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India will make a late decision on whether Ravichandran Ashwin is fit to face Australia in Sydney India have reversed their decision to rule spinner Ravichandran Ashwin out of their squad for the fourth Test against Australia, while pace bowler Ishant Sharma was also mysteriously omitted. Ashwin suffered an abdominal strain in the first Test in Adelaide that kept him out of the second and third Tests in Perth and Melbourne respectively. India skipper Virat Kohli said he was "very disappointed" Ashwin was set to miss the final match of the series but barely an hour later, the spinner's name was included on the squad list tweeted by the BCCI. "A decision on R Ashwin's availability will be taken on the morning of the Test," it said ahead of what is expected to be turning wicket at the Sydney Cricket Ground. First-team regular Sharma was not included, however, with the reasons for his omission unclear - fellow fast bowler Umesh Yadav was named as his replacement. Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was also on the squad list and could play alongside finger-spinner Ravindra Jadeja if Ashwin is not fit and India opt for two slow bowlers. Middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma, who struck a dogged 63 in the first innings at Melbourne, is not available after flying back to Mumbai to be with his wife who recently gave birth. KL Rahul, who was axed for the last Melbourne Test, is back in contention and could open the innings with Mayank Agarwal, with Hanuma Vihari dropping back down to No 6 as cover for Rohit. Pant 'babysits' Paine's children! Rishabh Pant 'babysits' Tim Paine's children after dare in Melbourne The Ashwin U-turn was not explained, although there was speculation that Jadeja may also not be fully fit. Kohli had earlier said of Ashwin: "The physio and the trainer have spoken to him in terms of what's required in order to get over that injury. "He is very disappointed with the fact that he has not been able to recover in time, but the things have been laid out to him (over) what needs to be done to get back to full fitness. "Honestly, you can't predict an injury, when it happens you just manage and doing what he can to get over that injury." Australia could drop out-of-form opener Aaron Finch and push Usman Khawaja up the order from No 3 for a Test they must win to draw the series 2-2 and preserve their record of never having lost a home Test series to India Usman Khawaja could open the batting for Australia in Sydney "If that's the way we go, Usman will go out and give his all as he always does," said Australia skipper Tim Paine. "I think the way he's handled the last month or so has been exemplary, it's a real credit to him. "It's just team balance really. We'll have a final look at the wicket and we'll have our last chat then. We're not too far away. "We'll be looking to pick the best XI that we think is the best combination to win this Test and the wicket will play a part in that." "This Test is going to be a real focus for our batting group," added Paine, whose side were rolled for 151 and 261 in Melbourne as they lost by 137 runs. "We know we're not going to win Test matches without scoring hundreds. That's something we've spoken about and something we are really keen to improve and address." Watch the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Ashes and the Women's Ashes live on Sky Sports Cricket in 2019! Before then watch every ball of England's Test and ODI series against Windies, starting with the first Test on Wednesday, January 23.

There's a yellow label hanging from the rearview mirror reminding test drivers not to exceed 5 miles per hour. After launching the X7 serving as its flagship SUV, BMW is working on a new entry-level sedan to slot below the 3 Series. Technically, the German automaker already has such an offering with the 1 Series Sedan, but it’s only available in China and Mexico whereas the 2 Series Gran Coupe is set to become a global model. We’ve now spotted a new prototype resting on a car carrier in the company of other BMWs as well as a Mini. While the test vehicle did seem to have all of the production body panels in place, there were extra pieces of camouflage held in place by rivets to better conceal the swoopy sedan’s real metal. Nevertheless, the disguise applied by BMW doesn’t appear to be thick, so we have a pretty clear understanding of the car’s shape and proportions. Our spies were also able to have a look underneath the vehicle to reveal the prototype’s front-wheel-drive basis, with no visible driveshaft linked to the rear axle. Upper-spec models are expected to feature an xDrive setup, including the rumored M Performance version possibly called M235i with more than 300 horsepower on tap using the same 2.0-liter turbo engine as the X2 M35i. According to the latest intel from our friends at BMW Blog, all flavors of the 4.5-meter (177-inch) car will come in the M Sport configuration with 18-inch wheels, stiffer suspension setup, upgraded brakes, and sports seats. They also have it on good authority an electrified M Performance version will combine a 252-horsepower combustion engine with an electric motor good for an extra 87 hp. Riding on the same FWD platform as the next-generation 1 Series, the smallest Gran Coupe in BMW’s portfolio will command a premium over the equivalent five-door hatchback in the same vein as a 4 Series GC is more expensive than a 3 Series Sedan. Internally codenamed F44, the 2 Series Gran Coupe is expected to premiere sometime this year to go up against the second-generation Mercedes CLA debuting next week at CES in Las Vegas. Production of the new GC will allegedly kick off as early as June.

