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Sun, 30 Oct 2011
F1 Indian GP Race ResultsF1 Indian GP Race Results
Sebastian Vettel won the inaugural Indian Grand Prix beating second place Jenson Button by 8.4 seconds and third place Fernando Alonso by 24.3 seconds. Mark webber finished in fourth, followed by Michael schumacher in fifth, Nico Rosberg in sixth, Lewis Hamilton in seventh, Jaime Alguersuari in eigh ...
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Sat, 29 Oct 2011
F1 Indian GP Qualifying ResultsF1 Indian GP Qualifying Results
Vitaly Petrov set the fastest time in Q1 for the Inaugrul Indian Grand Prix. All the teams took to the track on the on the prime tyres, but Jenson Button had to use a set of option tyres to make sure he progressed into Q2 after struggling for grip on the prime tyres. Drivers to drop out of Q1 were T ...
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Fri, 28 Oct 2011
New Nissan Juke-R Hits 170MPHNew Nissan Juke-R Hits 170MPH
Hold on tight. The new Nissan Juke-R will be faster than the speed of light. It will make the Starship Enterprise look like an old tractor, and terrify little old ladies. But why? This one-off technical study will be powered by the Nissan GT-R's 3.8-litre V6 twin- turbo engine. Oh my! That ...
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Thu, 27 Oct 2011
New Audi Q3 on sale next monthNew Audi Q3 on sale next month
The new Audi Q3 will be on sale in November with prices starting at approximately £24,560. The Audi Q3 is offered with a choice of a 168bhp and 208bhp two litre TFSI petrol engines and a 175bhp TDI diesel. A two litre TDI will follow shortly after launch. The choice of four engines have start/stop t ...
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New Lexus GS F Sport RevealedNew Lexus GS F Sport Revealed
The new Lexus GS F Sport will be unveiled in Las Vegas on 1st November 2011. It will be available in the UK and across Europe next year. The F Sport will feature a new front bumper design with larger side grilles together with a mesh design for the upper and lower grilles which gives the GS F Spo ...
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New Ford Ranger on sale next weekNew Ford Ranger on sale next week
The new Ford Ranger will be available to buy next week, it will be offered in three different cab body styles, 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, two ride heights and four series choices. Prices start at approximately £14,150. The Ford Ranger four wheel drive models are well equipped with an electronically ...
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New Chevrolet AveoNew Chevrolet Aveo
The new Chevrolet Aveo is fitted with the new Generation 2 column power steering; this achieves a class leading five star score in the latest, more demanding, Euro NCAP crash tests. The high score illustrates how the supplier Nexteer’s Automotive’s fuel-saving EPS systems also support the highest sa ...
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BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics SaloonBMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Saloon
The BMW 5 Series has proved to be one of the most successful cars in history with nearly 6,000,000 models sold over the last four decades. The latest BMW 5 series was launched in September and is offered with a class leading diesel engine. It can reach a top speed of 144mph and goes from 0-62mph in ...
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Hyundai i40 wins Golden AwardHyundai i40 wins Golden Award
The Hyundai i40 has received the prestigious Golden Award at this year’s Euro Car Body Conference in Germany. Hyundai collected the top prize which is considered the highest accolade in the industry having never previously entered the contest. The closest competitor and second placed car was the Au ...
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Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6 Sport from £9999Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6 Sport from £9999
The Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6i VVT Sport Hatch 3 door is currently available from just £9999. All Vauxhall Astra models come with ESP, six airbags, air-conditioning, electric windows, CD/radio with MP3 format and electric/heated door mirrors as standard. This particular model has a top speed of 120 ...
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Wed, 26 Oct 2011
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon ReviewAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Review
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is one of the most stylish estates on the market. But is that a reason to buy it? For many motorists the answer is 'yes'. People, after all, often choose vehicles because they want to be perceived as stylish and fashionable. They want their friends to say 'wow' ...
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IAM Driving Tips – Breaking DownIAM Driving Tips – Breaking Down
Institute of Advanced Motorists Driver Training Specialist, Simon Elstow, has some straightforward tips to help motorists cope with breaking down. His advice is: - Plan ahead: keep a reflective jacket, warm waterproof clothes and a torch in your car, and store the phone number of your break ...
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MINI London 2012 Special EditionMINI London 2012 Special Edition
The MINI London 2012 Special Edition brings the spirit of the Olympics to the roads. This specification is remarkable. For starters, the piano-black dashboard has been etched with landmarks such as: Tower Bridge, Battersea Power Station, and the London Eye. This complements the London 2012 ...
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Tue, 25 Oct 2011
Ford Focus Parts Become JewelleryFord Focus Parts Become Jewellery
New Ford Focus parts have been turned into a piece of bespoke jewellery. Nope, not kidding. Katherine Hawkins, a Cornish-based designer, crafted a one-off necklace from Focus components. However, she did not use Castrol GTX or antifreeze. Utilised parts include: instrument dials, needles, n ...
