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Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017 UK first drive

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is expensive for a pick-up, but it lifts the bar on commercial vehicle comfort while retaining tough qualities

Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017 UK first drive
First Drive

Ford Mondeo ST-Line 2017 first drive

The Mondeo ST-Line marries sporty styling with that car's signature dynamism to make a rather appealing package designed for private buyers

Ford Mondeo ST-Line 2017 first drive
Britain needs smart EV chargers to prevent overloading the grid
A rise in EVs could put a strain on electricity supply
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Britain needs smart EV chargers to prevent overloading the grid

Managed electric car recharging will ensure our lights stay on, a study has found

Britain needs smart EV chargers to prevent overloading the grid
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Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI MHEV prototype first drive

VW's 48V mild hybrid technology is still a few years away from production, but we’ve sampled a prototype Golf fitted with it and are suitably impressed

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI MHEV prototype first drive
Volkswagen Golf GTE
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Volkswagen reveals plans for mild hybrid powertrains

Plans include new 48V version of 1.5 TSI engine, as well as the use of bio and synthetic fuels and new clean diesel technology

Volkswagen reveals plans for mild hybrid powertrains
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain 2017 UK first drive

Mercedes-Benz has given the classy E-Class Estate all-wheel drive and some extra ground clearance to tackle off-road excursions – and it's good

Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain 2017 UK first drive
Team Duo is made up of dedicated, hard-working volunteers
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How to (almost) break the UK land speed record

Despite having limited resources and ‘technology from the 1950s’, a group of keen volunteers almost succeeded in the feat

How to (almost) break the UK land speed record
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Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer 4x4 2017 first drive

Off-road estate is now bigger, more spacious and available with torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, but is it enough to make its German rivals anxious?

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer 4x4 2017 first drive
Car review

Used McLaren 570S Spider 2017-2020 review

The McLaren 570S Spider combines all the dynamic brilliance of the coupé with the added fun of roof-down driving at the touch of a button

Used McLaren 570S Spider 2017-2020 review
First Drive

Peugeot 5008 GT Line 1.2 Puretech 130 2017 first drive

Peugeot’s new seven-seater looks like an SUV, functions like an MPV and is decent to drive

Peugeot 5008 GT Line 1.2 Puretech 130 2017 first drive
DS 7 Crossback
Semi-autonomous systems will be offered on the DS 7 Crossback when it launches next year
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PSA pushes for autonomous future with AI tech firm partnership

French group is working with US company AImotive; it plans to launch a fully autonomous car in 2025

PSA pushes for autonomous future with AI tech firm partnership

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