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  First drive: Volvo Electric C30
  Volvo, like many other major car makers, is well on its way to preparing for an electrified future. If you want proof look no further than the new Electric C30.  Based...
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  Top five city cars
  You need something for your urbanite lifestyle – a car that’s nippy and easy to maneouvre, a car that’s easy to park and cheap to run. You don’t want to rough it though and...
• Saab to expand model line-up
  Saab is hoping a raft of new models due for launch in the next two years will help to turn its fortunes around. The Swedish car maker claims it has...
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  Porsche extends used car warranty
  Porsche is extending the warranty on all of its approved used cars from 12 months to two years from June 1. The German car maker says the new warranty is designed to...
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  Toyota introduces 5-year warranty
  Toyota is introducing a new five-year warranty in a bid to reassure customers that it is confident about the reliability of its cars following a number of recalls to fix...
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  Citroen reveals new C4 model
  With new C3 and DS3 models on sale this year the Citroen line-up is set to be joined by another model in 2011. The new C4 hatchback is set to take...
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  Nissan announces Juke prices
  Nissan’s radical new crossover, the Juke, will be available to buy from £12,795 – just £300 more than the level Alfa Romeo Mito, its targeted rival. Buyers can choose a two- or...
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  Subaru unveils Impreza Cosworth
  Subaru has seemingly returned to its pure performance roots with the new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 – a car that’ll do 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds but costs a fiver...
• Congestion charge rise proposed
  For Congestion Charge increase in July 2014, click here. Transport for London is looking to increase the capital’s Congestion Charge from £8 to £10 but is also planning to scrap the zone’s Western Extension in...
• Peugeot adds auto 'box to 3008
  Peugeot has added an automatic gearbox and a more powerful 163bhp 2.0-litre HDi diesel engine to the 3008 line-up. The new engine is a tweaked version of the old 136bhp 2.0-litre...
• Renault Megane CC prices revealed
  Renault has confirmed that the new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet will start from £21,595 and will go on sale in the UK on July 9. The Megance CC comes in six engine and...
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  Don't lie to get motor finance
  Car buyers are being warned not to put false information on applications for motor finance because they could be charged with fraud.  Latest figures from the Finance and Leasing Assocation show...
• The best time to buy a new car is…
  Buying a new car can be all about timing. Judge it to perfection and you can bag yourself a bargain. With the country coming to terms with a coalition, still...
• Algae to power cars of the future?
  Scientists are looking into ways in which algae could be used in conjunction with petrol or diesel as a biofuel of the future. The work is being carried out research company Synthetic...
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  Renault adds to green credentials
  French manufacturer Renault has increased its line-up of low emission models with a new Eco2 version of the Clio that emits 98g/km of CO2. The Eco2 is in the free-to-tax VED banding...
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  Farewell to the Xsara Picasso
  After more than ten years on sale, Citroen is set to bring an end to the Xsara Picasso model. In this time more than 270,000 examples of the popular family...
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  Better value VW Golf Match is back
  Volkswagen has replaced the SE trim on the latest Golf with the familiar Match name. The new variant adds more than £1,600 of extra equipment but costs just £300 more than the outgoing trim.  Currently the...
• Nissan reveals LEAF pricing
  Nissan has revealed pricing for its new electric model, the Nissan LEAF will cost £23,350 when it goes on sale in February 2011 – after government incentives. Nissan has claimed the...
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  Alfa models get new engines
  The Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider models are set to be offered with a new petrol and diesel engine. The new petrol engine offered is the 1750 TBi option with a...
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  Lexus GS gains extra safety features
  Lexus has given the hybrid GS 450h model a minor refresh for 2010 including added safety systems, equipment and minor styling changes. The biggest change is the addition of new...