Tow Cars
New Skoda Octavia driven
‘BIG’ IS THE word to describe the new Skoda Octavia. ‘Big’, because this is Skoda’s best-selling car across the world, so there’s a lot...
News
Shows & Events
New Swift and Sterlings set for Manchester launch
SWIFT GROUP HAS announced three new models to launch at the Caravan and Motorhome Show in Manchester. The three floorplans, all twin-axles, sit in the...
Shows & Events
New Bailey to debut in Manchester
VISITORS TO THE Caravan and Motorhome Show 2013 in Manchester will be the first to see Bailey's new Pegasus GT65 models. The new range,...
Tow Cars
Audi A3 Sportback named Car of the Year
THE AUDI A3 Sportback has been named What Car?’s Car of the Year for 2013.
Caravans & Dealers
Bailey announces refreshed Pegasus line-up
BAILEY IS LAUNCHING a refreshed range of Pegasus tourers in time for the Spring Caravan & Camping Show at NEC Birmingham.
Shows & Events
Temporary site confirmed for NEC Show
THE CARAVAN CLUB has confirmed it will provide a temporary site for the duration of the forthcoming Spring Caravan and Camping Show at NEC...
Tow Cars
New Range Rover tows an Airstream to Morocco
IT’S THE KIND of trip many of us plan but few ever make, towing a luxury Airstream with a Range Rover all the way...
Tow Cars
Tow car highlights of 2012
WITH THE LAST of theChristmas leftovers eaten, and champagne chilling in the fridge for New Year’sEve, now seems like a good time to look...
Shows & Events
Win tickets to Stunt Fest extravaganza
We thought our Motty pushed vans to the limit on the testtrack, but that’s nothing compared to the head-to-head caravan races atStunt Fest. Taking...
Tow Cars
IAM advice for safe Christmas driving
THE INSTITUTE OF Advanced Motorists (IAM) is offering roadsafety advice to drivers heading out on the roads over the festive season. Someof it may...
Tow Cars
New 2013 Skoda Octavia revealed
BIGGER, CLEANER AND safer than its predecessor, the newSkoda Octavia could be one of the star cars of 2013 when it appears in showrooms...
In The Magazine
Exclusive 10% off Picnic Essentials
10% off at www.onlinepicnic.co.uk Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome readers can get an exclusive 10% discount on great quality, practical picnic baskets.
Tow Cars
Infiniti: driving Sebastian Vettel’s new company car
UNTIL LAST WEEK, I’d never driven an Infiniti. Chances are mostof you won’t have driven one either. By the end of the year Infiniti...
In The Magazine
American Idiots? Maybe not…
‘YOU'RE GOING TO Louisville? What for? You won’t learn anything over there’ This was a common reaction when I explained to people that I...
Tow Cars
The Ssangyong Korando Sports: 2012’s most surprising vehicle?
I DON'T LIKE pick-up trucks. Why? The clue is that word – truck. These are commercial vehicles designed to carry heavy loads,...
Travel
Caravanners Christmas Gift Guide
LOOKING FOR A gift to keep someone you love cosy? Here's our pick of the best presents for caravan fans. Keep snug in Sub...
In The Magazine
Save 50% on multi-purpose hooks
Need more hanging space? Well Nano hooks are ideal. They stick to any smooth non-porous surface, leave no sticky trace when removed and can...
In The Magazine
Exclusive Gourmet Society offer
WE HAVE TEAMED up with the Gourmet Society to offer you two months' memebership - absolutely free! The dining card allows you to enjoy...
Tow Cars
New Dacia Sandero supermini for just £69 per month
DACIA'S NEW SANDERO supermini will cost as little as £69 per month on PCP finance. That's the monthly cost for the £5995 base model, based...
Travel
Welsh site wins top slot at Caravan Club CL Awards
TOP100 REGULAR Bron Derw scooped top honours for its Certified Location – five-pitch sites – at the Caravan Club’s annual CL awards. The House...
Tow Cars
Toyota recalls 75,000 vehicles in the UK
JAPANESE CAR GIANT Toyota is recalling around 75,000 vehicles in the UK, including some Avensis, Corolla and Prius models. The cars are all subject to...
