Cars
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UK’s rarest cars: 1977 Volkswagen Golf N, one of only 53 left
On May 16 1974, a small article on page 8 of The Daily Telegraph announced that Volkswagen was to launch a new front-wheel-drive car. The Golf is now in its eighth incarnation, with production figures of more than 37 million; Dale Smith’s 1977 Golf N is a rare surviving example of the Mk1 as it would have emerged from the Wolfsburg factory 50 years ago.
5-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
Which comfortable, dog-friendly SUV can replace our too-small Ford Puma?
We downsized our BMW X1 for an ex-demonstrator Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale two years ago. However, over time we have realised that it’s a bit too small for us, while we dislike the harsh ride from the upgraded 19-inch alloy wheels specified by the dealer. We need a petrol or hybrid with a comfortable ride and an automatic gearbox; no bigger than the X1 but roomier than the Puma, with heated front seats and steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors, a rear camera, an electric tailgate and a bo
3-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
We should abandon SUVs and return to people carriers – here are six of the best
The clamour to control the inexorable rise of large 4x4s will only increase with the news that a one-year-old girl died after being hit by Land Rover in a church car park in Aberdeenshire. But what is the alternative? The less glamorous, but far more practical, people carrier or MPV.
7-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Why Britain has failed miserably to solve its potholes crisis – and how to fix it
This is the first in a series of articles, each of which will take an in-depth look at the failing institutions, infrastructure and other parts of the public sector that typify the idea of ‘Broken Britain’
17-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
Ask the Expert: What can I do about my Skoda’s leaking sunroof?
The panoramic sunroof of my Skoda Karoq became reluctant to demist and a local mechanic discovered four inches of water in the spare wheel well. My Skoda dealer traced the source of the leak to the roof – and said, to my horror, that the entire roof needs to be replaced, at a total cost of £2,457.88. I have taped up the roof to prevent further leaking. Might silicone sealant help? Any other suggestions?
2-min read - BusinessThe Telegraph
How electric Land Rovers could give Britain an advantage on the battlefield
To call it “good” would be an overstatement, but the battery-powered Land Rover Defender I’m driving through deep Oxfordshire mud is a vast improvement on its former, diesel-powered self. Acceleration – a real problem for Land Rovers – is effortless and brisk, while the torque delivery is immediate and doesn’t involve any negotiation with a gearbox. It’s still an uncomfortable, slow and dynamically compromised machine with an extremely narrow set of abilities, but the addition of an electric pow
7-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Why women really are better drivers than men
It’s a perennial debate behind the wheel – do women drive better than men? Well, the French at last seem to have an answer. Their government has launched a campaign imploring male road users to “drive like a woman” to reduce the number of fatal accidents. Here’s what people think about it in the UK…
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