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Land Rover Discovery

Now that the storm of cold, snow and rain shakes the Spanish geography, Land Rover offers a limited number of interesting LR4 Discovery called “Snow Edition”. Besides being more economical, includes a comprehensive framework.

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As spring arrives, consumers begin to see the new cars hit the showroom floor of dealerships throughout the country. The Nissan and Infiniti models are no exception with several vehicles getting fresh new looks for the 2000 model year. In addition to the introduction Nissan Xterra, which is featured in an accompanying article, the fifth-generation Maxima, scheduled to go on sale next month, has also hit the ground running.

This freshened package includes a more aerodynamic form and a refined engine, which boosts the vehicle to 222 horsepower and 217 foot-pounds of torque. The 2000 Maxima is roomier inside, with an additional 2.4 cubic feet of passenger space, which includes increased head and leg room for front occupants. As with the previous year, the Maxima will be available in three models– the GXE, the performance SE and the luxurious GLE. Read the rest of this entry »

Participants of the event were invited to a unique off-road route, organized by the Land Rover Experience instructor right in the center of the northern capital.

The highlight of the festival, of course, was test-drive, which allowed all visitors to learn again nedyuzhih off product quality Land Rover. Guests can try their hand at 3 types of proposed trails: extreme, plain and figured. Read the rest of this entry »

Description of Land Rover Defender 110 from 110km.ru. Object or to add.

Legendary Defender SUV in the long version is perfect for any test – whether it be sand, snow-covered fields, the taiga, or swamps. Aluminum housing, frame construction, reliable diesel and Spartan-continental comfort – all these features Defender of the “glamorous” counterparts, for a comfortable travel to the nearest beach with surfboards and girls in bikini on the board. Read the rest of this entry »

Specification:

Style: luxury sport utility
Engine: 4.0-liter V-8
Transmission: four-speed automatic and low-range gears
Drivetrain: four-wheel drive
Power: 190 hp @ 4,750 rpm
EPA mileage: 13 city/17 highway
Weight: 4,960 lb.
Base price: $55,000
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Armani. Dior. Versace. Cartier. They are just some of the most elite names occupying space on one of the shortest streets in the world. Just three blocks long, Rodeo Drive is a road like no other. It’s where Hollywood’s hottest go to shop and dine without being noticed. It’s where the rich and famous drive their Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces and blend in. In short, nothing stops traffic on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills–except for once a year on Father’s Day, that is. Read the rest of this entry »

It seems that few SUV owners use their vehicles for their original purpose – taking them off-road or at least off-pavement. When I spent some time behind the wheel of a 2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5, it seemed only logical to experience the vehicle in both settings. On Friday night, we braved the traffic and headed about three hours north of Los Angeles to Ridgecrest. Probably best known for the China Lake Naval Weapons Center, my husband and I were in search of more rustic sights, including ghost towns, 140-foot tall natural spires and a half-mile long, hand dug tunnel–all found only by traveling on dirt roads. Read the rest of this entry »

Dodge Division recently unveiled its latest truck offering-the 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. Claiming to be the first to the showroom floor with this newly-popular niche vehicle dubbed a Sport Utility Truck or SUT, this new four-door pickup marries the two fastest-growing segments in the U.S. market; SUVs and personal trucks. It offers the comfort and convenience of a compact sport ute-sized interior along with the capabilities of a pickup truck. Read the rest of this entry »

Over 40 years before the term was popular, this 1946 Mercury woodie wagon was transformed into one of the first sport utility vehicles, used for off-road expeditions by nature photographer Don Bleitz. Bleitz, often referred to as the twentieth century John James Audubon, was known for his bird photography published in popular magazines including the Saturday Evening Post. After purchasing the vehicle in 1946, he first had it outfitted with a Marmon-Herrington four-wheel drive system and then took it to Coachcraft of Hollywood for further modifications for camping. Read the rest of this entry »

At first glance, the new Outlander “generation 2″ will recognize that it takes the shell-type “jet fighter” in inverted trapezoidal already seen on the Colt and Lancer. Design mark and may not appeal, but has the merit of giving personality and dynamism to the car … When so many manufacturers call “new model” a simple change in the form of fog lights (we exaggerate only slightly), l the effort is commendable. In addition to the front, the design of the car is also changing – but more subtly – in mirrors or tailgate. Applications chrome inserts in the headlights and window panes reflected a concern upmarket, as is the silver finish of the front bumper protection. Read the rest of this entry »