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ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR LAND ROVER SALES Warwick, 20 December 2002 Staff at Land Rover UK’s Warwick headquarters have received a bumper present from Father Christmas in the shape of record sales figures for the third year running. Buoyed up by the launch of new models such as the new Range Rover and Discovery and major revisions to the Freelander and Defender, Land Rover sales are set to top at over 47,000 vehicles. Star performer is the new Range Rover which has notched up over 5,000 sales since its March launch. The Defender, which can trace its lineage directly back to the original Land Rover launched in 1948, is also set to show a 10% increase over the previous year with over 5,500 units sold. Sales of the UK's best-selling 4x4, the Freelander will be more than 24,000 while the revisions to the Discovery model will push sales to over 11,000. Reflecting UK trends, sales of Freelander models fitted with the 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder Td4 common rail diesel engine are over a third up on 2001. This is the third record year running for Land Rover in the UK, further consolidating its position as the country's leading 4x4 manufacturer. Mike Wright, managing director of Land Rover UK expressed his pleasure at the result: ‘This year’s sales reflect the excellence of Land Rover products, backed by innovative, award-winning advertising. The new Range Rover has received universal acclaim and the new 2003 Discovery has underlined its position as the leading medium 4x4. Revisions to the Freelander, have asserted its relevance as the UK’s best selling 4x4 while the Defender – also subject to a major upgrade – has stormed back into a leading position in the 4x4 utility market.’

BMW to unveil xActivity concept vehicle at Detroit 18 December 2002 BMW will unveil the new xActivity four-wheel drive concept vehicle at January’s North American International Auto Show 2003 in Detroit (5 January onwards). BMW’s latest Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) gives some indication of what to expect from any future extension of the X range with its uncompromising combination of dynamic looks, on-road driving characteristics, versatility and off-road abilities. The xActivity, designed as a "frame-structure convertible", features proportions and design elements clearly linking it to the X5, but also individual qualities that look ahead to what future BMW SAVs may feature. Design BMW xActivity stands out with its characteristic alternating concave and convex surfaces and double-kidney grille married to distinctive rear end. The proportions are typical BMW with a long wheelbase, short overhang and conspicuously flared wheel arches, but the most visually impressive feature is the frame-structure convertible roof that combines the open-top enjoyment of a convertible with the robust appearance and structure of an SAV. Reinforced, longitudinal rails connect the A-pillars to the rear of the car on both sides, negating the need for B- or C-pillars and providing the opportunity to offer an SAV with a distinct sporty look. The styling is complemented with a combination of matt and gloss surfaces in ‘Bronze Moss’ paintwork that alternates between bronze, green and blue-grey depending on how the light is reflecting on the vehicle’s surfaces. Interior The materials chosen for the xActivity’s interior are both hard-wearing and high quality with natural cowhide and neoprene offering distinct and stylish contrasts. The most impressive technological feature internally however displays the use of "smart materials" for the vehicle’s seats that eliminate the need for electric or manual seat adjustment. The seat structures themselves are made from newly developed pressure-sensitive materials that allow adjustment solely through applying pressure to the seat components themselves. Functionality A brand new unconventional loading system provides heightened levels of practicality. As soon as the tailgate is opened the contents of the loading area are automatically extracted to a far more convenient position and angle outside the vehicle’s body reducing the potential muscle-stretching pressures of traditional unloading actions. Performance and specification As with X5, xActivity offers superb levels of performance and agility from BMW’s renowned 231 bhp, 3.0-litre, straight six engine. Power is transmitted from very low engine speeds offering impressive performance on steep gradients and transmitted to the four driven wheels through a manual gearbox. Front tyres are 245/45 at the front and 275/40 at the rear, each on typically distinctive 18" rims. A low centre of gravity and well-balanced suspension are combined with a brand new electronic driver control system that offers traction control delivered individually to each of the four wheels. This provides optimum off-road performance as the ideal amount of slip can be channelled to specific wheels in slippery conditions.

TEN TERIOS JOIN EUROPE’S LARGEST 4x4 FLEET 16 December 2002 Europe’s largest 4x4 hire fleet – SHB Hire Ltd of Southampton – has taken delivery of 10 Daihatsu Terios models – one of the smallest sport utility vehicles on the market. The diminutive Daihatsus will join 1,800 off-roaders which are put to a variety of uses by demanding customers. SHB Hire Ltd has been hiring out 4x4s since 1968 and chose five Terios EL manuals and five EL automatics after extensive evaluation. The 1.3 litre five-door mini-SUV features permanent four-wheel drive and a useful 185 mm ground clearance yet gives 41.5 mpg on the Extra Urban Cycle. In fact, for the third year running the Terios tops the Environmental Transport Association’s ‘Car Buyer’s Guide' in the ‘Off-Road’ section. Commenting on the deal, Daihatsu Fleet Manager, George Bushney, said: "I am confident more business will follow once SHB realises how nimble, reliable and fuel-efficient the Terios is in service."

NEW CHEROKEE BOOSTS RECORD NOVEMBER FOR CHRYSLER AND JEEP IN THE UK 11 December 2002 Huge interest in the new Jeep Cherokee has helped to boost the November sales figure of Chrysler and Jeep vehicles in the UK. Registrations of Chrysler and Jeep cars climbed to 1,730 for November – the company’s best-ever for the month – and way ahead of last November’s 1,394 figure. Much of this success is down to the latest version of the popular Jeep Cherokee, of which 573 units were sold during the month. The enhanced choice of 2.4 litre, 3.7 V6 and 2.5 CRD has helped. Another diesel version, the automatic-only 2.8 CRD will be available in dealer showrooms later this month. Other notable successes was the 312 Jeep Grand Cherokees. The news comes as the Chrysler Group in Auburn Hills, Michigan announces total International sales (for markets outside the United States, Canada and Mexico) were 15,377 – a four per cent increase over November 2001. Jeep brand sales were up seven per cent for the month with 7,098 units. Simon Elliott, Managing Director of Chrysler and Jeep in the UK said: "I’m always happy when we are breaking records and here is another one. It’s a remarkable achievement. These November figures are a tribute to the hard work put in by our dealer network and everyone connected with Chrysler and Jeep. I am sure they will be a springboard for us to use as we go into 2003."

