allowed to continue driving and have … Read more

Don’t be shocked. But German car firm BMW has increased two controversial elements of its new 5-series executive saloon and estate models – the grille and the price – as it also boosts the ‘electrification’ of its range. But it insists that the growth of the ever-expanding BMW kidney-shaped grille is as ‘modest’ as the … Read more

Order books opened today for Volvo’s first all-electric car – the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 compact sports utility vehicle – costing from £53,155. That’s more than twice the price of the cheapest petrol-powered XC40 currently on sale. It is the first of five electric cars to be launched by the Swedish car firm over … Read more

A new and greener version of the biggest and beefiest Mini is launched today for families who want a compact car that doesn’t skimp on space. It’s evolution rather than revolution for the new third generation Mini Countryman which looks like a small car on steroids – and is far cry from design genius Sir … Read more

The revelation that Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister’s chief adviser, drove from Islington in London to County Durham during lockdown restrictions with his wife suffering from coronavirus has been headline-grabbing news since Friday.  Some have questioned if the 264-mile journey was feasible in his diesel Land Rover Discovery Sport without having to stop for fuel after … Read more

Her name may be Rio but unlike the subject of Duran Duran’s hit song of the same name, the new fourth-generation Kia Rio hatchback is enjoying a significant upgrade rather than a dance in the sand. The new Rio features Kia’s first electrified petrol 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain and comes complete with a face-lifted exterior, updated … Read more

Rolls-Royce says this 1:8 scale replica of its latest Cullinan is an ‘astonishingly accurate’ version customers can buy alongside their real-life cars when they order the six-figure SUV. And it comes with a Rolls-Royce price tag, too – reportedly costing from around £30,000 for each one. That means owners will not only have a £264,000-plus … Read more

Rolls-Royce says this 1:8 scale replica of its latest Cullinan is an ‘astonishingly accurate’ version customers can buy alongside their real-life cars when they order the six-figure SUV. And it comes with a Rolls-Royce price tag, too – reportedly costing from around £30,000 for each one. That means owners will not only have a £264,000-plus … Read more

Del Boy’s Reliant three wheeler, the General Lee or Morse’s Jaguar? Find out which motor has been named Britons’ most iconic TV car of all time A poll of Boundless members decided which car show on TV is best The list includes The Saint’s Volvo P1800, Steed’s Bentley and Starsky & Hutch’s Ford Gran Torino … Read more