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Meaty, Beaty, Big and (not too) Bouncy – The Ford Ranger Wildtrack 2.0 Diesel

WHO says you need to be a farmer or construction worker to crave a pick-up truck? it seems we still have an appetite for the high-stance, flat load-bed 4×4 that is simply known as the “Pick-up”. Granted, many would-be buyers have been lured away by the ever-expanding market in all-wheel-drive SUVs and is probably the […]

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Kia Sportage 1.6 GT-Line S HEV FWD – Review

KIA have recently brought their best-selling family SUV bang-up-to-date with a radical new look that makes the 5th-generation Sportage a bit of a stunner both inside and out.  Taking design cues from the all-electric EV6, the new Sportage is striking from both front and rear with sharply contoured boomerang-like LEDs at the front and a […]

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Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 d 4Matic Night Edition Executive – Review

IF ultimate refinement along with unbeatable practicality is your idea of SUV nirvana, then the Mercedes-Benz GLS is likely to be on your shortlist.  Eye-watering prices aside, the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga may offer even more refinement, but with the Mercedes boasting a full 7-seats, it ultimately takes the win. Only the BMW […]

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BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport – Review

THE BMW X5 xDrive45e Hybrid is a full-sized SUV that packs a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine alongside BMW’s fourth-generation hybrid technology which provides a generous 24kWh electric battery.  This means the new Beemer is capable of a very useful 54 miles on battery power alone – more than enough for the average commute of just […]

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Kia Sorento ‘4’ 1.6 HEV T-GDi Auto AWD – Review

THE all-new Kia Sorento is the Korean manufacturer’s largest SUV and offers 7-seats and 4-wheel-drive as standard along with an impressive amount of space and comfort for larger families.  Kia like to keep things simple when it comes to trim levels, so you get just three, well-specified versions: ‘2’, ‘3’ and the range-topping ‘4’.  All […]

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Match TDI DSG 4 Motion – Review

What is it? The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Match is a more spacious version of the standard Tiguan and designed for those with a bigger family or a bigger sense of adventure – or maybe both. A more stylish alternative to the traditional MPV, it’s 215mm longer than the standard Tiguan and offers to put an extra two […]

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Peugeot 5008 GT-Line Premium BlueHDi 130 auto – Review

FOR those looking for a 7-seater family wagon, the choice has never been greater with most manufacturers having something to offer. However, if you also want plenty of gallic style wrapped in an SUV body then the Peugeot 5008 may be just what you’re looking for. The 5008 range starts from just £27,915 for the […]

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SsangYong Rexton ELX Auto – Car Review

SsangYong have been manufacturing vehicles for more than 60 years now but unlike other Korean manufacturer’s, such as Kia and Hyundai, it specialises in rugged SUV and off-road vehicles, with the Rexton being their flagship model.  It’s an imposing beast too. This large SUV comes as a full 7-seater in EX and ELX trim, while the range-topping Ultimate is 5-seat […]

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Range Rover Velar HSE R-Dynamic – Video Review

SLOTTING in between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport the Velar is more striking than either and just as capable on and off-road. But is it worth the rather steep asking price? Review car: Range Rover Velar HSE R-Dynamic D240 2.0-litre diesel, 240bhp, 0-60mph in 6.8 secs, Max speed 135mph, Combined Fuel Consumption 48.7mpg, CO2 […]

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Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDI KX-3 – Car Review

THE Kia Sorento is the South Korean company’s flagship offering and this 3rd generation SUV is bigger and bolder than what has gone before, now offering 7-seats as standard across the range and an interior to rival the more up-market brands. The exterior is much improved too – which, to be honest, isn’t that difficult […]

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