NEW LAND CRUISER HAMMERS COMPETITION ON OWNERSHIP COSTS 11 December 2002 Key Points New Land Cruiser first car in segment to be given Thatcham E insurance classifications for ‘exceeding’ the required security provisions Group 12E rating for entry level Land Cruiser LC2 3.0-litre D-4D diesel – equal lowest in class. Group 14E rating for LC3 and LC4 Land Cruiser 4.0-litre V6 petrol – equal lowest in class Insurance ratings for new Land Cruiser up to two groups lower than equivalent outgoing Land Cruiser Colorado models Combined crash repair parts costs substantially lower than all key competitors Best-in-class insurance groups and repair pricing for the new Toyota Land Cruiser show that it has the opposition soundly beaten on cost of ownership. The new Land Cruiser achieves the distinction of being the first car in its segment to achieve an ‘E’ classification from Thatcham ABI for exceeding the required level of security provision. This has been achieved through a comprehensive anti-theft package fitted as standard across the range. This includes engine immobiliser with coded transponder chip embedded in the ignition key, alarm system with ultrasonic sensors and shielded door locks with double locking facility. The new Land Cruiser enjoys improved insurance ratings all round, up to two groups lower than for the Land Cruiser Colorado which it replaces. A 12E rating for the entry level LC2 diesel version is equal lowest in its class with the Land Rover Discovery TD5. What makes the Land Cruiser a clear winner over the Discovery is the fact it packs more punch – 161bhp from the 3.0 litre D-4D unit as opposed to 136bhp from the 2.5-litre TD5. The Land Cruiser’s value is further emphasised by the fact the next nearest competitors in insurance rating terms, the Isuzu Trooper and Nissan Patrol, are classified a full two groups higher. Similar insurance benefits apply to the 4.0-litre V6 petrol Land Cruiser models, which will go on sale in the UK next March. Both the LC3 and LC4 versions enjoy a 14E rating, two groups lower than the Mitsubishi Shogun and Jeep Cherokee. Even though the all-new V6 engine is more powerful than the petrol unit used in the outgoing Colorado, the insurance rating has dropped by one level. The full Thatcham ABI insurance ratings for the new Land Cruiser are: - Land Cruiser 3.0-litre D-4D diesel LC2 12E LC3 13E LC4 14E LC5 14E Land Cruiser 4.0-litre V6 petrol LC3 14E LC4 14E LC5 15E The excellent insurance ratings are just one aspect of the new Land Cruiser’s all round performance on cost of ownership. Land Cruiser can take comfort from the fact that when it comes to the cost of basic parts replacement and maintenance, once again it knocks the opposition for six. Take, for example, the Land Rover Discovery 2.5 TD5, where eight like-for-like front crash replacement parts together cost 21.2 per cent more than for the new Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D. Fitting a new headlamp unit to your Land Cruiser will cost less than £100, compared to £460 for the Discovery. The Mitsubishi Shogun requires a big wallet too, when you realise you will pay almost 41 per cent more to replace rear crash parts for the GDI 3.2 model compared to the new Land Cruiser. Service parts too are more expensive at 42.7 per cent more for the combined cost of oil and air filters and front and rear brake pads. The Isuzu Trooper 3.0D and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Auto 2.7 CRD both prove comprehensively more expensive to fix, while a complete rear end repair for Nissan’s Patrol SE 3.0 D will cost you more than twice as much as for the new Land Cruiser. The attached table gives a ‘blow-by-blow’ breakdown of how the new Land Cruiser achieves its all-round price advantage over the competition. The new Land Cruiser’s mighty market appeal is further reinforced by the fact it is available in a wider range of trim levels than ever before and that prices will start from just £23,995 for the entry level LC2 three door diesel model with manual transmission. New Land Cruiser goes on sale in the UK on 2 January. Land Cruiser New Land Cruiser Current Colorado Land Rover Discovery 2.5 TD5 5dr Mitsubishi Shogun GDI 3.2 5dr Isuzu Trooper 3.0D 5dr Nissan Patrol SE 3.0 D 5dr Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd 2.7CRD 5dr Front Crash Parts Bonnet (Hood) £288.82 £276.03 £350.00 £241.82 £223.10 £222.00 £370.73 Radiator Grille £95.78 £54.64 £62.00 £120.12 £140.26 £146.00 £246.45 Front Bumper Cover £175.55 £161.93 £214.00 £246.56 £168.91 £488.00 £244.84 Front Wing (RH) £184.36 £171.02 £173.00 £260.79 £183.78 £197.00 £94.93 Headlamp (excl. bulb) (RH) £99.14 £127.08 £460.00 £260.00 £175.00 £132.00 £273.90 Front Indicator (RH) n/a in above £59.18 n/a in above n/a in above £92.73 £50.90 n/a in above Radiator £333.03 £322.60 £294.00 £423.59 £540.76 £223.00 £396.07 A/C Condenser (provisional) £308.73 £308.74 £445.00 £375.41 £233.12 £259.00 £278.08 Front Panel £235.32 £306.66 £186.00 £216.53 £243.78 £198.00 £160.22 Total Front £1,720.73 £1,787.88 £2,184.00 £2,144.82 £2,001.44 £1,915.90 £2,065.22 % Difference + 0.0% + 3.8% + 21.2% + 19.8% + 14.0% + 10.2% + 16.7% Rear Crash Parts Rear Bumper Cover £135.09 £220.59 £135.00 £430.68 £153.23 £486.00 £303.18 Tailgate/ Trunk lid £350.95 £361.24 £326.00 £622.74 £603.19 £577.00 £604.08 Rear Quarter Panel (A) LH £294.99 £419.56 £298.00 £252.00 £500.57 £565.00 £192.28 Rear Combi Light (excl. bulb) (LH) £48.65 £53.80 £28.00 £95.00 £54.95 £98.40 £138.07 Total Rear £829.68 £1,055.19 £787.00 £1,400.42 £1,311.94 £1,726.40 £1,237.61 % Difference + 0.0% + 21.4% (5.4%) + 40.8% + 36.8% + 51.9% + 33.0% Maintenance Parts Oil Filter £13.67 £13.67 £7.00 £26.71 £14.03 £14.34 £7.48 Air Filter £29.07 £36.27 £9.95 £36.50 £13.75 £13.98 £22.25 Front Brake Pads £46.29 £27.97 £68.00 £82.97 £70.00 £49.30 £112.18 Rear Brake Pads / Shoes £42.29 £38.43 £52.00 £82.97 £62.68 £41.10 £86.49 Total Maintenance £131.32 £116.34 £136.95 £229.15 £160.46 £118.72 £228.40 % Difference + 0.0% (12.9%) + 4.1% + 42.7% + 18.2% (10.6%) + 42.5% Grand Total £2,681.73 £2,959.41 £3,107.95 £3,774.39 £3,473.84 £3,761.02 £3,531.23 % Difference + 0.0% + 9.4% + 13.7% + 28.9% + 22.8% + 28.7% + 24.1% All prices are recommended retail, exclude VAT and are correct at time of printing. Source: Stratagem Marketing & Business Services.

