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• Ford makes Fiesta even greener
  Ford has reduced CO2 emissions and added more kit to the popular Fiesta range. Under the bonnet, Ford has reduced the CO2 output on three engines. The 80bhp 1.25-litre now...
• First drive: Peugeot iOn
  French maker Peugeot has made a bee-line for car buyers with a green conscience with the launch of its iOn, a zero-emissions electrically powered car due for launch in autumn this...
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  Merc G-Class to make UK return
  It’s been ten years since the G-Class was on sale in the UK, but Mercedes-Benz has announced that the luxury off-roader will be returning this autumn. Things haven’t really changed on...
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  New Outlander: prices announced
  Mitsubishi has announced pricing and a new specification for the face-lifted 4x4 Outlander. The first trim level to enter the line-up will be the Juro special edition and it will...
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  Top coupe cabriolets for summer
  Here comes the sun, and as such, you might be thinking that the time’s right to buy a convertible. However, the British weather can turn on a penny so you might...
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  BMW concept previews 8-Series
  BMW has unveiled a concept car that will be the forerunner to its 8-Series coupe due to go on sale in 2012. The BMW Concept Gran Coupe was revealed at the Beijing Motor...
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  Next Ibiza eco model to beat Prius?
  SEAT’s next-generation Ibiza Ecomotive could beat the Toyota Prius to become Britain’s lowest polluting car.  Sources at SEAT say it will use the Polo Bluemotion’s highly efficient 75bhp 1.2 TDI to achieve its target...
• Peugeot's 3008 diesel-electric hybrid
  Peugeot has confirmed that it is to become the first car manufacturer in the world to build a production car with a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. The 3008 family car  will be...
• Replacing run-flats raise safety fears
  Motorists replacing run-flat tyres with standard replacements are compromising their own safety according to TyreSafe, the tyre industry’s independent safety organisation. Many motorists looking to cut costs could be tempted to replace run...
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  Two dodgy dealers prosecuted
  Used car buyers have been warned to check paperwork as well as vehicles before handing over their hard-earned cash after two rogue traders were prosecuted for selling dodgy motors. Following a...
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  Audi improves engine line-up on Q7
  Audi has tweaked the engine line-up on its seven-seat luxury 4x4, the Q7. It has replaced two of its largest engines with more efficient units that made their debuts in the S4. The...
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  Final designs for electric Renaults
  Renault has unveiled the final designs of its electrically powered Fluence and Kangoo models and customers can now pre-reserve their vehicle in advance of expected launches in 2011 and 2012. The...
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  Suzuki offers 0% APR finance deals
  Suzuki is offering 0% APR finance Alto, Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara models until the end of June 2010. The Alto is now available on a PCP deal for a deposit...
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  Safe van driving guide launched
  The Safe Vans Guide has been launched to help van drivers get better behind the wheel. This 64-page guide is part of the Driving for Better Business Campaign, which is being...
• Roadload develops new tail-lift
  Conversion company Roadload has developed a new system to make loading and unloading easier. It is called the U-tail system and it can be raised and lowered in six seconds. The...
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  Peugeot to build 3008 diesel hybrid
  Peugeot has confirmed it will produce a diesel hybrid version of its 3008 crossover that should be available in 2011. The 3008 diesel hybrid is likely to be based on the 2.0-litre...
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  Volvo S60: prices and full details
  Full details and prices have been announced for the all-new Volvo S60, which is available to order now with first customer deliveries in August. The entry level D3 ES costs £23,295...
• New looks and engine for Pathfinder
  Nissan has tweaked its 4x4 Pathfinder with additional equipment and a new look. The Pathfinder gets a new bonnet and grille, more rounded bumpers and new Xenon headlights. The interior has...
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  Road tax out, Road Co-op in
  An influential think-tank has come up with a radical approach to solving Britain’s increasing congestion by giving each British citizen a ‘share’ in the country’s road network. The Social Market Foundation...
• Mid-life facelift for Audi TT
  Audi has revamped its popular TT to include a new front end and interior tweaks. Most notably Audi has added xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights as standard on S line versions. On the front,...