An EV4 sort of day.

Hatch or Fastback?

2025 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Review – Luxury, Power and Surprising Economy<br/> 2025 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Review – Luxury, Power and Surprising Economy

My review of the £120k rolling masterclass in comfort and competence… with questionable tyre choices, is out now. Click below...
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More Mud Life memories.
On the launch of the then new Ford Ranger Raptor - it’s quite a beast!
For the full story, click the link below 👇
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Frothing madman - 14 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as the FCA has opened a consultation on financial redress following the ruling that some car finance deals were illegal. Stellantis make personnel changes in Europe and model p...

Some good news! EV startup Munro has received further investment which will allow it to expand production capacity and jobs creation.

That and more, this week!

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Happy chirpy - 22 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue. Citroën issues a new no-drive order. VW Group revises profits as Porsche announce a change in strategy. Nissan shutting some design studios. Ford ...

Ford is cutting another 1000 jobs in Germany, citing 'reduced EV demand' in Europe. Figures out today ruin that claim.

Hear about that and much more this week.

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Yesterday a few of our members journeyed south for the new SMMT Live event near Coventry.

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Martin Ward
Naveed Hussain
Andy Talbot

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NGMW members and three Renault/Alpine vehicles at Coniston Hotel, overlooking the lake.

Good day out yesterday with Renault and the @ngmw.bsky.social mob, but boy do I know about it today! 💀

Another Kia UK heritage vehicle I drove today was the rather lovely 2.5ltr V6 Magentis SE.
I would absolutely daily this car!
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Overwhelming positivity - 5 August 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as the Supreme Court has ruled on the car finance claims. Additionally, Renault Group has announced their new CEO. In new news, we start with JLR losing one CEO but finding ano...

Tesla have been found partially responsible for a fatal collision. The hoops Tesla went to, in order to not pass on data about the incident were astonishing.

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Review: 2025 Volkswagen T7 California Coast 2.0-ltr TDI VW T7 California Coast 2025: In-depth review of the 2.0 TDI model. Explore its camping features, driving experience, and value. See our verdict.

And our most popular review over the last few months is....

Undig yourself - 24 June 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start the show with some Follow Up, as the US UK trade deal agreement is actually a real deal. One Welsh county is not changing back to 30mph after consultation with residents. A decision by the Mo...

News Show starts with the US UK trade deal signing being a real thing and not another agreement to talk about stuff they might sign. Still 10% tariff on UK cars.

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Fun in the Dales with friends and some Grenadiers.

Lovely Classic Car Show on 3rd August, Harrogate way.

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We drive the World Car of the Year 2025.

BTW it’s the Kia EV3…

Click the link 👇🏽

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#Kia

Review: 2025 Subaru Forester 2025 Subaru Forester review – on-road ride, off-road ability, interior, comfort, practicality, and mild-hybrid economy tested with UK insights.

Here's my review of the Subaru Forester - you're welcome.
www.themudlife.co.uk/articles/202...

Another splashy pic of the new Toyota Land Cruiser.

Face firework - 17 June 2025 - Motoring Podcast On this week's show, we start with the surprise news that Renault’s CEO is leaving. UK Government Spending Review allocates more money to transport issues. For the US UK trade deal Ministers will deci...

Latest News Show starts with the surprise news that Renault Group CEO, Luca de Meo, is leaving. Off to head up a French luxury good group.

Hear about that and more.

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Migrating north - 6 May 2025 - Motoring Podcast On this week's show, we are straight into new news, with Stellantis releasing their grim financial results. Volkswagen release their grim financial results. Whilst Aston Martin’s results aren’t great ...

In New New Car News we chat about the Citroën C5 Aircross, Renault's new electric vans and @ajpbradley.bsky.social explains how useful the Isuzu D-Max EV will be.

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Faraday Future Lost $48 Million And Only Delivered Two Cars In Q1 | Carscoops The company has teased future products including a crossover, minivan, and entry-level EV lineup

If you're curious, when listening to the show, as to why I am very sceptical whenever a new EV startup is mentioned (see Slate for the latest) it is things like this linked story.

Tesla is not an exception. Go look how they made/make money.

www.carscoops.com/2025/05/fara...

Yay! She’s back on the road after being SORNd since January. She needs a good wash ‘n’ polish and a few MOT advisories looked at, then it’s back to her usual adventures.

Twenty years separates these two, and about £70k.

Antique dealers - 29 April 2025 - Motoring Podcast On this week's show, we have some Follow Up, thanks to a listener clear up the carbon fibre ban misunderstanding. Nissan gets a new boss. More driving test slots promised. Toyota Chairman proposes buy...

Arnold Clark gets a new boss. Much as there is "irritation" from within the show's ranks at them, they are a really big employer. Tricky times to sell cars!

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A few words on this mad beastie!

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Review: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Ecoflow River 3 review: Portable power for outdoor adventures. Is it the best 4x4 companion? Read our in-depth test & see if it suits your needs.

Here's my review of the @ecoflowtech.bsky.social RIVER 3, enjoy.
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Wasting your time - 9 April 2025 - Motoring Podcast On this week's show, we issue a statement about Follow Up before jumping into March new car registration figures. The UK Gov tinkers with the ZEV mandate. Big fines for the industry over anticompetiti...

McLaren has merged with Forseven, both owned by CYVN. This is to secure the short to medium term future. News cars to come, as a result!

Hear about that this week.

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A good time was had by members at United Autosports this week.

Been a busy week.

I am baffled by all the management changes across the Stellantis group, here in the UK and abroad. The new CEO will want their team and to be seen as doing something. Will they end up paying a second tranche of redundancies?

Easy to say - 18 February 2025 - Motoring Podcast On this week's show, we have some Follow Up, with the courts rejecting the UK Government intervention on finance selling. Aston Martin need a quick turnaround in business performance plus cars are not...

This week's News Show is already out! A solo show with Andrew. Don't worry, no ranting! Starts with good news in Follow Up!

That and more this week!

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New Mazda CX60 Diesel MHEV | Exterior | Interior | Driving Review | What's new? YouTube video by Naveed 4 Speed

New member Naveed reviews the updated Mazda CX60.

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