The K3-II is currently the flagship of the Ricoh/Pentax DSLR range, it has a few extra features over the K3 (clicky link) that I reviewed last month Both have 24.4 megapixels and an ISO that goes up to 51.200 for taking photos under extremely poor lighting conditions, both are weather proof which is incredibly useful for those of us who ...

Cooper Tire has launched the next generation of its most popular off-road tyre line designed for those who revel in outdoor adventure. The new Discoverer STT Pro delivers serious traction, toughness and treadwear for the most challenging off-road conditions like the thickest mud and rockiest terrain. Discoverer STT Pro provides superior reliability and durability with Armor-Tek3 construction that adds strength to ...

Hyundai Motor’s new compact SUV, the All-New Tucson, received the maximum five-star safety rating from independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP. The result underlines the benefits of Hyundai’s approach to democratise technology and safety features across its vehicle range. Thomas Schmid, Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Europe, commented, “The All-New Tucson introduces a wide array of new safety technologies, ...

SMMT sales figures released today confirm that Mitsubishi has cornered the pick-up sector in the important month of September. According to the SMMT, the iconic Mitsubishi L200 was the retail segment leader in September with a 46% market share. In addition, the launch of the award-winning L200 Series 5 has seen September retail sales increase by 62%, in a sector ...

The new SsangYong Korando SUV crossover receives a significant power boost for 2016, together with improved economy and reduced CO2 emissions. The improvements are the result of a major upgrade to the powertrain which now employs a new Euro 6, 2.2 litre diesel engine, and offers the choice of two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and either a 6-speed manual or new Aisin ...

Over the years, Glamping has introduced a completely new customer base to the outdoor world, not just in the summer months either, it’s extended the season and brought more earning potential to existing and new outdoor businesses’, which can only be a good thing. Admittedly, a Glamping Show is not usually an event that I’d attend, however, like most shows dedicated ...

Jaguar and Oliver Sweeney announce the latest range of co-developed shoes from the on-going collaboration between the British brands today. Named Whitley and Sayer, the two new styles of formal driving shoe are celebrations of the company’s global headquarters in Whitley, Coventry – home of Jaguar design and the Advanced Design studio; and of one of the company’s most famous designers, the man ...

An updated version of the two-wheel drive beast that made its debut on the epic Dakar Rally in January has been revealed. This latest evolution of the car, which is scheduled to make its competitive debut later in the year before heading to South America, is longer, wider, lower and more powerful than its predecessor: presenting a more aggressive stance, ...

Land Rover’s luxury SUV takes a much-deserved, first overall win in the industry’s most prestigious towcar competition, The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year. The competition’s 43 entrants, which were split into seven price classes and two weight categories, ranged from the MG6 S DTI-TECH, the ‘Under £17,500’ class winner at just £14,347, to the Land Rover Range Rover SDV8 ...

Kia Motors has today unveiled the all-new Kia Sportage and all-new European-specification Kia Optima at the 66th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The all-new Kia Sportage makes it global premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, while the all-new Optima – revealed for the first time earlier this year – is being shown in European production specification for the first time. Alongside ...