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Ford Focus ST, Fiesta facelifted, ECOnetic models and Evos conceptA surprise on the Ford stand today as the firm launches its new Focus ST and ST Estate. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine making 247bhp and 360Nm of torque, the latest ST model is...13 Sept 2011
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BMW i3 and i8 concepts, Efficient Dynamics modelsThe BMW stand was dominated by a pair of electric concept cars which usher in the manufacturer’s eco-friendly future. Launched under a new sub-brand called ‘i’, the two cars are set to...13 Sept 2011
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MINI CoupeMINI’s stand was buzzing with news of the public unveiling of the firm’s two-door sporty offering. This new Coupe joins the recent addition of the Countryman to push the number of...13 Sept 2011
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Will your car insurance costs drop?The government is to ban injury lawyer referral fees to tackle the compensation culture and cut insurance costs. The price of insurance premiums has risen by at least 30% in the last...9 Sept 2011
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SEAT Leon FRThe formula is simple. If something sells well, make it available to more people and it will sell even more. That’s exactly what SEAT is hoping to do with the...8 Sept 2011
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Saab files for bankruptcy protectionThe struggling Swedish manufacturer, Saab, has admitted the severity of its own situation by filing for bankruptcy protection. Saab, which hasn’t made a car since June, has been in trouble for...7 Sept 2011
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Volkswagen Golf CabrioletFirst revealed in early 2011, buyers can now get their hands on a convertible version of Volkswagen’s popular Golf, breaking a nine-year absence of the model from the manufacturer’s line-up. Externally, there are...7 Sept 2011
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Road test: Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4The Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 is the first ever diesel hybrid – a combination of diesel and electric power. This is a significant breakthrough from Peugeot as hybrids to date have been a combination...6 Sept 2011
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Fiat extends special 'byGucci' rangeFashonistas looking for wind in the hair motoring can now buy a byGucci version of Fiat’s 500 convertible. Following hot on the designer heels of the Fiat 500byGucci (boot badge, anyone?), the convertible...6 Sept 2011
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Volvo announces XC90 updatesVolvo’s XC90 has received a range of updates in order to make it more appealing to buyers. Externally, the changes are minor but numerous. LED daytime running lights are fitted in the...6 Sept 2011
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New car sales increase in AugustDespite continuing financial uncertainties and a poor economic climate, new car sales climbed in August by 7.3%. A total of 59,346 cars were sold during August 2011, compared to 55,305 in...6 Sept 2011
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New low-CO2 engine for QashqaiNissan has introduced a new low-emission diesel engine for its popular crossover, the Qashqai. The 1.6-litre turbodiesel brings CO2 emissions down to 119g/km for the Qashqai and Qashqai+2, and replaces the...2 Sept 2011