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  Volkswagen Polo: 2021 facelift keeps things simple
  The wraps have come off the facelifted 2021 Volkswagen Polo, and although it looks largely the same as the outgoing model, it’s hiding a lot of new tech under the...
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  Nissan X-Trail: all-new large SUV coming in 2022
  A new Nissan X-Trail is on the way, and while it won’t arrive until 2022 it’s already been revealed as part of the run-up to the Shanghai Motor Show this...
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  Refreshed Skoda Kodiaq range topped by faster vRS
  This is the new Skoda Kodiaq, an updated version of the family SUV that brings a new look, more technology and a different engine for the sporty vRS model at...
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  Sporty Hyundai Tucson N Line prices revealed
  Prices and specifications for the Hyundai Tucson N Line and N Line S in petrol and mild-hybrid forms have been announced. The car is priced from £31,110 in the UK...
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  Mercedes EQS: all-new electric luxury saloon for 2021
  This slinky newcomer is the Mercedes EQS, a large saloon set to share showroom space alongside the S-Class. However, in place of the S-Class’s petrol and diesel engines, the EQS...
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  Citroen C5 X: The large family car reinvented
  This is the new Citroen C5 X. It’s the company’s latest flagship car that does the job of replacing the old C5 saloon and estate, as well as the larger...
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  Plug-in car grant cut and capped
  The government-backed Plug-in Car Grant for fully electric cars has been cut from £3,000 to £2,500. Cars eligible for the grant now need to be priced under £35,000 – previously...
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  Next-generation Aygo: X Prologue
  When every other manufacturer is focusing on electric, Toyota’s revealing an all-new car with an internal combustion engine. That’s the benefit of getting into electrification early, of course, but a...
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  2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo - electric off-road performance
  Porsche has only just released a lower-cost Taycan, bringing the long-range, 800V electric four-door coupe within reach of Tesla, I-Pace and e-Tron buyers. Now the Taycan Cross Turismo adds a...
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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Prices confirmed for hybrid Toyota Highlander 7-seater
  In a consummate display of line-up completion, further details of the Toyota Highlander – another hybrid-powered large family SUV from the Japanese firm – have been confirmed. While the recently revealed Yaris Cross fulfils that...
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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...