During its flyby, the New Horizons spacecraft will pass approximately 3,500 kilometres from the surface of Ultima Thule (artist's impression) ( Nasa ) A Nasa explorer on a quest to collect clues about the solar system’s creation is believed to have reached the system’s outermost region early on New Year’s Day. Nasa is awaiting news from the spacecraft which is on a path to pass by the icy Ultima Thule space rock on Tuesday, marking a new record for the furthest object ever explored in the Solar System – roughly 6.5 billion kilometres from the Earth. During its flyby, the New Horizons spacecraft will pass approximately 3,500 kilometres from the surface of Ultima Thule. It is prepared to take gigabytes of photos and other data during the hours it approaches and departs from its closest point to the 30-kilometre-wide body. Scientists believe the body is farther away from Earth than any other that has had such a close encounter with a Nasa probe. The New Horizons probe was slated to reach the “third zone” in the uncharted heart of the Kuiper Belt at 12:33am eastern time. Watch more Nasa prepares to explore most distant world ever probed by humankind Scientists will not have confirmation of its successful arrival until the probe communicates its whereabouts via Nasa’s Deep Space Network at 10:28am eastern time, about 10 hours later. Once it enters the peripheral layer of the belt, containing icy bodies and leftover fragments from the solar system’s creation, the probe will get its first close-up glance of Ultima Thule, a cool mass shaped like a giant peanut, using seven on-board instruments. According to Nasa, scientists had not discovered Ultima Thule when the probe was launched in 2006, meaning the mission was unique. In 2014, astronomers found Thule using the Hubble Space Telescope and selected it for New Horizon’s extended mission in 2015. uary 2006, New Horizons embarked on a 4 billion mile journey toward the solar system’s frigid edge to study the dwarf planet Pluto and its five moons. The spacecraft, which is the size of a baby grand piano, flew past Pluto in 2015, providing the first close-up views of the planet. During the fly-by, the probe found Pluto to be slightly larger than previously thought. In March, it revealed that methane-rich dunes were on the icy dwarf planet’s surface. After trekking 1 billion miles beyond Pluto into the Kuiper Belt, New Horizons will now seek clues about the formation of the solar system and its planets. As the probe flies 2,200 miles (3,500 km) above Thule’s surface, scientists hope it will detect the chemical composition of its atmosphere and terrain in what Nasa says will be the closest observation of a body so remote. “We are straining the capabilities of this spacecraft, and by tomorrow we’ll know how we did,” Alan Stern, New Horizons principal investigator, said during the news conference at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland. “There are no second chances for New Horizons.” There is a great deal scientists can learn from both Ultima and the hundreds of thousands of similar objects scientists deem to be in the solar system. It is “probably the most primitive object ever encountered by a spacecraft, the best possible relic of the early Solar System”, Hal Weaver, the project scientist on the mission, told the BBC. While the object is officially known as 2014 MU69, it was nicknamed Ultima Thule, a Latin phrase which means “’beyond the borders of the known world”.

