4 h. ago Six Chinese car that are cheaper 'Temu' alternatives to luxury favourites from the likes of Porsche and Rolls

Chinese vehicles often bear a resemblance to aspirational luxury cars that are typically out of reach of the majority of motorists with more modest budgets.

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7 h. ago Six Chinese car that are 'Temu' alternatives to luxury favourites from the likes of Porsche and Rolls

Chinese vehicles often bear a resemblance to aspirational luxury cars that are typically out of reach of the majority of motorists with more modest budgets.

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32 h. ago ‘It’s like stepping into a Renaissance masterpiece’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy

The country has so many cultural and historical treasures that relatively few are known to tourists. Our tipsters share their discoveries, from ancient hill towns to a mini Venice• Tell us about your favourite travel discoveries of the year – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherApproaching the town of Brisighella in Emilia-Romagna, it feels as though you are rapidly incorporating yourself in the backdrop of a Renaissance masterpiece, with dramatic rocky hills with singular trees perched upon them, and mysterious towers standing in solitary self-possession – leaving you to wonder what they must have witnessed over the years. The town is the perfect launchpad to explore such remarkably beautiful scenery, but it is also absolutely worth exploring its many medieval alleyways and its particularly unique elevated path, granting private nooks to take in the town’s charm. Gioia Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Stevie Nicks review – rock legend dazzles Brooklyn with anecdotes and classic hits

Barclays Center, New York CityA rescheduled date, after an accident earlier this year, sees the 77-year-old take on sparkling form, regaling fans with tales and fan favourite anthemsStevie Nicks would like to get the matter of her possible near-death experience out of the way as soon as possible. A few months ago, the Fleetwood Mac singer and rock legend suffered an accident that forced her to postpone a string of tour dates, including this show in Brooklyn which was rescheduled from August to November. “I was airborne,” she recalls of the incident around five minutes after hitting the stage tonight. “I thought: ‘Is it over?’” A voice at the back of the arena lets out an animalistic yell. “No!!!!”It’s a safe bet that everyone in the 17,000-capacity Barclays Center arena shares the sentiment. Tonight, a noticeably varied audience of fans has shown out for Nicks’s rescheduled date, ranging from witchcore-styled teens to longtime fans who retain a love for the 70s’ bohemian style as we...

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51 h. ago NWSL Championship: key battles to decide Washington Spirit v Gotham FC final | Megan Swanick

Gotham are underdogs against a potent Spirit side but they have the talent and resilience to cause another upsetAt the close of quintessential NWSL playoffs rife with last-minute goals and upsets, the eighth-placed underdogs Gotham FC play second-placed Spirit for the ultimate trophy. Both teams have won the NWSL Championship once before: the Spirit in 2021 and Gotham two years later. Washington are the likely favourites, but Gotham’s talent cannot be discounted.As we look forward to Saturday night in San Jose, here are a few key battles that could decide the game. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Best 'non traditional' item on Christmas dinner plate is named

The glorious Yorkshire Pudding has been named as the nation's favourite 'non-traditional' Christmas accompaniment - but some Brits even like to include a salad with their big Christmas Day meal

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9 d. ago China's latest £30k family car: Omoda 7 is an affordable SUV that arrives in Britain in a matter of weeks

Omoda, sub-brand of Chinese car giant Chery, is bringing its 7 mid-size SUV to the UK early next year. For under £30k it offers five-seater practicality and premium tech.

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3 w. ago Vauxhall Frontera review: Does it offer good value to sway you away from a Chinese car?

With Chinese cars growing in popularity, Vauxhall is fighting back with its own keenly-priced family car. Motoring Editor Rob Hull tested the Frontera Hybrid and Electric - here's which one he recommends.

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3 w. ago ‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe

The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks• Tell us about a stay in a historic building – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherInnsbruck offers lots of options for a winter holiday. I found it’s a place where you don’t have to hurtle down ski slopes or dance like crazy at après-ski parties. In fact I was amazed when I took the 20-minute cable car from the city centre up 2,000 metres to an area where locals were sitting in deckchairs on the snow reading books and sipping hot chocolate in the strong Tirolean sunshine. You can ski to your heart’s content on slopes just half an hour from the famous Imperial Palace in the city centre. The city authorities provide some guided free walks and winter activities, including a cross-country skiing taster if you have a Welcome Card provided by your hotel. Then again, you can just sit and sample strong Austrian coffee or Gerschtnsuppe (soup with barle...

