Which manufacturer pioneered the compact SUV segment? It’s an interesting question, but you won’t find agreement on the answer by talking to Toyota or Suzuki. In a recent advertising campaign, Toyota has claimed that its RAV4 is “the original compact SUV”, a claim that Suzuki is vehemently countering. [...]

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Off-roading is a delicate art, and one that often requires a deft wheel-hand more than it does a big engine. While cruising Japanese Nostaligic Car, we came across a vid that illustrates this point perfectly.

The subject of this film is a tiny Suzuki SJ10 Jimny, a lightweight 4WD from the mid-70s that wheezes a scant [...]

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