We've been brought up to believe that the more expensive a bottle of wine, the tastier it will be... but that's not the case anymore. There are some amazing wines out there available at our local supermarket bottle shops, including this award-winning, $7 drop. Yep, that's right. Sold at Liquorland and First Choice bottle shops around the country, the 750ml bottle of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc from Story Bay has just scooped an award for the best wine under $20 at the Winestate Wine of the Year Awards in Adelaide. Beating out over 2,500 other wines in the category, the wine scored the highest rating in blind taste tests, conducted over 12 months. The judges were firm on their accolades for the drink, including Peter Simic, Winestate publisher and head of the panel, who said “It was pretty close, but this wine had the highest rating out of all the tastings at the lowest price, it really deserved the trophy." He continued: “For the amazing value price of $7, plus high blind judging score, this should be everybody’s everyday drinking wine!" A cost-effective drop that beats the other

Aaron Ramsey, left, has won three FA Cups during his time at Arsenal Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey will hold talks with five of Europe's leading clubs in January before leaving the Gunners when his contract expires next summer. The 28-year-old is able to negotiate and sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign sides from 1 January, prior to exiting the Emirates Stadium as a free agent when his current deal finishes on 30 June. Ramsey will consider moves to Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Juventus, Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid. Contrary to some reports, he has not yet made a decision. The Wales international was in discussions with Arsenal over a new four-year contract, but the offer was withdrawn in September, mainly for football and financial reasons. Ramsey might have been open to departing in January, however Arsenal feel his relative value to the squad for the rest of the season is greater than what they could recoup through a transfer fee and salary savings. Potential suitors are now unwilling to pay the sort of money that would tempt the Gunners to part with their longest-serving player mid-campaign, thought to be around £40m. Having joined from his hometown club Cardiff City for £4.8m in 2008, Ramsey has scored 60 goals in 352 appearances and won the FA Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2017. With no major departures expected in January and heavy investment in new signings and contracts over the past year, Arsenal do not have significant funds to spend in the upcoming transfer window. Any permanent acquisitions, loan fees and salaries will be drawn from a modest budget and therefore loan deals are more probable, with out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez, 24, among those under consideration. That budget is likely to increase substantially in the summer. There have been conversations about recalling defender Calum Chambers and winger Reiss Nelson from loan spells at Fulham and Hoffenheim respectively, but with Chambers the chances are remote because breaking his season-long deal would incur a fee, while there is reluctance to disrupt Nelson's progress in Germany. There is no indication Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will inject any of his personal wealth, which tallies with the club's managing director Vinai Venkatesham reaffirming their commitment to a "self-sustaining business model" during an interview with the BBC in October. Kroenke providing external resources for player recruitment could also raise potential issues with Arsenal's ability to comply with football's Financial Fair Play rules and Premier League regulations limiting how much a wage bill can increase year on year. Furthermore, the club are said to be realistic about their current capabilities relative to those of rival teams. This partly explains their commitment to young players and confidence in the talent coming through. Although Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Liverpool saw head coach Unai Emery and the club hierarchy criticised in some quarters, there is an internal belief that they are moving in the right direction after a tumultuous period which saw Arsene Wenger leave as manager after 22 years in charge and numerous staff and structural changes behind the scenes. There could be more to come, with the appointment of a technical director possible, while Emery will be given time to implement his vision and mould a squad over the course of several transfer windows, in a similar way to how Liverpool have developed since Jurgen Klopp arrived in October 2015.

There’s an all-new 2019 Aston Martin Vantage arriving in showrooms later this year. The new coupe will replace a predecessor that was in production for 12 full years -- that’s two lifetimes in the automotive industry’s typical renewal cycle. Yet enthusiasts and fans of the brand will dismiss the long wait once they drop behind the wheel of the completely redesigned Vantage, as the British automaker’s sportiest offering is the best vehicle to ever emerge from its factory in Gaydon, England. Sleek aerodynamic styling, wrapped around a magnificent passenger cabin There’s no mistaking the new Vantage for anything but an Aston Martin. The company’s bold and distinctive styling has been carried forward to the new vehicle, but with a modern twist. The oversized front grill, which is necessary to feed air to the engine, retains its iconic shape and is more prominent, but the headlights are smaller. The side gills on the front quarter-panel now dump air out of the wheel wells, to lower lift -- the sculpted rear valance achieves the same objective. Overall, the engineers have managed to create a sleeker coupe, with notable aerodynamic downforce (something we appreciated during our rainy test drive), without the need for unsightly wings. The passenger cabin is equally advanced -- particularly revolutionary for this traditional automaker. Occupants face an organically sculpted dashboard and center console with an array of toggle switches, rotary dials, and round buttons with genuine glass faces -- artfully crafted. Technology abounds with two multifunction digital infotainment screens -- one in front of the driver, the other at the top of the dashboard. Most impressive are the handcrafted materials, a gorgeous mix of fine leathers and metals, which are contrasted by unique patterns and colors. The visual extravagance is accompanied by a wonderful leather aroma, moderately intoxicating, that reinforces