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  MINI Coupe
  MINI’s stand was buzzing with news of the public unveiling of the firm’s two-door sporty offering. This new Coupe joins the recent addition of the Countryman to push the number of...
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  Will your car insurance costs drop?
  The government is to ban injury lawyer referral fees to tackle the compensation culture and cut insurance costs. The price of insurance premiums has risen by at least 30% in the last...
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  SEAT Leon FR
  The formula is simple. If something sells well, make it available to more people and it will sell even more. That’s exactly what SEAT is hoping to do with the...
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  Saab files for bankruptcy protection
  The struggling Swedish manufacturer, Saab, has admitted the severity of its own situation by filing for bankruptcy protection. Saab, which hasn’t made a car since June, has been in trouble for...
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  Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
  First revealed in early 2011, buyers can now get their hands on a convertible version of Volkswagen’s popular Golf, breaking a nine-year absence of the model from the manufacturer’s line-up. Externally, there are...
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  Fiat extends special 'byGucci' range
  Fashonistas looking for wind in the hair motoring can now buy a byGucci version of Fiat’s 500 convertible. Following hot on the designer heels of the Fiat 500byGucci (boot badge, anyone?), the convertible...
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  Volvo announces XC90 updates
  Volvo’s XC90 has received a range of updates in order to make it more appealing to buyers. Externally, the changes are minor but numerous. LED daytime running lights are fitted in the...
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  New car sales increase in August
  Despite continuing financial uncertainties and a poor economic climate, new car sales climbed in August by 7.3%. A total of 59,346 cars were sold during August 2011, compared to 55,305 in...
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  Frankfurt Motor Show: the preview
  The 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, which Parkers will be covering live on 13 September, is one of the world’s largest motor shows. Started in 1897, it was originally hosted at the Hotel Bristol...
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  New Civic debut edges closer
  After announcing details about the new Civic’s comfort, handling and engines, the latest news from Honda gives an insight into the car’s potential detailing. The first picture of the new Civic, without any camouflage, shows how the rear...
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  New 2012 range of Jaguars on sale
  As of September 1, the fastest and most efficient Jaguars to date have gone on sale. These new models, which form part of Jaguar’s 2012 programme, receive a range of upgrades...
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  Catalytic convertor thefts rising
  Concerns have been raised over the upsurge in catalytic converter thefts, caused by the continuing increase in the price of scrap metal. Recent figures show that the number of thefts has...
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  New Bentley GTC for Frankfurt
  Bentley has announced that it will show the next generation of its Continental GTC Convertible at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Crewe-based firm states it has gone for a more...
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  SLK diesel takes aim at Audi TT
  Mercedes-Benz is the latest company to slot a diesel engine under the bonnet of a sports car, and this is the result; the SLK 250CDI. It’s been a while since...
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  Audi A6 Hybrid
  Hybrid cars are getting very popular with luxury brands. Lexus and Infiniti have led the charge and now the latest competitor, Audi, has unveiled the A6 Hybrid. From afar you would...
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  Mercedes C-Class Coupe
  In an attempt to take on new coupe models from the likes of BMW and Audi, Mercedes-Benz has released the C-Class Sport Coupe. It’s offered with only one diesel engine but there are...
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  Limited edition Nissan Juke released
  Nissan has unveiled a limited edition Juke that’s designed to appeal to those who are particularly fashion conscious. Called the Kuro, which means black in Japanese, it’s based on the top...
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  Hyundai unveils greener Blue i20
  After giving its i10 city car the Blue treatment earlier this year, Hyundai has done the same to its i20 model to add another car to its range of eco...
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  Kia Picanto three-door revealed
  Kia has widened the appeal of its new Picanto by adding a three-door version to the range. The new model, which is available in four trim levels, will go on...
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  Minor updates for 2012 Defender
  The stalwart of the Land Rover range, the Defender, is set to get a new diesel engine for 2012 with improved levels of performance and refinement, according to the manufacturer. More...