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Land Rover has released a lot more details of the industrial version of the new Defender. The new Defender difficult top will go on sale later this year with indicative pricing for the short-wheelbase three-door 90 version starting at £35,500 plus VAT. The longer 110 version is likely to expense just over £40,000 plus VAT as well as Land Rover will be hoping that the industrial Defender will contend strongly at the a lot more utilitarian end of the 4×4…

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Volkswagen has added the R-Line trim level to the Passat line-up. It’s based on the entry-level Passat S, but adds a sporty looking bodykit. This includes a much more popular front bumper, which includes fog lights, a larger rear bumper and prolonged side skirts. The suspension has also been lowered by 15mm when compared to the Passat S, and the automobile includes a set of 18-inch ‘Kansas’ alloys. There’s also a small bootlid spoiler on the saloon, or tailgate spoiler…

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Aston Martin has released the very first photos of the new Vanquish S in convertible form, handling the Vanquish S Volante nameplate.  While the convertible version of Aston’s flagship grand tourer was verified together with the expose of the coupe in November, this is our very first look at the more powerful, muscular looking Vanquish without its difficult top roof. Instead, it gets a retractable soft top. Advertisement – article continues below Under the bonnet the Vanquish S Volante gets…

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This is the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer. It’s a reimagined version of the company’s original, flagship SUV from 1962, which will go on sale in the us early next year. There’s no word yet on whether the SUV will be sold in the UK but, when it reaches the American market, it will act as a premium rival for the BMW X7, Audi Q8 and the range Rover. Advertisement – post continues below Although technically a concept for now, the…

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thanks to new data, we now have an updated picture of the car makes and models with the best MoT pass rates. Plus, the cars that are a lot of likely to fail the MoT test.   The Honda Jazz is the car a lot of likely to successfully make it through its MoT test, with a pass rate of 95.4 per cent, followed by the Honda CR-V with a 93.4 per cent pass rate and the Toyota Prius on 93.1…

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Audi has revealed a new limited edition R8 at the new York motor Show, celebrating the marque’s motorsport history and the R8’s very own racetrack reputation.  Called the R8 Audi sport Edition, it will be limited to 200 examples and will go on sale from may onwards. Both R8 variants – the 533bhp V10 and 602bhp V10 plus – will be available to purchase in Audi sport edition guise, and buyers will get several stand apart styling tweaks for their…

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McLaren has exposed the very first official details of what will power its new P1 supercar, ahead of the production car’s world debut at the Geneva motor show in March. As expected, the P1 uses a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 – developed from the one in the 12C – as well as an electric motor for a overall of 903bhp. Both provide power to the rear wheels with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, as well as while McLaren hasn’t exposed performance figures…

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I’m all for praising essential employees like health professionals, cops, teachers, fire and rescue heroes, plus our defence personnel. but isn’t it time Britain gave a nod of recognition and respect to its dedicated, truly world-class workers who build vehicles that help this country –and plenty of others – thrive and survive?      Advertisement – article continues below If you’re such a production person, stand up, take a bow, be proud of what you’re doing for yourself, family and nation. Your…

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VLF Automotive is preparing a convertible version of the ultra-low volume V10 powered force 1 supercar it exposed at last year’s Detroit motor Show, as well as a expose at next month’s Shanghai motor show might be on the cards.  The business – developed by legendary automotive designer Henrik Fisker, former general Motors manager Bob Lutz as well as racing chauffeur Ben Keating – has teased its upcoming development on social media.  Advertisement – short article continues below • finest…

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