Damian

Writer, Photographer & Product Reviewer Extraordinaire!

THE ALL-NEW HYUNDAI TUCSON HAS BEST-IN-CLASS RESIDUAL VALUES

Hyundai Motor UK has today revealed All-New Tucson’s extremely competitive residual values, ahead of its official on-sale date of 3rd September. After 36 months and 30,000 miles, the Tucson 1.7 SE Nav CRDi – the predicted UK best-seller – is set to retain 50% of its original value, helping to make it the most affordable vehicle in its class. Compared to ...

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First ever purely electric Audi SUV destined for series production following Frankfurt concept reveal

The conceptual basis for a completely new all-electric Audi SUV with a potential range of more than 310 miles will be one of the stars of the IAA in Frankfurt next month. The Audi e-tron quattro concept profits from the expertise gained in the development of the forthcoming R8 e-tron, and the roadgoing model which it will help to spawn ...

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PRICES ANNOUNCED FOR NEW VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced pricing for the latest generation California, ahead of UK dealers starting to take orders for the new campervan from 3 August and first deliveries before the end of the year. Prices start at £37,657 (RRP OTR inc VAT) for the Beach model. Continuing a campervan tradition which spans more than 60 years, the Volkswagen California ...

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DYNAMIC ENERGY: THE NEXT-GENERATION KIA SPORTAGE

Kia Motors will reveal its all-new Kia Sportage for the first time globally on 15 September, at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Entering its fourth-generation, the all-new Sportage features a bold, progressive design, which exudes power and agility from every angle. The dynamic compact SUV styling creates visual harmony out of the tension between bold, precise feature lines and ...

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NISSAN NAVARA LANDS HIGH FLYING ROLES WITH HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LTD

The go-anywhere Nissan Navara has been drafted into service to provide specialist services at airports across the Scottish Highlands, Northern Isles and Western Isles. Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd has taken six of the durable and dependable pick-ups, adding them to 19 other Nissans on its 100-strong fleet that includes everything from city cars, boats and minibuses to a 32-tonne ...

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Mazda To Unveil New Crossover Concept In Frankfurt

In a world premiere at the 66th 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), Mazda will reveal the Mazda Koeru, a new crossover SUV concept that makes a bold statement in an increasingly popular and competitive segment. Koeru, Japanese for “exceed” or “go beyond”, is a fitting name for Mazda’s latest venture into the growing crossover SUV market, where the company is ...

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Violkswagen’s Amarok Atacam Brings The Desert To The Urban Jungle

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is turning up the heat this summer with the arrival of the new limited edition Amarok Atacama. Named after the vast desert region of South America that covers Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, the Amarok Atacama features an equally broad and impressive specification that is guaranteed to appeal to adventurers and city-dwellers alike. On sale now through ...

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Robin Calling For a Government U-Turn on MOT Tests

Bridgestone’s managing director Robin Shaw is urging the Government to have a rethink over proposals to change MOT testing laws on new cars, declaring: ‘Our roads would be more dangerous than ever if changes are made.’ In his position as Bridgestone’s north region MD – as well as chair of the SMMT Aftermarket Section – Robin has expressed concern at ...

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Product Review – Elliot Brown Canford Watch

As of this moment, it’s been 12 days since I handed my watch in for a service and new battery, it’s the same watch I’ve worn almost everyday for the last 13 years, and I miss it. Oddly, this has reminded me of another rather nice watch that I reviewed a couple of years ago when Elliot Brown sent me ...

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Product Review: Silverpoint Head Torch

Here at Crossaxle we have, over the years, amassed quite a collection of Silverpoint torches and lanterns, all of which continue to survive the rigours of abuse that we regularly put them through.  So it came as no surprise that when their latest product arrived, their new Guide head torch, it lightened our day! (Sorry). The new Guide provides 95 ...

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