Tow Cars
Skoda Rapid: first impressions
I HAVE TO admit to being a bit of a Skoda fan. Back when I worked for What Car? I ran two Skoda long-term...
Caravans & Dealers
NCC Approved Dealerships: find your nearest dealer
THE NATIONAL CARAVAN Council launched its Approved Dealership scheme at October’s Motorhome and Caravan Show. So far, 27 dealers (illustrated on our map, below)...
Tow Cars
More than 1000 pre-orders for Dacia Duster
THE FIRST CUSTOMERS won't take deliver for another three months, but over 1000 Dacia Duster SUVs have already been ordered. What makes that really remarkable...
Travel
Does upholstery matter?
We're just back from the Motorhome & Caravan Show and while I was there, I got a little fascinated with the range (and indeed...
Tow Cars
What Car? announces the Used Car of the Year
OUR FRIENDS FROM What Car? have announced their Used Car of the Year, although we can't see many Practical Caravan readers towing with one. The...
Shows & Events
Exclusive chat with Matt Dawson
This month we have the pleasure of an exclusive chat with rugby legend and TV favourite, Matt Dawson. As a previous winner of Celebrity...
Parts & Accessories
Everything you need to know about caravan covers
Practical Caravan gives you all the essential information and best advice about winter covers from our industry expert – he's got you covered
Parts & Accessories
Reader offer on ’80 Years Enjoying Caravanning’
Having raked up an impressive 80 caravanning years, John Bradley decided he’d jot down his memories to share with fellow enthusiasts, and there are...
Tow Cars
New Volkswagen Golf: first impressions
IT WASN'T BROKEN. There was no need to fix it. But the new Golf is here, and it's even better than the old one.
Shows & Events
The Motorhome and Caravan Show 2012
2012's show will be entertaining, informative and full of new products.As well as showcasing the latest models from the major manufacturers and dealers, 2012’s...
Shows & Events
Niche brands at the NEC
The October Motorhome and Caravan show has offerings for more eclectic caravanners, as Nick Harding found out. If you're in the market for an...
Shows & Events
Matt Dawson Q&A
This year’s Motorhome and Caravan Show will feature the cookery talents of Celebrity Masterchef winner Matt Dawson.In between brushing up on his culinary skills,...
Tow Cars
New Kia Sorento driven
FEW TOWCARS HAVE made as much impact as the Kia Sorento. The much-loved original is still a common sight at touring parks around the...
Tow Cars
Mitsubishi invites caravanners to plug-in to the future
MITSUBISHI WILL OFFER caravanners a choice of diesel orhybrid towcars when the new Outlander arrives in showrooms next year. Practical Caravan has been talking...
Tow Cars
Paris motor show 2012: Motty’s photo diary
HERE'S ARE SOME of the new models which caught my eye at the Paris motor show yesterday. RANGE ROVER
Tow Cars
Paris motor show 2012: two world debuts from Kia
THE KIA STAND should be busy at the Paris motor show, with two new models making their world debut. MPV buyers will welcome the arrival...
Tow Cars
Paris motor show 2012: the new Golf – lucky number 7?
IT'S HARD TO argue against the new Volkswagen Golf as the most important car of the 2012 Paris motor show. The Range Rover and...
Tow Cars
Paris motor show 2012: the new Skoda Rapid
THE BIG NEWS on the Skoda stand is the new Rapid small hatchback. It's aimed squarely at the likes of the Ford Focus and Volkswagen...
Tow Cars
Paris motor show 2012: Fiat’s pocket-sized 4×4
THE FIAT PANDA 4x4 makes its world debut at the Paris show today. This year's Paris show isn't short of new 4x4s, but the Panda...
Tow Cars
Paris motor show 2012: new Range Rover flies the flag
THE NEW RANGE Rover is flying the flag for Britain at the 2012 Paris motor show. Land Rover's new range-topper rivals the VW Golf for...
Tow Cars
Paris motor show 2012: Plug-in hybrid power for new Mitsubishi Outlander
MITSUBISHI'S NEW OUTLANDER PHEV is one of the most intriguing cars at the Paris motor show, thanks to its high-tech hybrid powertrain. PHEV stands for...