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  First drive: Nissan X-Trail Tekna
  Nissan’s X-Trail four-wheel drive has been given a facelift for 2011 and during a week-long test in which we covered 400 miles in the snowy conditions it never missed a beat....
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  DAB switch will kill 25m car radios
  An investigation by sister publication CAR Magazine has revealed that eight out of 10 car radios in Britain won’t work after the planned digital switchover in 2015. The Government currently plans...
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  Fleets move to electric power
  The Peugeot iOn has now been adopted by three fleets in the UK which suggests that the fleet market is getting on board with electric powered vehicles. IT company UK Grid,...
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  Jeep's Patriot gets a new engine
  Jeep has announced a new diesel engine for the Patriot 4x4. The current 2.0-litre diesel, which is sourced from Volkswagen, has been replaced with a more modern 2.2-litre diesel from Mercedes-Benz. The...
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  Limited edition Freelander launched
  A limited edition Land Rover Freelander has been announced which features new trim and styling. On the outside it gets a black finish to the grille and side vents, a new...
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  New Audi A6 unveiled
  Audi has unveiled its new A6 model which is lighter, greener and comes packed with more gadgets than before. Thanks to a new steel and aluminium combination, the latest model has shed...
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  Chevrolet announces Orlando prices
  Chevrolet has announced prices and more information about its Orlando MPV. The seven-seat people-carrier goes on sale in spring 2011, and it set to compete with the likes of the Ford...
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  Lexus CT200h cheaper than rivals
  Lexus has unveiled superior running costs for its hybrid hatchback, the CT200h when comparing the hatch to premium products from German makers.  Thanks to low CO2 emissions and strong fuel economy, the CT200h...
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  New Antara for under £20k
  Vauxhall has unveiled a new Antara, with prices starting at under £20k. The refreshed 4x4 is now available in two-wheel drive entry level format, with prices starting at £19,995 for a...
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  VW introduces more frugal models
  Volkswagen has unveiled the cleanest and most efficient versions of the Scirocco and Passat CC yet, in the form of new BlueMotion Technology models. All entry-level Scirocco and GT trim models...
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  Corsa revamped for 2011
  Vauxhall has released details and pictures of the facelifted Corsa, which will arrive in February next year. It features a new chrome grille, redesigned Vauxhall badging, a re-styled front bumper, chrome-finished...
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  Volvo announces new options
  Volvo has announced a range of new engines for a large number of models, along with equipment upgrades for the XC60. These options bolster its line-up which will be further expanded with...
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  Traffic light telematics follow-up
  Company cars drivers say the introduction of new technology that will monitor their driving is ‘Big Brother gone mad’, in a poll conducted by Parker’s. The survey revealed there’s little...
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  Driven: Ford Mondeo 1.6 EcoBoost
  Ford’s new Mondeo is the first car to get an all-new high-tech petrol engine, but can a petrol engine really cut it in today’s low-carbon society? With the new UK-built 1.6-litre...
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  Mazda2 facelift: first drive
  The Mazda2 has always been trying to emulate the success of the Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta has always been a popular car but the Japanese maker is keen to play catch-up with the revised...
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  Cars to watch out for in 2011
  With Christmas trees already in the shops and the New Year approaching quickly, it seems 2010 has been a vintage year for the car industry. Highlighted by an optimistic Paris Motor Show...
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  VW Touran 1.2 BlueMotion driven
  The Touran is VW’s compact MPV targeting the Renault Scenic and Ford’s C-Max. Billed as a seven-seat family car (you can delete the rear two, if required), 90 per cent of...
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  Driven: SEAT Ibiza ST E Ecomotive
  SEAT’s Ibiza ST can now be ordered with a frugal 1.2-litre diesel engine, but does super-efficiency mean a compromised drive? The three-cylinder 74bhp diesel engine is noisy, and you have to...
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  Jaguar's XF gets new trim pack
  Jaguar’s XF sports saloon is now available with a new appearance pack for those who want their car to stand out. The Black Pack adds dark-grey 20-inch alloy wheels with diamond...
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  System reports driver behaviour
  Big brother could soon be watching every move fleet drivers make. Telematics company Trimble has announced a monitoring system that studies and reports back on the driving behaviour of company car...