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First drive: 2018 Volvo XC60 in Turkey

First drive: 2018 Volvo XC60 in Turkey

Volvo has been undergoing a bit of a renaissance ever since they got bought out by Geely. The Chinese carmaker has taken a hands-off approach to running the quintessentially-Swedish brand, allowing Volvo to explore riskier design ideas, moving them from the almost-premium segment to competing with proper luxury marques, one model at a time. After the well-received XC90 and the conservative S90, the all-new XC60 compact crossover we drove in Turkey may just be their best model yet.

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VW Golf Sportsvan 2018 refreshed for Frankfurt debut

VW Golf Sportsvan 2018 refreshed for Frankfurt debut

Volkswagen introduced an updated version of their Golf’s practical alter ego, the Golf Sportsvan at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The rest of the Golf range was given a mid-cycle refresh in the last November but the Sportsvan had to wait for a while to get its face done. This minivan adds more room to the Golf package thanks to its taller roof and longer body.

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2018 Porsche Cayenne revealed

2018 Porsche Cayenne revealed

The Porsche Cayenne was a car that managed to raise quite a lot of purist eyebrows when it first debuted in 2002. The decision taken by a pure sports-car manufacturer like Porsche to build an SUV was questioned by many, but the Cayenne, over 14 years and 2 generations, answered all their questions with impressive sales and positive reviews. And now, the boffins at Stuttgart have revealed the third generation of the Cayenne with updated looks, new interior and a lower curb weight.

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2017 Opel Insignia GSi

2018 Opel Insignia GSi revealed

Just a couple of days after teasing us with the resurrected GSi badge, Opel has released the first car that adorns the new performance moniker. The GSi badge makes a comeback on the new Insignia GSi, as a warm version of the standard 5-door Insignia Grand Sport. The new Insignia GSi will also spawn a couple of other cars namely, the 2018 Buick Regal GS and 2018 Holden Commodore VXR, which will cater for the American and Australian markets respectively.

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New Peugeot pickup is called Pick Up

New Peugeot pickup is called Pick Up

Peugeot hasn’t been an active player in the pickup segment since the demise of their 207-based Hoggar pickup (which we didn’t get in the GCC) three years ago. But now they are back in business with a new pickup named in the most literal way possible. It’s called the Peugeot Pick Up.

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2018 BMW M5 revealed with 600 hp, all-wheel-drive

2018 BMW M5 revealed with 600 hp, all-wheel-drive

BMW officially revealed the all-new M5. On the outside, compared to the standard 5-Series, it gets larger front grilles, a more aggressive rear bumper with a diffuser and vents in the fenders, while the inside gets sports seats, M5 logos and M buttons on the steering wheel to choose custom driving modes.

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