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MAKE A DOUBLE-BULB READING LAMP

A little DIY ingenuity can result in a distinctively different and extremely useful 12V motorhome desk light, says Techno Tom Bedworth.

ALL THINGS WISE AND WONDERFUL

A Druid's temple, TV vets and a hornblowing spectacle! Making a return trip to North Yorkshire, Nigel Hutson explores the region's eclectic attractions

MULLING IT OVER

Motoroamers Karen and Myles Davies surrender to island life on summer tour of the Isle of Mull in Scotland's Inner Hebrides.

GOING GREEN

Caroline Mills explores coastal villages and majestic peaks in Cantabria and Asturias on a trip through Green Spain

2004-2014 DETHLEFFS GLOBETROTTER XXL

Each month we focus on a great secondhand mainstream motorhome. We then tell you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for

NEW CAMPERVAN CONVERSIONS

You could be forgiven for thinking the motorhome market has gone price mad, but there are still bargains in new conversions, as Peter Rosenthal reports

FIELD of DREAMS

The best views in motorhoming are found when you leave civilisation (aka hook-up) and go fully rural. There are plenty of other benefits, too, says John Sootheran

HOW TO GET THE BEST PRICE FOR YOUR MOTORHOME

Selling your motorhome can feel bittersweet. Maybe you're upgrading to a new model, downsizing, or stepping away from the lifestyle altogether.

ELNAGH BARON 560

The Italian brand returns to the UK market in style with this well-appointed entry-level four-berth, says Peter Baber

I'M A MOTORHOMER DON'T GET ME OUT OF HERE!

In North Wales, Sue Greenwood discovers medieval castles, Victorian splendour and a famous TV location

25 FOR 25

What is going to happen in the year ahead? Here are 25 cars, events, racing stars and big stories to keep an eye on

FORD CAPRI

Does new electric crossover live up to its name more in rear-driven form?

The riddle of the sands

Dacia is hoping to crack the Dakar Rally first time out with Prodrive and a star line-up. DAMIEN SMITH finds out more

Damien Smith

Always beware hype in motorsport. Still, at the dawn of 2025, I find myself irresistibly drawn by a tractor beam of anticipation. So here goes: I haven't felt this pumped about a forthcoming Formula 1 season for years.

SKODA ELROQ

One of the best crossover EVs arrives in a smaller form

URBAN CRUISER RETURNS AS EV TWINNED WITH EVITARA

Toyota’s new Volvo EX40 rival will be built beside Suzuki sibling in India

ALL-NEW CLA SIGNALS STEP CHANGE FOR MERCEDES EVS

We ride shotgun in the car set to usher in what Merc calls its 'EV 2.0' era

AMG'S NEW SUPER-SUV TO PACK OVER 1000BHP

Electric GT SUV will use advanced tech to take on Eletre and Cayenne EVs

SOLID-STATE BATTERIES SET TO GO MAINSTREAM

New, lighter battery tech boosts range and is close to making production

An alien encounter

The Tesla Cybertruck looks like it has come from outer space. Aversion and confusion naturally abound. MARK TISSHAW musters the courage to make first contact

Jaguar GT EV

The first new model in Jaguar's grand plan to reinvent itself as an upmarket electric car specialist is a four-door Porsche Taycan rival

Alpine A290

Sportier version of the Renault 5 electric car aims to deliver hot hatch thrills for a reasonable price On sale March Price from £33,500

Hyundai Ioniq 9

Electric seven-seater is based on the Kia EV9, so it should be exceedingly spacious – and have an even longer range

BYD Sealion 7

Chinese brand BYD's line-up continues to expand with this new, Tesla-rivalling electric family SUV On sale Late 2024 Price from £45,000 (est)

BMW iX3

The first of BMW's nextgeneration electric models looks to make big gains in efficiency and driving pleasure

BMW 330e

Plug-in hybrid exec gets a bigger battery for a boost in official electric range – and lower company car tax On sale Now Price from £46,985

Porsche Macan Electric

Entry-level Macan has the longest official range of the line-up. Could it be the one to have? On sale Now Price from £68,555

Bucking the trend

Do you think electric cars are all too expensive? Well, think again, because the number of affordable options is growing steadily. We take three on a road trip to find out which one offers the best value

Vauxhall Frontera

A familiar name returns to replace the Crossland small SUV, and you can have it in petrol or electric form On sale Early 2025 Price from £23,495

OUR MANIFESTO FOR ACHIEVING EV GOALS

If the Government is serious about phasing out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, this is what it should do, says Claire Evans