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The Ford Ranger Platinum makes an impression

In 4x4, Car Reviews, Ford, Pick-Ups by Jonathan Humphrey

The Ranger Platinum flaunts Ford’s talent for pick-ups Car Reviewed: Ford Ranger Platinum 3.0L V6 EcoBlue 10-speed Auto AWD The Ford Ranger Platinum has just made the choice of SUV or pick-up easier. You wouldn’t mind showing your friends this well-specced, luxury version of the Ranger. A full five-seater with an electric roll-top over the pick-up bed and an £1800 …

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And the theme for Goodwood FOS 2024 is…

In Goodwood, Lifestyle, Motorsport, Short Cuts by Jonathan Humphrey

Goodwood is pleased to announce that the theme for the 2024 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will be ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power’, celebrating the essence of our love affair with motorsport. From the birth of organised competition, 130 years ago, with the Paris-Rouen Trial of 1894, the quest for speed has gone hand-in-hand with developments in engines, …

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Škoda Enyaq L&K, Luxury Model on the way

In Electric, Electric cars, Luxury Cars, Short Cuts, Skoda by Jonathan Humphrey

A new L&K model has been added to the award-winning Enyaq range by Škoda. The new model is the first L&K to be driven entirely by an electric powertrain. It is part of a comprehensive model-year upgrade that also brings faster charging, greater driving range, and improved performance. New L&K models, named after the brand’s founders Václav Laurin and Klement, …

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Living with the Genesis GV60 Sport Plus

In Car Reviews, Electric, Electric cars, Genesis by Matthew Macconnell

I expected big things from the Genesis GV60 after previously living with an electrified GV70 for a week Car Reviewed: Genesis GV60 Sport Plus BEV Rather than faff around town for the next seven days, I threw my bags into the slightly small 432-litre boot and took the GV60 153 miles away from home to Kinloss RAF base in the …

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Ineos Grenadier, one tough off-roader

In 4x4, Car Reviews, Diesel, Ineos by Peter Nunn

It looks the business, tall and rugged, the Ineos Grenadier is a hardy off-road 4×4 mud plugger Car Reviewed: Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon Fieldmaster edition (Diesel) The Grenadier has an entire armoury of off-road tools to take this kind of stuff on, just as the old Land Rover Defender did, the car that inspired it in the first place. You …

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AI want for Christmas, a Dream Garage

In Car Parts, Dream Garage, Fashion, Featured Articles, Fun, Short Cuts by Jonathan Humphrey

65% said they would consider relocating to have their “dream garage”… At Drive.co.uk we thought it would be fun to use the latest AI tools to put together a selection of the finest cars in their perfect Dream Garages. According to exclusive research from eBay, a hydraulic lift and an interior drain for washing cars indoors are two of the …

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Living with a: Dacia Duster TCe 90 Journey

In Car Reviews, Dacia, SUV by Matthew Macconnell

You can no longer bag a new Dacia Duster for under £10,000 Car Reviewed: Dacia Duster TCe 90 Journey My Duster TCe 90 Journey test car arrived on a trailer and the driver handed me the stocky key. The £650 Arizona Orange paintwork, the most vibrant of the range, popped in the sun and complemented the utilitarian plastic trim. The …

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The range-topper, Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Auto

In Car Reviews, Isuzu, Pick-Ups by Tom Scanlan

Lifestyle, Utility? Car Reviewed: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Auto TV commercials currently aim to sell this pick-up by showing a guy driving down to the beach with his surfboard and heading towards the waves or an intrepid hiker about to get out his climbing ropes. At the other end of the scale, we loaded up with old tree branches from the …

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MOT Brake Testing: What is Tested and How?

In Blog, Car Parts, Maintenance, MOT by Sponsored Content

Back in 1960, the original MOT had just three items on the checklist: steering, lights and brakes. Interior checksThis requires the MOT inspector to examine the interior of the car’s cabin, checking that seats are securely fixed, that seatbelts are present and in good working order, and so on. Levers and buttons are also checked to make sure they work …