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  Alfa Romeo GTAm: less weight, more wing
  Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio not exciting enough to look at or drive for you? First of all: how? And second of all, here is the solution. In the time...
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  Hyundai i30 range gets a new look, more kit for 2020
  Hot on the heels of announcing its all-new i20 small hatchback, Hyundai’s generating even more appeal by facelifting its popular i30 family for 2020. All three i30 bodystyles – the practical...
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  2020 Mercedes-AMG GLA punches to 421hp and 167mph!
  Since joining Mercedes-Benz’s range in 2013, the GLA has been a real success story for the three-pointed star, blending family-hatchback dimensions with appealing off-road attitude. AMG’s influence on the original...
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  Volkswagen Touareg R: first details of this 155mph SUV
  The Volkswagen Touareg R is the latest car to join the ever-growing ranks of high-performance SUVs. It promises to combine 155mph performance with 3.5-tonne towing capacity and around 30 miles...
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  New Volkswagen Caddy Life MPV coming to the UK in 2021
  Volkswagen has unveiled a brand-new version of its Caddy Life MPV. Based on the Caddy van, this is the kind of practical people mover that goes toe-to-toe with the likes...
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  Save hundreds - buy your car before tax changes in April
  New tax rates coming in April 2020 will raise the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) considerably for big, expensive, polluting cars. Which means consumers looking for this type of car can...
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  Honda Civic Type R offered in more stealthy or extreme versions
  Honda just expanded its Civic Type R range by two whole models. In addition to the recently facelifted Type R GT, hot-hatch connoisseurs will now be able to pick between...
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  All-new Hyundai i20 revealed: sharp suit for 2020
  The outgoing i20 has been on sale since 2015 – a relatively short life – but Hyundai is pushing forwards with a wide range of new models this year, that kicked...
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  Plug-in hybrid option for Citroen C5 Aircross SUV
  Citroen has become the latest manufacturer to kick-off its electrification offensive with the introduction of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of its larger C5 Aircross SUV range. In doing so, the Citroen...
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  The most romantic features in modern cars – a Valentine’s Day special
  Cars and romance are irrevocably linked – any American movie set in the 50s should be able to confirm that. The idyllic ideal of heading to a drive-through movie with...
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  Aston Martin launches drop-top Vantage Roadster
  Aston Martin has launched a new addition to its Vantage family – the new Vantage Roadster. The new drop-top, which will rival the Porsche 911 Convertible as the regular Vantage...
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  Dacia to introduce LPG dual-fuel systems across range
  Budget car brand Dacia will introduce a new dual-fuel engine to its cars – capable of running on petrol or liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The new units will be available...
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  Sporty FR trims for SEAT Tarraco SUV range
  Can a seven-seater SUV really be sporty? Well, according to SEAT they can – the Spanish brand has revealed FR and FR Sport trim levels to its family-sized Tarraco range. Joining...
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  Subaru: massive price rises across entire range
  If you’re thinking about buying a new Subaru in 2020 then we have some bad news: prices have increased across its entire range with the Levorg estate and BRZ coupe...
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  Skoda previews new plug-in Octavia vRS range
  In a series of design sketches, Skoda has previewed the new Octavia vRS range and officially confirmed that a plug-in hybrid model will join the halo performance line-up. The new vRS...
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  2020 Mitsubishi Mirage on sale now: UK prices and specification
  Replacing a model that’s been on sale since 2013, the new Mitsubishi Mirage offers a sharper style for budget conscious buyers. Like the previous Mirage it’s a relatively basic, no-frills...
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  Facelifted 2020 Renault Megane debuts with new plug-in variants
  Renault has treated its Volkswagen Golf-rivalling hatchback, the Megane, to a mid-life facelift. The update, though cosmetically minor, does usher in a wealth of new technology, including upgraded dashboard screens...
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  All-new Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet goes on sale
  Finally filling the soft-top gap in its model range that’s been present since the Beetle Cabriolet went off sale in 2018 is the new Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet – the German...
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  Hyundai dramatically reduces waiting time for Kona Electric orders
  Hyundai has given prospective buyers a new reason to opt for its Kona Electric SUV. While interested parties would previously have to wait more than a year for a factory...
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  Mercedes plugs in GLC and GLE SUVs for 2020
  Not only is Mercedes-Benz continually expanding its range of SUVs, its now making them available with a wider range of engines. Hybrid versions of the GLC and GLE have been...