THE ALL-NEW TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 6 December 2002 Key Points All-new vehicle, replacing Land Cruiser Colorado On sale in the UK from 2 January 2003 New model set to double previous Colorado sales in UK Builds on Land Cruiser heritage of more than 50 years Engineered without compromise for superb off and on-road performance Launched with Toyota’s latest generation 161bhp 3.0-litre D-4D common rail turbo diesel, making it one of the most powerful cars in its class All-new 4.0-litre petrol VVT-i V6 engine available from March 2003 Three and five-door body styles with ‘wide body’ styling treatment on selected models Available with either rear door mounted spare wheel or underbody mounted spare on top two grades Four distinct trim levels: LC2, LC3, LC4 and LC5 On-the-road prices from £23,995 to £36,795 Strong focus on technology to deliver refinement and performance both on and off road Downhill Assist Control (DAC) for secure off-road descents World first application of electronic Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), improving off-road safety and performance Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Active Traction Control (A-TRC) standard on LC4 and LC5 New generation TEMS (Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension) four-mode semi-active automatic suspension for optimum ride comfort and handling (standard on LC5) Height adjustable rear air suspension standard with TEMS ABS, EBD and Brake Assist standard on all models CD-Rom-based satellite navigation with turn-by-turn feature standard on LC4 models - optional on LC2 and LC3 models DVD-based touch-screen satellite navigation system standard on LC5 models Choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission with low ratio transfer box Robust body-on-frame construction to withstand extreme off-road conditions Five-door accommodates up to eight in three rows of forward-facing seats More spacious interior with increased head, shoulder and legroom Advanced insulation and noise suppression features to achieve class-leading NVH levels All seats equipped with three-point seatbelts and adjustable headrests Eight airbags as standard Dual stage ‘smart’ front airbags with driver’s seat location sensor Short Story The launch of the new Toyota Land Cruiser is a landmark in the history of one of Toyota’s most enduring models. For more than 50 years the Land Cruiser has embodied Toyota’s core values, establishing a heritage of strength, reliability and rugged performance. In creating a new Land Cruiser for the 21st century, Toyota has not sacrificed these attributes but reinforced them with new levels of refinement, comfort, safety and on-road performance to create a vehicle that competes strongly on all fronts at the heart of the global SUV market. Replacing the Land Cruiser Colorado, the new Land Cruiser will be offered with a choice of two engines: a new 4.0-litre VVT-i V6 petrol unit and Toyota’s latest generation 3.0-litre D-4D common rail turbo diesel. The turbo diesel will be available from launch on 2 January, with the V6 following from March next year. Available in three and five-door body styles, with the ‘wide body’ styling treatment on selected models and four distinct trim levels - LC2, LC3, LC4 and LC5 - the new Land Cruiser offers a wider market appeal than ever before. On-the-road prices will start at £23,995 for the LC2 three-door diesel with manual gearbox. Pricing and equipment levels will give the new Land Cruiser a key competitive advantage in the core UK SUV market. All new Land Cruisers will come with a three-year / 60,000-mile warranty and three-year paint and 12-year anti-perforation warranties, in line with all other new Toyota models. Technically Advanced The new Land Cruiser is one of the most technically advanced vehicles to be launched by Toyota. It is equipped with a series of electronic systems designed to make driving on and off-road safer, more refined and more pleasurable. These include a world first with the introduction of electronic Hill-start Assist Control (HAC). This detects if the vehicle begins to slip backwards or develops wheelspin when starting on an uphill gradient and automatically adjusts the braking and wheel rotation to allow a controlled get-away. It forms one element of the Brake Control System, together with Downhill Assist Control (DAC). This system is available on LC4 and LC5 with automatic transmission. A Truly Modern Toyota The new Toyota Land Cruiser builds on a heritage of more than 50 years but is a truly modern Toyota. It is designed and engineered to embody the four elements of the Toyota European DNA that defines the company’s current product generation. Superior Quality: premium interiors and equipment levels, combined with indisputable reliability and durability. Design: a contemporary, European-influenced design with clear references to the Land Cruiser heritage and Toyota family identity. Driving pleasure: ruggedness off-road and secure, comfortable and rewarding performance on tarmac. Innovation: advanced technology used to increase all-round performance, safety and passenger comfort. Design With a European Flair An international team of engineers and designers developed the new Toyota Land Cruiser, working on an original concept produced by Toyota’s ED2 design studio in the South of France. ED2 has also been the cradle of the new Avensis, Yaris, Corolla and Avensis Verso models. The designers worked to an initial concept of a contemporary evolution of the traditional durability and power of the Land Cruiser. The result is a look that is strong and purposeful, building on the identity of the Land Cruiser Colorado, but interpreted in a contemporary, European-influenced style. Both three and five-door versions will be available, in normal or wide-body styles (depending on grade). The five-door accommodates up to eight people in three rows of forward-facing seats. All seats are equipped with three-point seatbelts and adjustable headrests. Most Powerful Land Cruiser Yet The new Toyota Land Cruiser will be offered with a choice of two engines, offering a balance of power and economy that will make them the most efficient in their class. The all-new 4.0-litre VVT-i V6 petrol unit, available in the UK from next March, is the most powerful engine yet to be offered in a Land Cruiser. Constructed in lightweight alloy, it develops 245bhp at 5,200rpm and offers 382Nm of torque at 3,800rpm. Acceleration from rest to 62mph can be achieved in 9.5 seconds. The Land Cruiser will be available from launch on 2 January with the latest development of Toyota’s common rail 3.0-litre D-4D turbo diesel engine. Power output is 161bhp at 3,400rpm and maximum torque is a formidable 343Nm, available from 1,600 to 3,200rpm. The engine’s torque capabilities set a new standard in the market segment and give the new Land Cruiser distinct advantages in off-road and towing performance. On-road it will reach a top speed of 103mph (Auto:106mph) and accelerate from rest to 62mph in 12.7 seconds. New Sales Ambitions The new Land Cruiser will play an important role in Toyota’s strategy for further development of its European market performance. In the UK Toyota expects 2,500 sales for the new model in 2003, contributing to a Europe-wide target of more than 30,000. This in turn will help progress towards Toyota’s medium term goal of 800,000 total European sales by 2005.

