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Review: 2017 Isuzu D-Max

The more people I’ve spoken to recently, the more I’ve become aware of Isuzu’s importance in the land of the pick-up, as the D-Max has, and always will be the working truck of choice for many. Read any Australian 4x4 magazine and you can’t get away from

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Review: MG GS

Now owned by the Chinese company SAIC, MG have jumped into one of the fastest growing motoring segments and have produced a rather fun, yet affordable SUV.  For the big boys, like Ford and Nissan, the quantity of GSs that are on the road in the UK is insignificant, but should they be worried?  Well ….

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KIA enters Europe's fastest growing sector with the STONIC SUV

The B-SUV market in Europe is expected to double to more than two million a year by 2020, based on 2016 figures. Kia expects to sell 70,000 versions of Stonic in Europe in 2018, rising steadily to 100,000 a year. The UK will account for between 8,000 and 10,000 sales a year.

Stonic is based on the latest Rio supermini and is powered by…

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NEW MG ZS with 7 years / 80,000 manufacturer's warranty

Engineers at MG Motor UK have worked tirelessly to engineer the game-changing MG ZS Compact-SUV for a British audience. Completely reassessed and modified from the bottom-up, the dynamic ride, improved functionality and digital connectivity have been a key priority to ensure the MG ZS meets the sophisticated requirements of the UK market.…

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Farewell to SUBARU WRX STI: Final Edition launched

The end of an era.  The WRX STI is the iconic Subaru model; the modern incarnation of yesteryear’s Impreza, conjuring images of special stage success and rallying legends pushing to the limit. Today, Subaru UK launch the WRX STI Final Edition, strictly limited to 150 models to say farewell to this brand icon and mark the end of this era of Subaru’s heritage in the UK.…

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Introducing the next generation 2018 JEEP WRANGLER

The most capable SUV ever, so it says in the press release, will deliver even more legendary Jeep® 4x4 capability with a modern design that stays true to the original. The new Jeep promises more advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, more open-air options, and is loaded with more safety features and advanced technology than ever before.…

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Flash Drive: Subaru Levorg

Before we start, I know Levorg is an odd name, but it’s a name that’s steeped in Subaru Heritage. You see it’s created from a combination of names previously used on the brand’s Boxer-engined Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive sport tourers;  LEgacy, ReVOlution and TouRinG………

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New CITROËN C4 CACTUS

Citroën has unveiled New C4 Cactus, its new compact hatchback. The car’s styling is as bold and modern as ever – and it now gains enhanced status. Influenced by the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme, New C4 Cactus is the first model in Europe to feature the brand’s new suspension system with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions™ (PHC), creating a…

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Event: Unimog Live!

There have been quite a number of automotive legends over the years, sadly a lot of them have been covered by the dust of time and very few are still going strong today.

One of the aforementioned few is the formidable Unimog, which I’m fairly confident the majority of people reading this will have heard of.  If you haven’t, and have recently arrived from the planet Zog, let me give you a brief history lesson……..

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HYUNDAI announces KONA pricing & specifications.

All-New KONA follows on from the i30 family in offering a high level of standard safety equipment, with Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keeping Assist, Hill Start Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control featuring on all models, Premium SE adds Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Premium GT specification adding Autonomous Emergency Braking.…

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MG takes 2nd place in WHAT CAR? satisfaction survey

The survey asked 8,300 UK motorists to rate their most recent dealer experience based on politeness of staff, quality of work and value for money. In the overall results, MG Motor UK came second by just 0.3 per cent, with the manufacturer being praised for its attention to detail, honesty and value.…

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Review: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

The Grand Cherokee in standard form isn’t a subtle 4x4 by any means, but when you add a deep front bumper which is filled with a huge air dam, flared wheel arches, 20” alloy wheels and finish off with a pair of big bore tailpipes, you get the sense that there’s …

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The new SSANGYONG REXTON arrives in UK

The new Rexton is a large D/E-segment four-wheel drive that offers a prestige cabin for passengers to travel in supreme comfort, while disguising its tough and rugged off-road capability.

Representing a huge step forward in every area - looks and style, interior…

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Introducing VAUXHALL's INSIGNIA COUNTRY TOURER

The Country Tourer is more spacious and considerably lighter than its predecessor, thanks to an all-new architecture, and comes with a wide range of innovative technologies. With all-round black protective cladding and silver front and rear skid plates, the newcomer has a tough and rugged off-road appearance….

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ISUZU success 2017 MPG Marathon

The event is open to all production cars and commercial vehicles with the aim of finding the most efficient route between set checkpoints around a 350-mile course. Strict time limits are enforced to make conditions as close to the ‘real-world’ as possible and means competitors must drive at the set speed limit.…

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New RANGE ROVER - silent luxury

More than ever, Range Rover represents the pinnacle of luxury travel, making every journey a treasured experience whether driving or being driven. Conceived nearly 50 years ago for the country set to use on the estate and then drive to the townhouse, Range Rover has continuously evolved to lead the world around it, remaining the peerless luxury SUV.…

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KIA's SPORTAGE is on top, again!

Data from Auto Trader, the UK’s largest marketplace for used and new cars, revealed that the 2015 Kia Sportage (petrol manual) was the fastest selling used car in September, taking an average of just 15 days to turn. It marks the second consecutive month the Korean SUV has taken the national top spot, after taking the…

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