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  Revised Smart fortwo on sale now
  Smart’s new generation fortwo city car is available to buy now for £8,780 with a facelift, interior changes, extra kit and lower emissions. The front and rear aprons, side skirts and...
  20 Sept 2010
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  Renault Fluence Z.E: first drive
  In the middle of next year Renault will be offering its electrically powered mid-sized Renault Z.E. saloon for the same price as an equivalently priced diesel version.   For that reason the...
  17 Sept 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: Badge snobbery
  When I was a kid, I remember my dad trying to decide what car to have next after his latest Ford Sierra has just blown a head gasket. There were...
  16 Sept 2010
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  VAT hike: don't get stung
  New car buyers are being urged to haggle over extra VAT charges if they have to wait until after January 4 to have their car delivered.  The new 20% rate comes into...
  14 Sept 2010
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  Updated Hyundai i10 unveiled
  Hyundai has revealed the facelifted i10, which will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The updated i10 features Hyundai’s new hexagonal grill, new wheels, revised lights, air ducts, bumpers and...
  14 Sept 2010
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  Hyundai reveals ix20 crossover
  Hyundai has taken the wraps off its new ix20 a small crossover that will rival the likes of the Kia Venga, Citroen C3 Picasso, Nissan Note and Vauxhall Meriva.  The ix20 will make its debut...
  14 Sept 2010
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  SEAT Alhambra: first drive
  Go shopping for a seven-seat people-carrier and the default choice is the Ford Galaxy, followed by the Renault Grand Scenic and the Volkswagen Sharan. While these are the obvious recommendations, the SEAT Alhambra...
  14 Sept 2010
• Volvo C30 DRIVe: Getting to know you
  At the local Volvo dealer here in Peterborough we’re on first-name terms. We’ve started up a bit of a friendship the service department and me – soon they’ll be inviting me...
  14 Sept 2010
• VW Caddy prices announced
  Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for the new Caddy van. The range starts from £12,100 excluding VAT for the 1.6-litre 74bhp TDI diesel engine, while the 1.6-litre 101bhp TDI diesel engine...
  9 Sept 2010
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  New low-tax Saab 9-3 diesel
  Saab has announced an updated version of its 1.9-litre diesel engine range for the 2011 model year 9-3. The new engines emit 119g/km of CO2, meaning the diesel will fall into tax band...
  9 Sept 2010
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  Ford Mondeo - first drive
  The new Mondeo is a premium product and the best part is that it has both substance and style. Some may be blinded by badge snobbery but this new Mondeo...
  8 Sept 2010
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  New Ford C-Max details unveiled
  Ford has released further details of its all-new C-Max that goes on sale in October. Two versions are available – the five-seat C-Max and the seven-seat Grand C-Max. Buyers can choose from two trim...
  8 Sept 2010