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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Revealed!

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Revealed!

Hyundai  has revealed the look of the new third-generation Santa Fe SUV with teaser photos.  The all-new Santa Fe will have its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show in early April. Hyundai will keep the name “Santa Fe” for the new vehicle.  Featuring  sophisticated and refined lines the overall look is more [...]

Skoda Octavia Scout 4×4 2.0 TDI/103 kW 6-Speed Manual

Skoda Octavia Scout 4×4 2.0 TDI/103 kW 6-Speed Manual

With its no-nonsense styling, wheel arch extensions and scuff plates Skoda’s Scout points at more crude and capable intent than the regular Octavia; but is it really prepared for anything as the name Scout might suggest? What’s under the Bonnet? Powering the Scout is the VW group’s excellent new-generation 2.0-litre common-rail-equipped turbodiesel that pumps out [...]

Skoda Superb 4×4 Elegance 2.0 TDI, 125kW, 6-speed manual

Skoda Superb 4×4 Elegance 2.0 TDI, 125kW, 6-speed manual

With the threat of Arctic conditions and the imminent big freeze January seemed like the perfect time to test drive Skoda’s new 4×4 system. We spent a week behind the wheels of Skoda’s Superb Combi………… and not a snowflake in sight! Why would I want one? With more leg room than a Mercedes S-Class, if [...]

BMW X3 2011

BMW X3 2011

Can BMW’s New X3 address the critisisms of its predecessor? Geraldine Herbert finds out. With the release of the 2011 BMW X3, it’s clear that significant efforts have been made to address the criticism of the first model. The originally x3 was criticised for having the least BMW-like driving characteristics and questionable interior build quality, [...]

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