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  Sporty Monte Carlo trim added to Skoda Scala and Kamiq ranges
  If you’re searching for a car that looks sporty, but without the high running costs of an out-and-out performance model, Skoda doesn’t just have one answer, it’s got two: order...
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  New Lotus Evora GT410 (2020)
  British manufacturer Lotus is generally known for lightweight performance cars that punch above their weight on road and track, but aren’t the last word in refinement or build quality. That’s...
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  Suzuki Jimny set to go off-sale in 2021, but it might return
  Suzuki has confirmed that the Parkers award-winning Jimny will be going off sale in the UK in 2021. The pint-sized off-roader, which has enjoyed very strong demand since it arrived...
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  Ionity announces high pricing for ad hoc charging
  Ionity, the car manufacturer-backed electric car charging network, has announced it is to replace its flat charging fee with a new price-per-kWh structure that will see prices increase dramatically for...
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  New all-electric Smart EQ priced from £16,850
  UK prices for the new all-electric Smart EQ range has been confirmed – and its postion as the one of the cheapest usable electric cars on sale right now has...
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  Kia charges up XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon ranges
  Kia is rolling out more electrified versions of its most popular models. The Ceed family is the latest to model to be given the plug-in hybrid versions of the new...
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  SEAT adds new FR Black Edition to the Ateca range
  We’re big fans of the stylish SEAT Ateca, the Spanish firm’s mid-sized SUV that sits between the Arona and Tarraco. It’s one of the company’s biggest-selling models, and has just...
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  Prices revealed for 2020 Fiat 500 and Panda hybrids
  Fiat 500 and Panda models boosted with electrification that promise cleaner emissions will arrive in UK showrooms in early 2020, priced from £12,665. These are the first hybrid cars for the...
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  Volkswagen Up GTI returns in refreshed model line-up
  Following a brief hiatus, the Volkswagen Up city car is back on sale. It’s now available in three distinct flavours – standard, performance orientated GTI and the all-electric e-Up. The model...
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  MINI Sidewalk Convertible comes with all the options
  MINI has revived a historic badge and new paint colour for its latest special edition model: the Sidewalk Convertible. This one is restricted to a limited run of 150 models...
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  Why falling car sales could make 2020 the perfect time to buy
  The UK new car market posted its worst performance for seven years in 2019 – and the forecasts for 2020 are no better. But while this may be bad news...
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  Special Edition Dacia Duster and Stepways usher in 2020
  Budget brand Dacia frequently plays the special edition card to boost its range’s appeal and right on cue it has burst into 2020 with a trio of SE Twenty limited...
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  One in, one out for Citroen C5 Aircross engine range
  Citroen has changed up the engine range of its C5 Aircross SUV. Though the most powerful petrol engine has been dropped from the range, it’s been replaced with a new,...
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  Peugeot 2008 and e-2008: order now for February delivery
  Full UK prices and specs have been announced for the Peugeot 2008 and e-2008, and you’re able to order one now with deliveries beginning in February 2020, and April for...
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  The results are in: final Euro NCAP tests of 2019
  The latest round of Euro NCAP results reveals that Chinese-owned MG has now caught up with European safety standards, while upcoming big sellers from Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen...
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  Renault ups warranty to five years
  Renault has changed its warranty length for the third time in three years in a bid to improve customer confidence, and ultimately improve sales. The French firm is now offering five-year/100,000...
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  Nissan Leaf price drop - grab a New Year bargain
  Nissan is reducing the price of its Leaf electric car on the eve of its 20th birthday. It’s still the world’s bestselling EV, with more than 440,000 sold since its...
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  2020 Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic Black limited edition revealed
  The Range Rover Velar has been a useful addition to the Land Rover model range – with its dramatic styling and proportions combining with the agreeably upscale image for its...
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  Renault ditches battery lease on Zoe
  Renault has stopped selling the Zoe with a battery hire option in order to simplify the buying process for customers. The ditching of the battery lease option is also down to significantly...
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  New study reveals severe lack of research undertaken by first-car buyers
  A new study has revealed that almost two-thirds of all first-time car buyers are failing to research their purchase properly and to carry out the relevant checks. Cars are one...