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Tag Archives: off-road

Trail’ster steals the show

Kia Trail'ster concept

Kia unveils bold Trail’ster 4WD soft-roader concept at Chicago Motor Show. Designed at Kia’s California design studio, the car is a “uniquely compelling vehicle for the city-dweller-turned-outdoor-adventurer”. Based on the Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle, the turbocharged Trail’ster – with its Polar Pearl Snowdrift/Terra Bronze Metallic paint scheme, roll-top canvas …

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Ariel Atom’s Nomad cousin

Ariel Nomad

Somerset specialist Ariel Motor Company has launched a blisteringly fast off-roader called the Nomad. Meet the Nomad – the dirty cousin of the track-day legend known as the Ariel Atom. Lightweight, simple, fast and fun – the Nomad is an Ariel through and through. Weighing in at just 670kg and …

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Range Rover Sport – review

Once in a while a car is launched that’s so good, it sets a new benchmark of excellence. The Range Rover Sport was just such a treat in 2013. Now a familiar sight on our roads, Land Rover has continued to develop the car in 2014. Not only did it …

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Nissan X-Trail – review

Nissan X-Trail

Why you shouldn’t be fooled into thinking that the all-new Nissan X-Trail is just an overgrown Qashqai… Nissan started the crossover revolution in 2006 when it launched the Qashqai. The boxy, but practical Nissan X-Trail still sold in big numbers around the world, but it was overshadowed by its good-looking baby …

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Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport – review

Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport

Why Ford’s new top-of-the-range Kuga should be on your SUV shopping list – it even has a party trick. As we all know, the Sports Utility Vehicle market is ferociously competitive, so standing out from the crowd is more important than ever. Some manage it through sheer good looks, others …

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Jeep Renegade – first drive

Jeep Renegade

Meet the new Jeep Renegade – a “baby” Jeep with an Italian accent… The Jeep Renegade is a significant achievement because it’s the first product of the Fiat-Chrysler union – jointly developed by American and Italian designers and engineers. It’s also the first model in Jeep’s history to be built …

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New Fiat Panda off-roader

Fiat Panda Cross

Fiat unveils the latest version of its pint-sized off-roader, the Panda Cross. Based on the successful Fiat Panda 4X4, launched in 2006, the new model looks as rugged as a cute car can be, with black plastic body mouldings, perforated steel under tray, roof bars, special 15-inch alloys, distinctive lights …

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