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  Hybrid Audi A8 announced
  Following on from the A6 hybrid, German manufacturer Audi has revealed details of a hybrid version of its flagship saloon, the A8. Fitted with a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, the new A8 is claimed...
  25 Aug 2011
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  Skoda Superb Estate: Camping
  Big estates are not known for their driving prowess. Apart from the odd notable exception such as BMW’s M5 or Audi’s RS6 – that are both ridiculous fast and ridiculous...
  24 Aug 2011
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  New Bentley GTC for Frankfurt
  Bentley has announced that it will show the next generation of its Continental GTC Convertible at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Crewe-based firm states it has gone for a more...
  24 Aug 2011
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  SLK diesel takes aim at Audi TT
  Mercedes-Benz is the latest company to slot a diesel engine under the bonnet of a sports car, and this is the result; the SLK 250CDI. It’s been a while since...
  24 Aug 2011
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  Vauxhall Astra: hot hatch triple test
  In our huge hatchback triple test, Lewis and Tim both think their cars are imperious. That’s cute, but there’s an elephant in this room. The Vauxhall Astra is the best,...
  23 Aug 2011
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  Audi A6 Hybrid
  Hybrid cars are getting very popular with luxury brands. Lexus and Infiniti have led the charge and now the latest competitor, Audi, has unveiled the A6 Hybrid. From afar you would...
  23 Aug 2011
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  Mercedes C-Class Coupe
  In an attempt to take on new coupe models from the likes of BMW and Audi, Mercedes-Benz has released the C-Class Sport Coupe. It’s offered with only one diesel engine but there are...
  22 Aug 2011
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  Limited edition Nissan Juke released
  Nissan has unveiled a limited edition Juke that’s designed to appeal to those who are particularly fashion conscious. Called the Kuro, which means black in Japanese, it’s based on the top...
  22 Aug 2011
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  VW Golf: Takes on its rivals
  It was a logical move: myself and my colleagues Lewis Kingston and Gareth Evans all have small family hatchbacks on long-term tests. Why not pit them against each other in...
  18 Aug 2011
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  Hyundai unveils greener Blue i20
  After giving its i10 city car the Blue treatment earlier this year, Hyundai has done the same to its i20 model to add another car to its range of eco...
  16 Aug 2011
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  Company car tax: too complex?
  “Congratulations, you’re now eligible for a company car. We’ll pay for everything – you just need to tax it!” Sounds great, but where to start? So you take the CO2 emissions of...
  16 Aug 2011
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  Kia Picanto three-door revealed
  Kia has widened the appeal of its new Picanto by adding a three-door version to the range. The new model, which is available in four trim levels, will go on...
  15 Aug 2011