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• VW Passat CC now seats five
  Volkswagen has revised the stylish Passat CC to seat five adults. Previous models had two individual seats in the rear but this latest version has a three-seat bench. Extra kit has also been...
• New powertrain for Peugeot 207
  Peugeot has tweaked its 207 range, replacing the original 110bhp diesel power plant for a new Euro 5 112bhp oil burning unit. The five-speed gearbox has also been dropped for an...
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  Vauxhall unleashes Astra VXR Arctic
  The Astra VXR Arctic special edition will be the last hurrah for the previous model and will be limited to 500 examples. In white, the car has a contrasting black roof, mirror...
• New 1.6-litre engine for Citroen C5
  Citroen has updated its 1.6-litre diesel engine on the C5 range. The new power plant is now leaner and greener. Available on all trim levels in both saloon and tourer,...
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  Kia reveals new Mondeo rival
  Kia has taken the wraps off its new Ford Mondeo-rivalling Optima saloon that comes with a competitive entry level price of £18,500 and a lengthy kit list. The car, which was unveiled at the New...
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  Chevrolet: scrappage 'party' goes on
  With the £2,000 government discount finished, Chevrolet has set up its own ‘swappage’ scheme for new car buyers. Chevrolet customers can get £2,000 off a new Chevrolet when they trade in a...
• Kia increases prices by 4%
  Kia is increasing prices on some of its range by between 3% and 4% and is also implementing the new VED rates to make its prices clear for car buyers. The Korean company...
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  Citroen expands 'green' range
  Citroën has added its C3 Picasso and C4 models to its new Airdream+ range with both boasting improved fuel economy and lower emissions. Both Airdream+ models follow on from the 99g/km...
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  Nissan extends 'scrappage' scheme
  Nissan is extending its own scrappage scheme so buyers with a seven-year-old car can get a £2,000 discount when they trade in their old vehicles. The Japanese car maker’s British Built...
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  Peugeot models get added Allure
  Peugeot is set to introduce a new Allure trim for a number of different models to give them extra appeal. The 107, 207, 207 CC, 308 and 308 CC will all...
• Twingo Gordini: prices announced
  Renault has announced prices of its Twingo Gordini 133 special edition which is available to order in April for delivery in June. The new limited edition hatch, priced at £14,500, revives...
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  Improved handling for Lexus IS F
  Lexus is promising sharper handling and new high-tech features to go with an all-white interior on its recently revised IS F high performance saloon. The updated model gets a new limited...
• Honda introduces sporty Jazz
  Honda is introducing a sporty version of its Jazz hatchback in a bid to appeal to younger drivers. The Si will top the 1.2-litre range with extra features over the SE. In 1.4-litre...
• Price hikes for new Saab 9-5 range
  Saab has revealed pricing for its new 9-5 saloon range which opens for ordering this week, with prices rising by almost £7,000 on certain models. The entry level 9-5 2.0 TiD 160bhp Vector...
• Mitsubishi electric car to cost £33k
  Mitsubishi’s electric car, the i-MiEV, will be available for delivery on January 1 next year but it won’t come cheap: it’s priced at £38,699 – the same price as a Porsche Cayman. The...
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  Steering test highlights car safety
  Subaru and Alfa Romeo were criticised in new Euro NCAP tests that, for the first time, measure effectiveness of cars’ electronic stability control systems. The new stability control tests conducted by...
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  Vauxhall launches budget range
  Vauxhall has launched a new Expression trim range that is cheaper than current base models. The one-litre Corsa Expression is priced at £9995 – a saving of £1070 over the current EcoFlex...
• Scrappage: not be-all and end-all
  Buyers can still expect to get decent discounts after the scrappage scheme ends this month because car makers will want to not want to see their 2010 sales take a...
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  Tax-busting Mazda 6 in the pipeline
  Mazda is planning to launch a tax-busting diesel version of its Mazda 6 but potential buyers will have to wait – it’s due in 2012. The Japanese car maker unveiled its new...
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  Industry call for car-friendly budget
  Vehicle manufacturers are urging Alistair Darling to take a series of measures that should put a smile on car buyers’ faces and help the industry get back on its feet. The...