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Dacia to launch in the UK
Bought by Renault in 1999, Dacia has been transformed over the last decade, to the point that it has become a global automotive phenomenon, selling 1.25m vehicles in the last five years. Dacia has now confirmed at the Geneva motor show it will launch in the UK. With the unveiling of its new Duster compact off-roader in Switzerland, Dacia now offers a six-model range, appealing to a wide cross-section of buyers. Thanks to an cocktail of price, ... [more]
Toyota's RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010
Unveiled at the Geneva motor show, Toyota’s RAV4 is getting a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe’s original recreational compact SUV is renowned. The 2010 RAV4 has an all-new front-end treatment that not only looks good, but is also more aerodynamically efficient. A wider grille, with horizontal bars and chrome accents displays the new Toyota family look that has b... [more]
BMW upgrades BMW X5's engine and design
BMW’s BMW X5 will receive an array of design and engine changes offering even greater performance and lower emissions, whilst also updating its look. Three new engines will be launched for the xDrive30d, xDrive40d – replacing the xDrive35d – and the xDrive50i – replacing the xDrive48i. All of the new powerplants now meet EU5 standards. The entry level xDrive30d has been upgraded to provide increased performance, making this the first con... [more]
Japanese off-roaders are least likely to let you down
Warranty Direct has revealed the most and least reliable pre-owned 4x4 and SUV cars on the market. The analysis is based on Warranty Direct’s database of 150,000 policies on cars between three and eight years old. The highest-placed European car is the newer incarnation of perennial 4x4 favourite, Land Rover’s Freelander, which has traditionally fared badly in Warranty Direct’s studies. Honda’s CR-V was revealed as the off-roader least likely ... [more]
4x4s and compact executive-style vehicles are most at threat from being stolen
Recent analysis from HPI reveals that 4x4s and compact executive-style vehicles are most at threat from being stolen. HPI is warning car buyers not to fall foul of criminals looking to sell on these vehicles and stresses that they only need to take a few simple but effective steps to beat the car crooks. HPI’s Stolen Hit Rates by Vehicle Type 4x4s 14% Compact Executives 11% Roadsters/Cabriolets 8% Small Family Cars 8% Executive Cars 5% M... [more]
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4x4 and 4WD car in the news
CITY COUNCIL: Downtown Blues Festival back in business (Niagara Gazette)
The organizers of the 2010 Niagara Falls Blues Festival are ready to roll. After several weeks of delays, members of the Niagara Falls City Council this week agreed to support the downtown blues fest with $30,000 in casino and tourism funds.
BLOTTER: Police reports published March 9, 2010 (Tonawanda News)
DRUGS: Henry C. Brent was charged at 12:13 p.m. Sunday with criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and driving while talking on a cell phone. Brent was stopped for using his phone and found to have a suspended license, according to reports.
BLOTTER: Police reports published March 8 (Niagara Gazette)
Police are looking for a suspect in an assault in the 1100 block of LaSalle Avenue.
Toyota's brake crisis not stopping sales (Brisbane Times)
Toyota's global safety woes over sticking accelerators and brake problems have not dented its sales in Australia, with the Japanese brand again topping the charts.
NIAGARA COUNTY: Man caught after chase along Lake Road (Niagara Gazette)
Several police agencies assisted in the pursuit and capture of a man sought in a domestic incident in Amherst on Monday night.
BLOTTER: Police reports published March 1 (Niagara Gazette)
A 79-year-old Falls woman told police that someone took her wallet from her purse while she was attending service at a Niagara Falls Boulevard church on Sunday.
Search for information on your favourite model of car, including road tests and news. (CARkeys)
The power of the badge is important to car buyers. People like to flount a key-fob with a pouncing Jaguar on it, sport a cap with Audi's four rings across it, wear underpants bearing the Jeep monogram.
NORTH TONAWANDA: Car strikes home on Witmer Road (Tonawanda News)
Cheryl Lipps was watching the Olympics with her family Thursday night when she heard a tremendous crash.
Qld woman complains of runaway Toyota (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A former recreational rally car driver says she experienced sudden unintended acceleration on four occasions while driving her 2008 Toyota Corolla Ascent in north Queensland.
BLOTTER: Police reports published Feb. 27, 2010 (Tonawanda News)
WARRANT: Mitchell S. Johnson, 27, 105 Main St., Apt. 5, Depew, surrendered Friday for fishing without a license and a license/stamp violation. He is being held in lieu of $100 bail.
