Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 20 in the Swiss fire brigade

The Unimog U 20, the most compact of the legendary Unimog range from Mercedes-Benz – which includes a total of three model series – is increasingly attracting the attention of the fire brigade. The unusually high number of 15 Unimog U 20s has now been handed

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Skoda Citigo named Car of the Year 2012

Auto Express named the Skoda Citigo as Car of the Year 2012 at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards held at the Connaught Rooms in London's West End.

In total, Skoda won five Awards, with the Citigo also being named best City Car, the Superb winning the

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Double honours for Land Rover in Auto Express Awards 2012

The Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery 4 are continuing their winning ways in the 2012 Auto Express Awards, taking top honours respectively as Best Compact SUV and Best Large SUV.

For Evoque, which was the reigning Auto Express Car of the Year,

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Pilsner beer distributed with Volvo FL trucks in the Czech Republic

At a ceremony held in Plzen in the Czech Republic last week, the first three of 35 Volvo FL trucks passed through the historical Pilsner Urquell main gate to be handed over to representatives from Prazdroj Breweries, symbolising the start of a co-operation between

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New Focus ST leads Ford's success at Auto Express New Car Awards 2012

The all-new 250 ps Ford Focus ST has been named Auto Express' Best Hot Hatch in its first month on sale.

Ford's 155 mph performance car, available from only £21,995, took the Auto Express award within weeks of going on sale this month. Already more than 450

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Seat Alhambra named Auto Express Best MPV once again

The Seat Alhambra has taken the coveted Best MPV prize at the Auto Express New Car Awards, for the second year in a row.

The weekly motoring publication gave the Alhambra the award ahead of a raft of strong competition.

It's the 11th national award the

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Husqvarna brings strong International Team to X Games 18

It's time again for Summer X Games and the world's best off-road motorcycle racers are ramping up for the Moto X Enduro X event. The action heats up Sunday, July 1, when Husqvarna Motorcycles enters the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles with

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Rolls-Royce appoints new Design Director

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Giles Taylor has been appointed Design Director with effect from July 1, 2012 and will report to Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice-President BMW Group Design. Taylor replaces Ian Cameron, who retires from the role

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Nissan Leaf to reverse into the record books

In theory, it goes just as fast backwards as it does forwards. And now comes the proof.

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 29-July 1), the 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf will attempt to complete the famous 1.16-mile Goodwood hillclimb course as

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Volkswagen launches international 'Think Blue. World Championship.' fuel saving game

More conscious driving can cut fuel consumption by up to 25 per cent and protect the environment. It can also be fun, as the new virtual fuel saving game from Volkswagen now available for playing via iPhone, iPad and Facebook, goes to show. The best players can

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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet and Amarok pick-up Auto Express Awards

Volkswagen has received a duo of honours at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2012, with victories for the Golf Cabriolet and the Amarok Pick-up.

The awards, which were presented at a ceremony in London, recognise the best cars on sale, as judged by the

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