the Aston Martin’s luxury and prestige -- taken as a whole, the passenger cabin borders on over-the-top. Aluminum architecture and a strong German heart Aston Martin utilizes a manufacturing technique that bonds aluminum components together with adhesives and fasteners. The process, which is common in the aircraft industry, makes its chassis lightweight and strong. The robust platform, with a solid-mounted rear subframe, allows the engineers to improve the steering. “If you've got more rear lateral stiffness, you can put more response on the front because the rear can cope with it,” explains Matt Becker, Chief Engineer at Aston Martin. That stiff platform also serves as a rock-sold foundation for the Vantage’s 3-mode “Skyhook” Adaptive Damping System (the driver may choose between Sport, Sport Plus and Track settings). The standard engine is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, sourced from Mercedes-AMG, rated at 503 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a standard 8-speed automatic transmission, which drives the rear wheels through a unique alloy torque tube with a carbon-fiber propeller shaft, the 2-seater rockets from a standstill to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. If the road is long enough, the sports car won’t run out of steam until it hits a blistering 195 mph -- and it could have gone faster. “We haven't chased top speed, because it's all about the agility and the dynamic performance of the car,” notes Becker. Thankfully, Aston’s engineers have fitted it with 20-inch wheels, sticky custom-compound Pirelli P-Zero tires, and oversized multi-piston steel brakes (carbon-ceramic brakes are optional) that allow it to stop as quickly as it accelerates. All of the right moves, in all the right places Becker explains how the new Vantage -- priced at about $153,000 in the U.S. -- was tuned to be significantly sportier than the company’s DB11 by focusing on the amount of body roll. In simple terms, the new Vantage sports car splits the difference between the DB11 and a dedicated racecar. “The Vantage is around two degrees of roll per 1G of lateral force,” while the DB11 was “targeted three degrees per G, which is more of a GT car.” Furthermore, the Vantage is fitted with a variable electronic differential, or E-Diff, which is “used to basically be able to effectively make you feel like the length of the car is varying because you've got different levels of torque.” AKA: The new Aston turns in quicker. The Vantage does drive much sportier than its larger and heavier sibling, the DB11. The steering feels quicker, and much more responsive. Body roll is nearly indiscernible, and there is plenty of grip -- assuming you don’t mash the throttle recklessly. That said, there’s sufficient power from the turbocharged engine to effortlessly break the rear end free, light up the tires, and slide sideways (assuming you’ve got the talent). The power reserve from the V8 is extraordinarily deep, and useable. It’s also imperative to mention the exhaust note that emanates from the rear of the Vantage -- it’s simply intoxicating, whether fitted with the standard or sport mufflers (they both sound excellent). Acceleration is deeply throaty, while deceleration is accompanied with the expected sporty concussions. “It's got more volume, and it's got more frequency... and it does a few more pops and bangs,” says a smiling Becker. Watch out Porsche 911, this Aston Martin has got you in its sights Aston Martin doesn’t hold back when you ask what its new Vantage is targeting -- all sights are aimed at the venerable Porsche 911, the segment’s best-seller for years. In a check-box comparison, the new Brit surpasses the German in almost every performance benchmark -- and the Vantage’s interior is particularly more premium in materials and craftsmanship. Yet, there’s a significant difference between the 911 and the Vantage in terms of subjective driving dynamics. The Porsche is hundreds of pounds lighter, and it carries a lot less weight on its nose -- it feels smaller and more agile, especially as the road gets tighter. Aston doesn’t deny this, but it points out that its vehicle is less clinical. “The 911 is a very competent car,” admits Becker. “But I think we've engineered something different. The 911 is not something you really play with... you don't slide it around. Where this car you can, you can have fun with it, and it's very rewarding.” There’s no contesting Becker’s claim -- this is the most engaging Aston Martin we’ve ever driven.

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Dennis Patrick / Features / 2019, best upcoming xbox one games, featured, List, Microsoft, Microsoft Xbox One 2019, new xbox one games, Top xbox one exclusives upcoming, upcoming xbox one fps games, upcoming xbox one games, upcoming xbox one horror games, upcoming xbox one platformer games, upcoming xbox one video games 2019, Xbox Exclusive 2019, Xbox One, Xbox One Exclusives upcoming, xbox one first person shooters, xbox one fps, Xbox one games 2018, xbox one horror games, xbox one platformer, xbox one rpg games, xbox one strategy games / Note: This article was updated in December of 2018. Looking to increase your library of Xbox One video game titles? There are a number of great titles already slated to launch within the upcoming year. Within this list, we’ll toss in trailers, screenshots, and descriptions when possible. Likewise, we’ll continue to update this list to include new information or brand new video game titles so make sure to check back often. For now, take a look at our picks for the top upcoming Xbox One video game titles of 2019. Cyberpunk 2077 Developer: CD Projekt Red Publisher: CD Projekt Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO Release: TBA Best known for their works on The Witcher series, CD Projekt already has a big following on their current project in development. Cyberpunk 2077 was announced back in 2012 though news about the game was scarce. Instead, since its announcement, the focus was put on The Witcher series, though now that the series has finished up, we can expect more announcements and reveals in regards to this upcoming science fiction title. Cyberpunk 2077 is already confirmed to be an open-world RPG that will be set in the future. Much of the world has been divided into social classes with the lower class subjected to living in harsh old city environments filled with gangs and famine. While we’re still waiting for some of the finer details to be announced for the game, CD Projekt has noted that this will be the biggest open-world they have ever worked on. As such, we may see plenty of quests available and areas to explore.

