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  Facelifted Lexus LS road test
  When the Lexus LS was first conceived in 1983 the plan was to build the best luxury car in the world. The plan took shape and in 1989 the first LS...
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  BMW M6 (12-) preview
  Five hundred and fifty-two horsepower (567bhp with the Competition Package) and 680Nm of torque are the two figures that should tell you all you need to know about the BMW...
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  Are you ready for digital radio?
  Were you affected by the TV digital switchover? Many thousands of UK residents were, and that’s set to be repeated when radio goes the same way. The Government is planning on...
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  New tyre labelling uncovered
  There’s a new system for labelling tyres and you all need to know about it. Following an EU directive, as of 1 November this year all tyres must carry a label...
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  EC issues new car safety regulations
  As of 1 November 2012, a host of new safety requirements became mandatory for all new types of vehicles built for the European market. Put into place by the European Commission, the...
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  Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe road test
  The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe is an impressively capable sports car. Its iconic silhouette makes it instantly recognisable, while the Porsche name is famous the world over. Porsche’s Carrera 4 adds...
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  Paris Motor Show 2012
  With the global economy seemingly on its knees and oil prices spiralling out of control, one might expect this year’s Paris Motor Show to be a rather understated affair. Not at all: the car manufacturers...
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: The Concepts
  At every motor show there’s always a variety of new cars, modern technology and futuristic concepts. The concepts range from outlandish prototypes to the cars that could be pressed into production...
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  Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid revealed
  Mitsubishi has unveiled the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. Based on the new-generation Outlander, it is targeting eco-friendly drivers who need all-wheel-drive capability. It is set to arrive in the...
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  New motoring journalist required at Parkers
  A rare opportunity has arisen for an ambitious motoring journalist to join the Parkers team as staff writer. Parkers is an extremely successful automotive brand with a range of multi-media products....
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  Download CAR's free Honda iPad app
  Honda is the star of sister publication CAR magazine’s latest manufacturer-special on iPad, available to download free from Apple’s iTunes app store. Honda:Reloaded is a multimedia magazine previewing the latest Hondas,...
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  Ford Ecosport compact 4x4 coming to the UK
  Ford has confirmed that a small 4x4, which has enjoyed a sales success in Brazil for almost ten years, will be coming the UK. The Ecosport has been on sale in...
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  Ford plans EcoBoost petrol engine for Mondeo
  Ford has dropped its strongest hint yet that it may use the popular 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine on the new Mondeo when it arrives in the UK in 2013. The engine...
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  Nissan unveils new London taxi
  Nissan has revealed a new London taxi which is set to replace iconic black cabs like the Fairway and TX4. It’s based on Nissan’s NV200, a compact van which was launched...
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  Toyota Prius Plug-in road test
  The Toyota Prius has been at the forefront of the ‘green’ motoring offensive with its cars’ low emissions and impressive fuel economy claims. The new Prius Plug-in moves the game on even...
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  Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir Sprint road test
  The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a car that’s designed to help the Italian manufacturer appeal to a wider and younger market. It has a lot of the right ingredients to achieve...
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  Injury claims up despite drop in accidents
  The number of personal injury claims increased in 2011 despite a fall in car accidents and could be to blame for rising insurance premiums. A report from the Actuarial Profession has...
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  Planned 3p fuel duty cancelled
  Hard-up car owners will welcome news that the planned 3p rise in fuel duty for August has been cancelled by the Government. Petrol prices hit a record high in March this year of more...
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  BMW extends 3 Series line-up
  The latest BMW 3 Series saloon range is set to get a number of new additions for 2013. The main news is that a hybrid model is due to arrive, while...
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  Plans to increase motoring fines from £60 to £90
  Police will be able to issue careless drivers with a Fixed Penalty Notice rather than going through the costly saga of a court hearing under new proposals unveiled today. The proposals,...