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Al Murray Pub Landlord cars Me and My Motor Sunday Times interview by Danny Scott

Me and My Motor: comedian Al Murray

"I often used to wonder what the Pub Landlord would drive,” says Al Murray of his comedy alter ego. “I decided he would have a cut ’n’ shut...
Published 12 December 2017
Volvo V90 Cross Country review (2017-on)

Volvo V90 Cross Country review (2017 on)

Volvo knows that not all drivers in need of a large family car want a big, bulky SUV. For the past 20 years, it has sold a large, four-wheel...
Published 25 September 2017
Siddhartha Lal is bringing Royal Enfield back to Britain

The roar of Royal Enfield returns to Britain

Its signature thump echoed across two world wars, was a bass-drum beat for the Sixties and now, after decades dominated by higher-pitched, Japane
Published 25 April 2017
From the archive: AA Gill reviews the Audi A6 Allroad quattro

AA Gill reviews the Audi A6 Allroad

Like a Nordic saga, the legend of the trek north returns. Every year, as the sunlight declines and the wind sharpens, I turn my...
Published 20 December 2016

In perfect harmony

Will Spencer tests the new Kia Optima Plug-In to see if its hi-tech spec can help make life easier. So, will he end up singing its praises?
Published 13 November 2016
BMW 2-series Active Tourer 225xe PHEV long term road test review

Extended Test: 2016 BMW 2-series Active Tourer PHEV

BMW's plug-in hybrid MPV (what we used to call a people carrier) is being driven daily on an extended test by Will Dron, acting editor of Driving.co.uk.
Published 21 October 2016
Me and My Motor: Hannah White — the yachtwoman’s car is a means to an end: setting sailing records

Me and My Motor: Hannah White

Hannah White is on a mission to set a new record on water. Having last year become the fastest woman to sail across the Channel, she is now
Published 19 September 2016
Mr Quirky, I’m here to burst your bubble wrap: 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus review by Jeremy Clarkson for The Sunday Time Driving.

The Clarkson Review: 2016 Citroën C4 Cactus

I always thought that the letters “CV” used by Citroën for the hateful 2CV stood for Chevaux. But I learnt last week that, actually, CV stands...
Published 09 August 2016
Me and My Motor: Daniel Brühl on playing Lauda and a naked dash down the autobahn

Me and My Motor: Daniel Brühl on playing Lauda and...

Daniel Brühl grew up playing with model Ferraris and hoped one day to take one for a test drive.
Published 31 May 2016

Second circuit for Coventry Motofest brings Gymkhana...

As car festivals go, Coventry Motofest is something of an underdog. It lacks the picture-perfect splendor of the Goodwood Estate and can’t count...
Published 16 May 2016
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

4x4 goldmines: Porsche Macan and Land Rover Defender...

Depreciation is the hidden cost that hits drivers where it hurts most: in the wallet. But two 4x4s are said to be defying depreciation norms ...
Published 25 February 2016
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Dom Joly's First Drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 400 Mille...

The brooding, cocky Mille Miglia is perfect for a caped crusader, but not a comedian trying to avoid another run-in with a speed camera
Published 05 October 2015