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  MINI announces updates for 2011
  MINI has announced a new high performance diesel engine, a Sport Pack and a pair of special editions. Due to go on sale in March, the three new updates to the range...
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  Two new Skoda models set for 2012
  The Skoda range is set to expand with the introduction of two all-new models in 2012. Sources at Skoda state the first of the two will be a small family orientated...
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  Car prices - UK vs US
  The Detroit Motor Show got us thinking; motorists in the USA are known to get an better deal than those in the UK when it comes to fuel costs, but...
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  New Aston Martin Vantage S
  Aston Martin has launched a lighter, faster, more refined V8 Vantage. The British firm has unveiled the new V8 Vantage S – with more power, a new gearbox and looks borrowed...
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  Focus Sport on sale until August
  With the arrival of the new Focus model in March, Ford will be offering a special discounted price for the old model until August. The run-out Focus special edition Sport will...
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  Porsche unleashes 911 Black
  Porsche has announced another special edition 911, this one named the Black Edition. The limited-run model aims to keep 911 sales bouyant until the all-new car is launched later on in...
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  Four-wheel-drive Ferrari revealed
  Ferrari has released details of its all-new four-wheel-drive car, called the FF. The name stands for ‘Ferrari Four’ and the car is designed to replace the 612. It’s the first production four-wheel-drive Ferrari,...
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  Renault adds budget Bizu range
  Renault has released a new limited edition budget range called the Bizu. Available until June, the limited edition models include the Twingo, Clio, Megane and Scenic. The prices are all substantially...
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  Daihatsu halts UK new car sales
  Car manufacturer Daihatsu has announced that it will stop selling cars in the UK on 31 January, 2013. It claims that, due to increase development and import costs, the price of the cars has...
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  VXR Blue Edition joins Corsa range
  Vauxhall has announced a limited edition Corsa, called the VXR Blue Edition, which features new styling, extra kit, blue metallic paint and blue interior detailing. Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, producing...
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  New rules to stop uninsured drivers
  A new law is being introduced to ensure that all cars are either insured or declared off-the road. The Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) scheme, which will be introduced in April, is designed to cut...
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  Kia KV7
  Is this the new Sedona? This new Kia may be a concept but the KV7 shown at the Detroit Motor Show could be a design cue of things to come...
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  Hyundai Veloster and Curb
  Hyundai‘s stand had plenty of new metal to show off with its new coupe – the Veloster – and a Nissan Juke-style crossover named the Curb concept. Designed to appeal to the younger market,...
• MINI Paceman Concept
  The MINI stand was buzzing as the ‘hot’ version of the Countryman – the Paceman – was unveiled. At present the Paceman is a concept but we expect the car to make...
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  Ford C-Max Energi, C-Max Hybrid and Vertrek
  Ford has unwrapped a pair of C-Max Hybrids at the Detroit Motor Show. The C-Max Energi is a plug-in while the C-Max Hybrid is a conventional hybrid. Both cars will...
• Chrysler 300C
  Chrysler has launched a new 300C super barge at Detroit and it’s set to take aim at cars like Audi’s A6 and the BMW 5-Series. The UK’s best-selling Chrysler gets a slightly less...
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  i-MiEV pricing plans announced
  Mistubishi has launched finance options for its i-MiEV electric vehicle. Centred on a monthly payment of £399, there are three possible finance solutions available to prospective drivers. Each includes the...
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  Speed camera data to be revealed
  Motorists will soon be able to find out exactly how much money each individual speed camera raises if new proposals announced by the government are approved. The plans, announced by Road...
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  Parkers car buyer’s toolkit
  Buying a car is a stressful time. Whether it’s new or used, the amount of money you could be spending means you don’t want to get anything wrong or be...
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  Top five Christmas present carriers
  You’ve got the kids, the dog, the cat, the presents and the mince pies to get to the mother-in-law’s by Christmas Eve for a festive week of overdulging in things...