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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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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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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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Jimny by TWISTED

When I was invited to Twisted Automotive to have a drive in their reimagined Jimny, I was quite excited to find out what they’d done to it…

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Toyota Hilux GR Sport

I don’t think it would presumptuous of me to assume that everyone reading this will know what the Toyota Hilux is, after all, it’s been with us for over 50 years, and in that time has gained an enviable reputation for both ruggedness and reliability.

So what’s with the GR Sport moniker?

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BYD ATTO 3

Sometimes you come across a company you that haven’t seen or heard of before, and instinctively think they're new. Then you find out that not only are they the third most valuable car company in the world, and…

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SEAT ATECA SE Technology

I booked the Ateca 1.5 EcoTSI SE Technology 150PS 7-speed DSG knowing I had a six hour round trip to Bedfordshire, which I usually save for larger and more luxurious motors, but in my experience the Ateca always punches above its weight for long drives….

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Subaru Solterra Touring

It’s no secret that the Solterra is the almost identical sibling to Toyota’s bZ4X, but before you have disparaging thoughts of a simple badge swap, it has to be noted that Subaru helped to develop the platform used by both cars, as well as the off-road settings….

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Cupra Formentor V2

With the familiar 310PS 2.0 litre engine mated to a seven-speed DSG gearbox, you can expect a 0-62mph time of just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. And with all-wheel drive it isn’t just quick in a straight line, it can handles corners too….

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Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid

With 462bhp, it’s the most powerful production car in Volkswagen’s history, and the first R model to utilise electric power, an eHybrid with plug-in hybrid technology - it’ll also set you back in excess of £70k, before options…

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First Drive - 2019 Skoda Fabia

On the outside, the keen eyed amongst you will notice a slightly wider front grille with slimmer lights, new rear bumper reflectors and LED daytime running lights which are now.…

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