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3 w. ago Would you spend £1000 on these Christmas crackers? Plus, the best luxury alternatives

Like advent calendars, Christmas crackers have had a glow-up with trinkets that could serve as the main gift

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3 w. ago Would you spend £1000 on Christmas crackers? Plus, the best luxury alternatives

Like advent calendars, Christmas crackers have had a glow-up with trinkets that could serve as the main gift

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3 w. ago Eight supermarket essentials that have shrunk in size but prices RISE including iconic Christmas chocolate

SOME of Britain’s favourite products have been getting smaller but pricier, piling pressure on household grocery budgets. Shrinkflation – where manufacturers reduce product size or quantity but keep prices the same – has become a common frustration for shoppers. And household favourites like Quality Street, Cadbury’s multipacks of Freddo and Nescafe Original Instant Coffee are...

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3 w. ago ‘Divisive’ Rodgers leaves Celtic and is replaced by O’Neill as interim manager

Desmond calls Rodgers ‘misleading and self-serving’Manager resigns with club eight points behind HeartsThe scale of recent disharmony inside Celtic has come to light with the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. By way of immediate response the club’s main – and typically publicity-shy – shareholder, Dermot Desmond, has remarkably unleashed on what he branded “self-serving” behaviour by Rodgers. In a further dramatic twist and two decades after leaving the club, Martin O’Neill will return to take charge of Celtic on an interim basis.Celtic confirmed Rodgers had left his position shortly before 10pm on Monday. O’Neill, assisted by Shaun Maloney, will preside over Wednesday’s visit of Falkirk to Celtic Park. Celtic then face Rangers in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. It is far from impossible O’Neill will be given an extended run in charge. Ange Postecoglou has been installed as the early favourite and is available after leaving Nottingham Forest. The likelihood of the...

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3 w. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas passionately defends Amber Davies after shock dance

The Strictly Come Dancing judge slammed critics of the BBC show and insisted it would be 'boring' without dancers like Amber Davies after a shock dance-off saw a fan favourite go home

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3 w. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends Amber Davies after shock dance

The Strictly Come Dancing judge slammed critics of the BBC show and insisted it would be 'boring' without dancers like Amber Davies after a shock dance-off saw a fan favourite go home

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3 w. ago Chinese car maker targets Brits with huge discount on newly launched model

Chinese brands have gone from almost nothing a few years ago to now accounting for more than one in 10 new cars sold in the UK

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3 w. ago Chinese car brand to launch new slick, wallet‑friendly SUVs in UK

ANOTHER new badge muscled onto Britain’s driveways in the summer. Now, Chinese car giant Chery is already beefing up its UK line-up with all-new SUVs. Fresh off that glitzy London launch, the brand is rolling out slick, well-equipped family models that promise more kit for less cash. The pitch is simple: sharp styling, big screens...

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4 w. ago The ten Chinese car makers tipped to take over the UK market

Experts have analysed the model ranges, global performance and expanding footprint of all the major Chinese players currently sold in the UK - or due to launch imminently.

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4 w. ago Chinese car power rankings: Ten brands tipped to take over the UK market

Experts have analysed the model ranges, global performance and expanding footprint of all the major Chinese players currently sold in the UK - or due to launch imminently.

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last month Volvo and VW say Dutch takeover of Chinese chipmaker could halt car factories

Japan also affected as manufacturers report Nexperia has warned them of possible supply problem Business live – latest updatesCar companies across Europe and Japan including Volvo, Honda and Nissan, have warned that the Dutch takeover of a Chinese-owned chip manufacturer could hit production at factories.Last week’s decision by the Netherlands government to take control of Nexperia has sent shock waves around the auto industry, which is already facing potential shortages in products such as magnets amid China’s latest restrictions on rare earths exports. Continue reading...

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