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KICKING TYRES
Rovers might look like fossils to some but they can still do a job
KEEPING LEVEL ON THE SLOPES
Yes, you really can enjoy a skiing holiday in a motorhome! John Rawlings and family have an icy blast in France
PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR MOTORHOME
The prices of new models continue to climb and these days, canny owners are thinking about hanging on to their vehicle for a bit longer. Peter Rosenthal considers how to keep your 'van in prime condition
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Nick Harding sets out to see what makes Somerset special on a mouthwatering foodie tour of the county
PICK & MIXХ
Philip Renfrey revels in an eclectic collection of Goths, Roman artefacts, sea glass – and a Puffing Billy!
Small but MIGHTY
Janette Sykes finds that Rutland, England's smallest county, punches well above its weight, with wonderful birds, gorgeous gardens and mouthwatering treats
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Following the Silk Road in Armenia, Marcus, Kim and the children discover an unforgettable land of spectacular scenery and ancient history
OWNER SATISFACTION AWARDS -2024-
Thousands of you have told us about your motorhomes and supplying dealers, completing our Owner Satisfaction Survey to give a comprehensive picture of today's market. Don't buy a new or pre-owned 'van until you've read the next few pages!
Manx Trails and five ways to ride them
The Tarmac of the Isle of Man isn't two-wheelers, the only appeal for there is so much more...
MOTO MORINI: Moving on Up!
After spending some time out of the limelight, 2024 could be the year for the Italian brand to shine
Alpinestars Tech Air 5 airbag
Earlier this year I went to a presentation about rider airbags given by one of the engineers from IN&MOTION, the French company that makes the airbag units for Furygan, RST and several other firms.
Suzuki GSX-S1000 GX
Thought that Suzuki was content to leave the ADV touring sector to its elderly, but solid, V-Strom range? Us too, but it turns out we were wrong (again), as shown by this cheeky little piece of nonsense.
2024 KTM Duke 990
KTM's upper-middleweight Duke sporty naked roadster has been gradually creeping up in capacity and performance since it was launched as a 790 in 2017.
That's Klassified
When one dealer sales manager was laid off during the pandemic, he started buying and selling used cars from home. Three years later, John Evans visits his showroom
NEW CARS 2024
Think SUVs are the future of the car market? Well, you'll see a lot of those this year, but saloons, estates, hatchbacks, coupés and convertibles too. We've got them all here...
TOYOTA COROLLA COMMERCIAL
With a car (or van) this easy to rub shoulders with, the miles simply fly by
VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ
Entirely predictable task, surprisingly competent execution
New Clio majors on value to counter blitz of pricier EVs
Next-gen supermini willbe petrolpowered and priced to undercut the 4 and 5EVs
New 2024 Renault crossover to take on the Toyota C-HR
WHILE RENAULT LOOKS to secure its footing in the value-focused B-segment, the company is also investing heavily in expanding its offering in the larger and more expensive C-segment - and as part of that, it will launch a new SUV to rival the likes of the Toyota C-HR.
EVs will need battery passport to enter EU from 2027
Digital document to display material sources, manufacturing details, state of health and more
Damien Smith - RACING LINES
Hope springs eternal in motorsport as we step into 2024. Before a Formula 1 wheel has been turned, Max Verstappen is the hot favourite to win a fourth consecutive title - but there is genuine optimism that he and Red Bull will at least be pushed harder than in their phenomenal 2023 season. Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin will all believe they can kick on, and in the third season of this now familiar rule set, by logic the grid should concertina in the right direction.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
New-generation executive saloon aims to bridge the gap between old and new
FROMANES ROMARIANNE Famous aeroplane maker enters car industry
CHANCE ENCOUNTERS OFTEN alter the course of history, and there were two that gave us the fascinating story of Bristol Cars. The first was in 1909, when George White, chairman of The Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company, was visiting France and met Wilbur Wright, who was demonstrating his and his brother's invention: the aeroplane.
Alfa Romeo's new Milano baby EV ready to roll
Small crossover, a sportier sibling of the Jeep Avenger, willbe unveiled in April:
TOYOTA HILUX GR SPORT II
New suspension and styling mods take the fight to the diesel Ford Ranger Raptor
ALFA ROMEO TONALE
Compact SUV with PHEV tech and design flair makes its exit. Did it do Alfa proud?
GlobeBusters 20th Anniversary Trans-Americas Ride Blessed are the Bikes
GlobeBusters have arrived in Santiago, the capital city of Chile, four months after setting out from Alaska on their 20th anniversary Trans-Americas expedition. During a brief pause to service bikes, ready for the final leg through Patagonia, we asked Tour Manager Rhys Lawrey to tell us about their adventures since leaving Trujillo in northwest Peru
Going up in the world
A completely new Enfield Himalayan ready to take on the world!
Honda CB500, CBR500R and NX500
The big H unveiled something for everyone, from a heavily-updated Fireblade for the superbike fans, to a fully revamped CB500 twin range for novices and lightweight machine fans. Add in two new Hornets a 1000 and 500 - to join the popular 750, plus clever new E-clutch technology and even the return of the CBR600RR, and you have a properly mouthwatering line-up of new 2024 machinery...
Test fleet: BMW R1250 R SE
The weather outside Is frightful but the Boxer is still delightful