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First drive: MINI First and Cooper SMINI has to up its game if it is to stay relevant beside shiny new metal like the Citroen DS3 and the Audi A1 and that’s even before you consider...13 Jul 2010
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Hyundai i20 gets cleaner enginesHyundai has made changes to its i20 hatchback in a bid reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Changes to aerodynamics and engines have reduced emissions on the top-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine from 126g/km to...13 Jul 2010
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Black boxes for Toyota modelsToyota is planning to introduce aircraft-style black boxes, which record events leading up to accidents, into its vehicles. The Japanese firm has confirmed it will be installing the technology following...12 Jul 2010
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‘Five-year promise’ from ChevroletChevrolet customers are being offered an all-encompassing care package on any new model. Called ‘Five-year promise’ it offers a five-year warranty along with five-years’ free servicing, five years’ roadside assistance, five...8 Jul 2010
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Cleaner engines for Insignia modelsVauxhall has made engine improvements to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy across the entire Insignia range. Starting with the manufacturers ‘green’ car offering, the 128bhp 2.0 CDTi Insignia ecoFLEX. Emissions have...8 Jul 2010
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Race-inspired Vantage unveiledAston Martin is offering a new special edition Vantage model. The Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s exploits at the famous German Nürburgring 24-hour race. The Vantage N420 is based...7 Jul 2010
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Vauxhall offers lower tax billsVauxhall has cut emissions across the Insignia range, meaning it will cost less in terms of company car tax and also be more economical. The low emission Ecoflex model sees CO2...7 Jul 2010
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Mazda3: prove downsizing works?Car downsizing is becoming a trend – a smaller car means smaller bills in terms of buying and running it. Trouble is if you have a family then a capacious...6 Jul 2010
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Volvo C30 DRIVe: Economy twin testSo called ‘eco’ cars are nothing new. Manufacturers who use ‘green’ as a way of describing products with low emissions and high fuel economy sound a little old-hat. Cars need to...6 Jul 2010
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First drive: Ford Mondeo EcoBoostFord has applied its green fingers to the current Mondeo before the new version of the Mondeo comes to the UK in the autumn. The Mondeo Powershift EcoBoost promises improved fuel economy, reduced emissions...5 Jul 2010
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Car clubs get government cashCar clubs are to get an extra £40,000 of government funding on top of a £57k cash injection they received seven months ago. The money will be spent by Carplus...5 Jul 2010
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BMW to launch product offensiveBMW is launching a major product offensive, offering new engines and equipment in a range of its models in September. Most notable will be inclusion of the M Sport package for...2 Jul 2010