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The Grenadier is here!

Since Land Rover ceased production of the much loved Defender, there has been a gap in the market waiting to be exploited. Whilst we think that the new Defender will be a great vehicle in its own right, it’s not what everyone is looking for. Step forward INEOS INEOS Automotive today reveals the exterior design of the Grenadier, its forthcoming, ...

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Hyundai Kona | Best Small Family EV

Kona Electric has been acknowledged as the Best Small Family Car in the inaugural TopGear Electric Awards, after it showcased it’s strengths on a 1000 mile road trip across 9 European countries. Hyundai’s fully electric SUV was not only commended for its efficiency and long distance capability but also for its smooth and effortless performance. During the 24 hour long ...

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Subaru Safety Wins Again

For the second year running, Subaru has been voted Best Manufacturer for Safety Features in the 2020 Driver Power survey, the UK’s number one car ownership survey. In the overall rankings, Subaru placed 3rd in a fiercely competitive field of 30 manufacturers. Steve Fowler, Editor at Auto Express, said: “This year marks another exceptional performance for Subaru, as Driver Power ...

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Coffee and Chairs…

With the intention of always adding interest to our audience, Richard and I have launched a new series called ‘Coffee and Chairs’ where we basically discuss motoring related news items and talk about cars in general. If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss then please get in touch. We’re planning to mix up locations a bit and ...

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Let’s get muddy!

If you don’t follow their escapades already, and you have an interest in off-road life, camping and all the associated gear, then you should get over to see our friends, and former Crossaxle staffer Damian, over at www.themudlife.co.uk. Whilst here at Crossaxle we are more about cars, videos and the odd bit of gear, at Muddy Towers, as well as ...

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Land Rover actually announce the new Defender!

After years of false, clickbait articles from speculative press sources, Land Rover have finally actually announced the release details of the new, very long awaited, Defender. Land Rover will reveal the new Defender during 2019 and it will be on sale to UK customers in 2020. Testing of the new vehicle is already underway around the world with the first ...

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Youngsters are the answer to the UK’s truck driver shortage?

What the truck…there’s not enough lorry drivers for the UK Call of the cab…motorists can taste how to handle these 480 bhp beasts Even youngsters as young as 10 can get behind the wheel of an HGV with a truck driving experience Youngsters, some as young as 10, could provide a long-term solution to the UK’s lack of lorry drivers ...

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Aston Join The SUV Club

Surely it’s only fair since Rolls Royce and Bentley have joined the SUV club, that Aston Martin also field a contender of their own. Aston Martin has made a significant and symbolic stride towards the luxury brand’s first SUV – now officially confirmed as being named DBX – with the first development prototype being put through its paces along a ...

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McLaren unveil the Speedtail

Whilst you may have been following Crossaxle’s introduction into the Used Car Club, on the other end of the car buying spectrum, those lovely innovators at McLaren cars have unveiled their latest poster model, the Speedtail McLaren’s first ‘Hyper-GT’ and the ultimate McLaren road car; harmonises sleek and seamless beauty with pioneering technologies and extreme performance A car like no ...

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Isuzu D-Max Fury

Isuzu UK, the pick-up professionals, is pleased to announce the launch of the New Isuzu D-Max Fury. Here at Crossaxle we like the D-Max range. From the base level workhorse up to the huge AT35 beast, these trucks are worth every penny and will work harder than any vehicle you’ve ever had. They just work.  So a new version of ...

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