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KGM Motors UK confirms new model line-up plus future product launches

18th January 2024

In accordance with KGM Global's brand transformation, KGM Motors UK has changed its line-up... Note: For further information about KGM Global (formerly SsangYong Motor Company), please see 'More Information' at the end of this feature. They tell us: (All words and images from KGM Motors UK). KGM Motors UK announces line-up reshuffle including new nomenclature and revised … [Read more...]

SsangYong expands in south west with Purbeck Motors, in Dorset

20th September 2023

SsangYong adds Purbeck Motors, Stoborough, near Wareham in Dorset as a new dealer partner... They tell us: SsangYong Motor UK is excited to announce the addition of a new dealer partner in Dorset with Purbeck Motors. Purbeck is part of the Wool & Bovington Motors Group, has been trading since 1950, and was founded by World War II veteran, Major W.R.S Pyne, and his son Robert. The Group … [Read more...]

SsangYong Musso Saracen+ Double Cab Pick-up – Road Test

8th May 2023

The SsangYong Musso Saracen+ – if size matters Our road tester Robin Roberts (with Miles better news Agency) thinks it does…  The SsangYong Musso has just extended its appeal, literally. We tested the Musso double cab pick-up back in late 2022 and were impressed with its room and practical points and as we were giving it the once over, SsangYong Motor UK announced a little extension to the … [Read more...]

Testing Times – Brief Impressions from the SMMT Test Day South 2015

25th November 2015

  BRIEF FIRST IMPRESSIONS – CARS DRIVEN AT THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS’ 2015 TEST DAY SOUTH Kim Henson was there… The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) hosts an annual driving day specifically for motoring writers from the southern part of Britain. Without exception I find this a very useful occasion for driving a variety of vehicles from different … [Read more...]

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