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  Volkswagen emissions scandal update: 10 things every VW owner needs to know
  Volkswagen, the world’s biggest car maker, was rocked by scandal in September 2015 when it emerged that it had systematically cheated emissions tests for much of the past decade. Between 2009...
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  Help, I’m a Mitsubishi owner! Fuel economy cheating scandal explained
  Mitsubishi this week admitted it had cheated fuel economy tests in Japan – bringing car manufacturers’ official efficiency claims into further disrepute. The industry is already reeling from the fall-out from...
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  Early drive: Volkswagen Tiguan (16-)
  Sharper looks, a higher quality, roomier interior and more efficient engines are just some of the key elements which are set to make the second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan a success. Capitalising on...
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  Speedy Swede: Volvo announces upgraded V60 Polestar
  The Volvo V60 Polestar has just become even more potent thanks to a new engine and shared technology with the Polestar Touring Car Championship racing car. By using the same base...
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  Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (16-) preview
  Here’s the new Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, a sportier-looking, swoopy roofed version of the German firm’s mid-size SUV. It fits in a similar mould to the larger Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe and provides a...
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  Road Test: Mercedes-Benz SL500 facelift
  This facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz SL500 was given a makeover early in 2016 along with every other model in the SL roadster line-up. With 449bhp the SL500 is the...
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  Road test: Ferrari California T with Handling Speciale pack
  In our minds, the Ferrari California T represents the best Ferrari for road use in the UK, and among the most impressive for an extended road trip. As the entry...
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  Fiat Tipo station wagon (16-) preview
  Revising a name first seen on UK roads back in the ‘80s, the Fiat Tipo Estate represents a pragmatic choice. It’s similar in concept to the Skoda Octavia Estate along...
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  Ssangyong Tivoli XLV 16- preview
  SsangYong’s new SUV-with-a-bigger-boot will be named Tivoli XLV in the UK, as opposed to just XLV in its home market of South Korea. Such is the value of the Tivoli name...
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  Fiat 124 Spider (16-) preview
  The Fiat 124 Spider revives the original 1960s roadster name, but this time it’s based on the Mazda MX-5. It’s other rivals are a little harder to pin down as...
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  Fiat Tipo hatchback (16-) preview
  The 2016 Fiat Tipo hatchback represents the revival of a name first seen on UK roads back in the ‘80s, but now it’s back and taking aim at the Ford...
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  Audi Q2 (16-) preview
  The theory behind the Audi Q2 suggests that it’s easier to get someone into a large, expensive SUV if they’ve already enjoyed owning a smaller and comparatively cheaper car. It’s a...
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  Five new Mitsubishi SUVs by 2021
  Mitsubishi has been the fastest-growing brand in the UK for the past three years now, largely thanks to the success of the Outlander PHEV and new L200 pick-up. Not content to...
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  The winner is... the Vauxhall Astra!
  The Vauxhall Astra has been named European Car of the Year 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show. Judged by a panel of 58 leading motoring journalists from around the continent, the...
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  Porsche 718 Boxster (16-) preview
  There’s more to the Porsche 718 Boxster than a name harking back to a 1950s racer from the firm’s back catalogue – in case you’re wondering, Porsche protocol is to...
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  Volvo V90 (16-) preview
  When you think of a Volvo you probably think of a large estate. Despite the recent runaway triumphs of the XC90 SUV, the Swedish manufacturer’s reputation is built on load-lugging...
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  Kia Optima (16-) preview
  On sale from January 5, 2016, the latest version of the Kia Optima Saloon is a big improvement on the previous model – a car that didn’t find many buyers...
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  SEAT Ateca (16-) preview
  The new SEAT Ateca gives Volkswagen’s Spanish brand a credible rival in the busy mid-sized crossover sector. Named after a village in central Spain, this is yet another challenger to...
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  Ferrari GTC4Lusso Coupe preview
  Faster, more powerful and with a slicker aerodynamic profile, Ferrari has turned up the heat on its most practical model, the four-seater FF. Now called the GTC4Lusso (a name that draws...
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  Spice up your car insurance with mustard.co.uk
  When you’re shopping for car insurance, do you find yourself spending hours and hours trawling through websites trying to find the best deal?  That could be a thing of the past...