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  Geneva 2012: Ford
  The big news on the Ford stand is that the firm has officially unveiled its all-new B-Max compact MPV. Taking pride of place alongside it was the sporty new Fiesta ST,...
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  Geneva 2012: Maserati
  The Maserati stand was dominated by the impossibly pretty GranTurismo Sport. Released in 2007, the original GranTurismo was well-received for its looks, performance, engine and exclusivity. It was designed to take on...
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  Geneva 2012: Honda
  Honda’s stand provided a mix of interesting cars, ranging from prototype 4x4s to a concept supercar. On display was a new CR-V prototype, alongside a new diesel engine which offers sub-100g/km CO2 emissions. New versions of...
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  Geneva 2012: Nissan
  The INVITATION Concept proved the major attraction at Nissan’s stand but the impressive Juke NISMO played best supporting role on a stand full of future technologies. There was also a concept...
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  Geneva 2012: Bentley
  There are three new cars on the Bentley stand this year. The firm has unveiled a concept 4x4 model, called the EXP 9 F, which could come with the company’s 6.0-litre W12...
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  Geneva 2012: Mazda
  On the Mazda stand was the Takeri concept, which is expected to replace the firm’s Mazda6. Also on display were the CX-5 crossover, which uses SKYACTIV design and engineering to improve efficiency,...
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  Geneva 2012: Infiniti
  Infiniti has unveiled its latest grand tourer, a range-extender concept called the EMERGE-E. Alongside the modern concept, the upmarket company was displaying several of its other models such as the G Coupe and Convertible. There...
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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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  No fuel cost cut expected for 2012 Budget
  Car owners are set to see little reprieve in the rising price of fuel, with no plans to cut costs in the upcoming Budget. The news comes as diesel prices hit...
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  Audi – owners reviews
  When you’re shopping for a used car, knowing the models to avoid and the ones you should buy can be a major help. The best way to find this out is...
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  2011's best and worst depreciators
  According to the Parkers depreciation stats for 2011, the outgoing generation of Kia Picanto was the car that lost the least money after a year of ownership. The results were calculated from the...
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  Aston Martin V8 Vantage facelift
  Aston Martin has unveiled a raft of changes for its stalwart V8 Vantage sports car ahead of the official unveiling in Geneva. According to the firm it’s the biggest set of...
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  Renaultsport Megane 265: prices announced
  Prices have been announced for the Mégane Renaultsport 265 which is now available to order in two versions: the 265 Cup is available for £24,825 and the 265 at £26,025. It...
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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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  Audi A5 gets an economy boost
  The Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback are now available with more economical diesel engines and a new trim level called SE Technik. Both Coupe and Sportback are now available with a...
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  Parkers competition winners announced
  Lucky winners of our hugely successful Play Your Cars Right competition held last year are celebrating their ‘grand’ prizes. Our competition attracted thousands of entrants. All they had to do was...