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Fleet sales buck trend in SeptemberFigures released this week by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show registrations of fleet cars are up 6.7% in September 2010 compared to the same month last year. However,...5 May 2024
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Eos gains Bluemotion tweaksVolkswagen has launched its first petrol powered car with fuel-saving CO2-reducing Bluemotion features. Called the Eos Bluemotion Technology, the new model uses a 122bhp 1.4 TSI turbocharged petrol engine and reduces...5 May 2024
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First look: Volkswagen SharanVolkswagen has unveiled a new version of its Sharan seven-seat people carrier. Due to go on sale in the UK later this year, the new Sharan features twin sliding side doors...5 May 2024
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First look: Lexus CT200hLexus has unveiled its all-new CT200h model – a hybrid-only hatchback to take on the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series in the company car market. Due to go on sale...5 May 2024
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First drive: Corsa CDTi start/stopWith people becoming increasingly concerned with fuel economy and the rising cost of road tax many manufacturers are releasing ‘eco’ versions of cars and engines, offering improved fuel consumption and...4 May 2024
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First drive: Saab 9-3 TTiDThe 9-3 saloon is a long-standing model in Saab‘s range, having been launched in 2002 and this latest model promises improved economy and power as well as low emissions of...4 May 2024
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First drive: Nissan X-Trail TeknaNissan’s X-Trail four-wheel drive has been given a facelift for 2011 and during a week-long test in which we covered 400 miles in the snowy conditions it never missed a beat....4 May 2024
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Driven: Ford Mondeo 1.6 EcoBoostFord’s new Mondeo is the first car to get an all-new high-tech petrol engine, but can a petrol engine really cut it in today’s low-carbon society? With the new UK-built 1.6-litre...4 May 2024
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First drive: Fiat Doblo Maxi CargoThe Fiat Doblo Maxi Cargo is the Italian firm’s answer to the Peugeot Expert and Renault Trafic. A highly-acclaimed van, the Doblo has won awards and found favour with the...4 May 2024
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Facelift for big CitroensFollowing on from the new C4 Hatchback, Citroen has refreshed the C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso models. There’s a raft of changes to the exterior and interior as well as...4 May 2024
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Nissan tweaks Note for 2011Nissan Note buyers will get even more for their money with a set of upgrades for its 2011 year models. There are a number of changes right across the Note range, although prospective...4 May 2024
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Facelift and new engine for CLA slightly facelifted but hugely more economical Mercedes-Benz CL will go on sale in the UK this September. The luxury four-seat coupe gains new bumpers and bonnet, redesigned front and rear...4 May 2024