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Tuesday, February 9, 2010


Updated Land Cruiser still rugged and reliable

Plenty of SUVs look tough – but few are as genuinely rugged as Toyota’s Land Cruiser, which has established a formidable reputation as a ‘go anywhere’ workhorse over the last six decades, says Peter Carroll.


Features

Celebration lined up for 0th birthday landmark

It’s 60 years since Norton’s Featherbed frame made its debut, and Race Retro has chosen the illustrious manufacturer as its feature motorcycle marque when the show returns to the West Midlands in the spring.


Used car test: Skoda Superb

In 2002, Skoda launched a new foray into the premium saloon sector, the Superb. Iain Dooley checks out a saloon with all the space you’ll ever need.


Updated Land Cruiser still rugged and reliable

Plenty of SUVs look tough – but few are as genuinely rugged as Toyota’s Land Cruiser, which has established a formidable reputation as a ‘go anywhere’ workhorse over the last six decades, says Peter Carroll.


Top Gear boys put on a great show

This year the Top Gear boys joined forces at the NEC’s annual MPH show to bring some of the series’ most unique and unusual motors to the public. Check out some of the famous motors from the show!


Lightweight Lotus packs real punch

Every so often a carcomes along that genuinely whets your appetite for driving – and the new Lotus Evora is just such a vehicle.


Shedloads of rally thrills!

A new rally venue which opened at the weekend near Bridgnorth, on the edge of the West Midands, has an unusual hazard to test the nerves of even the bravest of racers – dozens of munitions sheds!


Lots of flash but not much dash

 When it comes to adding value to a car, sporty styling features tend to be more sought after than fancy electrical items, writes Peter Carroll.

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