JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We spotlight the Ford Raptor pick-up truck and highlight upgrades to Peugeot 208 hatchback

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John puts the spotlight on the sensational Ford Raptor pick-up truck and highlights upgrades being made to the popular Peugeot 208 hatchback.

The new Ford Ranger Raptor is totally bonkers - and I love it.It has arrived here some months before the mainstream new Ranger models are due to debut in the UK and this outrageous version will have customers drooling.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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