While many consider the BMW E39 to be the quintessential 5-Series, others seem to be less impressed with its design and more interested in converting it into something utilitarian. Remember this E39 M5 Ute conversion? Well, probably not, it was completed a long time ago. So here’s another 5er for you to judge, one difference […]
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Advancements in powertrain development could kill off one of the most iconic engines in Land Rover’s lineup: the V8 diesel. Based on a 10-year old design, the Ford-sourced 4.4-liter V8 diesel, making 339 PS (334 HP / 249 kW) and 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque in the 2019MY Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, […]
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The guys over at AutoTopNL recently had the opportunity to test out the BMW X6 M50d on the German Autobahn and found it pretty quick, albeit not as accelerative as many of the other vehicles they tested. The most intriguing aspect of the X6 M50d is that, just like other models such as the BMW […]
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Skoda has released new photos and videos of the all-new Octavia, focusing on the Combi wagon variant which is going on sale first. Yes, the estate model will be the first to reach European dealerships this spring as it’s traditionally the more popular of the two body styles and, in previous-generation guise, was the continent’s […]
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First presented in January, the all-new 2020 SEAT Leon gets detailed in a big photo gallery and new videos as the automaker prepares to start deliveries across Europe. Built on the MQB Evo platform just like the VW Golf Mk8, Audi A3 Mk4 and Skoda Octavia Mk4, the fourth-generation SEAT Leon offers more variety than […]
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After a lengthy promotional campaign and some official photos, the 2021 Kia Sorento has finally premiered. It represents a huge leap over the outgoing model and will be sold in many countries around the world. The first thing to note about the new Sorento is the distinctive exterior design. Kia opted against making the SUV […]
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Kia had a different scenario in mind for the world debut of its all-new Sorento midsize SUV but the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show caused a sudden change of plans. The automaker has delayed the fourth-generation Sorento’s debut for March 19, 2020, via a less glamorous Facebook livestream starting at 12:30 CET (7:30 […]
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The Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers are being forced to cough up $851,451 after a judge found them guilty of violating the Clean Air Act as well as Utah state law as they removed pollution control devices from trucks they were modifying. According to The Salt Lake City Tribune, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Shelby ordered […]
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Nissan’s electrification strategy is thought to include the next generation Qashqai – aka America’s Rogue Sport. Set to replace today’s compact crossover, which will turn seven at the end of the year, the new one could ditch diesels altogether. AutoExpress reports that the oil burners, currently represented by the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s 1.5- and 1.6-liter four-pots, […]
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Peugeot has been plotting a pickup truck for emerging markets for a few years now, and they have just unveiled it. It’s called the Landtrek, it is highly versatile and will launch in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa at first, before arriving in other markets. Mind you, Europe is not expected to be among them. […]
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