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• Nissan reveals LEAF pricing
  Nissan has revealed pricing for its new electric model, the Nissan LEAF will cost £23,350 when it goes on sale in February 2011 – after government incentives. Nissan has claimed the...
  17 May 2010
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  Alfa models get new engines
  The Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider models are set to be offered with a new petrol and diesel engine. The new petrol engine offered is the 1750 TBi option with a...
  17 May 2010
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  Lexus GS gains extra safety features
  Lexus has given the hybrid GS 450h model a minor refresh for 2010 including added safety systems, equipment and minor styling changes. The biggest change is the addition of new...
  17 May 2010
• Audi tech to feature on all models
  Audi has confirmed that the latest technology that has been introduced on the new A8 will be transferred to other models on its range. The new Audi A6 is the most...
  17 May 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: Roof bars
  There’s no doubt that the Grand Vitara’s greatest strength is its practicality. The boot is already a good size, and the 60/40 spilt rear seats not only have seat backs that...
  13 May 2010
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  Volvo C30 DRIVe:: not entirely spacious
  I’m largely pleased with the Volvo C30 DRIVe (apart from the upper case/lower case nonsense), but it’s not without flaws. Yes, it’s stylish, yes it’s frugal and yes, it cruises...
  13 May 2010
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  BMW unveils hardcore M3 Coupe
  BMW has revealed the most powerful version of M3 Coupe, the BMW M3 GTS. The GTS features a V8 444bhp engine mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. There’s also modified...
  13 May 2010
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  Citroen offers free servicing
  Citroen buyers can now get free servicing for three years/35,000 miles on the C1 and C3 models under a new incentive from the French car maker. The Citroën C1 range is...
  13 May 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: running costs
  There is no doubting the Vitara is a great value buy given the amount of car you get for the price you pay. But running costs are a different matter. Road...
  13 May 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: practicality
  It’s always the small details that can make or break the ownership of car. In terms of family transport, flexibility and practicality is one of the Grand Vitaras strong points....
  13 May 2010
• Ford to cut prices across range
  Ford says it plans to introduce cuts to its list prices that could deliver savings of between £2,500 and £3,000. The decision to reduce prices follows the recent launch of the revised S-Max and...
  12 May 2010
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  Ford Fiesta: Driving time
  Two weeks with the Fiesta has given me plenty of time to test the performance and handling and with a few long-distance trips on the motorway as well as a number of...
  12 May 2010