Tech specs 0-100km – ( claimed ) 7.9 seconds Energy consumption – 13.5 kWh / 100km Power – 170 hp What we liked Funky styling great acceleration around town unique driving experience being kind to trees What we didnt like Range per charge ( yes we had the range extender …
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Peugeot make some incredibly boring cars, so boring they share a a model with Mitsubishi (The 4008 is a Mitsubishi ASX), a company so boring a chunk of them was recently acquired by Nissan, part owned by Renault, Peugeot’s biggest competitor. In an attempt to remind us that Peugeot hasn’t …
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Performance Power 130kw @ 3400rpm Torque 420nm @ 1400 – 2600 rpm Consumption ( claimed ) 7.6l/100km – we got 9.1L/100km Towing – braked 3500kg, unbraked 750kg What we liked, Manual transmission Ride all round great 4×4 system What we didn’t like A bit bland – That being said, for …
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I’ll start by saying not all cyclists are bad, but if you talk to any road user, cyclist, car or truck driver or even pedestrians, it is clear there is a problem with how everyone uses the road, and that any discussion involving cycling rapidly becomes heated. I believe I …
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Striking looks and an aggressive stance are the first signs that the new GEN-F2 ClubSport R8 LSA means business. Facts and Figures Engine – 6.2L Supercharge V8 LSA Max Torque – 570nm @4600 RPM Max power – 400kw @6000 RPM Trans – 6 speed Auto we had the one with …
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I saw a headline the other day on an automotive site that said “Make Bugatti Great Again”. I stopped and nearly read the article, before realising it was just a fantasy piece, a dream of a time now gone, and an impossible wish that a brand like Bugatti could produce …
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So gutted for the bros Hayden Paddon and John Kennard with this crash in Ponte de Lima 2 Stage in WRC Portugal 2016.
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Chuck Beck woke up one morning and thought it would be a great idea to stick a Lamborghini V12 into a bike. Complete with carbs, his design is not only beautiful, but sounds awesome. It uses a VW transaxle to get power to the rear wheel, and while thanks to …
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I took a bus. Yes, me, Moppie, car loving fuel burning power sliding crazy driving Moppie, me, took the bus. To be clear, I have taken a bus before, I used to take one home from school and when I was 10 my Grandmother took us on a bus ride …
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