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MINI John Cooper Works Electric concept revealed

With Government plans to ensure all new car sales are electrified by 2030, it's not just the mainstream manufacturers that need to get their skates on - specialist tuners have...

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  Spending Review 2020: how it affects you

  Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced billions of pounds in funding for motorists. Sunak's first spending review after the effects of Coronavirus (Covid-19) announced measures to support Boris Johnson's 10-point...

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  Hyundai Tucson (2021): first drive

  Hyundai’s best-selling SUV leaps confidently into its all-new fourth generation with a widely electrified engine range, daring new design, more space inside and plenty of technology. The new 2021 Tucson...

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  EU-built cars set to be 10% more expensive after Brexit

  If you're hoping for some light-hearted respite from the Coronavirus pandemic, the fact that the UK is hurtling out of the EU without a trade agreement won't be the relief...

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  Toyota Camry upgraded for 2021

  One of the world’s best-selling cars it may be, but the reception the Toyota Camry has had in the UK since it was relaunched here in 2019 has been lukewarm...

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  Used car prices set to fall

  New market analysis published today by trade valuation experts Cap HPI suggests that used car values could fall by as much as 10% from early 2021 as the market readjusts...

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  Road pricing: new tax could be part of UK’s green future

  Aside from Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Brexit, the biggest recent noise from government has been the confirmation that sales of petrol and diesel cars will end in the UK from 2030.

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  Confirmed: Government to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the government will ban the sale of new petrol- and diesel-powered cars from 2030 and plug-in hybrids from 2035. This measure is part...

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  First drive: Ford Puma ST

  Welcome to the Puma ST, the latest in a long and distinguished line of ST badged vehicles developed by Ford Performance. The latest addition to the Parkers Car of The...

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  New Nissan Qashqai revealed with camouflaged images

  Nissan has teased images of the new Qashqai ahead of its full unveiling in Spring 2021. A completely new platform, the latest raft of driver safety systems, and hybrid powertrains are...

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  Updated Fiat Tipo gains new engine, new tech, and a new look

  Fiat has updated its most sensible (or, to be cruel, its most boring) car, the Tipo, giving it a fresh new look and plenty of extra tech for 2020. Available to...

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  Hyundai facelifts popular Kona Electric for 2020

  The Hyundai Kona Electric – already one of our favourite electric cars – has been updated for 2020. Following on from its petrol-powered sibling, which got a similar upgrade quite...

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  Land Rover Discovery gets efficiency and tech updates for 2021

  The full-sized Discovery receives a gentle update for 2021 as Land Rover pushes forwards with a range-wide upgrade of its model line-up. It gets an interior and exterior makeover along...

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  Top 10 bestselling cars in the UK in October 2020

  These are the most popular, bestselling cars in the UK according to the latest official sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). We update this page every...

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  320hp Volkswagen Golf R shifts into Mk8 form

  The Volkswagen Golf 8 range is expanding rapidly  - the family hatchback range has swelled to include the GTI, GTD and GTE - and now the covers have come off...

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  First drive: all-electric BMW iX3

  The new BMW iX3 might effectively be an EV version of the popular X3 SUV, but it's a much-anticipated addition to the ranks of electric cars – as it's targeted...

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  New Vauxhall Crossland: prices and specs confirmed

  Vauxhall has announced pricing and specs details for its fresh new Crossland with order books now open. The entry-level SE model comes in at £19,060 with first customer deliveries taking...

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to sanitise and clean your car

  Modern cars are surprisingly well-engineered to help in the battle against germs and grime - the muck you can see is easy enough, but many vehicles now have antimicrobial coatings...

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  England's second lockdown: Are car service centres still open?

  If you're looking to to get your car serviced during England's second lockdown, garages will be remaining open, with no plans to close during November. 'We're following government guidelines and...

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