Thursday, 19 August 2010 07:04
Did you know that, if you got your car driving licence on or after 01 January 1997, you are required to pass an additional driving test in order to tow a trailer with a maximum mass in excess of 750kg? And even if you are entitled to tow a boat behind your car, do you believe you are sufficiently competent to overlook expert tuition?
Thursday, 19 August 2010 07:02
The Barbarian is the replacement for the previous Animal model. But it’s actually far more than that, because if you specify your Barbarian with automatic transmission (as fitted to our test vehicle), you get the first L200 to come with a five-speed set-up. Not only that, but it also comes with permanent four-wheel drive, a real novelty for the many buyers who are more used to the tail-happy antics of an unladen truck with only a part-time system.
Thursday, 22 July 2010 12:53
Since the original Freelander was launched more than 12 years ago, it has become one of the most useable compact 4x4s around. It looks the part, yet doesn’t cost a fortune, it has surprising off-road ability but it won’t punish suburban drivers. In short, it’s always been one of the most well-rounded compact SUVs you can buy.
Thursday, 24 June 2010 14:49
4x4 Newcomers
The recent Geneva Motor Show saw the unveiling of an array of exciting new 4x4s, SUVs and crossovers, set to give the UK market a shake-up over the next 12 months. We take a look at four of the most interesting:
Mitsubishi ASX
The Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover is a Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai iX35 rival. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, it is set to go on sale in Britain in the summer of 2010. At 4.3 metres in length, the ASX is slightly shorter than the Qashqai and is based on the same platform as the regular Lancer range. It is expected to be available with either two or four-wheel drive, and its best-selling engine is likely to be a new Euro 5-compliant 1.8-litre turbocharged direct-injection diesel with stop-start technology, linked to a six-speed gearbox. The ASX is part of Mitsubishi’s plan to move away from its image as a manufacturer of large SUVs, repositioning itself as a maker of smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. It is, however, expected that the Shogun and top-selling L200 line-ups will continue to be a part of the company’s future plans.
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Thursday, 27 May 2010 20:08
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