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  New Aston Martin Vantage S
  Aston Martin has launched a lighter, faster, more refined V8 Vantage. The British firm has unveiled the new V8 Vantage S – with more power, a new gearbox and looks borrowed...
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  Focus Sport on sale until August
  With the arrival of the new Focus model in March, Ford will be offering a special discounted price for the old model until August. The run-out Focus special edition Sport will...
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  The safest new car of 2010 is…
  The safest cars of 2010 have been revealed by safety organisation Euro NCAP. Last year the organisation tested 29 new cars, with 65% of these scoring the maximum five star rating....
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  Honda updates Accord models
  Honda has unveiled the latest version of the Accord Saloon and Tourer models with lower emissions, refreshed styling and chassis improvements. Emissions have been decreased on the saloon with the 2.2-litre i-DTEC engine,...
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  Potholes concern motorists
  A survey by the AA detailing problems on our roadways has revealed the most serious issue facing local neighbourhoods is potholes. According to AA Streetwatch, a study carried out by volunteers...
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  Recall for Toyota and Lexus models
  Toyota has announced a voluntary recall for a number of Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models due to potential fuel leaks. The recall affects approximately 15,500 Avensis 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre petrol models produced between July...
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  Porsche unleashes 911 Black
  Porsche has announced another special edition 911, this one named the Black Edition. The limited-run model aims to keep 911 sales bouyant until the all-new car is launched later on in...
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  Audi A1 range gets a boost
  The Audi A1 has received a new range-topping model in the form of a 1.4-litre petrol engine TFSI version, which features both a turbocharger and a supercharger. This ‘dual-charged’ engine makes...
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  Insurance premiums up 33.2%
  The average cost of private car insurance in the UK rose by 33.2% in 2010. According to figures released by the AA, car insurance now costs an average of £843,...
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  Four-wheel-drive Ferrari revealed
  Ferrari has released details of its all-new four-wheel-drive car, called the FF. The name stands for ‘Ferrari Four’ and the car is designed to replace the 612. It’s the first production four-wheel-drive Ferrari,...
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  Get a new Aston Martin for £30,995
  Aston Martin has announced the launch details of the new Cygnet city car. It is based on the Toyota IQ and will be assembled at Aston Martin’s Gaydon plant. Prices for the standard...
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  Renault adds budget Bizu range
  Renault has released a new limited edition budget range called the Bizu. Available until June, the limited edition models include the Twingo, Clio, Megane and Scenic. The prices are all substantially...
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  New version of Lexus IS saloon
  Lexus has released a new version of its IS saloon, called the Advance, which comes with more equipment for only a marginal increase in price. In addition to the regular SE specification,...
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  Daihatsu halts UK new car sales
  Car manufacturer Daihatsu has announced that it will stop selling cars in the UK on 31 January, 2013. It claims that, due to increase development and import costs, the price of the cars has...
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  Saab 9-5 estate to debut in Geneva
  Saab is set to reveal the new 9-5 SportWagon at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s designed to expand Saab’s range by offering a large estate, aimed at taking on the likes of...
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  Limited edition Infiniti announced
  Infiniti has unveiled a limited edition model of the EX30d called Black Premium. Based on the EX30d GT Premium, and limited to a run of just 150 cars across Europe, it...
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  Motorists face further fuel price pain
  UK drivers are set to see little let-up in the rising fuel prices over the coming months. The latest update on the fuel price crisis in the UK is that the...
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  Toyota launches new edition Aygo
  Toyota has launched a new version of its Aygo, called the Go!. It comes as standard with a removable TomTom sat-nav unit with touch-screen control and voice recognition. This also adds...
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  VXR Blue Edition joins Corsa range
  Vauxhall has announced a limited edition Corsa, called the VXR Blue Edition, which features new styling, extra kit, blue metallic paint and blue interior detailing. Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, producing...
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  Calls to scrap April fuel duty rise
  The car industry is calling on the government to scrap the planned 1p rise in fuel duty in April over fears that fuel prices will soon smash the £1.50 a litre barrier. Average diesel prices currently...