Welcome to our round-up of the best RPGs on PC. Since tabletop RPGs first started getting the digital treatment, the genre has grown into an intimidating, massive beast. Sure, you'll still find plenty of D&D-style, fantasy romps, but you can also head out into space, explore gothic underground oceans and even vacation in the town of South Park. Whenever we sit down to argue our way through a list of the best games, our first step is deciding what “best” even means. In this case, we’re identifying which RPGs are fun right now. It's the same approach we take without our overall list of the best games to play today. We don’t ignore a game’s impact completely—innovation and influence just has a lesser weight under our criteria. The RPG genre is tough to boil down: by the most literal definition, every game is a role-playing game. This list represents our best definition of the canonical RPG—games that likely emphasize story; that let you inhabit a customizable character through skill points, inventory, and dialogue decisions; that include complex, controllable relationships with companions or non-playable characters. Drawing these kinds of lines helps us provide a better service to you, we hope—though we've made some exceptions where we think it's worth it. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Release date: 2015 | Developer: CD Projekt Red | Humble Store, Steam Many RPGs focus on tales of lone, wandering adventurers, but few if any pull it off it with such artistry as The Witcher 3. That artistry is most apparent in the setting itself, which is so packed with breathtaking sunsets and wind-tossed groves of trees that, months later, I still find myself opting to go to destinations on foot rather than taking the fast travel points. But the true strength of The Witcher 3 is that it po[CENSORED]tes these memorable landscapes with NPCs doling out humble but memorable quests (by the dozen) that help create one of the most human RPG experiences on the market. In decaying wayside towns, the witcher Geralt might find impoverished elves struggling in the face of local racism; elsewhere, he might help a self-styled baron reunite with his long-estranged daughter. These quests deftly navigate moral issues without being heavy-handed or offering obvious solutions Through it all, much as in The Witcher 2, Geralt usually plays the role of just another character on this troubled world's stage. In the process, this tale of monster slaying and inter-dimensional raiders becomes strangely and poignantly relatable. Divinity: Original Sin 2 Release date: 2017 | Developer: Larian Studios | Steam, GOG Outside of tabletop games, there are few RPGs that boast the liberating openness of Larian's humongous quest for godhood. If you think you should be able to do something, you probably can, even it it's kidnapping a merchant by using a teleportation spell and then setting fire to him with his own blood. Almost every skill has some alternative and surprising use, sometimes more than one, whether you're in our out of combat. You can enjoy this game of madcap experimentation and tactical combat with up to three friends, to boot, and that's where things start to get really interesting because you're not forced to work together or even stay in the same part of the world. Indeed, there are plenty of reasons to work against each other. The player is always in the driving seat, and with four players, collisions are inevitable. Just remember: if you freeze your friends and then start poisoning them, at least apologize after. Pillars of Eternity Release date: 2015 | Developer: Obsidian Entertainment | Humble Store, Steam There's very little about Pillars of Eternity that's actually innovative; in fact, its whole Kickstarter-funded existence is based on appealing to the nostalgia for aging Infinity Engine CRPGs like Baldur's Gate II. That usually matters little, though, since Pillars of Eternity pulls it off so damned well. The graphics lean a little too heavily on the 1990s, but the writing itself is masterful. Obsidian Entertainment uses it to weave a wonderful (if bleak and usually humorless) narrative that brilliantly touches on everything from religious conflicts to social struggles. It doesn't hurt that Obsidian infused almost every step of the world with its own story and smidge of lore, and a new patch introduced hours of additional voice work that make the experience even more enjoyable. It's also brutally difficult in parts, and even its easier modes demand a dance of pausing and barking out orders to multiple party members that many contemporary RPGs shy from. That's not such a bad thing, though, as Pillars of Eternity is a stark testament that such unforgiving designs still have widespread appeal in this age of accessibility.

