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01/09/2018

By offering the hybrid LC 500h for the same money as the V8, Lexus is polarising its customers. The hybrid will appeal to early adopters and those who like the idea of a relatively environmentally friendly GT car that’ll cover serious mileage in comfort. The V8 is the better drive.

24/08/2018

Perhaps there should be an ‘achtung!’ sticker on this DB11’s bonnet release, just for Aston traditionalists.
Pull it and they’ll not only discover a modern big Aston with a V8, but one built by a Mercedes-AMG person, in Affalterbach. It’s the next logical step in the relationship between the two manufacturers, which started with the DB11 getting Mercedes electrical architecture. Some won’t like it, but get over that little hurdle and this new entry-level DB11 is very good indeed.

17/08/2018

While Subaru’s basic Impreza models migrated to the brand’s new Subaru Global Platform for 2017, the 2018 WRX and WRX STI soldier on with their existing architecture that dates back to 2015.

The Subaru WRX STI has been a mainstay in the sport-compact scene for years, but the mid-cycle revisions that the current iteration received for 2018 bear witness to its more gradual evolution versus newer, more radical hot hatches on the market. Available only in a three-box-sedan body style—whi

17/08/2018

The colossal coupe proved eager to accelerate at speed as well and managed to shave 0.3 second from the 30-to-50-mph and 50-to-70-mph times recorded by the more pedestrian S560 4Matic coupe.

Civility meets brutality in the Mercedes-AMG S63 coupe. It is both Bruce Banner and the Hulk. Serene and savage, restrained and raucous, technologically adept and primitive in its ferocity, the S63 coupe is uncompromising. The titanic two-door successfully combines the decadence of a grand-touring

13/08/2018

Just a short drive from the Glass House, you’ll find another artistic haven on the site of a former horse farm.

There are plenty of reasons to get out of town: to swoon over fall foliage, to commune with nature, to eat all the things. But if your wanderlust is of the cultural variety, head to one of these meccas for art, architecture, dance and more.

08/08/2018

We had another go in the new Urus SUV at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed - and a few runs up and down the Duke of Richmond's hillclimb revealed a little more of the car's character. It's certainly one of the most surprising SUVs to roar off the line, smashing a square hole in the air as it thunders past 62mph in just 3.6 seconds, every single one of the 627lb ft being transferred to the tarmac.

08/08/2018

At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, we got some extra time in the new Ford Fiesta ST – and it’s just as good as we remember. The old model was one of our favourite hatches of all time, and thankfully, the new STl is another ball of hot-hatch energy.

08/08/2018

McLaren has hidden an interesting cocktail within the Sports Series junior supercar line-up. There's a new, optional, Sport Pack for the 570GT, giving the car the same, slightly sharper, steering and suspension settings as the 570S.

07/08/2018

Hotels–heck, even some Airbnbs–provide shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, lotion, razors, mouthwash and more.

You’re Paris-bound, but dragging your giant suitcase to baggage check is basically breaking your body. Here, eight things to cut from your packing list before you depart for vacation. Trust us, these items will never (ever) be worth it.

07/08/2018

Travelling with the kids on your all-inclusive vacation? Keep your eyes peeled for deals where kids stay and eat for free.

Whether you’re going to Mexico or the Caribbean, here are five

07/08/2018

Vibrant Tokyo, with its teen-friendly cafes, manga, and youth-focused culture, is just part of the reason Japan should be the top of a family vacations with teens list.

Whether it’s climbing to the top of Table Mountain in cosmopolitan Cape Town or searching for The Big Five of safari lore (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo) in the wild bush of Kruger National Park, few places on the globe offer the level of thrills available every moment of a

06/08/2018

This pistachio cake recipe is sweet heaven!

Some cakes are more memorable than others, for example this wonderful homemade pistachio layer cake! Boasting fluffy, pistachio-dotted layers and rich, “you’ll-want-to-eat-it-by-the-trough” cream cheese frosting, this is a cake that you’ll never forget!

06/08/2018

Sliced cucumbers, whether in coins, strips, wedges or cubes, are suitable for eating as-is.

Have you ever taken the time to really think about cucumbers? If you think that cucumbers are no more than oblong green things that grow in the garden that grace salads and scent spa water, then you’ve got it all wrong.Turns out, this garden favorite can be used in all sorts of cooking, bever

06/08/2018

Sfouf is a Lebanese cake that’s made with semolina flour and turmeric. I’ve created my own version that is a bit sweeter, moist and holds up to the title of “cake.”

Turmeric is a trendy ingredient right now, but it’s not common in your everyday pantry. Though this spice is mostly found in savory dishes, it can be used for sweet ones as well! Today, I want to inspired you to bake with it in a delicious cake called sfouf.

28/07/2018

Jaguar’s interior design has its strengths and weaknesses. Clean lines and uncluttered surfaces make for an elegant dashboard. There’s leather where we want it, a full-length panoramic glass roof, and a microfiber suede headliner. Alas, the overall experience is “premium-lite”.

13/07/2018

Mazda’s greatest achievement – since the original great achievement of drawing together the best bits of classic European roadsters into a new car – has been to keep that original spirit intact, while carefully evolving the details to ensure you don’t feel like you’re driving a relic.

12/07/2018

AMR stands for Aston Martin Racing, and it helps to connect the dots between Darren Turner and co lapping Aston GT racers at the weekend and Aston road cars. We’ve already seen those three letters applied to the Vulcan and previous Vantage, and you can expect to see them on the most sporting versions of every future Aston.

12/07/2018

As a machine for family ferrying, the Citroen Berlingo is demonstrably superb. Well-conceived touches make it a doddle to live with, offering space aplenty – it’s clear this is an effective evolution of the 1.7 million Berlingos the firm’s flogged over the past two decades.