Peugeot 4007 & 207 GTi debut at BCA

Posted 5 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 5 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 5 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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Land Rover celebrates its 60th Anniversary at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Posted 6 months ago under: Motor Shows, SUVs, Land Rover
Land Rover celebrates its 60th Anniversary at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Land Rover will be celebrating its 60th anniversary as the featured marque at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 11-13. Land Rover, in conjunction with Gerry Juddah, will create an eye-catching automotive sculpture in front of Goodwood House which will uniquely showcase the vehicles' supreme breadth of capability.
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Land Rover celebrates production of 100,000th Freelander 2

Posted 6 months 1 day ago under: News, SUVs, Land Rover
Land Rover celebrates production of 100,000th Freelander 2
Employees at Halewood Operations on Merseyside are celebrating after producing the 100,000th Land Rover Freelander 2. The milestone vehicle has been built just 17 months after Freelander 2 production started at Halewood.
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New common rail diesel engine in Touareg

Posted 6 months 2 days ago under: SUVs, Technology, Volkswagen
New common rail diesel engine in Touareg
The Touareg range is set to benefit from the introduction of a revised 3.0-litre V6 TDI common rail diesel engine which promises to deliver greater refinement and a useful boost in power while returning higher fuel economy and emitting less CO2.
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Nissan Qashqai sponsors Street Art at Tate modern

Posted 6 months 4 days ago under: SUVs, Nissan
Nissan Qashqai sponsors Street Art at Tate modern
Nissan is to marry its urbanproof Qashqai with a unique new Street Art exhibition at Tate Modern. The sponsorship deal will offer Nissan the opportunity to stage an exciting showcase for its best-selling Qashqai, with support going far beyond traditional sponsorship deals. The exhibition will feature six international street artists, with their work created directly onto the iconic Tate Modern’s river façade – in the first major public display of Street Art in the UK.
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2008 HUMMER H2 delivers greater capability and comfort

Posted 6 months 4 days ago under: SUVs, HUMMER
2008 HUMMER H2
For 2008, the iconic HUMMER H2 features numerous changes that deliver a more luxurious, comfortable and refined interior, while retaining HUMMER’s legendary off-road abilities and ruggedness. An all-new powertrain combines a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission to deliver much improved efficiency, while state-of-the-art safety features are now standard.
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New Tiguan mixes power with economy

Posted 6 months 7 days ago under: SUVs, Technology, Volkswagen
New Tiguan mixes power with economy
The most powerful Tiguan yet, equipped with a new 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS common rail diesel engine, has now been released for ordering. Combining greater torque than a Golf GTI with the efficiency, lower emissions and refinement you’d expect from a modern diesel, the Tiguan strikes a balance between performance and economy.
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Holden Drives Safety with Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition

Posted 6 months 9 days ago under: SUVs
Holden Drives Safety with Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition
GM Holden continues its anniversary celebrations by introducing the Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition including a rear view camera, adding even greater safety and value to an already impressive list of standard features. GM Holden’s Director of Marketing, Philip Brook, said the special edition was a great way to celebrate the success of the recently introduced model.
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