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New Volkswagen Caddy Edition 30New Volkswagen Caddy Edition 30
The new Volkswagen Caddy Edition 30 wants a birthday cake. This near-production concept is preparing to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Caddy entering the UK market. In those days, it was a pick-up based on the now classic Volkswagen Golf mk1 – but this striking special edition i ...
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New Chevrolet Aveo Prices RevealedNew Chevrolet Aveo Prices Revealed
Grab a pen, prices for the new Chevrolet Aveo have been revealed. The entry-level LS specification costs £9,995. This has: a rear spoiler, CD player, power door mirrors, and electric front windows. The mid-range LT has a few extras, including: fifteen-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel audio ...
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Mon, 24 Oct 2011
New Ford Focus STNew Ford Focus ST
The new Ford Focus ST is a much better car than its predecessor; it is faster, safer and better equipped. The new car has less weight and more power with better aerodynamics which brings better performance so the Focus is capable of 0-60mph in less than six seconds. The Ford Focus ST is offered ...
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Latest Vauxhall Meriva is a bigger MPVLatest Vauxhall Meriva is a bigger MPV
The latest Vauxhall Meriva is clearly out to compete with the bigger boys. The latest model is bigger than the original model and today’s Meriva is more appealing to look at. The sculpted shape follows many of the design themes seen on the Astra hatch with a cutaway section in the flanks and a dist ...
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BMW Mini Cooper Limited Edition available to order nowBMW Mini Cooper Limited Edition available to order now
The new BMW Mini Cooper London 2012 Limited Edition can be ordered now with prices starting from £17,800. The new BMW Mini Cooper Limited Edition will be delivered next March to celebrate the Olympics taking place in London. Only 2012 special edition models will be built, they will be available ...
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New Volkswagen up! Is not so small!New Volkswagen up! Is not so small!
The new Volkswagen up! is the smallest new Volkswagen but proves to be more spacious than it looks. Employees at Volkswagen Communications made an attempt at an unofficial world record and managed to fit 15 women and one man into the car, two in the boot, one on the dashboard, seven on the rear benc ...
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Compulsory Dog Harnesses in CarsCompulsory Dog Harnesses in Cars
Over 60% of motorists believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars while travelling, according to GEM Motoring Assist – a breakdown and vehicle recovery specialist. This issue has become a hot-potato recently as ex-Eastenders actor, Todd Carty, has campaigned on TV for a new law ...
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Running-Out Of Fuel On The MotorwayRunning-Out Of Fuel On The Motorway
Up to fifty cars per-day are running-out of fuel on the motorway, the Sun has reported. In fact, according to The Highways Agency, 17,802 cars ground to a halt in 2010. That is a rise of 4,334 from 2007. This may be because some motorists - keen to avoid high motorway service station fuel p ...
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IAM Driving Tips – Autumn MotoringIAM Driving Tips – Autumn Motoring
Institute of Advanced Motorists Driver Training Specialist, Simon Elstow, has some straightforward tips to help drivers cope with the challenges of autumn. His advice is: - Clear out plenum chambers – the tray-like area under the bonnet, below the windscreen. This can fill up with water whe ...
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Fri, 21 Oct 2011
Order Books open for the new Volkswagen BeetleOrder Books open for the new Volkswagen Beetle
The new Volkswagen Beetle is now open for orders; first UK deliveries will be in the spring 2012. Two engines will be offered at launch a 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission and a 1.4-litre 160 PS TSI with a six-speed manual gearbox. Three trim levels are available; Beetl ...
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New Renault Kangoo Van Z.E.New Renault Kangoo Van Z.E.
The new Renault Kangoo Z.E. arrives in Renault showrooms in November. The Kangoo Van Z.E. is the markets first affordable all electric van and is available in two and five seat Maxi versions. In its five-seat configuration the Kangoo Maxi Z.E. features a 60/40-split folding rear bench seat. It c ...
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New Ford Kuga from £23,645 on the roadNew Ford Kuga from £23,645 on the road
The new Ford Kuga is currently available from £23,645; there is also a finance promotion available at a competitive low rate with the two year Ford Options plan across the entire Ford Kuga range. The Ford Kuga is now available with improved engines that boost economy and cut Co2 emissions while p ...
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BMW Mini Cooper D and SD keep cash in the pocketBMW Mini Cooper D and SD keep cash in the pocket
The BMW Mini Cooper D is without question the most fun way to go green and keep some cash in your pocket. Due to the low Co2 emissions of just 99g/km it has very low running costs and returns 74.3mpg. It is also exempt from the London Congestion Charge due to the low co2 emissions. The Mini Coope ...