POPULAR JEEP® CHEROKEE DIESEL TO TAKE ON NORTH AMERICA 29 November 2002 Just weeks before the new Jeep® Cherokee 2.8 CRD comes to Britain, the Chrysler Group has announced it will introduce the car to one of the most diesel-sceptical countries in the world – North America. To encourage American acceptance of diesels, Chrysler Group will test the North American market with a diesel-powered Jeep Cherokee (Liberty in North America) in 2004, Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Group announced this week. The United States could reduce its oil use by approximately 800 million gallons and carbon dioxide emissions by eight million tons a year if Americans bought diesels at the same rate as Europeans, added Dr Zetsche. And he called on regulators and oil refiners to work together to resolve diesel emissions challenges that will be tested by new exhaust standards to go into effect in 2006. "The best way to show our commitment to work together is to bring a modern, clean diesel passenger vehicle to market, which we intend to do," Dr Zetsche said. While DaimlerChrysler offers a range of diesel-powered passenger vehicles in Europe, where approximately 35 percent of vehicles are powered by diesel engines, the Jeep Liberty will be the first light-duty sport-utility vehicle with a diesel powertrain to go on sale in the United States and Canada. Here in the UK the Cherokee 2.8 CRD is set to reach Chrysler and Jeep’s 92-strong dealer network later this month. Powered by a 2776 cc common rail turbo-diesel engine produced by DaimlerChrysler, it will be available with automatic transmission. The 108 mph car returns 27.4 mpg on the combined cycle and is priced from £20,995. Like all Jeep vehicles, it comes with a three year, 60,000 mile warranty, roadside assistance and seven year, unlimited mileage anti-corrosion guarantee. Simon Elliott, Managing Director of Chrysler and Jeep in the UK said: "We know how good this car is and the dealers can’t wait to get it in the showrooms. The combination of performance, refinement and Jeep’s unbeatable go-anywhere capability, combined with impressive fuel economy, is a package that’s too good to overlook." Around the world, the Chrysler Group currently offers diesel powertrain options in the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chrysler Voyager people carriers. In Western Europe, diesel-powered vehicles comprise 56 percent of Chrysler Group's total sales volume.

New look Ford Ranger now even better value for money Prices start from £10,982 on-the-road, exclusive of VAT. Comprehensive standard equipment across the range at no extra cost. On sale early December from all Ford retail dealers. BRENTWOOD, 15 November, 2002 The new Ford Ranger will be among the best equipped pick-ups in its class as well as one of the most competitively priced, when it goes on sale next month. Priced from just £10,982, two of the new Ranger models are actually reduced in price from the outgoing models. "We're introducing the new Ranger with the same price or at a lower price than previous models because we know that the Ranger customer wants an exceptional package and unbeatable value," said Steve Parker, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain. "The UK pick-up market is up around 60 per cent on last year and the new Ranger XLT and Super Cab models are particularly well equipped to compete in this growing segment. This Ranger is for people who need off-road capability without compromising on style," he added. Key enhancements for new Ranger are: ABS as standard on all 4x4s, remote locking on Super and Double Cabs, improved brakes, ride, handling and NVH. Plus improved towing capability – up to 2800kg from 2200kg on 4x4 models. Every new Ford Ranger is protected by 12 months unlimited mileage manufacturer's warranty, plus, starting from the date of registration, a three years/60,000 miles Ford Protect Plan including three years RAC cover. New Ranger also has a 12 months anti-corrosion warranty and cover against perforation from inside out, caused by faulty manufacture or materials, for six years from the delivery date. Since its launch in 1999, Ranger has become established as a class leader in several key respects, including carrying capacity and ride and handling. RANGER PRICES Model Doors Engine Outgoing model 'On the Road' Retail £ New Ranger 'On the Road' Retail £ Regular Cab 4x4 2 2.5 Turbo Diesel (109PS) 14682.00 13627.00 4-door Super Cab 4x4 2 2.5 Turbo Diesel (109PS) 14982.00 14227.00 Double Cab 4x4 4 2.5 Turbo Diesel (109PS) 15982.00 15982.00 XLT Double Cab 4x4 4 2.5 Turbo Diesel (109PS) 16982.00 16982.00

