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Following two epic journeys with the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – first in summer 2024 with the Dolomites as the destination, crossing through Europe in a fantastic summer setting, and then again towards the Alps for a spring break skiing trip earlier this year in March – your correspondent, and his loyal co-pilot also known as Luigi P, got a big spring in their step when asked to venture on a journey to the beautiful forestry region of the Ardennes, with its endless rolling hills, rivers, and tarmac which grips like no other in Europe.

The Ferrari Roma Spider is an Olympic gymnast of a car: elegant, agile, powerful, and perfectly proportioned. I decided the only way to truly get to know it was to take it on a 1,000-mile tour through the heart of France, visiting medieval Troyes, the Château de Montmelian, and finishing in the whirlwind glamour of Paris.

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I’m feeling rather smug about this analogy, which came to me while wistfully gazing into a warm pint in my local. Jonah Lomu, the insanely powerful New Zealand wrecking ball is, I’ve decided, the perfect way to describe the BMW M5 Touring for anyone in need of an automotive frame of reference.

If ever a bike surprised me and exceeded my expectations, the Harley-Davidson Pan America ST is it.

Founded in 1903, Harley-Davidson is an iconic American brand with a rich history that evokes a sense of tradition and authenticity. Harley-Davidson is one of the most evocative and recognisable brands in the motorcycling universe, and beyond. 

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There’s something very likable about the Alpine A290 GTS. Yes, it looks fresh and funky in a 2020’s type of way but behind all that, it also feels a nostalgic and charmingly analogue in a 1980’s type of way too. For the uninitiated, that squat stance and purposeful nose clearly trace a lineage back to the original ‘Hot Hatch’, the Renault 5, only now it’s reborn with a 52 kWh battery, 220 horsepower and more character than most electric cars at twice the price.

This journey begins, as many adventures do, with a nostalgic yearning for home. I grew up in Plymouth and sadly, years, sometimes more, have passed between my visits.

A plan was hatched to make a return trip on the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra. The Street Glide Ultra is made for two-up touring, with a powerful V-twin engine, spacious storage, and has been refined over decades of cross-country riding.

The resurrection of the Honda Hornet name, a moniker heavy with the expectation of street-fighting finesse, is a moment that demands attention. But the arrival of the 2025 Hornet 1000 SP doesn't just tap into nostalgia; it delivers a visceral, high-octane shock to the system. This isn't just a motorcycle; it’s a meticulously engineered Apex Predator, and frankly, it is pure, unadulterated fun.

The Montroc Kevlar PrimaLoft 3IN1+ Adventure Jacket: Performance for Every Season

The new-for-2025 Furygan Montroc is a versatile three-in-one adventure jacket designed to conquer changing weather conditions without compromising protection.

Montroc's core strength is its modular design.

For a company that trades as much on emotion as engineering, Aston Martin has rarely struggled to make an entrance. Yet the new DB12 S unveiled this week (under embargo from Gaydon) isn’t merely another performance evolution, it’s another incredible statement of intent.

The Alpine A110 R 70 arrives like a perfectly timed coup de théâtre—the final act of a 70-year love affair between Dieppe's engineers and the art of making automobiles dance. This 70th anniversary edition is, quite literally, the last of its breed before Alpine succumbs to the electric revolution. Consider it the automotive equivalent of Catherine Deneuve’s final film: impossibly beautiful, utterly French, and destined to leave you pining for what once was.