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Every vehicle in the Autocar long-term fleet is subject to an extended spell in our personal garages, to give us, and you, an understanding of what they're like to live with beyond the test drive. Each performs well in some areas, and not so well in others, which makes for a diverse catalogue of entries into our 2018 long-term test awards. Whether it be as a load-lugging, do-it-all utility vehicle, or as an eyecatching B-road blaster, every car we've had in our car park this year stands a chance at success. So, without further ado, let's congratulate the winners. The ‘We Didn’t See That Coming’ Award For the car that surprised us the most (in any way) Winner: Kia Stinger Highly commended: Hyundai i30 N, Volvo XC40 This award’s title should not be taken literally. Fairly obviously, nobody would ever fail to spot our big, bold and very yellow Stinger coming. No, this prize is all about the cars that surprised us for what they are, and in this case it was Kia’s ability to produce a large executive saloon that can genuinely rival the premium German brands. “It’s a lazily playful hot saloon that’s still a revelation every time you slide into the chunky driver’s seat,” said road tester Ricky Lane, while Tom Morgan said it was “the first Kia I’ve ever wanted to own”. Clearly, he’s never tried the Soul. Possibly. That said, road tester Simon Davis handed the Kia the prize because of the colour it came in. “I was expecting red or grey, certainly not that gawdy shade of yellow,” he said. While the Volvo XC40 was as polished as we’ve come to expect from the firm’s recent products, it gained attention on this category because, as Andrew Frankel noted, the firm has “done the hitherto impossible and created a genuinely desirable compact SUV”. Kia Stinger long-term updates The ‘I’d Buy It’ Award For the car we’d spend our own cash on Winner: Volkswagen Golf GTI Highly commended: Hyundai i30 N, Toyota Land Cruiser This is perhaps the most prestigious award here, especially given how difficult it can be to part journalists from their cash. And the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a deserving, if not entirely surprising, winner. The key to the Golf GTI’s appeal is that it does everything well, mixing the best bits of a hot hatch with the usability of a daily driver, delivered with typical VW sheen and polish. Mark Tisshaw had the pleasure of running the Golf and said: “I’d always answer ‘Golf R’ when asked what car I’d buy given the choice. Then I spent nine months in the GTI and found it more usable. It’s also pleasingly old-school in the way its engine encourages you to rev it.” Rachel Burgess described the Golf GTI as “the real deal”, adding that “it’s comfortable and usable every day but brilliant when you want to push it”. The i30 N took second place, winning admirers for its sheer driving verve. Tom Morgan said: “I know the Golf GTI is the more sensible option, but the Hyundai is just that bit more exotic. It’s like ordering a curry: you know the tikka massala will fill you up, but sometimes you want a madras that’s going to make you sweat.” Erm, quite. Meanwhile, Mitch ‘Prepper’ McCabe championed the Toyota Land Cruiser: “I’m really scared Trump is going to press the red button tomorrow. The Land Cruiser would survive the nuclear apocalypse and still get me to the last McDonald’s drive-through on earth.” Volkswagen Golf GTI long-term updates The ‘Every Car Should Have One’ Award For the best, most innovative or most useful design feature or option Winner: The volume knob Highly commended: Skoda, Volvo This category always attracts the most diverse range of responses so, as judge, I just went ahead and gave the prize to the explanation that impressed me the most – and, yes, the humble volume knob won. Why? Turns out we miss it when it’s gone. Editor Mark Tisshaw: “The Golf GTI was so good to live with that it made the absence of a volume control knob more annoying than it would have been otherwise. A glossy touchscreen too far.” Skoda’s ‘Simply Clever’ solutions aren’t new or particularly high-tech, but far from being marketing gimmicks, they actually work, as Dan Prosser found with the parking ticket clip on his Octavia’s windscreen. “It’s simple and it’s clever,” he said. “It’s simply clever.” Meanwhile, in a concession to the latest technology and a touch of common sense, we awarded third place to the XC40’s excellent 360deg parking camera system. Skoda Octavia vRS long-term updates The ‘Bring on Route 66’ Award For the best car to take on a long road trip Winner: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Highly commended: BMW 740LD, BMW M5 That the luxuriously comfortable and well-honed S-Class should win this award is little surprise. If you’re going to take a long journey, you want to do it in style. “You simply can’t beat an S-Class for a very long drive,” said Dan Prosser.