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  What's your range anxiety?
  With fuel costs hitting record highs and the availability of more electric cars, plug-in power could be the way forward in 2011. However, a recent Parker’s survey showed that the biggest concern...
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  New rules to stop uninsured drivers
  A new law is being introduced to ensure that all cars are either insured or declared off-the road. The Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) scheme, which will be introduced in April, is designed to cut...
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  Toyota Prius MPV, V and C-Concept
  Green is the future for Toyota as it extends the successful Prius line-up, revealing three new types of Prius at the Detroit Motor Show. Additions to the Prius family include...
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  Jeep Compass
  The latest version of the Jeep Compass crossover has been unveiled and, fortunately, it features much improved looks.  Jeep claims that as well as a more sophisticated design it also offers better...
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  C-Class and SLS AMG
  Mercedes-Benz has picked the Detroit Motor Show to launch an updated version of its best-selling C-Class and an all-electric version of the SLS AMG. Although not massively different on the outside,...
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  Kia KV7
  Is this the new Sedona? This new Kia may be a concept but the KV7 shown at the Detroit Motor Show could be a design cue of things to come...
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  Hyundai Veloster and Curb
  Hyundai‘s stand had plenty of new metal to show off with its new coupe – the Veloster – and a Nissan Juke-style crossover named the Curb concept. Designed to appeal to the younger market,...
• MINI Paceman Concept
  The MINI stand was buzzing as the ‘hot’ version of the Countryman – the Paceman – was unveiled. At present the Paceman is a concept but we expect the car to make...
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  Check out our guide to the show
  You may think that the Detroit Motor Show has little relevance to the UK car market but this year there are a number of important cars on the stands that will...
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  Citroen releases new C4 prices
  Citroen has announced pricing for the new C4 hatchback which will be available to order from January 11. The C4 is available in three trim levels – VTR, VTR+ and Exclusive....
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  Ford C-Max Energi, C-Max Hybrid and Vertrek
  Ford has unwrapped a pair of C-Max Hybrids at the Detroit Motor Show. The C-Max Energi is a plug-in while the C-Max Hybrid is a conventional hybrid. Both cars will...
• Chrysler 300C
  Chrysler has launched a new 300C super barge at Detroit and it’s set to take aim at cars like Audi’s A6 and the BMW 5-Series. The UK’s best-selling Chrysler gets a slightly less...
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  Porsche RSR concept
  Porsche has chosen the Detroit Motor Show to unveil a racecar concept which could pave the way for a new roadgoing supercar. Based on the 918 open-top hybrid concept shown at Geneva last...
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  Peugeot announces 508 pricing
  Peugeot has announced details and pricing for the all-new 508 model, due for launch in April 2011. Available as a saloon and estate, the new 508 comes with a range of...
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  Lifetime warranty on used Vauxhalls
  A buyer that purchases a second-hand Vauxhall from its Network Q approved used network could now benefit from Vauxhall’s lifetime warranty. The cover only applies to the the second owner of any car that...
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  BMW 1 and 1-Series M, 645i Convertible
  BMW has wowed Detroit show-goers with a collection of new models. A highlight on the BMW stand is the 1-Series M Coupe. The all-important figures read as follows: 0-62mph time of...
• Audi A6
  Audi has taken the wraps off its new A6 which will feature a range of 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre engines, although it’s expected that the 2.0-litre diesel will be the most popular. The engine range comprises a 2.0-litre 174bhp TDI,...
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  Private car sales down by 5.6%
  Private new car sales in the UK dropped below one million for only the second time in ten years, according to new figures. Sales stats from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...
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  VAT-crunching new car deals
  The recent rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20% has seen the cost of a new car go up by £100s if not £1,000s. However, if you are thinking about...
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  Cut your motoring costs in 2011
  With VAT and fuel prices soaring, motorists will be looking to save cash in 2011 so here’s a quick ten-point cost-cutting guide to help keep you in the black: 1. Use...