why are people from leeds called tykes?

Answer 1

Look at the article "Why are Yorkshiremen called Tykes?" at the The Phrase Finder at http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/28/messages/930.html

Answer 2

Their County Tyke....

Answer 3

W463

The chassis was revised for 1990 as the W463 with anti-lock brakes and a full trio of electronically-locking differentials. The V8-powered 500GE was new for 1993, catering to more of a luxury than off-road crowd with only center and rear differential locks and a luxurious cabin of leather and wood. This luxury-Wagen lasted just two years, however. All G-Wagens began using Mercedes-Benz's new letter-first naming scheme in 1994.

The range was refreshed again in 1997, including the introduction of a power-topped convertible and two new engines, the turbo 2.9 L Diesel and the V6-powered (M112 motor) G320 - previous years' G320s were outfitted with the M104 I6. The luxury G-wagen returned for 1998 as the G500, with official sales beginning in the United States in 2002 at $75,000. The 349 hp (260 kW) G55 AMG cemented the vehicle in the American market, however, with many snapped up by celebrities. A 476 hp (355 kW) G55, introduced in 2004, could hit 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.
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W463 / X164 (2006 and beyond)

It was rumored that, with military contracts for the G-Class completed, production of the old G-wagen in Graz, Austria would cease as of 2006. However, current reports[1] state that production of the current G-wagen will continue for the foreseeable future, alongside its once-intended replacement, the GL-Class (X164). An outcry among enthusiasts who admired the G-Class for its tremendous off-road potential (for example, the only SUV in the North American market with 3 locking differentials) showed that a market still existed for such a vehicle. Mercedes-Benz elected to continue G-Class production for the hardcore off-road market, while the larger 3-row GL-Class would be marketed as a competitor for the likes of the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator.

As of July 2006, Mercedes-Benz announced a late-availability 2006 model year G-Class on their website.[2] The company also decided to show a facelifted 2007 model at the Paris Auto Show in September of 2006.[3] and to increase the power of the G 55 K AMG version from 476 to 500 hp.

It is also possible that a compact off-roader called G-Class will be built, both as a 3-door and as a 5-door, besides the GLK-Class compact crossover SUV.

The new G-Wagen will use the company's updated 4-valve V6 and V8 engines and will have an updated interior and exterior.
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Military Use
Norwegian military MB240GD
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Norwegian military MB240GD
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Austrian Army

The Austrian Army has been a long time user of various Puch G models.
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German Armed Forces

The German Armed Forces uses the G-Class under the name "Wolf". Over 12.000 vehicles have been delivered in over 50 versions, ranging from ambulance vehicles to armored vehicles used by the German special forces.
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Canadian Army

A total of 1,159 vehicles have been ordered by the Canadian Army beginning in late 2003.[4] An armored kit can be fitted (or removed) in 8 hours by 3 soldiers. The rugged construction of the G-Class and the armor kit have been credited with saving the lives of a number of Canadians during their use in Afghanistan.

Delivery of these vehicles to Reserve units has also begun. It is currently set to completely replace the ILTIS by 2007 in LFCA. For the most exposed missions 75 RG-31 Nyala built by BAE Land Systems OMC, South Africa, will be used. [5]
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Estonian Defence Forces

The Estonian Defence Forces have a small number of various G-Class vehicles, which were recently purchased to replace the outdated UAZ and Volkswagen Iltis jeeps.
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United States Marine Corps

The U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance use the 290 GDT diesel 4x4 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for their operations.
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Dutch Army

The Dutch Army uses various versions of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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French Army

The French Army have the Peugeot P4 which is