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Vauxhall Astra: Really that clever?Vauxhall has seen fit to install a ‘FlexFloor’ arrangement in the luggage compartment of the Astra. According to the firm if you utilise the split-folded rear seat backrest, the boot...11 Aug 2011
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Renault expands Gordini rangeRenault customers can now get a sportier-looking version of the Clio called the Gordini, without having to pay the premium for the range-topping Renaultsport version. The new three-door Clio Gordini is...9 Aug 2011
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Special Fiesta for 100 years of FordFord has revealed a special edition Fiesta model to help celebrate the manufacturer’s centenary in Britain. Cleverly named the ‘Centura’ model, it pays tribute to the first Ford vehicle to be...9 Aug 2011
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SEAT upgrades the FR rangeSEAT has expanded its Leon FR range with the addition of a new FR+ trim level and more engine choices for the FR models. The new range-topping Leon FR+, which is available...8 Aug 2011
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Are special trim packs worth it?Manufacturers will employ all sorts of methods to get you to part with your cash – special incentives, discounts, 0% finance, extended warranties, free insurance etc – but these are all...8 Aug 2011
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VW Golf: Ford stereo testWe haven’t done a proper twin test with my colleague Lewis Kingston’s new Ford Focus and my Golf, so you are going to have to wait for that one, but...5 Aug 2011
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Fleet sales prop up UK car industryFleet sales continue to give new car registrations a more optimistic outlook, despite registrations falling for the 13th month running in July. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new...4 Aug 2011
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New car registrations still decliningNew car sales continued to decline for the 13th month in a row, with July sales dropping by 3.5% compared to last year. In July 2010 a total of 136,466 cars were...4 Aug 2011
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Plug-in points for motorway servicesElectric cars will soon be able to travel the length and breadth of Britain without any problems, according to the green power company Ecotricity. The reason for this bold claim is...3 Aug 2011
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Top five premium holiday cruisersSummer is upon us and many people are considering taking a holiday in the UK rather than venturing abroad. Are you looking for a company car that can transport you...3 Aug 2011
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New Mazda crossover for FrankfurtMazda is set to unveil the all-new CX-5 crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. Likely to compete with the VW Tiguan and Ford Kuga, the new model employs a very different...2 Aug 2011
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Skoda Superb Estate: A WelcomeIn terms of sheer practicality the Skoda Superb Estate is going to be very hard to beat. Not only does it have one of the biggest load capacities with 595 litres with...1 Aug 2011