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  Porsche reveals 911 Speedster
  Here are the first pictures of an ultra-exclusive Porsche, named the 911 Speedster. Available only in blue (pictured) or white, this open-top with a manually operated soft-top will set you...
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  99g/km CO2 emissions for big Volvos
  Volvo has revealed revised DRIVe versions of the S40 Saloon and V50 Estate with CO2 emissions down to an impressive 99g/km. The two models now join the C30 in the road tax-free band and...
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  Citroen debuts electric car
  Citroen has revealed its plug-in electric car – the C-Zero – set to go on sale at the end of 2010. Look familiar? It should do, because it is based on...
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  Five of the best off-road crossovers
  Ah, the crossover – there’s plenty of them: the sports/saloon crossover, the off-road/sports crossover, the estate/offroad crossover and the sports/estate crossovers.  In this, our latest crossover special, we pick out the best off-road crossovers. Here’s...
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  Kia recalls Soul and Sorento
  Kia is recalling some Soul and Sorento models in order to fix a problem with the door electrics, after a potential fault was identified with the wiring that controls ‘mood’ lighting. During...
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  Sales slump for budget car makers
  New car sales fell by 17.5% in August and the motor industry is expecting more tough months to come as the scrappage scheme becomes a distant memory. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...
• Night-time driving ban for young drivers could save lives
  Banning newly qualified young drivers from night-time motoring will save 200 lives and result in 1,700 fewer serious injuries, according to new research. The Cardiff University study was compiled after analysing...
• Suzuki deals on Alto and SX4
  Suzuki is introducing a Special Edition SX4 model, SZ-L, which goes on sale this week ready for the ’60’ registration plate. The SX4 is a five-door hatchback and the new SZ-L...
• Chevrolet Cruze on offer for £10k
  Chevrolet is wooing buyers by offering deals up until the end of September on Cruze, Aveo, Spark and Lacetti models. You could make a saving of up to £3,400 on the...
• Electric Honda in pipeline
  Honda is set to introduce an electric plug-in car to the UK market in 2012 following trials starting later this year in Japan and America.  The manufacturer revealed it is developing...
• Kia announces new Sportage prices
  Kia has announced pricing for its new Sportage model. The soft-roader will land on UK forecourts on November 1 and the entry level 1.6-litre direct-injection petrol unit will start from...
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  Revised Smart fortwo on sale now
  Smart’s new generation fortwo city car is available to buy now for £8,780 with a facelift, interior changes, extra kit and lower emissions. The front and rear aprons, side skirts and...
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  Renault Fluence Z.E: first drive
  In the middle of next year Renault will be offering its electrically powered mid-sized Renault Z.E. saloon for the same price as an equivalently priced diesel version.   For that reason the...
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  VAT hike: don't get stung
  New car buyers are being urged to haggle over extra VAT charges if they have to wait until after January 4 to have their car delivered.  The new 20% rate comes into...
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  Updated Hyundai i10 unveiled
  Hyundai has revealed the facelifted i10, which will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The updated i10 features Hyundai’s new hexagonal grill, new wheels, revised lights, air ducts, bumpers and...
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  Hyundai reveals ix20 crossover
  Hyundai has taken the wraps off its new ix20 a small crossover that will rival the likes of the Kia Venga, Citroen C3 Picasso, Nissan Note and Vauxhall Meriva.  The ix20 will make its debut...
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  SEAT Alhambra: first drive
  Go shopping for a seven-seat people-carrier and the default choice is the Ford Galaxy, followed by the Renault Grand Scenic and the Volkswagen Sharan. While these are the obvious recommendations, the SEAT Alhambra...
• VW Caddy prices announced
  Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for the new Caddy van. The range starts from £12,100 excluding VAT for the 1.6-litre 74bhp TDI diesel engine, while the 1.6-litre 101bhp TDI diesel engine...
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  New low-tax Saab 9-3 diesel
  Saab has announced an updated version of its 1.9-litre diesel engine range for the 2011 model year 9-3. The new engines emit 119g/km of CO2, meaning the diesel will fall into tax band...
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  Ford Mondeo - first drive
  The new Mondeo is a premium product and the best part is that it has both substance and style. Some may be blinded by badge snobbery but this new Mondeo...