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Fuso announces limited eCanter production

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Daimler subsidiary Fuso has confirmed that the latest electric-powered version of its Canter light-duty truck is going to be built in limited numbers.

2017 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross unveiled

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Adding a huge chrome grille to the SX4 S-Cross has made Suzuki’s compact crossover a lot less anonymous.

UK prices for the Infiniti Q60 announced

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Next month will see the arrival of a new coupé from Infiniti. The Q60, which is being offered in a choice of four trim grades, is going to compete against the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5.

Nissan NP300 Navara EnGuard Concept

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Nissan is describing the just-unveiled EnGuard Concept as “the ultimate all-terrain rescue pick-up”.

2017 E-Class All-Terrain revealed

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Over the past few years, many people who traditionally bought large estate cars have deserted the segment in favour of crossovers and SUVs. In an effort to entice some of them back, Mercedes-Benz has launched the E-Class All-Terrain.

Nissan launches the NV300 (at last)

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Quite why Nissan has taken so long to introduce its NV300 is a mystery. After all, the virtually identical Vauxhall / Opel Vivaro was first revealed over two years ago and, since then, the virtually identical Renault Trafic and Fiat Talento have arrived.

Hyundai H350 Fuel Cell Concept unveiled

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One of the most intriguing vans at this year’s IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover is Hyundai’s H350 Fuel Cell Concept.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Super and Veloce confirmed

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Lots of attention has been paid to the range-topping Giulia Quadrifoglio since it was first revealed last year. However, most buyers of Alfa Romeo's new compact sports saloon are invariably going to choose humbler trim grades such as the Super and Veloce, which will debut at this month's Paris International Motor Show.

Honda establishes a new niche with the X-ADV

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Witnessing the arrival of a genuinely different type of motorcycle is a rare event. So the launch of Honda's new X-ADV (and, crucially, how customers react) should get plenty of attention.

Better connectivity for the 2017 Fiat Panda

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Most 2017 model-year changes to the Fiat Panda belong in the “blink and you'll miss them” category. There are some refreshed wheel and fabric designs, two additional paint colours and a new steering wheel, but they aren't especially noticeable.

C Evolution electric scooter upgraded for 2017

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BMW has announced some worthwhile changes for its C Evolution pure-electric scooter.

Holden’s Colorado 7 becomes the Trailblazer

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For 2017, the Holden Colorado 7 is getting a facelift and a new name. It's now known as Trailblazer, which seems like a marketing tactic to distance the SUV from the closely-related Colorado pick-up.

The Volkswagen e-Up! gets a facelift

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Like the rest of the Up! range, the pure electric e-Up! city car has received some cosmetic changes.

Caterham creates the celebratory Seven Sprint

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Next year marks sixty years of Seven production and, naturally, Caterham isn't going to let such a special birthday pass without commemoration. Indeed, the company is starting early with the launch of the extremely retro Seven Sprint.

Jaguar is ready to compete in Formula E

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For Formula E, more manufacturer involvement is a key factor that's going to grow the stature of the series. Likewise, the 'alternative energy' credentials of participating brands should also be enhanced, which is one reason why Jaguar has decided to enter this all-electric championship.

Bentley launches the Flying Spur W12 S

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Thanks to an upgraded 6.0 litre, turbocharged, twelve-cylinder engine, the new Flying Spur W12 S is being heralded as the first four-door Bentley that can exceed 200 mph.

2017 Dakar Rally Toyota Hilux Evo unveiled

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Next year’s Dakar Rally entry list is going to include a special Hilux built by Toyota South Africa Motors and Toyota Gazoo Racing. Compared to the showroom model, it’s definitely very different.

2017 Ram 1500 Night edition announced

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As every auto manufacturer seems to know, the quickest and simplest way to create a 'special' version of an existing model is to blacken various components.

T6 Transporter Sportline launched in the UK

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Plenty of Volkswagen Transporter owners like to give their vans a custom look, so resurrecting the Sportline trim grade for the latest T6 version makes a lot of sense.

2017 Kia Rio first view

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Kia has released some images of the fourth-generation Rio, ahead of its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month.