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  Twin test: MINI Paceman vs Audi TT
  Rear wheel drive is the layout of choice for the enthusiastic driver but there are times when you want the reassuring grip brought by powering all four wheels. There was...
  6 Jan 2016
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  Top 5 company cars to watch out for in 2016
  Company cars are an enormous market for manufacturers, with fleet purchases making up a hefty percentage of new car sales in the UK, and we don’t think this trend will...
  21 Dec 2015
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  First look at the all-new Hyundai Ioniq
  Hyundai is set to add to the rapidly growing ultra-low-emission vehicle (ULEV) market in early 2016 with the new Ioniq. Rivalling the likes of the Toyota Prius and Lexus CT200h, as well as electric...
  21 Dec 2015
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  Vauxhall VXR8 Maloo receives an update for 2016
  The Vauxhall Maloo is being revised for 2016, gaining a new name (the Vauxhall Maloo LSA), a redesigned front-end design, a more powerful engine and more standard kit, although the...
  18 Dec 2015
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  Early drive: Mercedes SLC
  Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest offering into the compact roadster market – the SLC-Class. Replacing the SLK, this new car is a similar-looking machine to its predecessor, featuring a slightly revised...
  16 Dec 2015
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  Opel to tackle fuel consumption and emissions
  Opel, the parent company of Vauxhall, is taking the next steps to help meet targets set by the upcoming Real Driving Emissions legislation that will come into effect in 2017. From mid-2016,...
  15 Dec 2015
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  Volkswagen announces test of five UK models
  Volkswagen has announced that the majority of its models correspond with the original CO2 figures following the 2015 emissions scandal. However, during the internal investigations a total of nine different models were...
  14 Dec 2015
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  Petrol set to fall to £1 per litre for Christmas
  British motorists are set to be treated to petrol at £1 per litre or less, just in time for Christmas. It relies on retailers “doing the right thing” and passing on...
  14 Dec 2015
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  Mercedes Benz E-Class: first look at futuristic new interior
  No it’s not the cockpit of a motorshow concept car or a compact Mercedes Benz S-Class limousine – this is the new E-Class cabin. You get a huge widescreen-display and LED lights across...
  11 Dec 2015
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  Twin Test: eco-friendly petrol family cars
  If you don’t want a diesel car, but still fancy saving money, then the news that petrol engines are more efficient than ever should be a welcome one. Here we...
  3 Dec 2015
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  Twin test: low-tax large executive cars
  To own a big, second-hand executive saloon you need a massive wad of cash to run one, right? Wrong. Choose wisely and a frugal executive car that is kind on...
  5 Nov 2015
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  Twin Test: Ultra-compact city cars
  It’s the battle of the ultra-compact city cars with the Smart ForTwo taking on Toyota’s IQ. Which is best for zipping through grid-locked streets, can park in the smallest of...
  8 Oct 2015