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Review: IVECO X-WAY 8x4

I was invited to Tixover quarry near Stamford, on a very wet and miserable day, to drive the IVECO X-WAY 8x4 wagon. Parked up were a fleet of around four X-WAY 8x4 in ‘Off-Road’ form; despite the weather it was going to be a good day….

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Review: IVECO Daily 4x4

If you want the 4x4 version, which is available only in 5.5 or 7.0-tonne gross vehicle weight, then you will have to have passed your driving test before 1 January 1997 , or upgraded it to a Category C1 licence. Fortunately, because I’m old…

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Review: Caddy California Maxi

Based on the fifth-generation VW Caddy Cargo van, the Caddy California Maxi is a versatile and practical addition to Volkswagen's lineup of camper vans. With its compact dimensions and functional design, it caters to both…

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TOP GEAR - Having a rest, not cancelled!

According to the BBC news fan favourite Top Gear will not return “for the foreseeable future”, though it was mentioned on the radio that this didn’t mean the show was cancelled, just resting….

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Get Official Land Rover & Jaguar parts on eBay

The latest official automotive stores to join eBay will provide authentic parts and accessories for some of the UK's best-loved British-built classics, including the Jaguar E-type and Land Rover Series I….

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Hennessey Venom 775 F-150

Hennessey, the renowned Texan hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has unveiled the updated Venom 775. This creation is based on the…

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Is this the end of the manual handbrake?

The prevalence of traditional manual handbrakes has steadily decreased, with a recent study indicating that 91% of new car models now come equipped with electronic handbrakes. The findings…

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The Flying Huntsman 90 Spyder

Flying Huntsman, the coachbuilding arm of the KAHN empire responsible for the Vengeance and other Defender projects including the 6x6, Longnose and Homage II, have just launched their latest project, the Flying Huntsman 90 Spyder…

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2023 Northern Car of the Year Winners

The MG4 has been voted the Northern Car of the Year for 2023 in the annual poll carried out by the 36-strong Northern Group of Motoring Writers, of which Mud Life’s Damian Turner is one.

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Driving the camping lifestyle with Isuzu

The UK is witnessing a camping revolution. The market is growing at a staggering rate and more users are looking for the best ways to camp. According to recent statistics, vehicle camping has emerged as …

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