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  Jaguar XE: why now’s the time to buy a petrol
  Choosing a petrol saloon might seem like an odd choice when diesel versions offer much greater claimed fuel economy. However, opting for a petrol Jaguar XE not only saves you...
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  Should I buy a VW Golf or wait for the GTI Performance?
  With sales of the VW Golf topping 33 million since its launch in 1974 – equating to a frankly unbelievable new car every 40 seconds – it’s Europe’s best-selling model...
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  Early drive: MINI Countryman JCW
  The hottest, range-topping version of the biggest MINI on sale — the MINI Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW) SUV, which packs a tweaked 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine harnessed by all-wheel...
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  Electric shocker: supercharged costs leave plug-in city car up the creek without a paddle
  Want to get an electric car to save money? Don’t think that all plug-in models will cut your motoring bills with low prices and minimal running costs; the Volkswagen e-Up...
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  Get a quote, win an Ignis
  Insurance company Carole Nash is offering one lucky customer the chance to win a brand new Suzuki Ignis and a GSX-R125 motorcycle by receiving a no obligation quote. The competiton runs...
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  Early drive: 2017 SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR
  Parkers has driven the fifth-generation SEAT Ibiza – a five-door-only small hatchback the Spanish company hopes will be successful enough to eat into sales of some of the UK’s best-selling...
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  New VED car tax winners and losers revealed
  Sweeping changes to the VED car tax system that are being introduced on 1 April 2017 are set to penalise buyers of low CO2-emission models, while some of the most...
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  New electric London taxis to be built in Coventry
  The recently rebranded, and now Chinese owned, London Taxi Company has opened a new factory in the UK to build a brand-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cab. The factory in Ansty,...
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  Road test: Ferrari GTC4Lusso T
  The GTC4Lusso is a strange kind of Ferrari. Two doors, four seats, and an estate-style ‘shooting brake’ body shape – not to mention a stonking great 6.3-litre V12 engine and...
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  Road test: Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury 2.0 Sd4 auto
  What’s not up for discussion here are the Land Rover Discovery’s radically different looks – they’re as opinion dividing as its predecessor’s. No, what’s of greater interest is whether this lighter...
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  Audi to roll out upmarket car sharing scheme
  Audi is set to introduce a pay-per-use car sharing scheme in 15 countries around the world, following trials in Europe, Asia and the USA. Unlike existing car share setups, the...
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  Road test: Audi RS3 Sportback
  The Audi RS 3 Sportback is a next-level hot hatchback propelled by the same scorchingly powerful 2.5-litre motor as the Audi TT RS. It now develops 400hp – 33 horses more...
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  First drive: Citroen Advanced Comfort prototype
  Just how important is ride comfort and refinement to you? When did you last shudder when your sports-suspended saloon hopped and skipped from one pothole to another? If you’re coming...
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  Insignia road trip: #Keiths2Keith
  Who looks at a newborn baby boy and decides to name him Keith? Well, the parents of Messers Adams and Jones obviously did, and in celebration of their common name,...
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  Road test: Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport SRi Nav 2.0 (170hp) Turbo D BlueInjection
  The launch of the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport comes at a crossroads for its maker. On one hand, the market for large saloons and hatchbacks is under a two-pronged attack...
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  Mercedes-Benz to recall 75,000 cars in the UK
  More than 75,000 Mercedes-Benz cars in the UK may be affected by a safety recall. Reports of fires are the reason for the recall, after an issue with some starter...
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  Insignia insight: exploring Vauxhall's new motorway muncher
  Vauxhall’s all-new Insignia Grand Sport hatchback and the Sports Tourer estate are now available to order, commencing this summer at prices starting from £17,115. We’ll be driving what’s expected to become...
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  PSA's buyout of Opel-Vauxhall: How does that affect the UK?
  France’s PSA Group (the parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and DS Automobiles) has announced a deal to buy Opel-Vauxhall from General Motors (GM) for £1.9bn after agreeing terms with the...
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  Is your car roadworthy? Nearly 20% of drivers confess to putting off repairs
  A faulty car can mean a broad spectrum of issues, from an irritating but comparatively inconsequential sticky electric window to dangerously worn brake pads or tyres. However, according to research from...
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  Ford and FIAT only score three stars in new Euro NCAP safety ratings
  Euro NCAP has today released the safety ratings for six cars, and both Ford and Fiat have fallen short. The brand-new Ka+ only scored three stars. This comes after the Ford...