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  Geneva 2012: Kia
  The new cee’d hatchback is the headline-grabber on this year’s Kia stand. It looks better and it’s still great value. Ford Focus diehards may well have their heads turned by the Korean...
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  Geneva 2012: Vauxhall
  Star of the busy Vauxhall stand was the new Mokka compact 4x4. The Astra VXR and the Insignia Biturbo were also jostling for headlines too. Parkers Pick – Mokka What is it? It’s...
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  Geneva 2012: Land Rover
  Land Rover was showcasing its drop-top Range Rover Evoque concept. It could pave the way for the world’s first premium convertible 4x4, and would build on the success of the existing Evoque model. Other...
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  Geneva 2012: Porsche
  Star of the Porsche stand was the all-new Boxster, while there was also a convertible version of the new 911 and a hardcore version of the Panamera known as the...
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  Geneva 2012: Volkswagen
  The star of the VW stand was the Polo BlueGT, a frugal yet sporty interpretation of the popular small hatchback. There was also a Golf GTi Cabriolet and a few...
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  Ford Ranger 2.2-litre TDCi XLT road test
  The pick-up truck market is becoming increasingly competitive. It’s packed with long-standing and successful models like the Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200 and Toyota Hilux. So, the new Ford Ranger has its work...
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  Mazda2 EV road test
  Mazda has gone to great lengths to publicise its new fuel-efficient, low-emission SKYACTIV engines that will soon make it into all of the Japanese car maker’s models.  However, the lightweight engines...
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  Honda CR-Z Mugen road test
  There are cars that look beautiful that turn heads, there are cars that look weird that turn heads and then there are the cars that just turn heads – and that’s...
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  A month with Nissan's Leaf
  9/11/11 08:30 – Gareth Evans Got into work this morning and to my horror there were three Leafs in the car park, but only two charging points. Will have to find...
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  First drive: Facelifted Audi A5
  Audi’s A5 range has received a subtle redesign and a range of updated engines and technologies. Headlining these changes is a new entry-level engine in the form of a 1.8-litre turbocharged...
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  Fisker Surf
  New luxury car firm Fisker has unveiled the Surf which will go on sale worldwide in 2013. Fisker claims that with the Surf it has found a new niche and like...
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  SEAT Leon and Exeo facelift
  The big news at the SEAT stand was unveiling of a new concept car called the IBL and the facelifted Exeo. SEAT says the Exeo, which will arrive in 2012, will be...
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  Hyundai i30 and i40 Saloon
  Hyundai has unveiled the latest version of its best-selling i30 model at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The i30 was the first car to get the brand’s now recognised ‘i’ moniker and...
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  Citroen DS5
  The big news on the Citroen stand was the reveal of the DS5 and the Tubik nine-seater concept. The DS5 – a five-door coupe/hatchback crossover – is the premium alternative to...
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  Chevrolet Malibu and Miray
  American manufacturer Chevrolet has given us a glimpse of the future of its sports cars, as well as a look at an all-new pickup and saloon at the Frankfurt Motor Show. First...
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  Volvo announces XC90 updates
  Volvo’s XC90 has received a range of updates in order to make it more appealing to buyers. Externally, the changes are minor but numerous. LED daytime running lights are fitted in the...
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  Catalytic convertor thefts rising
  Concerns have been raised over the upsurge in catalytic converter thefts, caused by the continuing increase in the price of scrap metal. Recent figures show that the number of thefts has...
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  Audi A6 Hybrid
  Hybrid cars are getting very popular with luxury brands. Lexus and Infiniti have led the charge and now the latest competitor, Audi, has unveiled the A6 Hybrid. From afar you would...
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  Limited edition Nissan Juke released
  Nissan has unveiled a limited edition Juke that’s designed to appeal to those who are particularly fashion conscious. Called the Kuro, which means black in Japanese, it’s based on the top...
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  SEAT upgrades the FR range
  SEAT has expanded its Leon FR range with the addition of a new FR+ trim level and more engine choices for the FR models. The new range-topping Leon FR+, which is available...