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  Highway Code 2022: changes pave way for driverless cars
  In a bid to be at the forefront of autonomous vehicle development in Europe, new autonomous driving rules have now come into effect. While there are no self-driving vehicles listed...
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  Next-generation Kia Niro unveiled ahead of 2022 launch
  The Niro has been a roaring success for Kia. It’s the brand’s second best-selling vehicle in the UK, trailing only the Sportage and accounting for around 20 percent of the...
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  25-year-old Euro NCAP releases first safety ratings of 2022
  Euro NCAP’s first round of testing for 2022 is complete, and the results are in as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year. With Lexus, Renault and Volkwagen achieving...
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  New rapid EV charging hub for North East, strengthens EV network
  Barnard Castle, famed for its history and in more recent years, its branch of Specsavers, has finally heralded in a new era of motoring. Fastned, the Dutch rapid EV charging...
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  Vauxhall teams up with community charging network JustCharge
  Vauxhall has announced its role as the first car maker to partner with JustCharge, a community-based charging network from the creators of the community parking app, JustPark. JustCharge is a...
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  Facelifted Citroen C5 Aircross: structured front end, better quality
  The Citroen C5 Aircross has been facelifted for 2022. This latest version of the popular French SUV embraces a more contemporary character in a bid to stay relevant in a...
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  Stellantis improves electric range of e-C4, e-2008 and Corsa-e
  Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall models built from 2022 are getting more electric range. The Stellantis-owned brands are taking advantage of small engineering gains in three areas. Advancements in the climate...
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  A year in Tweets – @ParkersCars 2021
  2021’s been another strange year, but despite the ongoing pandemic, a global microchip shortage and sales being up and down like a seesaw car manufacturers have had plenty to do. And...
• Mazda 2 Hybrid: Rebadged Toyota Yaris hits showrooms in 2022
  The Mazda 2 Hybrid will hit showrooms from spring 2022, and you’ll be forgiven for thinking that it looks familiar. Selling alongside the recently-facelifted 2, the 2 Hybrid model is...
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  Mercedes enables in-car payments with fingerprint tech
  Mercedes-Benz drivers will be able to make purchases for fuel, parking, and other services and goods, through the MBUX connectivity and infotainment suite from Spring next year. Payments usually made...
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  Citroen e-Berlingo Electric: electric MPV with a 174-mile range
  Citroen has launched the e-Berlingo Electric in the UK, a battery-powered version of its van-based MPV with a 174-mile range and prices starting from £29,575 on the road. Is it as...
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  Mercedes-Benz accused of emissions irregularities
  Mercedes-Benz has yet again been accused of using special software that allows some of its cars to ‘fake’ nitrogen oxide emissions scores, to get past regulation tests. It’s the latest in...
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  Updated MG ZS EV: battery, towing and tech smarts ahead
  MG’s best-selling pure electric vehicle, the ZS EV will be available to order later this month. With refreshed aesthetics, a veritable ton of new in-cabin technology and improved performance, MG...
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  Facelifted Ford Focus: tech and engine upgrades for 2022
  Ford has updated the Focus. For 2022 the popular family hatchback has been given a raft of tech updates and styling tweaks as part of a mild facelift to help...
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  Britain's cheapest electric estate gets update
  MG has revealed the updated MG 5 estate. Set to go on sale in the UK in the first quarter of 2022, it’s expected to cost from £25,000. Below, we highlight...
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  iX-aping BMW 2 Series Active Tourer priced from £30k
  Here’s your first look at BMW’s next MPV – the 2 Series Active Tourer. It’s set to feature the firm’s latest software operating system, come with petrol and plug-in power...
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  New Jeep Grand Cherokee will come to the UK in 2022
  Jeep has unveiled the all-new, fifth-generation Grand Cherokee – its largest model. Revealed so far as a North American model, Jeep UK tells us that the Grand Cherokee will be...
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  Facelifted Ford Fiesta takes shape
  The ever-popular Ford Fiesta has been given a fresh remix for 2021, with revamped exterior and interior styling, new technology and distinctive trim lines. We delve into the details… What’s new...
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  Citroen Ami electric microcar to go on sale in the UK
  Citroen has confirmed that its Ami microcar WILL go on sale in the UK, after more than 12,000 UK customers registered their interest in the dinky electric two-seater. Set to go...
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  Rules for HGVs and towing relaxed in order to ease shortages
  The government has announced HGV driving tests will be relaxed to address concerns surrounding the current driver shortage affecting Christmas. The shortage, caused by an aging workforce, Brexit and the COVID-19...