Style and Function - 2003 Shogun Stays Ahead 26 November 2002 Mitsubishi is driving the legendary rally-bred Shogun into 2003 with a radically upgraded, better equipped and more refined range of the world-beating sports utility vehicle. Unveiled in Barcelona this week the new Shogun/Pajero/Montero range has 15 new European features, including active stability and traction control systems (driving dynamic systems available on some UK specification vehicles from next summer,) The 2003 Shogun also presents Mitsubishi's new styling face. With brightwork chrome conspicuous by its absence, the front end of the 2003 Shogun embodies a centrally mounted grille wing bearing an assertive three-diamond corporate logo. This host of styling and technology enhancements will come at no extra cost as Mitsubishi adopts at least "carry over" pricing strategy across a simplified and higher specification range. With an unchallenged motorsport rally-raid heritage, emphasising the sports in sports utility, the 2003 Shogun will include side airbags and easily assimilated digital instrumentation as standard equipment. As the new Shogun sustains the model's reputation for distinctive looks, commanding road presence, dynamic driving qualities and impressive equipment levels Mitsubishi's styling guru, Olivier Boulay, has hinted at striking, future 4x4 contenders. The stunning Shogun (or Pajero) Evolution 2+2 was taken from computer image to prototype in two months and has now been transformed into a full-blooded, rally-winning, taking victory on the recent United Arab Emirates desert challenge on its competitive debut. Boulay, Mitsubishi's corporate general manager in charge of product design, believes the Shogun (Pajero) Evo, or Desert GT concept, could become a limited-run production vehicle, backed by a strong business case. He revealed: "We do not build concept cars for their own sake. Further down the road, or track, this car provides strong visual cues which will influence the next generation Shogun and other vehicles." It forms the advanced guard for a new style of Mitsubishi with more sculpted integrated lines and high-tech interiors mirroring uncluttered. classic Japanese design from other spheres including electronic goods. SHOGUN ROAD AND TRACK STATISTICS Seven Paris-Dakar rally raid wins, four cross-country FIA world cups and the recent rally raid debut victory on United Arab Emirates desert challenge. Mainstay of brand's UK sales, with anticipated 15% of total Mitsubishi sales this year. Sold nearly 70,500 British market units since 1983 introduction. The ground breaking SUVs production tally, since 1981, stands currently at over 2.1 million units

NEW FORESTER WINS TOP JAPANESE AWARD 25 November 2002 Subaru’s totally new Forester sports-utility – which only went on sale in the UK last month – has won the fiercely-fought ‘Special Award’ as part of the 2003 RJC ‘Car of the Year’ awards. The RJC ‘Car of the Year’ awards is one of the most prestigious automotive awards in Japan and is presented at the highly-respected Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference. The judges chose the All-Wheel Drive Forester because of its convenient and practical body size, comfortable ride and handling precision. They also praised the new Subaru’s combination of off-road ability, thanks to a 190 mm ground clearance, and on-road stability created by the low-centre-of-gravity ‘boxer’ engine. The new Forester is priced from £16,445 on-the-road, leads the petrol SUV class for economy and emissions with, for example, 42.2 mpg on the Extra Urban Cycle for the 2.0 X, and offers owners significantly reduced insurance and repair costs.

I.A.M. FLEET TO INTRODUCE NEW 4 X 4 APPROACH COURSE 22 November 2002 IAM Fleet is to introduce a new initiative aimed at drivers of 4 x 4 vehicles, offering a one day “on and off road” course in partnership with HLR Training. This joint venture is a unique partnership recognising the needs of drivers who regularly use their vehicles both on and off road. It will particularly appeal to drivers who have an interest in exploring the full potential of their vehicles. Bob Hinchliffe of IAM Fleet said: “We are delighted to announce this exciting new initiative because there has long been a demand for an on-road element to complement the off-road training available to 4 x 4 drivers.” HLR Training’s Richard Beddall said: “The driving characteristics of 4 x 4 vehicles on road means that training is essential to achieve high standards of road safety. This partnership is a perfect combination from the leaders in on and off road driver training. The course will provide the drivers with a comprehensive understanding of their vehicle while learning about defensive driving at the same time.” While aimed primarily at private 4 x 4 owners, the course will be attractive for those companies whose employees have to drive off road. The courses are to be held at a number of venues throughout the country. The day will involve a short initial briefing followed by practical training. Participants use their own vehicle for the on-road session and the off-road vehicle is provided by the course organisers. Mr Hinchliffe said: “This is the first of a number of exciting initiatives that these two companies will be introducing to the fleet user and the private motorist.” IAM Fleet, part of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, provides advanced driver training for corporate clients in the UK and world-wide. Clients include BP, the BBC, BOC, Sothebys, Castle Cement, Ernst & Young, ChevronTexaco and TNT. Risk management services and appropriate training for drivers of all classes of vehicle are available through tailor-made courses. HLR Training provides high quality driver training courses for fleet operators of 4 x 4 vehicles of all types and makes throughout the UK. The company has recently been chosen by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards to undertake a programme of off-road driver training. HLR Training also provides regular training programmes for organisations such as English Nature, British Red Cross, National Grid and British Geological Survey. Further information from 0845 310 8311(IAM Fleet) or HLR Training on 01985 844844, or from www.iamfleet.com (IAM Fleet) or HLR Training.

