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  Geneva 2013: Infiniti
  New car on show: Q50 Q50 The new Infiniti Q50 comes ‘with all the prerequisites needed to build a strong new level of customer engagement across Europe in the premium class”. More importantly,...
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  Geneva 2013: Honda
  New cars on show: Civic Wagon concept, Honda NSX concept, CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC Civic Wagon concept Honda says the Civic Wagon concept model ‘strongly’ hints at the design direction of the final...
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  Geneva 2013: Mitsubishi
  New cars on show: Mirage, Outlander PHEV, Concept GR-HEV truck, Concept CA-MiEV Mirage (main image) You have to be brave to enter the small hatchback class with an all-new product but that’s exactly...
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  Geneva 2013: Toyota
  New cars on show: Auris Touring Sports, FT-86 Open concept, i-Road concept, RAV4 Auris Touring Sports (main picture) Who said the Auris was boring? Well, many of you, but no matter, this Auris Touring...
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  Geneva 2013: Volvo
  New cars on show: S60, V60 (including the V60 plug-in hybrid), XC60, S80, V70 and XC70 refreshed models Six-model refresh Volvo designers probably need to have a sit down with a nice...
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  Geneva 2013: Lexus
  New cars on show: IS range, Opal Blue LF-LC, IS 300h F Sport  Lexus IS range (main picture) The new Lexus IS saloon range has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show. There are...
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  Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D diesel Icon road test
  If you’re looking for a spacious, practical and reliable new car then you could consider the facelifted Toyota Verso. The Verso, which is available with seven seats, has been around since...
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  Citroen C5 Exclusive HDi 200 road test
  The C5 is Citroen’s answer to the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall’s Insignia or, as Citroen would have you believe, a credible alternative to a BMW 3 Series or an Audi A4. We...
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  BMW 1 Series M135i xDrive road test
  The BMW 1 Series M135i has proven something of a hit for the German manufacturer. It’s quick, practical, easy to live with and – more importantly – good fun to drive....
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  Facelifted Lexus LS road test
  When the Lexus LS was first conceived in 1983 the plan was to build the best luxury car in the world. The plan took shape and in 1989 the first LS...
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  Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe road test
  The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe is an impressively capable sports car. Its iconic silhouette makes it instantly recognisable, while the Porsche name is famous the world over. Porsche’s Carrera 4 adds...
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  Paris Motor Show 2012
  With the global economy seemingly on its knees and oil prices spiralling out of control, one might expect this year’s Paris Motor Show to be a rather understated affair. Not at all: the car manufacturers...
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  Nissan unveils new London taxi
  Nissan has revealed a new London taxi which is set to replace iconic black cabs like the Fairway and TX4. It’s based on Nissan’s NV200, a compact van which was launched...
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  Toyota Prius Plug-in road test
  The Toyota Prius has been at the forefront of the ‘green’ motoring offensive with its cars’ low emissions and impressive fuel economy claims. The new Prius Plug-in moves the game on even...
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  Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir Sprint road test
  The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a car that’s designed to help the Italian manufacturer appeal to a wider and younger market. It has a lot of the right ingredients to achieve...
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  Vauxhall Ampera road test
  Many people may have been tempted by the green credentials of electric cars. When they’ve looked closer at the reality of running one, however, they may have found it an unrealistic proposition. That’s...
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  Geneva 2012: Lexus
  Lexus unveiled a facelift for its hybrid RX 450h 4x4, along with a new concept car and the GS 450h hybrid. Parkers’ Pick – RX450h What is it? A facelift for the RX450h...
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  Geneva 2012: Citroen
  Citroen has the DS3 Racing, and soon it’ll add the DS4 Racing to its line-up.  This new concept is a clear pointer to stunning hot hatch that is expected to be launched in 2013. Parkers Pick – Citroen...
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  Geneva 2012: Mitsubishi
  There’s an all-new Outlander from Mitsubishi on display at Geneva. Parkers Pick – Outlander What is it? The third generation of the firm’s Outlander crossover. Vital stats and facts: New features include a new...
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  Geneva 2012: Ferrari
  The news on the Ferrari stand is an all-new car called the F12 Berlinetta. It is accompanied by a facelifted California convertible. Parkers Pick – F12 Berlinetta What is it? A new V12...