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MOT test times to be reviewedMotorists could see their costs fall if ministers get their way and change the frequency of MOT tests. The amount of time between checks is set to be reviewed by Transport...11 Apr 2011
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First drive: Kia Picanto 1.0-litreThis is the second generation of the popular Kia Picanto and the former low-cost small town ‘runabout’ has grown into a classy looking little city car. The South Korean car maker has...8 Apr 2011
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Want an Evoque? Wait a yearLand Rover announced prices for its new Evoque this week, but if you’re thinking of buying one you could end up waiting for a very long time. According to the...8 Apr 2011
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First drive: Jaguar XF 2.2 dieselAlong with a refresh that includes a sensible front-end reworking of its XF four-door, Jaguar will be upping the common-sense ante by introducing a new super-frugal, low-emitting 2.2-litre diesel engine to the range. The...7 Apr 2011
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Honda halves productionHonda has cut production by 50% at its Swindon factory following concerns over parts shortages. Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, Honda suspended vehicle and part production...7 Apr 2011
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First drive: Hyundai i40Hyundai’s new i40 is the Korean manufacturer’s first attempt at a Ford Mondeo/Vauxhall Insignia challenger and we recently drove a couple of prototypes to see how it might fare against the European giants? To begin with...7 Apr 2011
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Saab suffering as production slowsSaab’s chairman Victor Muller is insisting his company “is not on the verge of collapse” following claims it may go bankrupt within a matter of days. Last week, production at Saab’s Trondheim factory...6 Apr 2011
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Eco model joins new Focus rangeA new ECOnetic model is set to join the Ford Focus range from early 2012 and could offer the best ‘green’ figures from any Ford yet. With the new model now...6 Apr 2011
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Hyundai ix35: halfway pointI’m three months in to my loan period with the ix35 and the longer I live with the car, the more impressed I’ve become with it. At first I wondered whether it would be able...6 Apr 2011
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First drive: Hyundai VelosterThe Veloster will be Hyundai’s replacement for the Coupe, and we’ve driven it in prototype form for the first time. Hyundai hopes it will be able to steal sales from the...6 Apr 2011
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New car sales suffer in MarchNew car sales continued to fall in 2011, with registrations down 7.9% in what is considered to be the strongest month. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motoring...6 Apr 2011
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Motorway driving standardsIn a recent survey by GEM Motoring Assist, tailgating was highlighted at the most dangerous situation when driving on UK motorways. However, this got us thinking – why do people...6 Apr 2011