LAND ROVER UK FINDS THE BEST OF BRITISH ADVENTURERS Gaydon 22 November 2002 After a weekend of exhausting challenges testing both physical and mental stamina, would-be adventurers Byron Lewis and Tim Pickering have been selected to represent the UK in the next stage of the Land Rover G4 Challenge. The pair won through against tough competition from 50 other shortlisted applicants during the UK National Selections event at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire last weekend. Byron and Tim will now embark on gruelling training regimes before going head-to-head with one another at the International Selections event. With Eastnor Castle again as a backdrop, the event is set for the end of January 2003, and will see only one of the pair chosen to fly the flag for the UK in the Land Rover G4 Challenge itself. The Challenge starts in New York City on March 30th, and features competitors from 16 nations, whose physical agility, stamina and mental strength will be tested to the limit across four time zones and almost 4,000 km of stunning terrain. Tim, 39, is based on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and runs his own business as an outdoor adventure sports instructor, trainer and small business advisor. His adventurous spirit has already led him into deep water – literally – when he was shipwrecked in a 90 ft sailing boat off the Azores. Dark-haired Byron, 38, who lives at the opposite end of the UK, in Taunton, Somerset, is a teacher with a penchant for adventure sports, having previously co-led a 450 km long kayak expedition to the north of the Arctic Circle! Both are delighted to have reached the final stage of the Land Rover G4 Challenge selection process. "I’m really excited to have been chosen," said Byron, "It’s just fantastic to think I have the opportunity to represent my country," Tim agreed: "The weekend was brilliant, really enjoyable, and we also learnt a lot about 4x4 driving techniques and driving responsibly off road. I’m over the moon to have been selected and I can’t wait for the next stage of the competition." Land Rover UK Managing Director, Mike Wright, commented: "I’d like to wish both Byron and Tim good luck for the next stage of the Land Rover G4 Challenge. To have got this far against such strong competition is a great achievement. I think everyone involved with the National Selections event was very impressed with the high calibre and up-for-it attitude of all the competitors." Although the UK competitors have now been selected, many of the other 16 participating nations have yet to choose the two applicants who will represent them at International Selections. More information is available at www.landroverG4challenge.com

NEW ISUZU TROOPER LWB COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCED 20 November 2002 Due to strong dealer demand, Isuzu has introduced a long-wheelbase version of its 3.0 litre Diesel Turbo Trooper Commercial off-roader – available immediately. This complements the recently introduced 2.5 litre turbocharged and intercooled TF Pickup range which comprises Single or Crew Cabs in two or four-wheel drive. It means Isuzu now has no fewer than eight light commercial vehicle models to offer everyone from farmers and construction companies to local authorities and emergency services. Meanwhile, Isuzu Trooper passenger sales are 22 per cent up so far this year with the existing SWB Commercial showing a 27.6 per cent increase. Tough, Spacious, Practical Based on the Trooper Duty passenger model, the new LWB Commercial offers generous load space of over 84 cu ft plus the convenience of four passenger doors and twin rear doors for convenient loading and unloading. And with a maximum payload of 731 kg, braked towing limit of 3,500 kg and ground clearance of 210 mm, the new model will have wide appeal to anyone requiring a four-wheel drive workhorse. Comfortable Specification, Painless Price Priced at £18,097.02 on-the-road (excluding VAT), the Trooper LWB Commercial differs from the passenger Duty model by having a durable, flat, non-slip load floor, vertical cargo restraint, practical steel wheels instead of alloys, metal panels to replace the glass from the B-post rearwards and, of course, the removal of the rear seats. Standard equipment includes a rear limited-slip differential, selectable ‘shift-on-the-fly’ four-wheel drive, power-steering, electric front windows and door mirrors, central-locking, engine immobiliser, tinted glass, cloth seat and door trim, mud-flaps and side-protection mouldings. Smoother, Quieter Common-Rail Diesel At the heart of the Trooper’s enduring attraction is its twin overhead-camshaft 16 valve four-cylinder 3.0 litre Diesel Turbo engine with a massive 159 PS at only 3,900 rpm and an equally outstanding 245.6 lb ft of pulling power at 2,000 rpm. The Trooper was the world’s first passenger car to be fitted with a common-rail and electronically-controlled unit injection – seen as the biggest diesel engine advance since direct-injection began to replace indirect-injection. Improvements for 2002 included enhanced smoothness, refinement and starting characteristics, lower exhaust emissions and even better fuel economy. In fact, the Trooper DT passenger models record 32.5 mpg on the Extra Urban Cycle yet can reach almost 100 mph and have a 0-62 mph time of 13.8 seconds in LWB form. Like all Trooper and TF Pickup customers, owners of the new LWB Commercial will benefit from a three-year/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper mechanical warranty plus a six-year anti-perforation warranty. They will also enjoy the reassurance of three years’ membership of Isuzu Assistance, a comprehensive home and roadside repair and recovery package valid throughout the UK and Europe. In addition, sales and servicing support is well-established and widespread, with 95-plus dealers within the Isuzu (UK) Limited network.

DEMAG DELAVAL PUTS NISSAN ON PATROL DOWN THE MINE 14 November 2002 Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery Ltd, a subsidiary of Siemens Power Generation which sells a number of industrial products to a variety of customers, has renewed its contract with Nissan to provide 4 x 4 vehicles for use in open cast mines throughout the UK. Currently the company looks after 13 Nissan Patrol GRs and one X-TRAIL that has just been delivered. As the existing vehicles need replacing, Siemens Demag Delaval has confirmed that they will be replaced with new Patrol GRs. Siemens Demag Delaval supplies excavators to the mining industry. It is responsible for installing and maintaining this equipment on site, and it is vital that its engineers have reliable transportation which can easily take them off road to work within the demanding mine environment. The durable 158 PS Nissan Patrol GR, with its powerful 3.0-litre direct injection engine and ability to tackle the toughest imaginable terrain with total confidence is tdeally suited to the job. Brigitte Laghuwitz, Senior Administrator/Fleet Manager for Siemens Demag Delaval said that the company had decided to use Nissan 3-4 years ago after they experienced reliability problems with their previous supplier. "We were impressed with Nissan's approach and products from the start. They provided a demonstration vehicle for a three month trial at an open cast mine and Nissan representatives visited the mine to study the vehicle in its working environment. At the end of the trial period, the Nissan representatives were confident that the Patrol GRs would be robust enough to cope with the very harsh conditions of life in the mines, and that Nissan could work alongside us to provide the level of service and support we need. "And that's exactly what they have done. We made the right decision by choosing Nissan, and have been very happy with the vehicles and the service Nissan has given us, which convinced us to replace our existing Patrol GRs with new ones. "The Nissan Patrol GR has proved better suited to our purpose and more reliable than the vehicles we used before, and we believe that the package Nissan offers is superior to those offered by other manufacturers."

