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  WLTP under fire: EU reports find big discrepancies in EU fuel economy tests
  The European car industry could be thrown into crisis after a report showed real-world car CO2 emissions are far higher than those recorded in the official WLTP tests. It comes...
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  Big bargain: updated 2024 Kia Sorento costs £3,000 less
  This is the latest version of the Kia Sorento seven-seater SUV. It features revised styling, updated tech and a choice of diesel or hybrid power. Most significantly, the price of...
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  The bear necessities: second-gen Skoda Kodiaq prices and specs announced
  Prices and specifications have been announced for UK versions of the second-generation Skoda Kodiaq. The hugely popular family-friendly SUV is available with three engines and a choice of two trim...
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  Botox and a bigger toybox: facelifted 2024 Renault Captur unveiled
  The Renault Captur has received its mid-life facelift. The revised car will hit UK showrooms this autumn, where it’ll offer renewed competition for newer B-segment SUV rivals such as the...
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  Blinded by the light: UK government looks into car headlight glare
  The UK Government’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced an investigation into drivers being dazzled by headlight glare from oncoming vehicles. A petition calling for the government to ‘review the...
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  Dacia’s doing more for less: it’s rolled out new EU-mandated safety kit at no extra cost to buyers
  Dacia has bolstered the level of standard safety equipment on the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger to make them compliant with the latest European Global Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2) legislation....
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  One in five electric cars on UK roads are now Teslas
  Tesla is doing well – and the British public can’t seem to get enough. At the end of March 2024, the company announced that it had sold its 200,000th car...
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  New Ford Explorer EV to roam Europe with 374-mile range
  The new electric Ford Explorer SUV has gone on sale, priced from less than £40,000 and with a range of up to 374 miles. The occasion coincided with the end...
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  Easter travel updates 2024: stay informed with road updates and tips
  Over 14 million drivers are set to get behind the wheel this weekend, as the two-week school break coincides with the 2024 Easter bank holiday. This is predicted to cause...
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  Dacia Sandero: New trims bring more kit as it edges towards £20k
  Good news! The oh-so sensible value-for-money Dacia Sandero range has been expanded with a pair of new flagship trims boasting standard kit. The Journey and Stepway Extreme continue the model’s...
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  BMW Neue Klasse X concept: an electric BMW that actually looks good, previews next iX3
  Meet the new face of BMW – literally. This Neue Klasse X concept previews the new look for BMW’s next generation of electric SUVs, and follows closely in the wheel...
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  Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: Take a first look at the ‘most powerful camper of all time’
  Volkswagen is expanding the line-up of its cool ID.Buzz EV with a sporty new GTX model, boasting more power and a range of visual upgrades.  It’s the latest GTX model, which...
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  Peugeot e-5008: Stunning new looks and 410-mile range for seven-seat Land Rover challenger
  Peugeot has revealed its stunning new e-5008 – the firm’s largest SUV that looks set to challenge the Land Rover Discovery Sport as the must-have seven-seater for families. It brings...
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  Audi Q6 E-Tron: Long-awaited electric SUV arrives with 381-mile range
  The Audi Q6 E-Tron is a tech-packed new entry that has been revealed as the firm’s new electric SUV to rival the best-selling Tesla Model Y and BMW iX3 ....
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  Cazoo ending car sales: what it means for you
  Online used car retailer Cazoo is winding down its sales operation and will reorganise itself as a cars for sale website, according to reports. The move could leave tens of...
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  Skoda Epiq: Chunky £22k electric SUV coming to a showroom near you in 2025
  The Skoda Epiq is the latest addition to the ranks of the rapidly growing ranks of budget-priced electric cars. The Czech firm has lifted the curtain on its £22,000 supermini-sized...
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  Buy this, not that: smarter car buying
  If you’re buying a new car in 2024, you’re probably a little overwhelmed with all the choice. Fear not, though, because with smarter car buying, you can chart a course...
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  Autonomous vehicles: will you ever own one?
  The road to fully autonomous vehicles is long, winding and we’re still some way from reaching the end. Arguably, we’ve been on this particular road since the automatic gearbox was...
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  Parkers New Car Awards 2023 winners announced
  The Honda Civic e:HEV is the Parkers Car of the Year for 2023 after sweeping to victory in the hard-fought Best Medium Family Car category. Honda’s latest model shows that...
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  What the £145,000 BMW XM SUV means for regular buyers
  Here we have it. The BMW XM. The Bavarian company’s £145,000 middle finger to: the past, the future, internet commenters, Citroen enthusiasts, the anti-SUV brigade, eco warriors, aesthetes and traditionalists. BMW’s...