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  Fiat Tipo hatchback (16-) preview
  The 2016 Fiat Tipo hatchback represents the revival of a name first seen on UK roads back in the ‘80s, but now it’s back and taking aim at the Ford...
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  Audi Q2 (16-) preview
  The theory behind the Audi Q2 suggests that it’s easier to get someone into a large, expensive SUV if they’ve already enjoyed owning a smaller and comparatively cheaper car. It’s a...
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  Five new Mitsubishi SUVs by 2021
  Mitsubishi has been the fastest-growing brand in the UK for the past three years now, largely thanks to the success of the Outlander PHEV and new L200 pick-up. Not content to...
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  The winner is... the Vauxhall Astra!
  The Vauxhall Astra has been named European Car of the Year 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show. Judged by a panel of 58 leading motoring journalists from around the continent, the...
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  Porsche 718 Boxster (16-) preview
  There’s more to the Porsche 718 Boxster than a name harking back to a 1950s racer from the firm’s back catalogue – in case you’re wondering, Porsche protocol is to...
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  Volvo V90 (16-) preview
  When you think of a Volvo you probably think of a large estate. Despite the recent runaway triumphs of the XC90 SUV, the Swedish manufacturer’s reputation is built on load-lugging...
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  Kia Optima (16-) preview
  On sale from January 5, 2016, the latest version of the Kia Optima Saloon is a big improvement on the previous model – a car that didn’t find many buyers...
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  SEAT Ateca (16-) preview
  The new SEAT Ateca gives Volkswagen’s Spanish brand a credible rival in the busy mid-sized crossover sector. Named after a village in central Spain, this is yet another challenger to...
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  Ferrari GTC4Lusso Coupe preview
  Faster, more powerful and with a slicker aerodynamic profile, Ferrari has turned up the heat on its most practical model, the four-seater FF. Now called the GTC4Lusso (a name that draws...
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  Spice up your car insurance with mustard.co.uk
  When you’re shopping for car insurance, do you find yourself spending hours and hours trawling through websites trying to find the best deal?  That could be a thing of the past...
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  Early drive: Skoda Octavia Hatch vRS 2.0 TDI 184PS 4x4 DSG
  The diesel Skoda Octavia vRS has always been a more rational choice than the petrol car – it’s calmer to drive and offers better fuel economy. Now the addition of all-wheel...
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  Early drive: Jaguar F-Pace preview
  The Jaguar F-Pace is literally new territory. The firm’s first ever SUV, it’s designed to deliver not only Jaguar’s trademark driving engagement, but also a high degree of off-road ability...
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  Early drive: Mercedes SLC
  Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest offering into the compact roadster market – the SLC-Class. Replacing the SLK, this new car is a similar-looking machine to its predecessor, featuring a slightly revised...
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  Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible (16-) preview
  Four years after sales of its more conventional siblings began, the first official images have been released of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible. This isn’t simply the existing three-door...
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  Top tips for eco-friendly driving
  Official fuel economy figures have come under increased scrutiny over recent years as people struggle to replicate the figures on the road. To help your petrol or diesel go a little...
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  No higher tax for cars affected by emissions scandal
  The government has announced that UK taxpayers will not incur higher tax costs if their current car is found to be fitted with illegal software that manipulates emissions tests. Following VW’s...
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  Nissan Leaf gets new battery and longer range
  From late 2015, a new battery pack boasting a 30kW output and a 155-mile range will be available on the Nissan Leaf. The new output will cost around £1,600 more...
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  SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 TSI UK drive
  Compromise. It’s a word most of us have to battle with when buying a new car. You want power but low running costs. Practicality but excitment too. Cheap to buy but...
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  Nissan: establishing Nismo in Britain
  Nismo isn’t yet as well-known a performance brand for Nissan as RS is for Ford or VXR is for Vauxhall, but the foundations are in place with a trio of...
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  Summer Budget 2015: changes for motorists
  Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has delivered the first Budget by a Conservative government since 1996 with the key announcement for motorists being significant changes to Vehicle Excise Duty...