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  SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI: first drive
  SEAT has followed the recent trend by the VW group and has started to downsize its engines. The 1.2-litre TSI (available on the Skoda Fabia and the VW Polo) engine...
  16 Nov 2010
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  Mazda3 gets updated diesel engine
  The Mazda3 has received an updated diesel engine with a new six-speed manual gearbox. The new Euro 5 compliant engine has seen improved economy, up to an average of 64.2mpg (up...
  16 Nov 2010
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  Land Rover freezes VAT
  Land Rover has announced that it will absorb the cost of the VAT rise in January for customers who order their cars before 31 December 2010. The offer, which applies...
  15 Nov 2010
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  Mondeo gets new EcoBoost engine
  Ford’s latest Mondeo range now features a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, joining the latest line-up of efficient and low emitting choices in the new model. The new EcoBoost engine has a...
  15 Nov 2010
• Quick guide: how to sell your car
  1) Private sale This is the most common way of getting rid of your old car. You put up an advert, for example online or in a local paper, and let people...
  11 Nov 2010
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  Keeping your car going in winter
  Making sure your car is in good working order is important no matter what time of the year it is, but during the cold months these checks are even more vital. With the...
  11 Nov 2010
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  Land Rover Evoque 5dr revealed
  Land Rover has released pictures of its five-door Range Rover Evoque model that will make its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17. The overall length and width...
  10 Nov 2010
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  Mazda3: Minor mishap
  It was a grey Saturday afternoon in October. The day before I’d borrowed editor Kieren’s long-term Mazda3 and driven down the A1, around the M25 and down the M3 to...
  9 Nov 2010
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  New car sales fall again in October
  October saw new car sales fall for the fourth month running, again demonstrating the impact of the end of the scrappage scheme. A total of 131,495 cars were sold, 22% less...
  4 Nov 2010
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  Toyota issues voluntary recall for iQ
  Toyota has announced a voluntary recall for 12,000 iQ models in the UK, to correct a fault with the power steering system. The problem affects cars made between September 11, 2008 and...
  4 Nov 2010
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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...
  4 Nov 2010
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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...
  3 Nov 2010