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  Can an eco car save you money?
  Fiat 500 TwinAir vs Fiat 500 1.2-litre The TwinAir is claimed to be capable of 69mpg, while also benefiting from free road tax – so you’d assume that it could save you...
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  Jaguar reveals fastest ever road car
  Jaguar has unveiled its fastest ever production model with a new hardcore version of the XKR, called the XKR-S. Set to be debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, the performance...
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  Jazz gets three years' free servicing
  The latest version of the Honda Jazz, including the new hybrid model, is now available with three year’s free servicing, or a discount of up to £1,000. The complimentary servicing is...
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  Ford reveals new faster Fiesta
  Ford has unveiled its latest Fiesta hot hatch, but before you get too excited it’s not the ST we’ve been waiting for, just a refresh of the S1600. Previously offered with the...
• UK drivers slow down to save fuel
  Almost half the nation’s drivers are reducing their speed on UK motorways in an effort to save cash, according to the AA. Record high fuel prices are forcing 49% of drivers...
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  UK drivers slow down to save fuel
  Almost half the nation’s drivers are reducing their speed on UK motorways in an effort to save cash, according to the AA. Record high fuel prices are forcing 49% of drivers to...
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  Chevrolet Captiva: first drive
  Chevrolet’s new car assault has started strongly this year with the arrival of the all-new Orlando and now this, the latest iteration of the Captiva. There’s been a few tweaks to the exterior...
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  BMW 'i' range announced
  BMW has launched a new eco ‘sub-brand’ under which it plans to launch two new models in 2013. Focusing on sustainable energy, the ‘i’ range will comprise i3 and the i8 models...
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  First drive: Superb GreenLine II
  Over the past year manufacturers have been striving to release more economical models, with Volkswagen setting the standard for larger cars with its Passat BlueMotion that could average 62mpg. Skoda has...
• Hyundai eco range set to expand
  Following on from the arrival of the i10 BlueDrive, Hyundai is set to increase its line-up of ‘eco’ models across the range. Any model fitted with the company’s ISG stop/start system,...
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  Hyundai eco range set to expand
  Following on from the arrival of the i10 BlueDrive, Hyundai is set to increase its line-up of ‘eco’ models across the range. Any model fitted with the company’s ISG stop/start system,...
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  Hyundai servicing goes digital
  Hyundai owners will soon be able to view their servicing history online with the manufacturer set to create digital manuals.  The new system – dubbed ‘MyHyundai’ – means owners can log...
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  Hyundai announces Mazda6 rival
  Hyundai has revealed further details of the new i40, which is set to go head-to-head with the likes of the Toyota Avensis Tourer and Mazda6, ahead of its debut at the...
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  MG rebrands in the UK
  MG is set to re-emerge in the UK with two new models in 2011 and a third to follow a year later. Now owned by Chinese company SAIC following its collapse back...
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  Porsche Panamera gets hybrid tech
  Porsche has released details of the new Panamera S Hybrid, in an attempt to give the high-performance four-door grand tourer some green credentials. It gets a supercharged 3.0-litre V6, which delivers 333bhp, as well...
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  First drive: Chevy Orlando 2.0 VCDi
  Chevrolet’s first venture in to the seven-seat people carrier market is looking promising. It features practicality and road manners to match its rivals, while a powerful diesel engine and slick automatic...
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  Special edition Honda Civic on sale
  Honda is set to sell a special edition Civic that comes with race-inspired design additions and high-spec interior kit. The limited run model – badged the Civic Ti – is based...
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  Toyota to join electric revolution
  Toyota is set to unveil a new electric car alongside its long list of hybrid models at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Based on the IQ model, Toyota is the latest...
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  Crackdown on blue badge abuse
  A new crackdown to catch people who use disabled blue badges to park fraudulently has been launched by the Department for Transport. Abuse is rife and the government believes that of the...
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  First drive: Skoda Yeti GreenLine II
  Skoda has further expanded the Yeti range with the introduction of an efficient and economical GreenLine II model. The latest green addition offers a claimed average of 61mpg, while emissions of 119g/km mean you’ll...