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Bentley: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013Cars on show: Continental GT V8 S coupe and convertible Faster, more efficient V8 power for Continental Bentley has unveiled an up-rated version of its Continental GT V8. Dubbed the S, it...
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Volkswagen: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013On show: Golf Estate Bluemotion, electric e-Up and e-Golf models, Golf R performance car, Caddy BlueMotion van, Golf Sportsvan Concept Volkswagen has an enormous 9,000 square metre stand at the...
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Vauxhall: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013Cars on show: Insignia Country Tourer, Monza Concept, Insignia VXR Beefed-up Insignia The New Insignia range has made its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show before first UK deliveries start in...
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Seat: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013On show: Leon ST and EcoMotive Leon ST (pictured above) We love our SEAT Leon FR 2.0TDI long termer, so the promise of the new ST model with 207-litres of extra loadspace...
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Lamborghini: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013Car on show: Gallardo Squadra Corse Fastest-ever final Gallardo The final iteration of the Gallardo, Lamborghini’s smaller supercar, is here. Based on the Superleggera, this is the most hardcore car to be produced...
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Jaguar: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013Cars on show: C-X17 crossover concept C-X17 Concept This is the big unveil for Jaguar at Frankfurt this year because it heralds not only a possible new model rumoured to be a crossover,...
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2013 Frankfurt Motor Show previewWhen it comes to cars, there is little that excites us more at Parkers than a motor show. There is no other event quite like it, bringing together the world’s top...
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Quick guide to hybridsThe term ‘hybrid car’ gets bandied about a lot but what does it actually mean? This short guide aims to clear up exactly what a hybrid car is, the different...
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Ford Tourneo Custom (12 on) 2.2 TDCi Titanium SWB road testCould the Ford Tourneo Custom be the answer to many larger families’ motoring dilemma? Historically the choice was between an MPV which could seat everyone or transport their luggage or...
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Suzuki Swift Sport five-door road testFew manufacturers cater for that small group of customers who don’t want to give up the thrill of driving a small hot hatchback yet require greater practicality due to the onset...
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Guide to tyre checkingIt’s easy to forget about to the need to occasionally do a bit of tyre checking – your car’s tyres are basically out of sight, after all. But, like any...
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Chevrolet Captiva comparison testWith escalating fuel costs persuading many motorists to downsize, you’d be forgiven for assuming that the market for large, seven-seater 4x4s had dried up. If it has, nobody’s told Chevrolet...
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Road Test: Dacia Sandero Stepway (13 on) 1.5 dCi Laureate 5dAs a budget proposition, the Dacia Sandero Stepway makes a lot of sense for a company car driver. Not only is it cheap to tax, but you get a whole...
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2013 Mazda 3: First driveThe new Mazda3 hatchback, which will do battle against such heavyweight competitors as the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus, has some large shoes to fill. To date, the 3 is Mazda’s...
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Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell drivenNot always a company renowned for world firsts, Hyundai has been commercially producing the first hydrogen powered vehicle since February of this year. There is one caveat though; its ix35...
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Nissan Leaf Tekna road testWhen the Nissan Leaf touched down on planet earth in 2011, it was a bit of a milestone. Here was a pure electric car, powered by batteries and electric motor...
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Citroen comparison: C4 and DS4Citroen’s DS line is an interesting proposition. It’s a range of models closely related to the more ordinary C-series of Citroens, but with more avant-garde styling and a premium outlook...
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Happy 20th Birthday Ford MondeoHard to believe but the Ford Mondeo is 20 years old this year. In the notoriously fast-changing world of cars, the Ford Mondeo has remained a favourite with drivers across Europe...
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Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI SE road testIn the mobile phone world there’s a market for basic, simple phones, the type that just make calls and send text messages. In a way, the Skoda Rapid is the...
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Road Test: Mazda 6 Estate 2.0 Sport NavChoosing a Mazda 6 always marked you out as a bit of free-thinker; the firm’s family-car was never considered a mainstream option, and to be fair things haven’t changed with...
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