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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
• Nissan offers greener Qashqai
  Nissan has added a greener, cleaner and more frugal Qashqai to its line-up. The popular crossover receives an optional stop/start system (£200) for the first time on the 1.6-litre petrol...
  10 Aug 2010
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  Does a diesel car save you cash?
  Buying a diesel car is more fuel efficient and will save you more money compared to a petrol model and that seems to be the thinking of car buyers in the...
  8 Aug 2010
• More motorway lights switch off
  The Highways Agency has confirmed that it will continue to switch motorway lights off from midnight to 5am on selected sections of the UK road network. The switch-off began in 2009 and...
  6 Aug 2010