Author Archive: 4x4magazine
WORLDCROSSER LIVES!
Yamaha’s XT1200Z Super Ténéré is a real world motorcycle that is capable of crossing continents. Its DNA lies with four decades of rally raiding.
WORLD LAUNCH OF TDV6 DIESEL WILDCAT
2012 Autosport International Show sees the worldwide launch of the all new TDv6 Diesel Wildcat, which is manufactured by Plymouth based Qt Services Ltd.
UNIMOG CONTRA ANDREA
In early 2012, the tropical cyclone “Andrea” brought particular challenges for the Unimog fleet operated out of the Felsenau depot near Feldkirch/Frastanz, Austria which is responsible for road maintenance services on some two-thirds of the roads in the Vorarlberg region.
100.000th LATEST GENERATION CAYENNE
The 100,000th second generation Cayenne was assembled in Leipzig at Porsche’s Saxony site. The second generation of the Cayenne has been produced in Leipzig since 2009 with the sports car manufacturer delivering over 360.00 units of the first generation to customers since 2002.
SMALL IN SIZE, BIG IN ATTITUDE
Called the Mokka, the new Opel/Vauxhall model will enter the growing sub-compact SUV B-segment to be launched at Geneva Motor Show 2012 in March. Any similarity to Buick Encore, just unveiled at Detroit Motor Show, is not coincidental.
FLAGSHIP WITH V8 BITURBO
The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG – to be launched in April 2012 – stands for efficiency and performance, exclusivity and a superlative driving experience.
LAND ROVER GO BEYOND AGAIN
Calling all expedition enthusiasts! With only weeks to go before the Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary 2012 application draws to a close, now is your chance to apply for funding and the loan of a Land Rover Defender 110 to do a journey of a lifetime.
PINT-SIZED PICKUP
Calling it the perfect vehicle for an urban society, Smart unveiled in Detroit the “for-us,” its tiny take on the classic pickup truck.
FIRST ENCORE
Buick is trying to break into the market for small luxury SUVs with its new Encore, introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
SAME, SAME, BUT DIFFERENT
The name will change, but the Maserati sport luxury SUV concept on display at the North American International Auto Show is close to the production model.
