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The new Renault Master large panel van has been revealed, and it’s clear that Renault are pulling out all the stops to make the new Master’s cab a practical and pleasing space to be in, and claiming to offer market leading levels of stowage, comfort and features when it is launched in April.
The “most comprehensive range of practical stowage solutions” is expected, excellent driver ergonomics in terms of seating and control positions, and gadgets normally only found in passenger cars. … continue reading ‘New Renault Master Van’
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The Doblo Cargo was already top-in-its-class for performance and functional features, load capacity, low fuel consumption and for being cost-effective, and now Fiat have given it a revamp and will be launching it for the UK in March.
This second generation model has a much friendlier looking front-end than the outgoing model, with streamlined sides with distinctive flared wheel arches, and a rear end that puts the accent on the accessibility and capacity of the loading compartment. … continue reading ‘Fiat Doblo Cargo - New Model’
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Toyota has released details of the revised Hilux pick-up truck, which is set to compete with the brand new Volkswagen Amarok.
The 2.5-litre D-4D diesel engine is getting some extra power for 2010 with the addition of 24bhp and 13lb-ft of torque. Thanks to the diesel’s new high-output turbocharger, more advanced fuel injectors, and upgraded pistons, … continue reading ‘Toyota Hilux - Bigger & more Powerful’
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Volkswagen unveiled their new pick-up truck at the LA Motor Show, the Amarok which is aimed at the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Warrior.
VW have done extremely well with this tough new pick-up. Not only does it have elegant structural designs, they have also managed to give it an unusually bizarre name. The word Amarok translates to ‘wolf’ in Inuit, which is the language of the Eskimo people living in Northern Canada and Greenland. … continue reading ‘Volkswagen Amarok - Wolf in Truck’s Clothing’
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Volkswagen is set to launch a Bluemotion version of its Caddy van in the next couple of months, which will be the first LCV to show off the Bluemotion badge. This follows on from Ford’s introduction of the Econetic version of the Fiesta Van and Transit.
The VW Caddy range is doing extremely well at the moment and has recently added a further two industry awards to its already bulging trophy case. … continue reading ‘Volkswagen Caddy - First Bluemotion Van’
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Citroën have expanded their award winning range further with the new five-seater Berlingo 725 L2 Crew Van, which offers a unique combination of up to 5 seats, a 716kg payload, an excellent 1,320/1,805mm load length and a class-leading 2.4/3.35cu.m load compartment. … continue reading ‘New Citroën Berlingo 725 L2 Crew Van’
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At this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Seat will give us a closer look at their new Leon Cupra-R, their most powerful car to date, and what a beauty it is.
If you can peel your eyes away from the Cupra-R’s muscular exterior, the front-wheel drive hides away a four-cylinder, 16-valve 2.0-litre direct injection TSI turbocharged engine underneath the bonnet, pushing it to hit 62mph in just 6.1 seconds, and hitting 155mph at top speed. The Spanish company’s new flagship model delivers 261bhp, matching the power of Seat’s Leon TDI World Touring Car, with a combined fuel consumption of just under 35mg. … continue reading ‘2010 Seat Cupra R - Rrrrrrrroar, Most Powerful Cupra Yet!’