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Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Supercrew. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE
We take the biggest Raptor yet for a damn good thrashing. What does a supercar built for the desert look like? Apparently…
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Mazda6. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE. Zoom zoom
The new Mazda6 is here. And it's really good. As a final farewell to my native UK before I moved to Dubai,…
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Porsche Cayenne GTS. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE
Porsche is looking to find the right balance between sportiness and practicality with its new Cayenne GTS. We find out how close…
New Volkswagen Golf GTI. FIRST DRIVE
The international launch of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI has brought crankandpiston to St Tropez in southern France. Gorgeous rolls of green…
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE
Belissimo! We take the 'new' Alfa Romeo Giulietta for a spin in Dubai, UAE, to find out what we've been missing in…
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Aston Martin Rapide S. FIRST DRIVE
crankandpiston brushes up on its Spanish on a trip to Cataluña to test drive the new Aston Martin Rapide S. But is…
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New Audi S3. FIRST DRIVE
crankandpiston takes a spin in the new Audi S3 whilst on the international launch in Munich, Germany. Turns out it’s a bit…
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New Audi RS6 Avant. FIRST DRIVE
crankandpiston heads to Germany to test drive the new Audi RS6 Avant. But will it prove a big mover in the Middle…
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New Audi B8 RS4 Avant. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE
crankandpiston takes the Audi RS4 Avant for a thrash in Dubai, UAE. Don’t worry, this isn’t your standard family shifting estate car……
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Porsche Cayman S. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE
The Cayman is an excellent car. It has been since it was first revealed back in 2005, and historically, this reviewer has…
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Mercedes-Benz GL 500. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE. Home From Home
The Mercedes-Benz GL 500 is big. VERY big. So big in fact that James has given up his Dubai flat and moved…
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New Mercedes A250 Sport. REVIEW. Dubai, UAE
crankandpiston jumps behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport in Dubai, UAE. And yes, it survives the Elk test. It’ll…