The world’s first all-electric pick-up was demonstrated this week at one of the biggest tech shows; CES in Las Vegas. The Workhorse Group has shown a near-production version of their W-15 electric pickup truck. The first 80 miles are powered purely by electricity, but there is also a petrol generator to charge the battery for […]
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Ford has extended its UK scrappage scheme into 2018 to include the ever popular Ford Ranger pickup truck, offering drivers more opportunities to cash in on their old car and to join the ever growing band of pick-up drivers in the country. The American car giant was amongst the majority of manufacturers including VW and BMW offering […]
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At the recent Bangkok International Motor Show, Toyota announced that after only 2 years the current Hilux is to be facelifted due to the impact on global sales. They unveiled the new-look Toyota Hilux Rocco for 2018. The Rocco is designed to rival the Isuzu D-Max X-Series and the Ford Ranger Wildtrak. It is available […]
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(Pictures courtesy of netcarshow.com) Here at 4x4AT we would like to congratulate Isuzu and the new generation Isuzu D-Max as they have been awarded the “What Van? Pick-Up of The Year for 2018“. Launched in 2017, the Isuzu D-Max emerged victorious, beating strong competition from rivals in a highly contested sector. Judges were impressed by […]
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Here at 4x4AT we were really excited yesterday to see this post on the official Mercedes Benz Vans UK LinkedIn page; The Mercedes Benz X-Class is an eagerly anticipated addition to the UK pick-up market, and another genuine sign of how the market sector is growing and developing. The 2.5 litre variant is the first to […]
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The 4×4 sector just gets more buoyant! As 4×4 pick-up trucks become ever more “car-like” and enjoyable to drive, and coupled with how well suited they are for commercial use….They have never been more popular. No surprise then that there are new entrants: the much-anticipated Mercedes X-Class and the great looking Renault Alaskan. Taken with […]
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The New 3.0Ltr VW Amarok arrives. First deliveries of the new 3.0Ltr car arrived in late January. Spotted on car transporters making their way to dealers for February delivery. The new engine should be a welcome change for Amarok who’s owners often complained of lack lustre performance. Paired to the DSG Auto transmission the 3.0Ltr […]
Read moreThe Ford Ranger was always a great drive, but in it’s latest incarnation with the reworked front grille, super well appointed interior and revised dash, it just took a further leap forward. No question, these aspects add to the driver experience and particularly the 8” driver infotainment screen that acts as a hub for most […]
Read moreA revised Ford Ranger, a new Nissan NP300, a new Toyota Hilux and Fiat Fullback are all imminently with us and all coming hot on the heals of the new Mitsubishi L200 Series 5. Then there is the Renault Alaskan and even the first Mercedes pickup truck. As we bid farewell to the iconic Land […]
Read moreFiat have announced the launch in Autumn 2016 of their offering into the growing pickup Truck market. Following on from similar announcements of the new Nissan Navara NP300, Renault Alaskan and Mercedes’ first foray into the sector, Fiat have now confirmed the Fullback arrives in the UK in the latter part of next year. Clearly […]
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