Is this the end of the manual handbrake?
The prevalence of traditional manual handbrakes has steadily decreased, with a recent study indicating that 91% of new car models now come equipped with electronic handbrakes. The findings…
Review of the 2023 Genesis GV80 Sport
The GV80 Sport is a big, bold SUV with the road presence of a sumo wrestler in a Savile Row suit. But how does all that heft translate to the tarmac? Surprisingly well, actually.
Review: 2023 SsangYong Rexton 2.2 Diesel Ultimate
The last time I borrowed a Rexton was back in 2021, and I remember enjoying it, despite what all the mainstream car magazines said at the time. Don’t get me wrong, they all appreciated its…
The Nomad’s Kitchen
I met Will from The Nomad’s Kitchen at a caravanning show way back in 2019, and I immediately knew that he was onto a winner. Fast forward to last month…
New GR Sport II to take Toyota Hilux to new heights
Building on its heritage as a multiple winner of the Dakar Rally…
Vango Cuisine Non-Stick Pots
You've guessed it, Vango’s Cuisine non-stick collapsible pans, (which for some unfathomable reason they call 'pots'). They’re made from silicone, and are collapsible, so it doesn’t take…
Akinod Magnetic Cutlery Sets
“Wouldn’t it be good” I thought, “if I had a cutlery set that was fixed together, somehow, so I couldn’t lose, or misplace things.” Serendipitously, the..
17,000 UK motorists still paying tax on stolen cars
17,000 UK motorists still paying tax on stolen cars…
Jeep Introduces New 2024 Wrangler to the UK
The new 2024 Jeep Wrangler, one of the most off-road capable and recognised SUVs in the world…
Bowler Motors triumphs at the ninth edition of Rallye TT Guadalajara
Bowler Motors celebrated a triumphant weekend at the ninth edition of Rallye TT Guadalajara.
The Flying Huntsman 90 Spyder
Flying Huntsman, the coachbuilding arm of the KAHN empire responsible for the Vengeance and other Defender projects including the 6x6, Longnose and Homage II, have just launched their latest project, the Flying Huntsman 90 Spyder…
2023 Northern Car of the Year Winners
The MG4 has been voted the Northern Car of the Year for 2023 in the annual poll carried out by the 36-strong Northern Group of Motoring Writers, of which Mud Life’s Damian Turner is one.
Driving the camping lifestyle with Isuzu
The UK is witnessing a camping revolution. The market is growing at a staggering rate and more users are looking for the best ways to camp. According to recent statistics, vehicle camping has emerged as …
Review: 2023 Genesis G80 Lux 2.5T
Updated for 2024, the big G80 is the first big 4-door saloon that I’ve driven in a long time, and it reminded me of how much I love big 4-door executive cruisers.
Jetboil Summit Skillet
Weighing in at just 300g, Jetboil’s new non-stick, 8” diameter Summit Skillet is made from lightweight aluminium with an eco-friendly…
Review: 2023 Jimny by TWISTED
When I was invited to Twisted Automotive to have a drive in their reimagined Jimny, I was quite excited to find out what they’d done to it…
Ecoflow Glacier
The Ecoflow Glacier is the company's first portable fridge and freezer that can be used as either a fridge, a freezer or both with two independently controllable zones via the unit itself or its app.
Wolf Voltair Portable Fan & Powerbank
When the Voltair arrived it was one of those horribly muggy days where it was warm, but drizzly outside, and the bugs and midges were out in force. I tore open the box, ran upstairs to the office (aka spare bedroom), placed it on the windowsill and prayed to the Eskimo god for
THULE Subterra PowerShuttles
Available in 3 sizes; Mini, Normal and Plus, these compact travel organisers are promoted as cases that will easily hold and secure all…
Toyota reveals British-built, hydrogen-fuelled Hilux Prototype pick-up
Toyota has unveiled their ground-breaking prototype hydrogen-fuelled Hilux pickup built at its car plant in Burnaston, Derby.