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Toyota Australia creates a one-off Tonka Hilux

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Toyota’s Australian subsidiary has built a unique Hilux pick-up that’s designed for extreme off-road use. As its name suggests, the Tonka Concept was inspired by the toy truck maker.

Peugeot launches the 208 Black Edition

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Given it’s available with a choice of Nera Black, Hurricane Grey or Bianca White paintwork, the new 208 Black Edition is somewhat misnamed.

2018 SsangYong Rexton first view

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SsangYong has released some images of its new Rexton, ahead of the SUV’s public debut at the Seoul Motor Show later this week.

DS 3 Inès de la Fressange edition unveiled

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For the latest addition to its range, DS Automobiles has collaborated with Inès de la Fressange Paris to create a fashion-inspired limited edition.

Fiat’s Fullback Cross is for ‘lifestyle’ customers

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Three factors should help the new Fullback Cross appeal to people who are considering buying a pick-up as their daily driver.

2017 Abarth 595 Trofeo UK prices announced

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Abarth has confirmed specifications and pricing for its new 595 Trofeo, which arrives at UK dealers later this month.

Honda’s NM4 Vultus stars in Ghost In The Shell

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Japanese manga and anime inspired the unconventional Honda NM4 Vultus , so it’s appropriate that a specially modified example is being used in Ghost In The Shell.

Citroën E-Berlingo Multispace confirmed

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Following last month’s unveiling of the Peugeot Partner Tepee Electric , Citroën has revealed its virtually identical E-Berlingo Multispace.

Lightweight Lotus Elise Sprint unveiled

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Next month will see the arrival of another Elise variant. The new Sprint, which is going to slot in between the existing Sport and Cup 250 models, has been on a strict diet.

Harley-Davidson introduces the new Street Rod

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Compared to a regular Street 750, the 2017 Street Rod looks much more purposeful thanks to its unique 17” alloy wheels, colour-coded headlight cowl, bar-end mirrors and shorter tail unit.

Force India adopts a striking livery for 2017

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A last-minute sponsorship deal with Austrian firm Best Water Technology Group has meant a new colour scheme for Force India.

Kia Optima Sportswagon PHEV launched

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Following the introduction of Kia’s Optima Plug-in Hybrid saloon in 2016, a Sportswagon estate version has been unveiled. It’s a logical move, especially considering the threats being made by numerous cities to restrict or even ban diesel-fuelled vehicles.

Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR updated for 2017

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Following its first year of competition, Volkswagen Motorsport has tweaked the Golf GTI TCR for the upcoming season.

Volkswagen ‘70 Years of the Bulli’ edition

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When the Volkswagen Type 2 van was introduced in 1950, people in Germany soon gave it the nickname ‘Bulli’. Now, that same moniker is being used officially for a special model based on the current Transporter Multivan.

2018 Toyota Yaris GRMN first view

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Whether Toyota likes it or not, the Yaris GRMN is bound to earn the nickname ‘Gremlin’. Those initials actually stand for ‘Gazoo Racing tuned by Meister of Nürburgring’, which is clearly much more of a mouthful.

All-new 2018 Subaru XV unveiled

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Despite looking very similar to its predecessor, Subaru says the latest XV crossover is a clean-sheet design.

Fiat celebrates the Nuova 500’s 60th birthday

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On the 4th of July 1957, Fiat launched the ‘Nuova’ 500. So, how to commemorate that car’s imminent diamond anniversary? The answer is to create a special version of the current model, of course.

2017 World Car Awards top three finalists

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A jury of seventy-five motoring journalists from twenty-three countries has decided the top three finalists in each category of the 2017 World Car Awards.

2017 European Car of the Year winner named

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Like any prize that’s decided by a large international jury, the European Car of the Year verdict is usually going to be controversial.

The Marco Polo Horizon is all about flexibility

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Mercedes-Benz has added a third model to its Marco Polo range. The newcomer, named Horizon, is a cross between a camper van and a people carrier.

2018 Alpine A110 first view

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At last, Alpine is ready to unveil its new production model. Named A110, this two-seater coupé bears a strong resemblance to the Celebration concept which was created back in June 2015.