LAND ROVER PLEDGES SUPPORT TO LEADING CONSERVATIONISTS AT MOTOR SHOW ENVIRONMENT DAY Warwick, 30 October 2002 - NEC, Birmingham, 30 October 2002 - Land Rover marked environment day at the British International Motor Show with the announcement of its support for two leading environmental organisations, the Born Free Foundation and Biosphere Expeditions. Land Rover has signed both as global sponsorship partners under its Fragile Earth policy, which is the company's commitment to the environment through the sponsorship of leading environmental organisations, the development of sustainable practices and technologies and the company's 'off-Road Code'. The Born Free Foundation is a charity inspired by the 1964 film, Born Free - the story of George and Joy Adamson played by Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, who in 1984 established the charity which is now run by their son, Will Travers. Born Free operates from its UK base throughout the world with the aim of ‘keeping wildlife in the wild'. Current Born Free international projects include raising awareness and the conservation of the big cats of South America, Africa and Asia; the orca whales and polar bears of Canada; orphaned elephants in Sri Lanka; the great apes of Uganda and many more. In the UK their work concentrates on anti-captivity activity. Land Rover vehicles support the work of Born Free in many of these remote locations as a tool to access the wildlife that is in need. As part of its commitment to Born Free, Land Rover handed over an expedition-ready Discovery at the motor show, which will be used for the charity's operations in the UK. Other vehicles supplied are being shipped out to the Born Free Education and Rescue Centre at the Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa - home to rescued lions and leopards from zoos, circuses and the pet shop trade. More vehicles are used in Kenya by the Youth for Conservation organisation which is a movement of unemployed local graduates that spots snares and captures poachers. Prior to Land Rover's involvement their work was done entirely on foot. Their first success with the vehicle was recorded just this week with the capture of two armed poachers on Mount Kenya. Actress, conservationist and Born Free patron, Amanda Holden who was at the Motor Show to collect the vehicle on the. charity's behalf, recently visited India on an expedition supported by Land Rover to place six tigers rescued from squalid conditions: in European 'attractions' into a sanctuary in their naltural habitat. She said: "Having visited some of India's remotest regions with our rescued tigers earlier this year, I can fully appreciate the value of Land Rover's versatile vehicles to the invaluable work Born Free does. It is also great to see these shining vehicles in all their glory with the expedition specification here amid the glamour of the motor show, my experience with Land Rovers has always been in their natural habitat - mud and desert dust." The company's other global sponsorship partner, Biosphere Expeditions is a not-for-profit organisation that takes people of all ages and from all walks of life and places them alongside scientists at the forefront of conservation work in some of the world's remotest regions. Part of Land Rover's sponsorship of Biosphere Expeditions is the provision of vehicles to enable the expedition teams to reach the remote destinations in which they are required. The vehicles are used in the African Savannah in Namibia to monitor the rare Namibian Cheetah; in Central Asia's Altai Republic to survey snow leopards, manuls (a local big cat predator) and other aerial wildlife; and in the Ukraine and the Polish Carpathian mountains to snow-track and radio-track wolves. Accepting an expedition specification Defender 110 on behalf of Biosphere Expeditions, operations director, Katherine Wilden said: "Our Land Rovers enable us to take conservation expeditions to some of the most inhospitable and inaccessible places on Earth, and to support local scientists and conservation efforts with much needed and often invaluable vehicle back-up. They are an essential tool of our work." Land Rover UK managing director, Mike Wright added: "Our commitment to the environment is based on the belief that future generations should be able to enjoy, what we enjoy -in Land Rover' case this is the ability to explore and do good in the very far flung regions and terrains of the world. This 'spirit of adventure' can only be appreciated by future generations through the protection of the world's rarer inhabitants and landscapes - this is what Biosphere Expeditions and Born Free work to achieve, and that's why Land Rover is very proud to support their efforts."

LAND ROVER TO SUPPORT CROSS COUNTRY RALLY TEAM Warwick, 25 October 2002 - The Motor Sport days (1 and 2 November) at the British International Motor Show will see an exciting new shape, gracing the Land Rover stand in Hall 4 as the company annoupces its support of the Defender-bascd Bowler Wildcat in this year's season of FIA organised cross-country rallies. Bowler Off Road Ltd built their first vehicle, based on an 88-inch Land Rover chassis, in 1984 and the latest Bowler Wildcat dates from 2000. The 106-inch wheelbase Wildcat features a space frame chassis/roil cage fabricated from T45 tubing clad in stylish aluminium and composite panels designed to give easy access to the power train and equipment. The Bowler Wildcat uses Discovery front and rear axles, a custom suspension system following Land Rover design philosophy and is powered by a variety of Land Rover petrol and diesel engines. The vehicle being supported by Land Rover will carry full Land Rover livery and be powered by a modified 2.5 litre, 5-cylinder TdS engine developing 160 kW (215 bhp). The Land Rover supported vehicle will compete in a series of FIA organised cross-country rallies around the world. Featuring both amateur and works teams and with between 70 and 120 competitors the events take place in such diverse locations as France, Italy, Russia, United Arab Emirates and Australia. Commenting on the parnership, Matthew Taylor, Land Rover marketing director said: "While Defender is the iconic 4x4 utility vehicle, it also has a fun side. Our support of the Bowler team recognises the popularity of off-road sport and enables competitors to enjoy the more extreme end of the Land Rover experience in a managed and responsible manner. Drew Bowler, managing director of Bowler Off Road Ltd added: "With the Bowler Wildcat being based on the Land Rover Defender we are pleased to have official support from the company. Our vehicles are designed to compete in the toughest conditions and we use the best components available including the Land Rover V8 and Td5 engines. With Land Rover's help we are aiming to make our presence felt in this season's events and give competitors and spectators a thrill or two on the way."

