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A one-off MITSUBISHI L200 Desert Warrior

Developed in secret by the world’s biggest-selling enthusiast magazine and codenamed ‘Project Swarm’, the totally unique Mitsubishi L200 took centre stage on the brand’s eye-catching stand.

Fully exploring the potential of the Mitsubishi L200, ‘Project Swarm’ is built in the style of a ‘Pre-Runner’ off-road vehicle – specially modified production vehicles that are…

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The new ŠKODA KAROQ!

The new ŠKODA KAROQ’s emotive and dynamic design with numerous crystalline elements is a true representation of the new ŠKODA design language. The front section captivates with a striking, three-dimensional design. The radiator grille, framed by a chrome trim, has vertical double slats and creates the trapezoidal cross section that is typical of ŠKODA SUVs.…

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KIA NIRO wins Best Hybrid - 2017 Diesel Dar Awards

Kia has received yet more recognition and won a tightly contested award in this years’ Diesel Car and Eco Car Awards, with the all-new Kia Niro hybrid crossover winning best hybrid vehicle and the Kia cee’d and Sportage models coming well within the top 50 cars available in the UK, concluded by the panel of judges of Diesel Car and Eco Car.…

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RANGE ROVER Evoque - Landmark Edition revealed

Demand is still increasing for the pioneering luxury compact SUV that delivers critically-acclaimed design, desirability and all-terrain capability to the segment it created in 2011.

Six years after going on sale, sales reached an all-time high for a single month both globally and in the UK. The UK registered a record 6,781 Evoques in March 2017 and almost…

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Review: All NEW Kia Picanto

Like other small cars, the Picanto has never been on my radar.  It isn't huge, it doesn't have a big V8, nor does it have any kind of 4x4 system, so why did I fly all the way down to Grosseto, Italy to drive one then?  Well, I was going to say that your answer is in the question, I love Italy, but that isn't the reason at all - no, seriously, it isn't!…….

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Do you know about the NEW speeding fines?

More than eight out of every 10 British motorists are unaware of new speeding fines, which could see someone earning £50,000 pay a fine of £1000* for travelling 41mph in a 20mph limit, according to research carried out by leading consumer motoring website…

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Some Beach Buggy fun!

We are thinking of adding a beach buggy to the Mud Life's garage, so today we had our first trip in one (actually a proper DOON buggy), and we thought you may want to see this quick 40 second video.…

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BFGoodrich launches Good Project Special Dakar

To celebrate the 40th edition of the legendary Dakar Rally, taking place from 6 to 20 January 2018, BFGoodrich®, the official tyre of the Dakar with 13 victories to its credit, will select an amateur team and give it the opportunity to participate in the Dakar 2018, through the BFGoodrich® Good Project…

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New FORD F-150 RAPTOR arrives in the UK!

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor has arrived in the UK, with delivery-mileage examples of the 444bhp ‘super truck’ available from Clive Sutton, one of London’s leading supercar and luxury car dealers. The car sourcing specialist has initially acquired five left-hand drive examples of the latest F-150 Raptor, with three…

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FIAT launches the stylish Fullback Cross

The new model has been designed to further broaden the appeal of the Fiat Fullback with lifestyle users.  As well as going on sale via the Fiat Professional dealer network, the Fullback range will also be available through the Fiat passenger cars dealer network.…

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The ASTON MARTIN Valkyrie: AM-RB 001

The revolutionary hypercar being co-developed by Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, formerly identified by its codename AM-RB 001, has now been officially named the Aston Martin Valkyrie.…

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SUBARU XV unveiled!

XV is a crossover which combines a compact body with SUV capability based on Subaru’s distinctive Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and rugged yet sporty design, offering versatility in both urban areas and the countryside.

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New LAND ROVER DISCOVERY - ‘Project Hero’

Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has designed and engineered a bespoke version of the new Land Rover Discovery for use by the Austrian Red Cross. ‘Project Hero’ was presented to the world’s media for the first time today at the Geneva Motor Show.…

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VOLVO's new XC60 Premium SUV revealed!

The new car replaces Volvo’s highly successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the best-selling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe, with nearly a million units sold globally. The XC60 today represents around 30 per cent of Volvo’s total global sales.…

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SUZUKI IGNIS – World Car of the Year 2017 Finalist

Suzuki is well known as the ‘Small Car Experts’ and is pleased to announce that the recently launched IGNIS has made it as a finalist in the new Urban Car category of the 2017 World Car of The Year.…

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MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter continues to impress

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has yet again clinched a double honours at the 2017 VansA2Z Awards, with the mighty Sprinter collecting Minibus of the Year and 4x4 Panel Van of the Year.…

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