The Mercedes Benz G Class or the G-Wagen (short for Geländewagen which means “cross-country vehicle”) was developed with an intention of possessing unparalleled off-roading abilities while offering the best possible occupant safety and comfort. A cooperative agreement between Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria was reached to develop the SUV. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz engineers in Stuttgart […]
They started with a Chevy big V8 mated to a stainless steel Borla exhaust system. Then came the external roll cage, and upgraded brakes. The Defender also got a custom radiator and stainless steel brake and fuel lines, but these are only part of the story as the most significant change is lurking underneath the […]
On September 4th, the registration opens for the world´s largest service market competition, VISTA*. More than 18,000 technicians, from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer network, are estimated to participate. Through teamwork and competence development VISTA aims to attract and maintain skilled technicians. Even though VISTA is a competition, the main objectives are to […]
Arctic Trucks, have a long history in Iceland and Scandinavia as creators of 4×4 vehicles able to take on the most demanding terrains and conditions. Artic trucks and Isuzu, have now worked together to produce a pick-up/ute that will shine in the most gruelling conditions. Set for a launch in October for the British market, […]
We have seen the movie many times and now comes the opportunity to own the actual vehicle. This 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX JB 24 is one of just ten examples built for the production of Spectre, the 24th film in the James Bond franchise (hence the name). Featured in a memorable chase scene in […]
Leading lubricant manufacturer Fuchs has launched a revolutionary new oil for Scania trucks which will double the service life of the vehicle’s diesel particulate filter. Following extensive testing, Fuchs Lubricants have added Titan Cargo Maxx Sae 5W-30 to its comprehensive automotive range, the first product to secure Scania LDF-4 approval. Titan Cargo Maxx Sae 5W-30 […]
The Zarooq SandRacer 500GT aims to provide performance both on and off-road, with the driver being able to engage a “sand” mode that lifts the body, providing a healthy dose of ground clearance for getting over those pesky dunes. Produced in the middle east and designed for their sandy terrain, this vehicle could also be […]
Imagine a situation in which you are in your 50s and you are mulling over a brand new car as a gift for yourself who will be entering retirement soon. In this hypothetical situation, you already own a 2011 Toyota Camry that was purchased new and have been using the sedan as a daily […]
Carlex Design and MS-RT Road Technology have teamed up to create a Ford Ranger that can handle any terrain while keeping occupants in complete comfort. Oddly, the companies call this hardcore off-roader the VR/46 in recognition of motorcycle racing champion Valentino Rossi – a person generally more associated with victory on the track rather than […]
Michelin is warning businesses that the cost of driving on under-inflated tyres has risen over an 18-month period, in line with the cost of fuel. In June 2017, average pump prices in the UK reached 116.4 pence per litre for unleaded and 117.4 pence per litre for diesel – an increase of 13.9 per cent […]
