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JEEP at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show

The Jeep® brand will showcase the European première of the all-new Jeep Compass at the 87th Geneva Motor Show as well as introducing some new special-editions.…

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Sahara crossing CITROEN 2CV seeks new home

This particular example was delivered to Nigeria in December 1965 and first registered to an Englishman working as an anthropologist at the Ahmadu Bello University of federal government research in Zaria. Allegedly, he chose the car for travelling to remote villages because he found that if he used a Land Rover he was…

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CV Show public reveal for new generation ISUZU D-MAX

D-Max has been extensively overhauled; with a brand new 1.9 litre turbo diesel engine, 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 providing a quieter, more refined and economical driving experience.…

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PEUGEOT 3008 SUV wins CROSSOVER of the YEAR AWARD

The award was presented at the RAC Club in London earlier today. This is the latest prize to be presented to the 3008 SUV and the fourth it has received so far this year, having won the ‘Technology Award’ at the 2017 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, as well as…

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Introducing the new RANGE ROVER VELAR

Sitting above the entry-level Evoque and below the mid-range Range Rover Sport, the Velar has been created to add 'avant-garde luxury' to the their lineup, they say.

To be shown off in full at its world premiere in London on 1st March, the Range Rover Velar, as most enthusiasts will know, gets its name from…

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Tyres: BF Goodrich Mud Terrain

Deux Smurf came with a set of General Grabber All Terrains, and they were a little past their sell by date for off-road use.  As winter was approaching, quickly, I decided that a new set of boots were needed, sooner rather than later…..

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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: 2017 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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