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  Zafira Tourer, GTC, VXRs, Combo, RAK e concept
  Vauxhall has unveiled the full production version of the new Zafira Tourer, having shown off the concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Compared with the current Zafira, the Tourer is...
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  Volvo Concept You, 2012 engines
  Volvo has unveiled a further evolution of its concept car, now dubbed Concept You. It is rumoured to be the replacement for Volvo S80 and the new large luxury saloon was...
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  Toyota plug-in Prius, Prius MPV, Avensis facelift and new Hilux
  Toyota has is back with a bang, announcing a host of new cars and that its production has returned to normal levels following the recent earthquake. The Japanese company’s ambitious plans include launching...
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  Chevrolet Malibu and Miray
  American manufacturer Chevrolet has given us a glimpse of the future of its sports cars, as well as a look at an all-new pickup and saloon at the Frankfurt Motor Show. First...
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  Subaru XV and BRZ
  Subaru has unveiled a pair of key concept cars at Frankfurt and both heavily hint towards road cars that may be available soon. The XV is a crossover with four-wheel drive,...
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  Land Rover Defender concept
  Land Rover has revealed two new concepts in both hard-top and open-top guises in a bid to show potential customers what the new Defender will look like when it is launched...
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  Lotus Evora GTE and Exige S
  The 440bhp Evora GTE and a new Exige S were the stars of the Lotus stand. According to the press blurb the GTE, complete with a 3.5-litre V6 Evora engine, will...
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  Honda Civic
  Honda unveiled its new Civic at the Frankfurt Show and visually it looks much like the current model. The latest generation Civic is virtually all-new. Honda claims the interior has improved in...
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  Ford Focus ST, Fiesta facelifted, ECOnetic models and Evos concept
  A surprise on the Ford stand today as the firm launches its new Focus ST and ST Estate. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine making 247bhp and 360Nm of torque, the latest ST model is...
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  BMW i3 and i8 concepts, Efficient Dynamics models
  The BMW stand was dominated by a pair of electric concept cars which usher in the manufacturer’s eco-friendly future. Launched under a new sub-brand called ‘i’, the two cars are set to...
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  MINI Coupe
  MINI’s stand was buzzing with news of the public unveiling of the firm’s two-door sporty offering. This new Coupe joins the recent addition of the Countryman to push the number of...
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  Will your car insurance costs drop?
  The government is to ban injury lawyer referral fees to tackle the compensation culture and cut insurance costs. The price of insurance premiums has risen by at least 30% in the last...
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  SEAT Leon FR
  The formula is simple. If something sells well, make it available to more people and it will sell even more. That’s exactly what SEAT is hoping to do with the...
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  Saab files for bankruptcy protection
  The struggling Swedish manufacturer, Saab, has admitted the severity of its own situation by filing for bankruptcy protection. Saab, which hasn’t made a car since June, has been in trouble for...
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  Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
  First revealed in early 2011, buyers can now get their hands on a convertible version of Volkswagen’s popular Golf, breaking a nine-year absence of the model from the manufacturer’s line-up. Externally, there are...
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  Fiat extends special 'byGucci' range
  Fashonistas looking for wind in the hair motoring can now buy a byGucci version of Fiat’s 500 convertible. Following hot on the designer heels of the Fiat 500byGucci (boot badge, anyone?), the convertible...
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  Volvo announces XC90 updates
  Volvo’s XC90 has received a range of updates in order to make it more appealing to buyers. Externally, the changes are minor but numerous. LED daytime running lights are fitted in the...
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  New car sales increase in August
  Despite continuing financial uncertainties and a poor economic climate, new car sales climbed in August by 7.3%. A total of 59,346 cars were sold during August 2011, compared to 55,305 in...
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  Frankfurt Motor Show: the preview
  The 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, which Parkers will be covering live on 13 September, is one of the world’s largest motor shows. Started in 1897, it was originally hosted at the Hotel Bristol...
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  New Civic debut edges closer
  After announcing details about the new Civic’s comfort, handling and engines, the latest news from Honda gives an insight into the car’s potential detailing. The first picture of the new Civic, without any camouflage, shows how the rear...