OFF-ROAD AMBULANCE FINDS FAVOUR IN THE FIELD 13 Nissan Patrol-based 4x4 ambulances have gone into service with St. John Ambulance Units across the UK, and a further two are joining the St. John Ambulance fleet this month. This state-of-the-art machine is the result of a 20-month joint project between Nissan, specialist bodybuilder A TT Papworth and St. John Ambulance, the UK's leading First Aid, Transport and Care Charity. A number of NHS Authorities are now evaluating the vehicle, and North Wales Health Authority has already added one to its fleet. The members of the National Vehicle Policy and Guidelines Working Group at St. John Ambulance initiated the project. St John Ambulance volunteers regularly provide medical support for events held off-road, such as cross-country rallies and horse events, and there was a clear need for an ambulance which could reach areas not readily accessible by most vehicles. John Olsen, National Technical Product Manager for St. John Ambulance said: "At the start of the project we considered all the 4x4 options available. The ergonomics and rear space of the Nissan Patrol presented the best opportunity for a practical layout, and this, combined with the Patrol's strong performance and excellent off-road capabilities made it the ideal vehicle for our purposes." Based on the rugged 3.0-litre diesel 158PS long-wheel base Patrol GR, the 4x4 ambulance features a specially-designed four-section roof pod which allows full height headroom, extensive storage and rear access, giving medical personnel plenty of room in which to work and providing a good amount of space for patients. Specialist medical equipment on board meets the standards for all-terrain vehicles recently introduced. The Patrol's four-wheel drive system offers a choice of two-wheel drive (to the rear wheels only) for economical driving in normal road conditions, or four-wheel drive for more difficult terrain. Selection between two- and four-wheel drive modes can be made 'on the move' at speeds of up to 25mph. The original prototype was taken to St. John Ambulance locations around the UK last year and put through its paces by the charity's volunteers. 82% of those who tested it said it would be a welcome addition to the fleet, and this had proved to be the case since the vehicles joined the St. John Ambulance fleet in Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk and Wiltshire earlier this year. All those who are using it have given very positive feedback on the 'Challenger', as the ambulance is known in its St. John Ambulance livery. Dave Murfitt, Nissan's Fleet Sales Director said: "We were delighted to be able to work in partnership with St. John Ambulance and ATT Papworth to produce such an important vehicle, and look forward to seeing many more introduced into service both by St. John Ambulance and by UK Health Authorities."

Subaru 22 Oct 2002 New Legacy Limited unveiled at British International Motor Show Subaru is unveiling a stylish new Legacy estate derivative at the NEC Birmingham. Called the Legacy 2.5 GX Limited and available in both manual and automatic forms the new addition - which can be seen on stand 2442, Hall2 - combines special comfort features with distinctive, sporty look. Based on the GX with Luxury Pack, the Limited boasts gunmetal-coloured 10-spoke 16 x 6.5 ins alloy wheels with 205/50 tyres, white side indicators, sports front seats with side bolster and six-way electric adjustment for the driver, a rear centre arm-rest and special cloth trim. Also included in the Limited's specification is a dark-coloured instrument panel, leather-wrapped handbrake lever, gear-knob and Momo steering wheel and electrically powered twin sunroofs - the front tiltable and the rear fully sliding. This is in addition to features such as All-Wheel-Drive, ABS, driver, passenger and side airbags, four electric windows, heated mirrors, seats and windscreen de-icer, side skirts, front fog lamps, climate-control air conditioning and a radio/CD and cassette player. And when ordered as an automatic, the Legacy Limited gains the extra active safety benefit of Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control. This shares power between front and rear axles as well as dividing grip between each wheel. It uses sensors to register front to rear G-forces, side to side G-forces and has G-sensors to detect sudden swerves. As a result, engine power and braking are automatically tailored for maximum grip but without affecting the Legacy's highly-praised interactive handling. Despite its extra equipment, the Legacy 2.5 GX estate Limited costs £21,245 on-the-road in manual form and £22,995 as an automatic - £750 and £755 less than the Luxury Pack which has full leather trim. Either metallic or mica paint is also standard, with the choice of a new colour exclusive to the Limited - Dark Grey metallic. For the 2003 Model Year, all Legacys enjoy fuel economy improvements by as much as 5.3 mpg on the Extra Urban Cycle (Legacy 2.0 GL saloon automatic) and much lower exhaust emissions which reduce the tax liability for company car drivers. Other 2003 MY advances include more powerful front seat-belt pretensioners, two ISOFIX rear child seat mountings, a Thatcham Category One alarm/immobiliser and door mirrors which are around 40 per cent better at staying clean. For the record, the new Legacy 2.5 GX Limited estate has a 126 mph top speed and 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds and now returns 39.2 mpg on the Extra Urban cycle in manual form (124 mph/10.0 seconds/38.2 mpg automatic). Equally important for company car drivers, CO2 emmissions are now 220g/km (manual) and 226 g/km (automatic) - down by 10 g/km and 8 g/km respectively.

Subaru 22 Oct 2002 Prices and Insurance Ratings Announced for new Forester Despite extra equipment, the new Forester sports-utility will cost £20,745 on-the-road for the turbocharged 177 PS 2.0 litre XT model - the same price as the previous Forester S-Turbo. The range starts at £16,195 OTR for the Forester 2.0 X, up by only £700, with the higher-spec "All Weater Pack" model costing £17,995, a £245 increase. Automatic versions are £1,000 extra as before. The ABI has just announced that the Forester XT is classified at 15D instead of 17D and the Forester X is only 11A compared with 12D/13D for the previous Forester base abd teh "All Weatef Pack" model.

Suzuki Oct 2002 Diesel engines for small Suzukis Diesel engines for Jimny and Grand Vitara ranges in 2003 Recognising the continued expansion in demand for diesel engined 4x4s in the UK Suzuki will introduce diesel engine options for all 4x4 models during 2003. Grand Vitara 3-door diesel will be available in Spring, 2003; Grand Vitara XL-7 by mid year and Jimny - including Jimny Soft Top which is manufactured in partnership with Santana S.A. in Spain - by the year end.

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