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  First drive: Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD
  For a car that has been around since the dawn of time – we jest – the Saab 9-3 is actually something of a guilty pleasure and an interesting, yet relatively cheap to...
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  Infiniti EX30d first drive
  Infiniti’s EX30d is an interesting proposition – a premium crossover with bundles of standard kit and a thirsty diesel engine. Can it take sales from Audi and BMW? The EX is a similar size...
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  Saab 9-5 Saloon first drive
  The Saab 9-5 has certainly got appeal. Everywhere the 9-5 went it turned heads. This is largely down to the exterior being a bit more radical in the design stakes...
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  Car buyers warned of unpaid loans
  Used car buyers are being warned to carry out a history check before buying in order to make sure a car has no out-standing money secured against it. Known as ‘log-book...
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  Tax-free Range Rover, Evoque and limited editions
  Land Rover’s stand at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show featured a hybrid Range Rover, the new Evoque, and a selection of limited-edition models. Taking centre stage was the Evoque, in both...
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  Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT
  Suzuki took the wraps of its Swift S-CONCEPT and the Japanese company was at great pains to tell the Geneva media hordes that this is ‘more sporty and exciting’ with a...
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  Peugeot shows off green products
  Roaring onto the Peugeot stand were the 308, the 508 and new environmental technologies. The 308 gets a subtle refresh incorporating Peugeot’s family design cues on all three body shapes: Hatchback,...
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  Saab 9-5 SportWagon, PhoeniX concept
  A planned product offensive by Saab is being kicked off with the 9-5 SportWagon which was unveiled today. The new estate has been inspired by the AeroX concept and features an extended, falling...
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  ActiveE, ConnectedDrive concept
  BMW had a party with the world premiere of its BMW ActiveE, apparently the next step towards step towards CO2-free mobility. So here’s the facts: The BMW ActiveE is powered...
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  IBX concept and Alhambra 4x4
  SEAT says its IBX concept has a self-confident look and distinctive proportions, which sounds much like Serena Williams, but this is not a tennis player, merely another 4x4 with a...
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  BMW 'i' range announced
  BMW has launched a new eco ‘sub-brand’ under which it plans to launch two new models in 2013. Focusing on sustainable energy, the ‘i’ range will comprise i3 and the i8 models...
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  Hyundai servicing goes digital
  Hyundai owners will soon be able to view their servicing history online with the manufacturer set to create digital manuals.  The new system – dubbed ‘MyHyundai’ – means owners can log...
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  Special edition Honda Civic on sale
  Honda is set to sell a special edition Civic that comes with race-inspired design additions and high-spec interior kit. The limited run model – badged the Civic Ti – is based...
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  Crackdown on blue badge abuse
  A new crackdown to catch people who use disabled blue badges to park fraudulently has been launched by the Department for Transport. Abuse is rife and the government believes that of the...
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  Save a fortune by comparing costs
  When it comes to buying a car many people only look at one thing – the price. Obviously it’s an important factor but equally as important are the running costs, especially...
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  Honda to reveal new EV
  Honda will be showing an electric vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The EV Concept electric vehicle looks similar to the current Jazz hatchback and it will be part...
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  Rogue clampers take £55m a year
  A staggering £55 million in fines is being paid yearly by drivers to private wheel clamping companies, Home Office figures have revealed. Around 500,000 clampings take place each year on private...
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  Ultimate Range Rover announced
  Land Rover has revealed details of what it claims to be the most luxurious Range Rover ever, which is called the Autobiography Ultimate edition. The range-topping model gets a handcrafted leather interior,...
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  Three new special edition Citroens
  Citroen has announced three new special editions of the C3 and C3 Picasso. Based on the VTR+ trim level, the three ‘Connexion’ models all get sat nav and Bluetooth connectivity...
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  More speed cameras to be axed
  More than 300 speed cameras in the West Midlands are to be switched off, ironically, on April Fools Day.  In an effort to save cash, a coalition of seven councils has announced the...