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Ford Ranger

"There is little doubt who now makes the biggest and the best pick-up. Or who is going to dominate the pick-up market throughout the World"

 

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With a 0-60 of 5.6, a top speed of 155, yet a CO2 of 149g/km, the new BMW F30 328i is probably the closest to perfection you can get in a medium sized saloon car.
The Qashqai has been a phenomenal success. The Hyundai ix35 beats it at its own game.
Much lighter, much more efficient 115PS 1.6 diesel transforms handling of 2nd generation Mazda 5, while electric sliding side doors
A small and tall car that provides comfortable, easily accessed upright seats and excellent luggage capacity.
It’s the whole package: a car that’s going to do everything you want, never let you down, and not cost a lot to run.
Toyota has extracted the drivetrain from its Prius to bring us this hybrid version of the Auris.
Unlike the previous version, the new C-MAX is two cars in one: a 5-seater and a 7-seater.
New Congestion Charge exempt (and annual tax exempt) ‘Blue’ version emits just 99 g/kg CO2.
The huge advantage is access. As I demonstrate in the video you can literally walk straight into the car.
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