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  Land Rover Defender concept
  Land Rover has revealed two new concepts in both hard-top and open-top guises in a bid to show potential customers what the new Defender will look like when it is launched...
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  Lotus Evora GTE and Exige S
  The 440bhp Evora GTE and a new Exige S were the stars of the Lotus stand. According to the press blurb the GTE, complete with a 3.5-litre V6 Evora engine, will...
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  Honda Civic
  Honda unveiled its new Civic at the Frankfurt Show and visually it looks much like the current model. The latest generation Civic is virtually all-new. Honda claims the interior has improved in...
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  Ford Focus ST, Fiesta facelifted, ECOnetic models and Evos concept
  A surprise on the Ford stand today as the firm launches its new Focus ST and ST Estate. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine making 247bhp and 360Nm of torque, the latest ST model is...
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  BMW i3 and i8 concepts, Efficient Dynamics models
  The BMW stand was dominated by a pair of electric concept cars which usher in the manufacturer’s eco-friendly future. Launched under a new sub-brand called ‘i’, the two cars are set to...
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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...