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2017 Honda Rebel launched

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Thanks to blacked-out components and minimalist bobber styling, Honda's new 2017 Rebel cruiser has a very contemporary look.

Volkswagen’s e-Golf gains more range for 2017

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Thanks to an upgraded lithium-ion battery pack, the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf should offer better practicality compared to its predecessor.

2017 Mini John Cooper Works Rally revealed

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Mini's latest cross-country rally car is simply called the John Cooper Works Rally. Developed in conjunction with X-raid, it's primary task will be to beat Peugeot (and every other challenger) in the 2017 Dakar Rally.

The 2017 Colorado ZR2 is off-road ready

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Chevrolet's latest Colorado variant is intended for serious all-terrain use. The ZR2 mid-size pick-up, which has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, boasts numerous modifications to help achieve that goal.

Mercedes-Maybach reveals the S 650 Cabriolet

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If a regular S-Class drop-top isn't glitzy or exclusive enough, then the new Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet could provide a solution. However, anybody wanting to place an order had better act quickly, because just 300 examples are going to be built.

2017 NACTOY finalists

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Jurors have chosen the finalists for the 2017 North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. Yes, there are now three prizes, because organisers sensibly decided to split the previous Truck / Utility of the Year category.

2017 BMW R nineT Urban G/S launched

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Another model is joining BMW Motorrad's 'Heritage' line-up. Named R nineT Urban G/S, it unashamedly draws inspiration from the R 80 G/S of 1980.

The BMW R nineT is getting updated for 2017

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Three years after it was first launched, BMW is giving the R nineT retro roadster a mild refresh.

2018 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 unveiled

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Along with the Vitpilen 401 , Husqvarna's new Svartpilen 401 represents the brand's attempt to grab a larger share of the street-legal motorcycle market.

2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 first view

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Husqvarna is well-known for manufacturing enduro and motocross motorcycles. Now, though, the Austrian-based firm is extending its road-going range with the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 , which have been revealed at the EICMA show in Milan.

Kawasaki launches the Versys-X 300

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Kawasaki is expanding its “any road, any time” philosophy with the new Versys-X 300. Novice riders, A2 licence holders and anybody wanting to downsize are the main target markets.

BMW will build the HP4 Race

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According to BMW Motorrad, the HP4 Race is going to be “the most exclusive model in its history to date” – a bold claim indeed.

2017 BMW G 310 GS revealed

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BMW Motorrad's family of GS adventure bikes is getting a new entry-level member. The G 310 GS, which has been unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan, is designed for light off-road use.

2017 Suzuki V-Strom 250 first view

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Suzuki's V-Strom adventure bike range is set to expand with the launch of a 250 model.

Suzuki announces the GSX250R

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Next spring will see the arrival of Suzuki's all-new small-capacity sports bike. The GSX250R, which can be ridden by A2 category licence holders, should appeal particularly to novice riders.

2017 Honda X-ADV specifications

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Being an amalgamation of large scooter and adventure motorcycle, Honda's new 2017 X-ADV is certainly a very unusual bike.

Five Vauxhall / Opel launches planned for 2017

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Additional products and a bid to become 'semi-premium' underpin a reworked strategy for General Motor's European brands.

Cross Up! introduced by Volkswagen

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Although the updated 2017 Cross Up! retains a somewhat rugged look, most examples are unlikely to ever venture over rough terrain. Nevertheless, its additional features could still prove very useful for ordinary urban driving.

A 220 mph Toyota Land Cruiser at SEMA 2016

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As part of its thirty-vehicle display at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, Toyota has created six 'extreme builds'.

Nissan has devised a range-extender powertrain

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Given Nissan's focus on the pure-electric Leaf (and the relative sales success of that model), launching a new range-extender powertrain almost seems like a backward step.

2017 Ford Mustang GT4 racer revealed

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Ford Performance has unveiled its Mustang GT4 at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. The new race car, which is being aimed at customer teams around the world, will be eligible to compete in various championships such as the GT4 European Series.

Mini announces its first plug-in hybrid model

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While the Cooper S E ALL4 is arguably the most relevant member of the just-revealed 2017 Countryman range, this new arrival also demonstrates an inherent drawback of plug-in hybrid technology.