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  New trim for Skoda models
  Skoda is offering customers a new trim level called SE Plus on all models right across the range. Available on the Fabia, Octavia, Roomster, Superb and Yeti, the new equipment grade will...
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  Porsche unveils diesel Panamera
  Porsche has expanded its Panamera range with the introduction of a new diesel version. The Panamera, a four-seat grand tourer, had previously only been available with V6 or V8 petrol engines...
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  Fuel-sipping cars for under £15,000
  With rising fuel prices having more and more of an effect on people’s car buying habits, you might be considering downsizing or shopping around for a more fuel efficient car. Budgets, however, tend to be tighter...
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  Range Rover Autobiography
  The Range Rover is one of the longest running models around with the first 4x4 being launched in 1970. It has always been seen as the premium off-roader and the...
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  Living with the Peugeot iOn
  We’ve taken delivery of a Peugeot iOn for a few weeks of electric motoring. The idea of this experiment is to explore whether this really is the low-carbon motoring solution the...
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  First drive: MINI Cooper SD Hatch
  The addition of the MINI SD (Sports Diesel) to the range isn’t about re-inventing the popular model, but more tweaking and adding another feather to the cap of one of...
• Five cost-effective coupes
  Coupes have always been desirable, despite the practical problems that can arise from only having two doors. They also used to command big premiums, as the coupes tended to be the...
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  Jaguar updates XF and XK
  Jaguar has revealed latest versions of its popular XF and XK models. The XF gets styling tweaks including an all-new front end, with revised headlights, LED running lights and a tweaked front grille. The LED...
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  Vauxhall unveils hardcore Corsa
  Vauxhall has released details of a new version of its Corsa VXR hot hatch – the ‘Nurburgring’ edition. If you’re sick of your friend in his Renaultsport Clio 200 pulling away...
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  Toyota continues to cut production
  Japanese carmaker, Toyota, has had to cut its UK production further due to a parts shortage. The firm is one of a number of car makers that have had to scale...
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  Toyota updates Auris range
  Toyota has updated its Auris range for 2011, introducing a new trim level and tweaks for the TR and SR models. The biggest news is a new entry-level Auris named the...
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  The top ten car warranty claims
  More and more people are looking at buying car warranties in order to save themselves from big bills – and it’s easy to see why. The latest data from Autoprotect, a...
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  New kit for larger Porsche models
  The Porsche Cayenne and Panamera have received new optional extras and minor improvements. The Cayenne diesel gets an updated engine that offers claimed greater efficiency and lower emissions. Its 3.0-litre diesel...
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  SEAT offers new trim upgrade
  SEAT is set to offer car buyers a new high-value trim upgrade on its Ibiza and Leon models. The new equipment option is called Copa and potential customers could get up...
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  The cheapest new cars to insure
  While the focus might be on rising fuel prices there is no escaping the fact that the cost of insuring a car is one of the biggest financial burdens on...
• Lawyers not to blame for 40% hike
  The Law Society has blasted claims that ‘ambulance-chasing’ solicitors are responsible for a record rise in insurance premiums. Throughout 2010 premiums soared in nearly all car insurance groups but in the last 12-month period costs rose a staggering 40%. A spokesman...
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  VW launches car warranty scheme
  Volkswagen is launching a new approved used car scheme designed to give second hand car buyers extra peace of mind.  Essentially it’s an extended car warranty scheme for Volkswagens with less than...
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  MOT test times to be reviewed
  Motorists could see their costs fall if ministers get their way and change the frequency of MOT tests. The amount of time between checks is set to be reviewed by Transport...
• First drive: Kia Picanto 1.0-litre
  This is the second generation of the popular Kia Picanto and the former low-cost small town ‘runabout’ has grown into a classy looking little city car. The South Korean car maker has...
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  Want an Evoque? Wait a year
  Land Rover announced prices for its new Evoque this week, but if you’re thinking of buying one you could end up waiting for a very long time. According to the...