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Renault Master wins prestigious award

September 25, 2012

More than two years after the launch of the third-generation of the New Master, Renault’s large van has earned further trade recognition, this time in the form of Germany’s 2012 Utility Vehicle of the Year award.

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Lorries are becoming Greener

September 5, 2012

The trend towards ‘greener’ cars is currently one of the most important in the automotive industry. Now even commercial vehicle design is increasingly focusing on low emissions and efficiency. Here is an analysis of the new models of the two largest providers of high-quality Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) – Mercedes Benz and Volvo.

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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life vs. Mercedes Benz’s Vito

September 5, 2012

Two German manufacturers. Two large cars. How do they compare? How well do they fare when treated as family vehicles? The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life is 1185mm wide (2062mm including wing mirrors), 4876mm long, and includes a side sliding door – handy for easy access even in cramped parking conditions. It is advertised as ‘agile…

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Hasta la vista: Arnold’s new truck

September 5, 2012

Latest in the line of high-profile Mercedes-Benz acquisitions, Arnold Schwarzenegger – star of action films such as The Terminator series and Conan the Barbarian – has acquired a custom Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300 truck for personal use on the California roads.

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