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  Alfa introduces limited edition Mito
  Alfa Romeo is introducing a limited edition of its Mito hatchback based on the the Turismo version but with extra kit… and extra cost. The new Turismo Sport is available in three colours – black, white...
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  Top 5 affordable hot hatches
  We’ve been putting the new Twingo Gordini through its paces – a hot version of the little Renault supermini which offers plenty of fun for an affordable price. It also...
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  Discounts on special edition Ibiza
  SEAT is offering a discounted special edition Ibiza as well as money-off offers on its Leon models. The oddly titled Ibiza three-door Good Stuff is priced at £10,495 – £1,805 less than the...
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  Top ten tips: buying at auction
  1. Research the auction houses you are visiting. larger more established auctions will have a greater choice of cars and more frequent auctions. Phone and ask them about their policies...
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  Kia Sportage: first drive
  Kia has made a step forward with this, the third-generation Sportage: the first incarnation was ugly and the second-generation was dull, but competent. This latest Sportage, however, looks the part. It has...
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  End for Honda Civic Type R
  Honda has decided to end its production run of the Civic Type R in October (2010) as the 2.0-litre VTEC engine will not comply with strict European emission regulations. Euro...
• Nissan offers greener Qashqai
  Nissan has added a greener, cleaner and more frugal Qashqai to its line-up. The popular crossover receives an optional stop/start system (£200) for the first time on the 1.6-litre petrol...
• Price of fuel set to rocket
  Petrol prices could rise by 3% by this August Bank Holiday weekend and by up to 8% by the beginning of 2011, say industry experts. The Retail Motor Industry Independent Petrol...
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  Are special edition cars a rip-off?
  Fiat 695 Tributo Ferrari     A tie-in with a classic and premium Italian car maker is sure to get you some extra customers. With this you get a power upgrade over the ‘standard’ Esseesse,...
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  New VW Touran on sale from £17.5k
  Volkswagen has announced that the new Touran model will start at £17,565 with the first deliveries beginning in September. Exterior changes Touran follow the changes in other new models in the Volkswagen...
• More motorway lights switch off
  The Highways Agency has confirmed that it will continue to switch motorway lights off from midnight to 5am on selected sections of the UK road network. The switch-off began in 2009 and...
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  New car sales fall 13.2%
  For the first time in over a year new car sales have dropped, latest figures for the UK car industry have revealed. New car registrations fell by 13.2% in July following 12...
• Vauxhall introduces 'lifetime' cover
  Vauxhall is introducing a new warranty scheme that will give comprehensive cover throughout the life of all its cars until they reach 100,000 miles. The new scheme applies to all Vauxhalls...
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  Renault recalls 66,000 cars
  Renault has been forced to recall more than 66,000 Scenic II models because the electronic handbrake could apply itself while the car is moving. The problem affects a total of 66,735...
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  Ford launches eco driving scheme
  Ford is offering inspections and training to help its customers get the maximum fuel economy out of their cars.  For £29.99 a Ford technician inspects the vehicle to make sure it...
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  Land Rover refreshes Freelander
  Land Rover has revised the Freelander model for 2011 giving it a minor facelift and improved engines. The 2.2-litre diesel engine has been upgraded and is offered with either 148bhp that...
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  Fiat reveals its 500 BlackJack
  Following on from the success of the its ‘Pink’, Fiat has released another unique version of the 500 – the BlackJack.  Only 200 examples of this limited edition supermini will be released, making it...
• Abarth launches £29k 500
  Abarth has unveiled details of a limited edition 500 called the 695 Tributo Ferrari but sadly the all-singing, all-dancing special has a Ferrari-inspired price.   Only 152 cars will be available by...
• Shell introduces mpg-boosting fuel
  Shell has launched a new fuel that claims to save you at at least £1 every time you fill up your tank. The oil company has introduced FuelSave diesel and petrol pumps on its...
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  Nissan X-Trail gets design updates
  Nissan has given its X-Trail model a whole host of exterior and interior design tweaks as well as improvements to the manual six-speed gearbox and diesel engine. The biggest changes have...