Charles Rangeley-Wilson

There are 200 chalkstreams in the world, almost all are in England, and they're the most biodiverse freshwater habitat on the planet

Chalkstreams were forged millions of years ago when Europe was largely underwater and developed into unique and complex habitats that we must consider national treasures, says Charles Rangeley-Wilson.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Audacious, outrageous, stupendous and luxurious

Charles Rangeley Wilson tries out Rolls-Royce's new SUV and declares it to be the best of all the cars he's reviewed for Country Life, winning out over the other Rolls models for 'sheer chutzpah'.

The absurd driving aids of the modern car that are, at best, annoying — and at worst, downright dangerous

Our motoring guru Charles Rangeley-Wilson laments the growing number of cars’ automated features–from lane assist to emergency braking and too-sensitive boot-closing devices–that drive him mad.

The BMW X5: A smorgasbord of digital razzmatazz, the grip of a spider and the acceleration of a scalded feline

The new BMW X5 is a strong contender for the (fictional) best-of-all-worlds award – apart from the monstrous gearstick. Charles Rangeley-Wilson took one out for a spin.

The quest for the ultimate all-round car: Happy on or off-road, stylish and comfortable

In a car nut's ideal world you'd have a fleet of different cars for different jobs — even different moods — but the practicalities of keeping such a fleet rule it out for most of us. Charles Rangeley-Wilson is on the lookout for a car to do it everything.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio review: 'When you want the Stelvio to lift its skirts and fly, it really can'

Subaru XV review: Comfortable, roomy, brilliant off-road — but you'll struggle to overtake a milk float

The five best electric cars you can buy today, no matter what you need

It doesn't matter if you need a sporty car, a city hatchback or a load-lugger with room for all the family — electric cars area already here in all shapes and sizes. Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his favourites.

Toyota Hilux review: Forget three men in a boat — three men in a double-cab 4x4 pick-up truck is the true test

Our correspondent and two fishing friends find the refreshed Toyota Hi-Lux is more than a match for New Zealand’s rocky terrain and a mountain of gear.

Abarth Rivale review: 'With the exhaust on full Tom Jones-singing-Burning Hell mode, you’d have to be dead not to be having fun'

It might look like something from the ‘Looney Tunes’ cartoon series, but the new, smartened-up version of the pint-sized Fiat 500, the Abarth Rivale, is a hot hatchback.

Audi A6 Avant review: Forged by evolution rather than revolution, and all the better for it

Audi's A6 has been one of the classiest cars on the road for many years, and the new version builds on almost everything good about the last version. Apart from those exhaust pipes, says Charles Rangeley-Wilson.

Lexus RX 450h L: The car that 'Buzz Lightyear would drive to get to infinity and beyond'

Lexus RX 450h L is just as floaty and absurdly comfortable as the five-seater, says Charles Rangeley-Wilson.

Hyundai Santa Fe review: Yes, it's a Hyundai. But it's a bloody good car.

The Hyundai Santa Fe might not be as sought-after as some German four-wheel drives – but it should be, says Charles Rangeley-Wilson, because it’s comfortable, refined and classy.

The dangers of touch screens: handy device or hazardous distraction?

Charles Rangeley-Wilson bemoans the ubiquitious use of dangerous touch screens in vehicles and says they need to be banned – now.

Audi Q8 50 review: Audi’s answer to the ‘genetically-engineered love child of a tractor and the Batmobile’

Large but handsome, the Audi Q8 is an enormously well resolved, coherent and comfortable car, worthy of any Palladian driveway says Charles Rangeley-Wilson.

Mercedes GLS 350d review: Is it a bus? A van? A limo? An off-roader? Yes, yes, yes and yes

When it comes to a large automobile, they don’t get much bigger or finer than the Mercedes GLS 350d 4MATIC, which makes some yachts look small.