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Flash Drive: 2017 Range Rover Velar HSE D240

As someone who’s driven a lot of green ovals, both old and new, the Velar is very much the same as all modern Land Rovers, classy, comfortable, quiet and capable both on and off the road, well I’ll just assume the latter for the time being.  The Velar is the vessel I’d choose if I wanted to ……

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Introducing the new generation ISUZU D-MAX HUNTSMAN

The Huntsman features lockable, out of sight storage for firearms as well as ample bed space for dog boxes and equipment. The 1.9 litre turbo diesel engine also makes it equally capable on and off road.

Outside, it combines form and function to great effect – a distinctive look not only…

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All-new MITSUBISHI SHOGUN SPORT launched in UK SPRING 2018

The Shogun Sport will be the second major model launch for the brand next year in the UK, following the arrival of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in January. It will further strengthen the manufacturer’s SUV offering, complementing the existing ASX, Outlander, L200 and Shogun models together with the forthcoming Eclipse Cross.

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SEAT Arona, a new compact crossover

Of course, there's more to it than that, the new SEAT Arona has achieved the highly coveted five star performance in Euro NCAP’s demanding safety tests. Joining the other three flagship models in the Barcelona brand’s range, Ateca, Leon and Ibiza, SEAT has demonstrated its high levels and standards of safety offered once more.

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Flash Drive: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen G350d

What I like about the G-Wagen is, that since it was launched back in 1979, it has remained practically unchanged. The iconic go anywhere G-Class is the longest-running model series in Mercedes-Benz history, though of course it has been ……….

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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: 2017 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: 2017 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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