THE BIGGEST SUBARU EVER

Subaru unveiled the VIZIV-7 SUV Concept at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The VIZIV is a concept series embodying the future vision of car development for “enjoyment and peace of mind” that Subaru wants to provide to customers. The name is derived from Vision for Innovation.

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US ARMY'S STEALTH OFFROADER

The physically imposing Chevrolet Colorado ZH₂, the most extreme off-road-capable fuel-cell-powered electric vehicle ever was revealed yesterday at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).

Standing more than 6½ feet tall and more than seven feet wide, the Colorado ZH₂ was built on a stretched midsize pickup chassis. It rides on 37-inch tires and a specially modified suspension that helps the vehicle climb over and descend all manner of terrain.

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THE ULTIMATE ALL-TERRAIN RESCUE PICK-UP

The Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept, unveiled at the 2016 Hannover Motor Show is a durable and tough all-terrain pick-up, designed to operate as a life-saving rescue platform in some of the world’s most harsh and extreme environments.

Based on a Double Cab Tekna version of the Nissan Navara it features many bespoke design elements and performance upgrades. It is also packed with vital equipment suitable for emergency and disaster recovery work, including an advanced drone to provide vital intelligence about what dangers rescue crews might face.

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WORLD PREMIERE OF MITSUBISHI'S SMALL CROSSOVER MPV CONCEPT

Mitsubishi will debut a small crossover MPV concept car at the Indonesia International Auto Show 2016.

The Mitsubishi XM concept car fuses the toughness of an SUV with the versatility of an MPV. It uses a wide body and optimized layout to provide interior space to allow seven occupants to relax in comfort.

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TOYOTA EVERTEST EXPEDITION

The Toyota EverTest project is completed. For three months – from April to June 2016 – this project united brave and strong-minded mountaineers who took the challenge of the world’s highest mountain, and legendary SUVs of the Land Cruiser family.

The Land Cruiser 200 and the Land Cruiser Prado have again proved their ability and durability, travelling a path of 15,250 kilometers in extreme road and altitude conditions, providing reliable support to the expedition during the climb and coming back to Moscow without a single failure.

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TOP GUNS IN NORTH & SOUTH READY TO FACE THE “FANTASTIC FOUR” THIS JULY IN GOA

The Northern & Southern editions of RFC India 2016 selections got off to a great start in January and now getting ready to take on the final in Goa this 22-29 July before the RFC Grand Final in Malaysia this November.  

Local off-road warrior Tejinder Pal Singh of Gerrari Off-roaders Chandigarh emerged as the winner of the inaugural Force Gurkha RFC North India held in Chandigarh, Punjab on January 16-17. Jegat Nanjapa, a nine-time winner in Indian Rally Riders championships, took the RFC South India title in Bangalore after two days of extreme 4x4 action on Janury 23-24. Here’s a summary of how the top two teams from the selections won their respective “tickets” to Goa. 

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NEW VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK TO GAIN SIX-CYLINDER ENGINE

Drivers of the Amarok can look forward in future to an additional litre of displacement offered by the 3.0-litre engine, while the pick-up will continue to boast impressive on- as well as off-road capability.

The 3.0-litre TDI engine (2,967 cc) in the new Amarok will be available in three output levels: 120 kW / 163 PS, 150 kW / 204 PS or a top-performing 165 kW / 224 PS. The most powerful engine variant will be offered first as early as the end of September 2016. The top-of-the-line V6 diesel engine produces its maximum torque at only 1,500 rpm. At 550 Nm, this maximum torque is also 130 Nm higher than in the previous model.

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