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First Drive: 2016 Toyota Hilux

Toyota's best selling pickup is now in its 8th incarnation and ready to take on the world. I was going to write that there are so many improvements to the new Hilux that you would need a short break in the Lake District to read about them all, but that…

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Bentley's NEW diesel model

Bentley Motors today announces full details of the first diesel model in the iconic British brand’s history – the Bentayga Diesel....

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Volvo introduces the NEW V90 Cross Country

Since the introduction of the first Cross Country almost 20 years ago, Volvo Cars has become synonymous with the rugged all-road, all-weather product category.....

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Tyres: BF Goodrich All-Terrain

Just over 22 years ago, not long after I’d bought my first Range Rover I was offered a set of almost new 31-10R-15 BF Goodrich All-Terrains wrapped around some retro Wolf-Race alloys that had just come off a written-off Range Rover……

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Thule Portage Canoe Carrier

Thule don’t just produce roof bars, they have a huge collection of accessories that make transporting bikes, extra luggage and so on much easier and safer, and that’s where their 819 Portage kit comes fits in.  It really is a must for anyone who transports their canoe on a standard roof bar system.

Granted, I could use a bunch load of rope and some straps to tie Wenona down, but as…..

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The New Škoda Kodiaq

The ŠKODA Kodiaq is at the forefront of Škoda’s extensive SUV campaign, and is the first Škoda that has the option of always being online, offering more comfort, safety and real-time information.....

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