The first series production Grenadier Quartermaster double cab pick-ups have started rolling off INEOS Automotive’s production line in Hambach, France. Customer deliveries in Europe are due to start in December 2023, with shipments to Asia Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East following soon after. North American sales of the Quartermaster are scheduled to begin in early 2024. Aptly … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 November
Vinnie Jones, has chosen the Isuzu D-Max AT35 as his personal vehicle. The celebrated tough guy is a multifaceted entertainer and sports icon known for his memorable roles in films such as "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and his notable football career, which included playing for Wimbledon and Chelsea. Hyundai Motor Group has announced the establishment of the Hyundai Motor Group Global … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Musso Saracen+
The SsangYong Musso has just extended its appeal, literally. We tested the double-cab Musso back in late 2022 and were impressed with its room and practical points and as we were giving it the once over, SsangYong Motor UK announced a little extension to the range. Actually it added 12-inches to the loadbed of the top specification Saracen, adding a + sign to denote its growth. Some may think … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Musso Saracen
Pick-ups have been the vehicle of choice for generations in the countryside and the backbone of the construction industry. A few years ago pickup manufacturers raised their game when they realised traditional SUVs were becoming so expensive and a whole new customer profile was appearing in the shape of the active-lifestyle lovers. Meeting the twin needs of those who want a pickup for pleasure … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross
With escalating costs of serious 4x4 cars and sports utilities it’s little wonder that edgy pickups have cornered the market and one of the most popular series is the Isuzu D-Max. There are Utility, DL20, DL40 and V-Cross derivatives built on the same chassis, using the common powertrain and nearly all 4WD, but their cab space varies along with payload so buyers have maximum choice of model for … [Read more...]
New Toyota Hilux heading to UK
Toyota is renewing its world-famous Hilux pick-up with a striking design, a powerful 2.8-litre powertrain, improvements in on and off-road driving performance and equipment upgrades. These changes strengthen its appeal to the growing market for customers who need a vehicle that’s right for both business and leisure. At the top of the range, the new Invincible X model gains bespoke styling … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February
Production of the three-year-old Mercedes-Benz X-class pickup is ending in June. Based on the Nissan Navara, it has failed to reach anticipated sales figures but it will remain available to order until 11 February, it has told media. Pump prices are falling at last. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “Drivers should be relieved the supermarkets are cutting fuel prices after weeks of … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Ranger Double Cab Limited 2.0-litre
In the UK the award winning Ford Ranger sold 16,458 units in 2019 retaining its top sales position in a market sector of 53,055 sales, a 1%fall over 2018, writes David Miles. Europe’s, and the UK’s, best selling pick-up range received major changes towards the end of last year plus the addition of new variants to the line up which includes 2-door 2-seat Regular Cab, 2-door 4-seat Super Cab and … [Read more...]
Cambridgeshire bred and bored
Cambridgeshire is the most boring place in Britain. That's the opinion of a drivers' group questioned for a lifestyle probe ahead of the new Isuzu D-Max XTR pickup. It found an alarming percentage of Brits feel bored with their life. The poll of 1,000 adults found that those aged 18-34 were the most bored demographic in Britain – with 26% stating they feel tired of life “all the time” … [Read more...]
Classic pick-up carries off 40 years
It’s 1978, and the world is changing as Space Invaders spreads to arcades across the globe and launches the video game industry, writes David Miles. The first automated cellular phone network is being built in Japan and Superman takes off in cinemas. Another product is launched which, over the next four decades, will bring mobility to 4.7 million people – the Mitsubishi 1-ton … [Read more...]