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It’s already attracting attention, with more than 1500 eager customers putting their name down for the new Ford Focus RS ahead of its arrival in Spring 2016, many doing so before the model’s prices and specs were even announced. And according to Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing...

Here’s a sneaky peek at the brand new Mini Convertible ahead of its public debut at the 2015 Tokyo motor show.  This ‘F57’ model is the third Mini Convertible following in the tyre treads of its 2004 and 2009 predecessors. The latest model comes in three flavours: Mini Cooper Convertible: from...

It’s Jaguar’s first-ever SUV. But is this a realistic rival to the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and the Porsche Macan? Well yes. This latest challenger in the SUV marketplace is not only larger than these three close competitors, it’s also a whopper in the luxury stakes, too. It's been a long...

Ford has showcased the new Galaxy in advance of the seven-seat MPV’s arrival this summer. The flagship vehicle has received a comprehensive makeover, with both exterior and interior cues borrowed from the new Mondeo, Focus and S-Max, including Ford’s new front-end design with a prominent front grille and slim headlights....

Allied Vehicle Contracts Managing Director, David Whitehead, certainly knows his fairways (and we're not talking about his 'Treating Customers Fairly' policy!) But whilst the keen golfer has no problem finding the best deal when it comes to leasing a vehicle, he’s not quite so adept on the golf course -...

George Osborne has been accused of discouraging the take-up of Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles following yesterday’s budget. The Chancellor announced that company car drivers can expect a three percentage point year-on-year hike in their company car tax from 2019/20. And drivers of ULEVSs can expect the same, albeit the increase will...