2008 Cadillac SRX

Posted 4 months 13 days ago under: SUVs, Cadillac
2008 Cadillac SRX
A genuine all-rounder, Cadillac’s first-ever luxury crossover, the SRX is a bridge between Cadillac’s premium full-size saloons and its powerful luxury SUVs. Both the SRX Elegance and Sport Luxury models feature third row seats that enable up to seven people to enjoy travelling in the all-wheel drive crossover’s luxurious interior, attracting a stream of new and younger buyers to the brand.
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2008 Cadillac Escalade revealed

Posted 4 months 14 days ago under: SUVs, Cadillac
2008 Cadillac Escalade revealed
Completely redesigned last year, the 2008 Cadillac Escalade is a world-class image and sales leader in the global large luxury SUV segment. Escalade features integrated powertrain, chassis, safety and interior systems that deliver the most powerful and efficient of luxury SUVs. It is a high-profile, iconic vehicle that embodies the true spirit of Cadillac in its most luxurious and capable form.
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New Audi Q5 revealed

Posted 4 months 18 days ago under: SUVs, Audi
New Audi Q5 revealed
The new Audi Q5 combines the poise of a sports saloon with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use. Strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and agile running gear incorporating the innovative seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi drive select control system have been brought together to create a performance SUV for all seasons and all surfaces.
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Porsche reveals the new Cayenne Turbo S for the first time

Posted 4 months 18 days ago under: Sports/GTs, SUVs, Porsche
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has extended its third model line by the addition of the top of the range Cayenne Turbo S. The Turbo S, the most powerful Cayenne of them all, is driven by a 4.8 liter V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp (404 kW).
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2009 Subaru Forester Earns IIHS '2008 Top Safety Pick' Award

Posted 4 months 22 days ago under: SUVs, Subaru
2009 Subaru Forester Earns IIHS '2008 Top Safety Pick' Award
The all-new 2009 Subaru Forester has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's, "2008 Top Safety Pick" award. To win this award, a vehicle must offer superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their class. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control.
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2008 Subaru Tribeca debuts new 6-cylinder 3.6-litre H6 engine

Posted 4 months 22 days ago under: SUVs, Subaru
2008 Subaru Tribeca debuts new 6-cylinder 3.6-litre H6 engine
For the 2008 model year, Subaru has equipped the new Tribeca with an all-new 6-cylinder 3.6-litre SUBARU BOXER engine that delivers more power, more torque, improved fuel economy and emissions performance - all on regular petrol.
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Freelander 2 voted Best Diesel 4x4

Posted 4 months 23 days ago under: SUVs, Land Rover
Freelander 2 voted Best Diesel 4x4
The Land Rover Freelander 2 has been voted 'Best 4x4' by the panel at the What Diesel Magazine Car of the Year Awards 2008. The Freelander 2's impressive 2.2-litre diesel engine impressed the judges and topped the category against tough competition from the Land Rover Discovery 3 and the Nissan X-Trail.
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Peugeot 4007 & 207 GTi debut at BCA

Posted 4 months 29 days ago under: SUVs, Peugeot
Peugeot 4007 & 207 GTi debut at BCA
Peugeot and BCA launched the new 4007 (Peugeot’s new SUV) and 207 GTi THP 175 onto the used car market in a special sale staged at BCA Nottingham.
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The tyres that lasted 5 times round the world

Posted 4 months 29 days ago under: News, SUVs, Land Rover
The tyres that lasted 5 times round the world
For most motorists, replacing tyres is an occurrence that comes around once every couple of years, depending on their annual mileage. But for Land Rover driver, Tim Townsend, and his set of Avon Rangemaster tyres, that hasn't been a problem. Mr Townsend's Defender 90 has completed a whopping 117,000 miles with the same set of rubber - the equivalent of five trips around the globe.
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Luxury massage seats in the Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive

Posted 4 months 29 days ago under: Sedans/Saloons, SUVs, Volvo
Luxury massage seats in the Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive
The Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive models both receive new features for the 2009 Model Year to reinforce and add to their luxury appeal. These models are available to order imminently, with prices to be confirmed ahead of the start of production in May. A new unique combination of relaxing massage and ventilation functions in the front seats will make journeys even more soothing, while a range of enhanced materials and trim details add to the high quality of the cars.
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