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  How the 2016 Autumn Statement affects drivers
  Chancellor Philip Hammond has set out the government’s latest spending priorities in today’s autumn statement – the first major outline of planned expenditure since the UK’s vote to leave the...
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  London mayor orders £2.5m VW Congestion Charge payment
  The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for Volkswagen to pay £2.5m for Congestion Charge payments not paid by drivers of models that cheated emissions tests.  Following the VW emissions...
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  Modern cars too big for outdated parking spaces
  If you’ve ever returned from a shopping trip to find your car sandwiched between two enormous SUVs, the news that many models are now simply too large to park will...
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  2017 SEAT Leon to get digital dash and AWD Cupra model
  SEAT plans to install digital dashboard technology in at least one of its cars – the facelifted Leon – from late 2017. The system will offer a similar graphical speedometer and...
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  Road Test: Honda Civic 1.5 Sport
  The 10th generation of Honda’s Civic hatchback has arrived, with the Japanese company promising a more dynamic driving experience coupled with a distinctive design. Previous generations have been strong on...
• Road Test: Land Rover Discovery Sport (15 on) 2.0 TD4 (180hp) HSE Luxury 5d Auto
  The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a relatively small footprint, making it easy to drive and park, yet clever packaging and a compact rear suspension system have unlocked a lot...
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  Government invests £10m in electric car charging network
  A £10m investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure was announced today by the Government. As sales of electrically powered cars continue to climb – with more cars sold by October...
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  Ford adds a dose of five-door practicality to the Fiesta ST
  If you’ve ever been tempted by the Fiesta ST but found the three-door bodystyle just too impractical, Ford has just announced a five-door version will be available for the first...
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  Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 AllGrip - Road Test
  While the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross launched back in 2013 was a competent crossover it looked disappointingly insipid. Sure, it handled well enough, proved to be reassuringly reliable and was packed to...
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  All-wheel drive Volvo V90 Cross Country revealed
  Volvo has added to its off-roader range with the V90 Cross Country. Based on the V90 estate, the Cross Country gains 60mm of ride height – meaning it now offers...
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  SEAT reveals fashionable Mii by Cosmopolitan
  We all have different requirements from a car, but SEAT thinks it’s hit the nail on the head when it comes to what women want from a car with the...
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  2020 vision: the end of cheap Renault diesels?
  Spiralling engineering costs required to meet even more stringent Euro 7 exhaust emission regulations could signal the end of diesel-powered smaller cars, with Renault poised to be one of the...
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  Skoda Kodiaq (16-) preview
  Skoda has unveiled its new seven-seat family-focused crossover – due in March 2017. Called the Skoda Kodiaq, the new car is an interesting addition to the range and joins a growing...
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  Skoda to offer Virtual Cockpit in early 2017
  Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier has confirmed the availability of Virtual Cockpit technology – as seen on Audi’s A3, A4 (shown above) and TT – on at least one of the...
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  Boost in style and tech for facelifted Hyundai i10
  The Hyundai i10 – the Korean brand’s smallest model – has been given a facelift to keep up with city car rivals such as the Volkswagen Up, Skoda Citigo and...
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  Cheapest Ford Fiesta trims binned before Ka+ launch
  Ford has pushed up the starting price of its Fiesta hatchback to £13,395 in order to make room for the smaller Ka+ budget offering. The sixth-generation Fiesta is now available with Zetec...
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  Road test: Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0-litre BiTDI 4MOTION DSG
  Nestling in the hotly contested crossover segment of the market, the latest Volkswagen Tiguan trades on its sheer competence and strong brand image rather than eliciting excitement from potential customers....
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  Road test: Audi S4 Avant 3.0 TFSI 354PS Quattro Tiptronic
  It says much about how we’ve become accustomed to colossal power outputs that the latest generation of Audi S4 Avant with its 354hp merely feels quick as opposed to mightily...
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  Road Test: Renault Clio dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav
  Previously the Renault Clio was only available with one diesel engine – a 90hp unit that we said was ok on the motorway but a bit sluggish elsewhere. Well, good news,...
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  New Kia Niro becomes the company's first UK hybrid
  The new Kia Niro is the company’s first attempt at an petrol-electric car for the UK, using an all-new platform designed exclusively for hyrbid and electric vehicles. Powered by a 105hp...