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  New Subaru WRX STI hits the road
  Subaru has revealed the new four-door saloon version of the WRX STI. The new 2011 WRX STI saloon will sell alongside the existing five-door hatch.  Subaru claims it benefits from a stiffer...
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  New car sales still struggling
  September marks the third consecutive month in the fall of new car sales, despite the release of the new ’60’ plates, with the outlook for the rest of the year remaining...
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  Independent driving on ‘L’ test
  The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has introduced a new element to the driving test that will grade candidates on ‘driving independently’ during a ten minute period during the examination. Candidates will no longer...
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  Fuel prices continue to climb
  UK drivers are having to pay even more for fuel as the latest increase pushes prices up by more than 1p per litre. The latest duty rise, as of October 1, means...
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  Volkswagen unveils revised Eos
  Following on from a raft of refreshed models, Volkswagen has revealed the latest version of the Eos. The convertible coupe has been given a number of design updates as well as...
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  BMW to recall 27,000 UK cars
  BMW is recalling 26,000 BMWs and 1,200 Rolls Royces in the UK to fix a fault with brake systems. The BMW models affected are 5-, 6- and 7-series cars powered...
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  Prices announced for new Phaeton
  Volkswagen has announced pricing and specifications for the new Phaeton luxury saloon. The latest model features a redesigned front end which is shared with the new Passat, unveiled in Paris this week, with bi-xenon...
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  Five new models, two new Evoras
  Lotus has taken the wraps off seven new cars at the Paris Motor Show – five all-new cars and two new Evoras. The Elite (pictured at top of page) arrives in 2014...
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  Chevrolet reveals quartet
  Headlining at the Chevrolet stand is the new Orlando, a seven-seat MPV competing with the likes of the Kia Carens, the C4 Grand Picasso and the Mazda5. The all-new Chevrolet will appear...
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  Honda Jazz Hybrid
  Honda has launched a new version of its Jazz supermini, and this time it’s a hybrid. The car uses a 1.3-litre petrol engine coupled to an electric power pack. This...
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  Kia Optima and Pop
  It’s all a little quiet for Kia this year, but the main focus of the South Korean’s stand is this, the new Kia Optima. Despite the new name the Optima...
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  Hyundai ix20 and i10
  Hyundai has had a busy time this year unveiling its new ix20 MPV, the refreshed i10 and new developments for its Blue Drive eco-focused programme. The ix20 is aimed at the likes...
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  Infiniti trio
  Infiniti has released more details of its first production hybrid car, the M35h. Powered by both a 302bhp 3.5-litre V6 and a 67bhp electric motor, it’ll hit 62mph in 5.9...
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  Renault Laguna
  When Renault unveiled its new Laguna at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007 the reaction was pretty underwhelming. Critics described the styling and boring and unimaginative as Renault sought to...
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  Mercedes-Benz CLS and A-Class E-Cell
  The new CLS was unveiled at the Mercedes stand and it is fair to say that despite head honchos from the German car maker waxing lyrical about the design it’s...
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  Electric 9-3 estate, new engines
  Saab wooed show-goers with the 9-3 electric estate called ePower and the 9-3 saloon receives a new turbo diesel engine that emits 109g/km. The new 9-5 will also be on...
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  Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design
  Volvo has unveiled R-Design models of its S60 saloon and V60 estate. Available for each engine in the range from 2.0-litre D3 diesel to 3.0-litre T6 petrol models, the new...
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  BMW 6-Series and X3
  The breaking news from the BMW stand is the world debut of the X3 and the 6-Series coupe concept. BMW is claiming that the new version of the X3 has enhanced ride comfort, better interior...
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  Carrera 911 GTS and Speedster
  Porsche took a look to future introducing a new model to 911 range and a look back to the past when it unveiled its new Speedster today. The 911 Carrera GTS,...
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  Peugeot 508, 3008 hybrid, concepts
  Peugeot revealed the replacement for the 407 as well as a concept that should form the basis of the 207 hatchback. The French manufacturer also unveiled its 3008 hybrid4 diesel/electric MPV. Taking...