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Review: 2016 ALL NEW Kia Sportage

In our mind, the outgoing Sportage still looks as fresh as a daisy, which is testament to its designer, ex-Audi designer Peter Schreyer who also had a hand in styling the new model. Retaining its sloping roofline, bulging arches and minimal glass, the new model is still recognisable as a Sportage, but with a more ………

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The FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST: Geneva world premiere

Ferrari has selected the 87th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show for the world premiere of the new 12-cylinder berlinetta, the 812 Superfast, the most powerful and fastest Ferrari in the marque’s history.…

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Half term heroes – The MG GS is the car for you!

Christmas may only feel like five minutes ago, but families up and down the country are already gearing up for the February half-term. With parents nationwide facing the prospect of entertaining their little ones for five days, there’s never been a better time to snap up a brand new set of wheels.…

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New DISCOVERY arrives in UK retailers

Land Rover’s new Discovery arrives in retailers this week giving customers the first opportunity to test the most versatile SUV on sale today on UK roads. Even before the fifth generation of the world-renowned and much loved Discovery reaches retailers, more than 4,000 have already been sold in the U.K. alone with more than 20,000 sold globally.…

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CITROËN SPACETOURER 4x4 Ë concept

With only a few weeks to go until the Geneva Motor Show, Citroën has revealed the SpaceTourer 4X4 Ë Concept, a contemporary vehicle with an uncompromising combination of off-road ability, versatility and comfort. The new concept is an up-to-date take on the SpaceTourer, uniquely inspired by Citroën’s "Ë" collection of limited edition lifestyle products.…

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MITSUBISHI names new SUV “ECLIPSE CROSS”

As befits its sharp, coupé-like contours, the Eclipse Cross name references the Eclipse sports car which amassed more than 1.4 million sales, mainly in North America between 1989 and 2012, while also referring to the cross-functional SUV nature of this new car.…

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The new MERCEDES-MAYBACH G 650 LANDAULET

A G-Class like never before: with the G 650 Landaulet*, Mercedes Maybach presents a new masterpiece of automotive engineering. After the Mercedes-Maybach S Class and the S 650 Cabriolet, the open-top G Class is the first off-roader from the Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand.…

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C-AIRCROSS concept : The compact SUV by CITROËN

Exactly one month ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, Citroën has revealed its C-Aircross Concept, which offers a new vision of the compact SUV. With its original design and strong identity, this new concept embodies Citroën's capacity to be different, whatever the segment.…

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ISUZU opens order books for new generation D-MAX

D-Max has been extensively overhauled with the biggest changes under the bonnet. A brand new 1.9 litre turbo diesel engine has been fitted, which produces 164 PS and 360Nm of torque. The engine builds upon D-Max’s workhorse character and retains the 3.5 tonne towing capacity and 1 tonne payload whilst …

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Review: Isuzu / Arctic Trucks D-Max AT35

For the 12 days during which the AT35 was parked outside Muddy Towers, this was my daily explanation: 

“Did you ever watch the episode of Top Gear in which they drove a Toyota Hilux to the North Pole?  Well, the same company who modified the Hilux, Arctic Trucks, have also sprinkled their magic on the Isuzu’s D-Max.” …

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Review: Kia Sportage 1.6ltr T-GDi 'GT-Line'

It’s an important car for Kia as it accounts for nearly a third (29%) of all Kias sold in the UK.  Launched in 2010, the third generation Sportage sold over 96,000 in Europe during 2014, and nearly as many were sold in the UK over the six-year on-sale period….

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The final PHANTOM VII - ROLLS-ROYCE enters next phase

Granted, a farewell to the Rolls Royce Phantom isn't what you'd normally expect to see in our news section, but it's worthy of a mention.  Not only does it qualify being AWD, but it's such a remarkable car to drive, as you can read here…

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KIA SPORTAGE wins USED CAR of the YEAR

Less than a year after the all-new, fourth generation Kia Sportage was launched and quickly won the 2016 Diesel Car Car of the Year award, the third generation version of this hugely successful SUV has won another prestigious accolade, the 2017 Diesel Car Used Car of the Year award.…

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A snaek peak at the new MINI COUNTRYMAN

With its larger external dimensions, and increases in space throughout the cabin and luggage area, it offers occupants even greater comfort and a genuinely premium ambience. Useful new features such as electric tailgate control with touch-free opening and unique…

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Legendary African Expedition RANGE ROVER

Undertaken by ex-ITN Chief Foreign Correspondent, Michael Nicholson in 1981, this Range Rover has survived the Nyaki Mountains in Malawi and elephants in Dar es Salaam – all chronicled in Nicholson’s book Across the Limpopo.…

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South Downs hosts World's First Luxury Drive-Through

Open for one day only, award-winning chef, Simon Rogan, served up a three-course meal for guests using locally sourced, seasonal, ingredients. A celebration of all things wintertime, this new approach to dining is part of #Hibernot, an annual campaign by Land Rover to encourage…

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SUBARU to debut new XV at Geneva Motor Show

Fitted with Subaru’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, XV is a compact SUV with a personality packed exterior, they say.

The all-new Subaru XV will be unveiled at the press conference scheduled for 11:00 AM (Central European Time) on 7th March at Subaru booth following a speech by…

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