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  First drive: MINI First and Cooper S
  MINI has to up its game if it is to stay relevant beside shiny new metal like the Citroen DS3 and the Audi A1 and that’s even before you consider...
  13 Jul 2010
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  ‘Five-year promise’ from Chevrolet
  Chevrolet customers are being offered an all-encompassing care package on any new model. Called ‘Five-year promise’ it offers a five-year warranty along with five-years’ free servicing, five years’ roadside assistance, five...
  8 Jul 2010
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  Race-inspired Vantage unveiled
  Aston Martin is offering a new special edition Vantage model. The Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s exploits at the famous German Nürburgring  24-hour race. The Vantage N420 is based...
  7 Jul 2010
• Car clubs get government cash
  Car clubs are to get an extra £40,000 of government funding on top of a £57k cash injection they received seven months ago. The money will be spent by Carplus...
  5 Jul 2010
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  BMW to launch product offensive
  BMW is launching a major product offensive, offering new engines and equipment in a range of its models in September. Most notable will be inclusion of the M Sport package for...
  2 Jul 2010
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  Abarth Punto Evo and 500C prices
  Abarth has announced pricing for two new models – the 500C and the Punto Evo. Priced at £17,500, the Abarth 500C has an Abarth Competizione MTA gearbox with steering wheel paddle...
  2 Jul 2010
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  Mercedes raises performance bar
  Mercedes-Benz has pushed the performance of its C-Class even further with the introduction of the DR 520 model. The fastest C-Class available, it is based on the C 63 AMG model but boasts...
  1 Jul 2010
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  Sporty styling for Chevrolet Cruze
  Chevrolet is set to offer potential Cruze buyers the option of giving their car a sporty makeover. Dubbed ‘CS’, the new option pack is inspired by the Silverline Chevrolet team that...
  1 Jul 2010
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  Ford cuts prices by 11% average
  Ford will be cutting list prices of its whole by an average of 11% from August 2.  The idea is to make pricing much easier for potential customers to understand and...
  1 Jul 2010
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  New special edition Mazda models
  Mazda is offering potential customers a new special edition upgrade on selected Mazda 2, Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 models. Named Takura, buyers will get sports styling kit, unique colours and...
  30 Jun 2010
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  Big audio for Smart special edition
  Smart has launched a new special edition version of its Fortwo city car that has been created to appeal to audiophiles. Called the Fortwo ICE (in car entertainment) edition the new...
  30 Jun 2010
• MINI range gets mild makeover
  MINI has given its Clubman, Convertible and Hatch a mild refresh in time for the plate changes in September. The manufacturer faces stiffer competition from rivals like the Audi A1, Fiat...
  28 Jun 2010