Fiat Fiorino Adventure – the small van with the big off-road ideas
A neat little van that's fun to drive and has a clever little secret weapon to help you out in bad weather and off the tarmac.
A neat little van that's fun to drive and has a clever little secret weapon to help you out in bad weather and off the tarmac.
Ford Ranger: set for a variety of roles with the military and MoD FORD'S rugged Ranger pick-up has signed up for military service. More than 100 are going on duty with the Army, Royal Navy and RAF, as well as the Ministry of Defence. The Ford Ranger, voted International Pick-Up of the Year in 2013, is set for [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON DO you run a business that takes you beyond tarmac, or needs to operate in all weathers? Then the latest 4x4 light commercial from SsangYong could well be a good prospect. The new model, the Korando CSX, is equipped with a torque-on-demand four-wheel-drive system that monitors the level of grip available and distributes power to [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON IT takes more than a fleet of familiar red fire tenders for a brigade to run an effective fire and rescue service – especially if your response area covers 350 square miles and includes a population of more than 270 million people. With such a broad ‘beat’ it’s certain there’ll be the need for a [...]
Iconic off-roader tested.
Don't be taken in by the unchanged appearance - underneath the Defender is a new beast. Still unbeatable off-road and for towing.
A niche sector. 4x4 vans have a far greater carrying capacity than a 4x4 pick-up or Land Rover Defender yet offer four-wheel-drive transmission to allow access to off-road locations unreachable by a standard, road-going van. Most often used by utility companies that need to carry large loads to out-of-the-way places.
Story: COLIN DAWSON If you’re in the market for a pick-up and based within striking distance of Shrewsbury, Isuzu has extended its West Midlands dealer network with the appointment of Shukers Ltd, at Bayston Hill in Shropshire. Tradesmen and small businesses with a requirement for pick-ups, such as farmers, forestry workers and landscapers, will be able to test [...]