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New Range Rover launchedThis is the new Range Rover and it will arrive in the UK by late September. The new luxury 4x4 has had a mild nose job but it is the...17 Jun 2010
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Lower drink-drive limit proposedPlans to halve the alcohol limit for drink driving have been slammed as ‘daft’ by the Association of British Drivers. An ABD spokesman said: ‘This is a daft idea and it’s...16 Jun 2010
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VW announces Touareg pricesVolkswagen has announced prices for the new Touareg which is available to order now ahead of deliveries in October. Prices start at £38,225 for the SE 3.0-litre TDI 236bhp while the Hybrid...15 Jun 2010
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Kia recalls Cee'ds and PicantosKia is recalling Cee’d and Picanto models for remedial work. The Korean car maker has identified that up to 468 Cee’ds with Electronic Stability Programme could suffer from insufficient brake force from...15 Jun 2010
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Renault Megane Coupe: v Astra SportbackPutting our long-term Renault Megane up against the Astra Sportback in a head-to-head battle makes a lot of sense. Both cars are three-door coupes with distinctive and sporty looks. The Megane...15 Jun 2010
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Drivers advised to use screenwashMotorists are being urged to use screenwash in their wiper fluid following Legionnaires’ disease fears. A study by the Health Protection Agency says drivers who don’t put anti-bacterial screen wash in...15 Jun 2010
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Suzuki Grand Vitara: serviceWith many modern cars now requiring a first service at 18,000 miles it is somewhat surprising that the Grand Vitara requires its at a youthful 9,000. Admittedly, it is a...11 Jun 2010
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New eco powertrains for MondeoThe Ford Mondeo range has improved fuel economy, lower emissions and stronger performance thanks to a new petrol-injection turbo and an upgraded Ford Duratorq TDCi engine. New for Mondeo are the...11 Jun 2010
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Ford Fiesta: Practical and good lookingAfter looking at the big advance in the exterior styling of the Fiesta compared to the previous model, I also started to think about how the interior looks had moved...10 Jun 2010
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New engines for revised SwiftSuzuki has unveiled pictures of the new Swift set to go on sale in the UK in autumn. It is made from stronger steel and has an increased track and larger...10 Jun 2010
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First drive: Volvo V70 plug-in hybridVolvo has allowed Parker’s an exclusive drive of its next-generation V70 plug-in hybrid concept that slashes emissions to just 50g/km of CO2 and delivers a stunning average fuel economy of...10 Jun 2010
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PSA to offer new stop/start dieselsPSA group, the company that produces Peugeot and Citroen models will be introducing a new range of low emissions diesel engines with start/stop technology later this year. The company’s first start/stop technology was first seen in...9 Jun 2010