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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...
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  New Ford C-Max details unveiled
  Ford has released further details of its all-new C-Max that goes on sale in October. Two versions are available – the five-seat C-Max and the seven-seat Grand C-Max. Buyers can choose from two trim...
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  Infiniti diesel saloon announced
  Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti, has released prices and details for a new diesel saloon, the most recent competitor against cars like the BMW 5-series and Audi A6. The M30d, which does...
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  Five of the best premium crossovers
  The term ‘crossover’ is now becoming part of the car industry’s vernacular, but what does it mean?  Well, in short, it’s a mixture of two different bodystyles. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. With...
• Skoda launches Greenline Yeti
  Skoda has confirmed that it will launch an array of Greenline models at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show on September 30 2010. The models to receive the Greenline treatment will...
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  Audi A3 1.6 TDI: first drive
  Economy is the name of the game with Audi’s latest A3 derivative yet the range itself has always sat in the upper end of the market: it’s almost a contradiction – a premium car with low running...
• Hyundai to reveal ix20 at Paris
  Hyundai has released a computer-generated image of its Hyundai ix20 crossover due to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show later this month. The new car has been designed and developed at Hyundai’s European centre...
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  Protecting your car's residuals
  New cars will always depreciate so when it comes to selling even minor damage or seemingly trifling issues can have a major impact on resale value and make it harder...
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  Mazda RX-8 production ends
  Production of the UK-market Mazda RX-8, which has been on sale for seven years, has now ended. In that time over 26,000 cars have been sold in the UK, out of a worldwide figure of...
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  Goverment considers two-year MOT
  The Department for Transport is considering reducing the frequency of MOT tests in order to fall in line with the European Union. In the UK a vehicle must have its MOT...
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  Suzuki Swift: first drive
  The Swift is a stalwart of the Suzuki line-up. Forget the Splash or the Alto – when it really comes down to it the Swift and the Jimny are the...
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  Lotus extends Evora line-up
  Two new versions of Lotus’ flagship sportscar, the Evora, have been announced ahead of the Paris Motor Show in September. The headline act is the Evora S and it gets...
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  Lexus updates the IS range for 2011
  Lexus is set to give the IS range an update for 2011 with cleaner engines and minor exterior tweaks. The main change is the introduction of the IS 200d replacing the IS 220d. It has...
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  Infiniti EX and FX diesels driven
  When Infiniti launched its range of cars in the UK in 2009 there was something notable for its absence – a diesel engine.  Nissan’s luxury wing was offering one powerplant: a...
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  Skoda to launch first electric car
  Parker’s can reveal exclusively that an all-electric Skoda will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. It will be the first time the Czech manufacturer has produced an...
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  Honda announces Jazz hybrid
  Honda is set to expand its green car range with a hybrid version of its popular small car, the Jazz. The Jazz is set to be the first car in its class to...