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  Special edition Smart for the UK
  Smart has announced a special edition model to celebrate ten years of UK sales. Dubbed the Smart Fortwo gb-10 edition, only 100 cars will be produced and each will get...
  19 Aug 2010
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  Peugeot RCZ automatic: first drive
  The Peugeot RCZ sports Coupe is designed to take on the might of the Audi TT and, with its good looks and a decent selection of petrol and diesel engines, it’ll...
  18 Aug 2010
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  New car waiting lists at all-time high
  Buying a brand new car has never been a quick process but soon it’ll get worse with the recession putting manufacturer delivery times at an all-time high. Dealerships selling new cars are fighting...
  17 Aug 2010
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  New Porsche Panamera upgrades
  Potential Porsche Panamera customers are going to be given more options with a number of performance and exterior styling packs on offer. On the power front Panamera Turbo models are going...
  17 Aug 2010
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  Ford reveals low-priced Transit
  Ford has introduced two new low-price Transit vans to its range in a bid to appeal to small traders. The Leader models are both short wheelbase vehicles: the Transit Connect Leader is...
  17 Aug 2010
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  Transit celebrates 45th birthday
  The iconic Ford Transit is celebrating its 45th anniversary with another British icon – boxer Henry Cooper – toasting the success of the legendary van. Since its launch in 1965, more...
  17 Aug 2010
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  Alfa introduces limited edition Mito
  Alfa Romeo is introducing a limited edition of its Mito hatchback based on the the Turismo version but with extra kit… and extra cost. The new Turismo Sport is available in three colours – black, white...
  16 Aug 2010
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  Top 5 affordable hot hatches
  We’ve been putting the new Twingo Gordini through its paces – a hot version of the little Renault supermini which offers plenty of fun for an affordable price. It also...
  16 Aug 2010
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  Discounts on special edition Ibiza
  SEAT is offering a discounted special edition Ibiza as well as money-off offers on its Leon models. The oddly titled Ibiza three-door Good Stuff is priced at £10,495 – £1,805 less than the...
  12 Aug 2010
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  Top ten tips: buying at auction
  1. Research the auction houses you are visiting. larger more established auctions will have a greater choice of cars and more frequent auctions. Phone and ask them about their policies...
  12 Aug 2010
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  Kia Sportage: first drive
  Kia has made a step forward with this, the third-generation Sportage: the first incarnation was ugly and the second-generation was dull, but competent. This latest Sportage, however, looks the part. It has...
  11 Aug 2010
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  End for Honda Civic Type R
  Honda has decided to end its production run of the Civic Type R in October (2010) as the 2.0-litre VTEC engine will not comply with strict European emission regulations. Euro...
  10 Aug 2010