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More kit and comfort from Nissan comes at a price
Nissan’s second generation X-Trail gets a cleaner, stronger engine, more kit, more comfort and convenience.
Audi reveals third generation A6 Allroad
Audi has revealed details of its third generation A6 Allroad, which is lighter, cleaner and more capable than its predecessor.
Hilux plays catch-up with the competition
Things are about to get tougher for Toyota’s Hilux. Already faced with VW’s Amarok, and threatened by an all-new Ford Ranger and a new contender from IM Group, Toyota has raised the bar for 2012 and launched the sixth generation Hilux.
VW enters the half estate – half 4x4 market
THE half estate car, half 4x4 concept has proved popular for Volvo’s XC70, Audi’s Allroad and Skoda’s Octavia Scout - now VW wants a slice of the action with its Passat Alltrack, due to arrive in showrooms next July.
Ford’s new Escape updates the Kuga
FORD has taken the wraps off its small utility vehicle, the Escape – second generation Kuga in Europe – which gets an intelligent four-wheel drive system to improve traction on- and off-road.
Land Rover working on replacement for the Defender
LAND Rover continues to seek out the future design direction for the Defender’s replacement and two Land Rover concepts – the DC100 and DC100 Sport – now ride on 20in alloys with All-Terrain tyres, giving that chunky, Tonka-style appeal.
Vauxhall Combo now with a choice of wheelbase
THE Vauxhall Combo panel van now comes in two wheelbases, two heights, two gross vehicle weights, two trim levels and four engine choices.
Mitsubishi Outlander far more suited to being a five-seater
WITH its ASX, new Outlander, Shogun and L200, Mitsubishi might appear to have the 4x4 bases well and truly covered.
New Tiguan styled from bigger brother
IT may be just over three years since VW’s compact Tiguan 4x4 went on sale, but it has already been back on the drawing board.
Peugeot 508 is clean, spacious and filled with technology
FREE. Zero. Nothing. That is the cost of road tax for the first year of ownership with Peugeot’s 163hp 508SW, after which the Government demands just £95 for the 163hp Allure model featured.
Ford Ranger new from ground up
FORD’S new Ranger goes on sale in December, with prices extending from £15,515 to £25,040 and looks set to shake up the old guard.
Evoque impresses with style and savings
FOLLOWING one of the longest and highest profile pre-launch campaigns of any SUV, Land Rover’s new baby, the Range Rover Evoque is now available.
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Jeep experience with new Compass
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Land Rover ups Discovery’s game
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Infiniti makes luxury no laughing matter
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Amarok's automatic box goes 8-speed
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New look for Toyota Hilux
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Kia Sportage is stylish with plenty of kit
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SportWagon addition to Saab 9-5 range
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Renault Dacia Duster set for UK in 2012
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Greater performance and efficiency with new M-Class
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Volkswagen Amarok - competitive but not class-leading
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Audi launches Compact Q3
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On test: VW Touareg Hybrid
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On test: Nissan Navara 3.0 litre V6 diesel
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VW Caddy Racer for the track
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Citroen Nemo delivers fuel economy and lower emissions
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Renault's Kangoo Z.E. is first all-electric van
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Nissan NV400 is direct replacement for Interstar
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Soaks up annoying oil spills in the workshop
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Fiat Ducato 35
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Ranger catches its competition
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VW Amarok finally breaks cover
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‘Soft-roader’ a practical option for families
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Range Rover 'limo' gets eight-speed auto
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Toyota Land Cruiser celebrates 60 years
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Volkswagen Amarok prices revealed
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Defender still pushes back boundaries
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Power hike new Antara price is cut
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Mitsubishi ASX is certainly no one-trick pony