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  Renault Fluence Z.E: first drive
  In the middle of next year Renault will be offering its electrically powered mid-sized Renault Z.E. saloon for the same price as an equivalently priced diesel version.   For that reason the...
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  VAT hike: don't get stung
  New car buyers are being urged to haggle over extra VAT charges if they have to wait until after January 4 to have their car delivered.  The new 20% rate comes into...
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  Updated Hyundai i10 unveiled
  Hyundai has revealed the facelifted i10, which will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The updated i10 features Hyundai’s new hexagonal grill, new wheels, revised lights, air ducts, bumpers and...
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  Hyundai reveals ix20 crossover
  Hyundai has taken the wraps off its new ix20 a small crossover that will rival the likes of the Kia Venga, Citroen C3 Picasso, Nissan Note and Vauxhall Meriva.  The ix20 will make its debut...
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  SEAT Alhambra: first drive
  Go shopping for a seven-seat people-carrier and the default choice is the Ford Galaxy, followed by the Renault Grand Scenic and the Volkswagen Sharan. While these are the obvious recommendations, the SEAT Alhambra...
• VW Caddy prices announced
  Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for the new Caddy van. The range starts from £12,100 excluding VAT for the 1.6-litre 74bhp TDI diesel engine, while the 1.6-litre 101bhp TDI diesel engine...
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  New low-tax Saab 9-3 diesel
  Saab has announced an updated version of its 1.9-litre diesel engine range for the 2011 model year 9-3. The new engines emit 119g/km of CO2, meaning the diesel will fall into tax band...
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  Ford Mondeo - first drive
  The new Mondeo is a premium product and the best part is that it has both substance and style. Some may be blinded by badge snobbery but this new Mondeo...
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  Audi A3 1.6 TDI: first drive
  Economy is the name of the game with Audi’s latest A3 derivative yet the range itself has always sat in the upper end of the market: it’s almost a contradiction – a premium car with low running...
• Hyundai to reveal ix20 at Paris
  Hyundai has released a computer-generated image of its Hyundai ix20 crossover due to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show later this month. The new car has been designed and developed at Hyundai’s European centre...
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  Mazda RX-8 production ends
  Production of the UK-market Mazda RX-8, which has been on sale for seven years, has now ended. In that time over 26,000 cars have been sold in the UK, out of a worldwide figure of...
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  Goverment considers two-year MOT
  The Department for Transport is considering reducing the frequency of MOT tests in order to fall in line with the European Union. In the UK a vehicle must have its MOT...
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  Lotus extends Evora line-up
  Two new versions of Lotus’ flagship sportscar, the Evora, have been announced ahead of the Paris Motor Show in September. The headline act is the Evora S and it gets...
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  Infiniti EX and FX diesels driven
  When Infiniti launched its range of cars in the UK in 2009 there was something notable for its absence – a diesel engine.  Nissan’s luxury wing was offering one powerplant: a...
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  Citroen unleashes DS3 Racing
  Citroen has announced that the DS3 Racing prices will start at £23,100 and orders can be placed from September 1, 2010. The car has been developed by Citroën Racing – (the team behind...
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  Passat BlueMotion Estate: first drive
  There is a certain amount of skepticisim attached to so-called ‘eco’ models: in the past they have been regarded as one-trick ponies that, although frugal and efficient, are quite awful...
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  Skoda Fabia vRS Estate: first drive
  Getting the right mix of performance and practicality at an affordable price is not always the easiest thing to find, but with the Skoda Fabia vRS Estate you get all of...
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  Top value special edition models
  Vauxhall Astra VXR Arctic Edition   In cash terms it costs you more than the regular Astra VXR but with the extras you actually end up saving around £1,200. You best be...
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  Special edition Smart for the UK
  Smart has announced a special edition model to celebrate ten years of UK sales. Dubbed the Smart Fortwo gb-10 edition, only 100 cars will be produced and each will get...
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  Peugeot RCZ automatic: first drive
  The Peugeot RCZ sports Coupe is designed to take on the might of the Audi TT and, with its good looks and a decent selection of petrol and diesel engines, it’ll...