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Kia Rio: first driveKia’s Rio has been a success story with 900,000 cars sold worldwide but rather than take its customers for granted the Korean car maker has reinvigorated its popular hatchback by...
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Mazda5 on a skiing tripThe skiing season is coming to an end and for those still thinking of shleping down to the Alps for a last-minute weekend of action you could do no worse...
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Get a brand-new Octavia for £10,995Skoda is selling 2,000 Octavia 1.6-litre MPI models for £10,995 – saving buyers £3,735 off the recommended list price. The Octavia – in 1.2 TSI S guise – took the win for the Family Car category in...
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Hyundai relieves ix35 waiting listDemand for 2.0-litre diesel versions of Hyundai’s popular ix35 has outstripped supply, leading to an extensive waiting list. To relieve pressure, Hyundai has taken the unusual step of offering the 200...
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Merc C-Class saloon: first driveAround 2,000 new components have been introduced on the facelifted C-Class as Mercedes-Benz seeks to take on the might of the BMW 3-Series and the Audi A4. Although it’s supposed to be a minor refresh, the...
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Finishing touches for Corsa refreshVauxhall has given its Corsa a bit of a wash and brush-up in order to cement the continuing popularity of this small, but practical hatchback One of the most significant advances of these final touches is...
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New Eco Car Award winner 2011Less than £18,000: Honda Jazz 1.3 IMA HE Hybrid CVT WHAT IS IT? The hybrid Jazz looks identical to its conventional equivalent but underneath the skin it’s quite different. It’s the first...
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Parkers launches New Car AwardsParkers announced its first ever New Car Awards that celebrate the cars that make your cash go further. The Awards are based on robust scientific research and the findings will be vital...
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Smart reveals special edition FortwoSmart has squeezed more life out of the Fortwo by revealing a special edition called the nightorange. Limited to a production run of just 235 cars, the nightorange gets vivid orange paintwork...
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First drive: Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiDFor a car that has been around since the dawn of time – we jest – the Saab 9-3 is actually something of a guilty pleasure and an interesting, yet relatively cheap to...
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Volvo cuts price of C30 coupeVolvo has reduced the entry-level price of its C30 coupe to £14,995. Originally the standard 2.0-litre version would have started at £16,295 – but the new price will save you £1,300 over...
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Infiniti EX30d first driveInfiniti’s EX30d is an interesting proposition – a premium crossover with bundles of standard kit and a thirsty diesel engine. Can it take sales from Audi and BMW? The EX is a similar size...
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Infiniti sharpens up its 2011 rangeInfiniti has simplified the G range by offering fewer optional extras and a higher level of standard equipment. The cars, which feature considerable levels of standard equipment, are available as a saloon, coupe and convertible models. Every...
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Fuel duty hike may be scrappedChancellor George Osborne has suggested that the 1p fuel duty hike, due in April, may be scrapped. The news comes as the price for a litre of unleaded reaches a peak...
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A year's free insurance on a CorsaVauxhall is offering a year’s free insurance, in conjunction with a personal contract hire scheme, to all customers who buy a brand-new pre-facelift Corsa. The deal, which is available until March 31, 2011, is...
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Top ten Geneva starsAt the Geneva Motor Show there were plenty of world debuts, ranging from concepts that will never see the production line to cars you can order very soon from your local dealer. Here’s...
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Saab 9-5 Saloon first driveThe Saab 9-5 has certainly got appeal. Everywhere the 9-5 went it turned heads. This is largely down to the exterior being a bit more radical in the design stakes...
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New car sales down in FebruaryNew car sales are down 7.7% in February against the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car registrations fell...
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Four surprisingly affordable 4x4sLand Rover Freelander vs. BMW 3-Series Despite being £4,085 cheaper than the 3-Series, the Freelander’s equipped to a very similar standard. It comes with cruise control, parking sensors and climate control. It’s...
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Car buyers warned of unpaid loansUsed car buyers are being warned to carry out a history check before buying in order to make sure a car has no out-standing money secured against it. Known as ‘log-book...
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