TV presenter Julia Bradbury sleeps in a caravan on a floating campsite on the Thames for a night

Is that a boat or a caravan park bobbing down the Thames? Actually, it’s a mix of both. While it might look like the aftermath of a flash flood ripping through the capital, the reality is it’s the dream staycation for TV presenter and former Countryfile host Julia Bradbury, who also happens to be the … Read more

Ford’s new limited-edition £40k Ranger Thunder pick-up

Whether you use it for business or pleasure, Ford has brought in some extra added bling with its new limited edition Ranger Thunder pick-up truck. Priced from £32,965 excluding VAT, or £39,558 with it, the Thunder has a family-friendly double-cab body style as standard. Only 1,400 will be allocated to Britain and 30 for Ireland … Read more

Jaguar halts production of electric I-Pace due to shortage of batteries

Jaguar halts production of popular award-winning £61,000 electric I-Pace… due to SHORTAGE of batteries JLR confirmed it has been forced to ‘adjusted’ production schedules for I-Pace It blamed a ‘temporary’ supply problem with Korean battery provider LG Chem The car maker told us it is working to ‘minimise impact on customers’ Comes within a week … Read more

RAY MASSEY: Is YOUR motor ready to roll out of lockdown?

Easing the lockdown means greater opportunity to drive. So it’s vital to ensure your vehicle is legal and roadworthy. With ministers advising against public transport, driving in a self-contained car is sensible and safer, providing it’s well prepped.  The AA had 40 per cent more breakdown calls — largely for flat batteries, so do check … Read more

The 27 cars new on sale with terrible all-round visibility

A combination of safety requirements and styling have resulted in the windows of cars shrinking and the door pillars becoming chunkier – a recipe that doesn’t bode well for driving visibility. And there are some models on sale in showrooms today that are far worse than others, according to test by Which?. More than two … Read more

The 27 cars new on sale with terrible all-round visibility

A combination of safety requirements and styling have resulted in the windows of cars shrinking and the door pillars becoming chunkier – a recipe that doesn’t bode well for driving visibility. And there are some models on sale in showrooms today that are far worse than others, according to test by Which?. More than two … Read more

Used cars with monthly costs the same as popular rail season tickets

As the Government urges people to drive to work rather than use public transport in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, savvy commuters can get their hands on second-hand motors for less than the price of a rail season ticket. Travelling by train isn’t cheap, with the cost of a season ticket into London from … Read more

RAY MASSEY: Lexus in poll position for customer satisfaction

RAY MASSEY: Lexus in poll position for customer satisfaction with an £85k V8 convertible due late this year Lexus took top honours in the latest Auto Express Driver Power poll  The LC convertible has a fabric roof that opens in a speedy 15 seconds By Ray Massey for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 8 May … Read more