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  Kia: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  On show: New Soul, Optima facelifted, Niro Concept car All-new Kia Soul (pictured above) The star of the Kia stand was the all-new Soul. The distinctive supermini crosses the line between small...
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  Aston Martin: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  On show: V12 Vantage S, Vanquish Volante, technical partnership with Mercedes AMG V12 Vantage S (pictured above) Aston Martin’s smallest car, the Vantage, helped attract new buyers to the brand. With its...
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  Porsche: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  On show: 918 Spyder, 50 years 911 and 911 Turbo New 918 Spyder hybrid supercar Porsche has finally, after a very long wait, unveiled a production version of its clever 918 Spyder...
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  Seat: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  On 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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  Volkswagen: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  On 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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  Bentley: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  Cars 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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  Vauxhall: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  Cars 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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  Lamborghini: Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
  Car 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 2013
  Cars 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 preview
  When 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 hybrids
  The 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 test
  Could 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 test
  Few 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 checking
  It’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 test
  With 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 5d
  As 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 drive
  The 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 driven
  Not 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 test
  When 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 DS4
  Citroen’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...