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Top 10 bestselling cars in the UK in February 2021

These are the most popular, bestselling cars in the UK in February 2021 according to the latest official sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Car sales...

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  The budget 2021: fuel duty to remain the same

  Fuel duty rates will remain the same for the 11th consecutive year, despite plans to increase them. Announced as part of 2021's Budget in the House of Commons, Chancellor of the...

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  Volvo online sales only by 2030

  By 2030 customers will only be able to order new Volvos online - and they'll have to be electric. The online and electric only model is a new commercial strategy for...

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  Volvo C40 Recharge: Stylish new EV can only be bought online

  Volvo has just added a new variant to its small car range: the C40 Recharge Coupe-SUV. The new model is part of Volvo’s commitment to fully electrify its range by...

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  Bold new Hyundai Bayon SUV: pictures and first details

  Hyundai’s new Bayon SUV has been revealed. It’s designed to be a belated replacement to the ix20, and brings with it some big car technology. The new Bayon has a huge...

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  VW backs high-powered petrols with new Tiguan R

  Volkswagen is backing high-powered petrol engines with its latest model - the Volkswagen Tiguan R. The R is the first standalone performance version in the SUV's 13-year history and is...

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  All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class revealed

  We’ll forgive you for thinking you’ve seen this before, but you’re looking at the first official pictures of the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon and Estate. No really, it’s box fresh. With...

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  Hyundai Ioniq 5: all-new electric SUV

  Hyundai's new all-electric VW ID.4 rival, the Ioniq 5, has been revealed - bringing with it concept car looks, clever tech, and weird boasts about how practical it is. Going on...

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  Electric Citroen e-Berlingo joins range

  Hold the front page, it's another 50kWh, 136hp electric car from the Peugeot-Citroen half of newly-formed automotive supergroup Stellantis. This one is the Citroen Berlingo; already a very capable, sensible...

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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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  2021 Honda HR-V: first pictures of hybrid-only SUV

  This is the new Honda HR-V, which has been unveiled ahead of it going on sale in the UK during the autumn of 2021. It replaces the old HR-V and...

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  2021 Nissan Qashqai: electrified SUV gets bold new look

  The wraps have finally come off the 2021 Nissan Qashqai and under its fresh new styling is a whole host of tech to bring it bang up to-date. The big-selling family...

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  Citroen C3 Aircross toughens up for 2021

  Best known for its antics on the popular Amazon Prime Video show The Grand Tour, with Clarkson behind the wheel, the Citroen C3 Aircross has been a big hit for...

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  New electric Vauxhall Combo-e LIfe revealed

  There’s relentless growth in the number of electric cars on sale as manufacturers continue to broaden their portfolios of battery-powered vehicles – the Vauxhall Combo-e Life being one of the...

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  Long live MPVs: hybrid power for Ford S-Max and Galaxy

  Given the ever-growing popularity of SUVs, you’d be forgiven for thinking the more traditional MPV has had its day. Not so, it seems, as Ford has launched hybrid versions of...

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  Nine out of 10 drivers affected by potholes in 2020

  According to road safety charity IAM Roadsmart's latest annual Safety Culture Report, 89% of drivers have been affected by potholes during 2020. The issue of poor road maintenance is now...

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  DS 4: France's elegant GLA rival revealed

  DS Automobiles has announced the next model in its expanding line-up. The DS 4 is a family car that's positioned between the 3 and the 7, and is aimed to...

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  Car emissions: AIR Index offers real-world info for buyers

  A new and simpler way of showing the emissions ratings of all cars has been launched. The AIR Index is said to be more reflective of real-world driving and gives...

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  Buying cars during lockdown: 36% of buyers won’t let it affect their plans

  More than a third of drivers are pressing ahead with their plans to buy a new car as soon as possible, regardless of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) national lockdown, which...

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