Is it just me, or is the M2[1] one of the nation’s most depressing motorways?
Heading coastbound, it starts off OK in four-lane splendour. But by the time you bid the Gillingham[2] junction farewell it has been eroded to a miserable two.
The M2 – for…
A poll, commissioned National Highways, found that nearly a third of drivers admit hogging the middle lane on motorways at least “occasionally”, while 5 per cent confessed to “always” doing it.
Nearly a quarter of drivers also admitted tailgating, whic…
Drivers have been warned that driving mistakes they may be making on a daily basis can be ‘dangerous’ for other road users. National Highways has revealed the top dangerous driving mistakes motorists are making in a new survey.
The findings, released o…
In the realm of automotive excellence, few names resonate with the same blend of luxury and performance as Mercedes-AMG. The brand, synonymous with innovation and unparalleled engineering, has once again set a new benchmark with the introduction of the…
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.[1] and its Semiconductor and Device Division (SDD)[2] are featured at CES 2024 in collaboration with LiveWire EV, LLC[3], a leader in the electric motorcycle sector that is backed by majority shareholder Harley-Davidson, In…
Verdict – Is the Vauxhall Corsa Electric a good car?
The Vauxhall Corsa[1] Electric is an accomplished entry into the EV market but it’s a shame Vauxhall – a brand known for its value – couldn’t make it less expensive. Even the closely related Peugeot…
Beyond the mere functionality of Japanese cars, these machines have become cultural icons, revered for their sleek designs, technological prowess, and an indomitable spirit that has conquered both roads and racetracks.
Japanese car imports have transce…
Lincolnshire is beloved by tourists for a variety of reasons. There’s the scenic Woodhall Spa[1], with its boulevards frozen in time, and the spectacular views from the Skegness[2] coast.
Then there’s Steep Hill[3], lined with independent shops and pop…
A winter’s view in the English countryside. All photographs Alastair Humphreys
Alastair Humphreys, who has rowed the Atlantic, trekked across the Empty Quarter, circumnavigated the globe by bike and run the Marathon Des Sables, decided his next advent…
In response to the government’s recently published target for the growth in freight moved by rail, Railfuture[1] has given lukewarm approval to the proposals,
The freight director of Railfuture, Owen O’Neill, commented: “This is nothing to celebrate. A…
As Somerset’s population has grown and its road network has become more congested, the future of its remaining rail network has been brought into sharper rail focus.
Some of the former mainline routes have been preserved as heritage lines, including th…
Electric cars are perceived as heavy, big, and boring machines focused on sustainability. The prevailing stereotype suggests that electric vehicles[1] lack the thrill and excitement that comes with traditional sports cars. However, the Carice TC2, an e…
If you’ve tried to commute across London over the past few months, chances are you’ve run into one or two disruptions ― or at least a packed carriage.
But while us mere mortals cram into a steamy-windowed rush hour train, it turns out that often-empty…
Verdict – Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N a good car?
Who said you can’t have some fun whilst saving the planet? Clearly not Hyundai’s N performance division, which has spent the last few years fettling the popular Ioniq 5 family EV to create its first zero-…