Government reverses pick-up tax hike
Plans to change the taxing of pick-up trucks announced just a week ago by the Government, which would have seen double-cab models taxed as cars rather than commercial vehicles, have been scrapped.
Plans to change the taxing of pick-up trucks announced just a week ago by the Government, which would have seen double-cab models taxed as cars rather than commercial vehicles, have been scrapped.
The new Amarok is available to order from £33,000 + VAT which includes the 5+ Promise within the price*. In total, this package, would cost customers up to £2,300 if they were all purchased separately. The premium pick-up is available in a choice of four trims: Life, Style, PanAmericana and Aventura. A longer wheelbase and shorter overhangs improve the Amarok’s off-road ability, and mean much more space in the cab.
There are lots of types of van on the market, ranging from car-derived vans like the Ford Fiesta to expansive six-seater crew models like the Mercedes Viano. There are also stripped-down chassis vans for those who need to build a van to their own requirements. Let’s break down the different types of van to see which one best fits your [...]
SsangYong pushes the value aspect of its range and you'll struggle to find a more comprehensively equipped model. When it comes to rival pick-ups, we're not entirely convinced that the badge counts for too much as long as the vehicle can do the job at the right price.
While Ford is keen to sell the Ranger Raptor as some kind of ultimate off-road machine, the engine choice is slightly odd, but then Europe is a very difference market to North America.
The D-Max comes in single and double cab variants and it’s powered by a 1.9-litre turbodiesel, a little rough around the edges but this is a commercial vehicle after all and it does the job very effectively. It has the ability to tow 3.5 tonnes and the vehicle is also backed by Isuzu’s 125,000 mile/5 Year warranty. The model range runs from the entry Business through All-Purpose to Adventure. Business has Utility trim, offered in 4x2 or 4x4 and in three different cab types - single, extended and double cab.
New Ranger MS-RT combines a motorsport-inspired appearance with a premium specification and unique, hand-finished detailing, offering customers a high-end, street-focused version of Europe’s best-selling pick-up that sits alongside the desert-race-influenced Ford Ranger Raptor at the top of the Ranger line-up.
Popular with trades people, builders and farmers, pick-ups are also holding more appeal as a lifestyle choice and something different from the regular 4x4 SUV.
Available in Regular Cab, Super Cab, and Double Cab body styles, the new Ranger features four-wheel drive as standard, and offers business and leisure users new tools to boost convenience and productivity, including SYNC 3 connectivity and FordPass Connect on-board modem technology.
Top-spec D-Max Blade is Isuzu's latest contender to take on the likes of Toyota, Nissan, Ford and Mitsubishi in the ever-growing pick-up sector.
Refreshed Volkswagen Amarok key points Now open to order with first deliveries in January Prices from £32,493 for 204bhp V6 Trendline up to £39,381 limited edition 236bhp Aventura 2.0-litre TDI has been replaced by a 3.0-litre V6 TDI - the first six-cylinder in the pick-up segment 236bhp range-topper gives 119mph top speed and 0-60mph in just 8 seconds. THERE’S a face-lifted version [...]
New Ford Ranger Debuts in Europe with a bold new look, cutting-edge technologies and enhanced diesel engines that deliver outstanding fuel efficiency Flagship Wildtrak model offers exclusive exterior design features, unique interior with orange accents, and striking new Pride Orange signature colour New Ford Ranger fuel efficiency improved up to 17 per cent supported by Auto-Start-Stop, new final drive ratios and Electric [...]
ALREADY Europe’s number one Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) brand, Renault has signalled its intention to move the brand forward, with the debut of the ALASKAN Concept pick-up. After all, the pick-up market accounts for more than one-third of global LCV sales! So why is this concept so significant? Well get past those fancy 21-inch wheels, lights and wing mirrors and [...]
JUST when you thought the Blade was as far as Isuzu could go with the D-Max pick up range, they’ve revealed this - the Fury special edition - an exclusive, UK only model. Based on the Eiger double-cab model, the special edition can be yours from just £19,999 (CVOTR), representing a saving of around £2000 compared to buying the accessories [...]
New to our favourite Amarok double cab and utility Pick-Up range, is the Atacama limited edition. Named after the vast desert region of South America that covers Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, just 500 Amarok Atacamas will be available in the UK priced from £26,850. Special Amarok Atacama features on the outside include the choice of three colours (Candy White, [...]