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  First drive: Saab 9-3 TTiD
  The 9-3 saloon is a long-standing model in Saab’s range, having been launched in 2002 and this latest model promises improved economy and power as well as low emissions of...
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  First drive: Corsa CDTi start/stop
  With people becoming increasingly concerned with fuel economy and the rising cost of road tax many manufacturers are releasing ‘eco’ versions of cars and engines, offering improved fuel consumption and...
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  Fix those dings, says auction house
  Motorists are losing up to £500 when they sell their car because they are not preparing them for sale properly, according to new research. Figures from Manheim Auctions revealed that one...
• £102k for insurance cover!
  The importance of shopping around for car insurance has never been higher after the AA revealed a record increase in the cost of premiums today and Parker’s received a quote...
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  Aston Martin Cygnet revealed
  Aston Martin says its Cygnet ‘luxury’ city car will go on sale in the UK in spring next year but it’ll cost buyers at least £30,000.  Measuring just 3 metres long,...
• Car buyers lose haggling appetite
  New car buyers in the UK are losing their appetite for haggling discounts, according to new research. Studies on behalf of Sainsbury’s Finance revealed that only 39% who say they will buy a brand new car in...
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  New Subaru WRX STI hits the road
  Subaru has revealed the new four-door saloon version of the WRX STI. The new 2011 WRX STI saloon will sell alongside the existing five-door hatch.  Subaru claims it benefits from a stiffer...
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  New car sales still struggling
  September marks the third consecutive month in the fall of new car sales, despite the release of the new ’60’ plates, with the outlook for the rest of the year remaining...
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  Independent driving on ‘L’ test
  The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has introduced a new element to the driving test that will grade candidates on ‘driving independently’ during a ten minute period during the examination. Candidates will no longer...
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  Fuel prices continue to climb
  UK drivers are having to pay even more for fuel as the latest increase pushes prices up by more than 1p per litre. The latest duty rise, as of October 1, means...
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  Volkswagen unveils revised Eos
  Following on from a raft of refreshed models, Volkswagen has revealed the latest version of the Eos. The convertible coupe has been given a number of design updates as well as...
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  BMW to recall 27,000 UK cars
  BMW is recalling 26,000 BMWs and 1,200 Rolls Royces in the UK to fix a fault with brake systems. The BMW models affected are 5-, 6- and 7-series cars powered...
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  Prices announced for new Phaeton
  Volkswagen has announced pricing and specifications for the new Phaeton luxury saloon. The latest model features a redesigned front end which is shared with the new Passat, unveiled in Paris this week, with bi-xenon...
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  Five new models, two new Evoras
  Lotus has taken the wraps off seven new cars at the Paris Motor Show – five all-new cars and two new Evoras. The Elite (pictured at top of page) arrives in 2014...
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  Chevrolet reveals quartet
  Headlining at the Chevrolet stand is the new Orlando, a seven-seat MPV competing with the likes of the Kia Carens, the C4 Grand Picasso and the Mazda5. The all-new Chevrolet will appear...
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  Honda Jazz Hybrid
  Honda has launched a new version of its Jazz supermini, and this time it’s a hybrid. The car uses a 1.3-litre petrol engine coupled to an electric power pack. This...
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  Kia Optima and Pop
  It’s all a little quiet for Kia this year, but the main focus of the South Korean’s stand is this, the new Kia Optima. Despite the new name the Optima...
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  Hyundai ix20 and i10
  Hyundai has had a busy time this year unveiling its new ix20 MPV, the refreshed i10 and new developments for its Blue Drive eco-focused programme. The ix20 is aimed at the likes...
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  Infiniti trio
  Infiniti has released more details of its first production hybrid car, the M35h. Powered by both a 302bhp 3.5-litre V6 and a 67bhp electric motor, it’ll hit 62mph in 5.9...
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  Renault Laguna
  When Renault unveiled its new Laguna at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007 the reaction was pretty underwhelming. Critics described the styling and boring and unimaginative as Renault sought to...