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Review: Kia Xceed

The Kia Xceed is the vehicle you end up with after you adorn your normal Ceed with some chunky black bumpers and wheel arch protectors, raised suspension and a sprinkling of style.

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Review: Audi Q7 50 TDI Quattro S-Line

The new Q7 is slightly narrower and shorter than its predecessor, and weighs in at 325kg less than the original, so it should be cheaper to run and better to drive. And yes, it also shares VW Group's MLB platform with the Bentayga, Cayenne, Touareg, and even the Lamborghini Urus, so it’s in good company.

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Event: Volkswagen Owner's Day

A little while ago I was invited down to Volkswagen’s head office in Milton Keynes for their VW Club Member's Day. Invitations were sent out to Volkswagen employees, VW club members and anyone from the press, especially those who either owned a Volkswagen or currently had a VW press vehicle on loan.

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Review: MG HS Trophy

Having spent a fun week living with its smaller sibling, the ZS, I fancied getting my hands on the facelift HS. And why not, with a starting of around £24,000, the HS is one of the cheapest SUVs in the mid-size SUV sector…

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Review: IVECO X-WAY 8x4

I was invited to Tixover quarry near Stamford, on a very wet and miserable day, to drive the IVECO X-WAY 8x4 wagon. Parked up were a fleet of around four X-WAY 8x4 in ‘Off-Road’ form; despite the weather it was going to be a good day….

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Review: IVECO Daily 4x4

If you want the 4x4 version, which is available only in 5.5 or 7.0-tonne gross vehicle weight, then you will have to have passed your driving test before 1 January 1997 , or upgraded it to a Category C1 licence. Fortunately, because I’m old…

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Review: Caddy California Maxi

Based on the fifth-generation VW Caddy Cargo van, the Caddy California Maxi is a versatile and practical addition to Volkswagen's lineup of camper vans. With its compact dimensions and functional design, it caters to both…

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