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Renault Clio I- Music from £159 per monthRenault Clio I- Music from £159 per month
The Renault Clio I-Music is currently available from £159 per month with only £159 deposit. The Renault Clio-I Music comes with air conditioning, ipod and Bluetooth connectivity and 100,000 mile warranty. Three years servicing is offered at only £199. The new Renault Clio has a much more aggress ...
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New Citroen DS5 makes UK debut next monthNew Citroen DS5 makes UK debut next month
The new Citroen DS5 will make its UK premiere on the Citroen show stand at Top Gear Live this November at the NEC Birmingham and the ExCel in London. The new Citroen DS5 is the first production Citroen to feature full hybrid diesel technology combining strong performance with extremely low CO2 em ...
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Fiat 500 TwinAir continues to Win AwardsFiat 500 TwinAir continues to Win Awards
The Fiat 500 TwinAir 0.9 litre engine is the current International Engine of the Year, the latest award for the Fiat 500 TwinAir is the ‘2011 GreenFleet Awards City Car Manufacturer of the Year’. The 0.9 litre TwinAir engine is capable of 0-62mph in 11 seconds and can achieve a maximum speed of 1 ...
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One in five search web for car video contentOne in five search web for car video content
Research from Motoring.co.uk shows that one in five UK consumers search the web for video car content. Chris Green, co-Founder and sales director of Motoring.co.uk, said “our new research shows that manufacturers and dealers have much to gain by addressing the needs of the online car researcher and ...
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Thu, 20 Oct 2011
Proton 3 Years Free Servicing OfferProton 3 Years Free Servicing Offer
The Proton range is now available with three years free servicing. Good stuff, but which cars can motorists choose from? The Savvy is a 1.2-litre 75bhp five-door city car that costs from £7,995. Moving through the range we find the Satria Neo, which is a 1.6- litre 111bhp three-door hatchba ...
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Vauxhall VXR8 6.2 Wins Fuel Efficiency AwardVauxhall VXR8 6.2 Wins Fuel Efficiency Award
Prepare for a shock. The Vauxhall VXR8 6.2-litre V8 saloon has won a fuel efficiency award at the Fleet World MPG Marathon. Seriously – not kidding - it has. During a two- day motoring event in the Cotsworlds, this mighty machine averaged a pleasing 32.14mpg compared to its official figure ...
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New Nissan Juke 1.6 DiG-T Acenta+New Nissan Juke 1.6 DiG-T Acenta+
Bad news. The Nissan Juke 1.6 DiG-T Acenta+ Sport Pack looks like a beach buggy. Its bulging front-end, super wide hips, and lofty driving position suggest this supermini/sports car hybrid is more at home ploughing-up sand that cruising on the M25. Good news. The Nissan Juke looks like a be ...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011
Alfa Giulietta with TCT TransmissionAlfa Giulietta with TCT Transmission
The five door Alfa Giulietta is now available to order equipped with the next generation ALFA TCT semi automatic transmission providing improved performance, efficiency and lower fuel consumption. The Alfa Giulietta offers a range of five engines, three petrol and two diesel all of which are turb ...
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Kia’s New Picanto achieves a hat-trickKia’s New Picanto achieves a hat-trick
The new Kia Picanto has done a hat trick by being named ‘Best Small Car’ by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers at their Car of the Year Awards in Glasgow. The new Kia Picanto recently won in the supermini segment at the What Car? Green Awards and the Northern Group of Motoring Writers Car ...
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Seat Alhambra is ‘Scottish MPV of the Year’Seat Alhambra is ‘Scottish MPV of the Year’
The Seat Alhambra has picked up its sixth major award in Glasgow taking the title of ‘Scottish MPV of the Year’. Since its UK launch the Seat Alhambra has been awarded ‘Best MPV’ by UK magazines and websites Diesel Car, Fleet World, Carbuyer.co.uk and What Car? Internationally, it has been named ‘Be ...
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UK’s Next Top Model picks up the Peugeot RCZ Sports CoupeUK’s Next Top Model picks up the Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe
The winner of ‘Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model’ Jade Thompson arrived at Peugeot UK headquarters in Coventry to take delivery of her prize in the TV competition a brand new Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe. Jade was truly excited about taking the keys to the Peugeot saying “this car is amazing and ...
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Nissan Qashqai is Best SellerNissan Qashqai is Best Seller
The Nissan Qashqai was the marque's best selling vehicle of September 2011. To be precise, 6,068 of these capable crossovers were ordered in the United Kingdom. The Juke was the runner-up with 4,475 sales – and the Nissan Micra took the bronze medal with 3,540. In total, Nissan registered 1 ...
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New Mazda CX5 Technical PreviewNew Mazda CX5 Technical Preview
The new Mazda CX-5 has some nifty tricks up its sleeve. Strength, for starters. This compact crossover is the first vehicle to benefit from ultra-high tensile steel components with a – wait for it – 1,800MPa rating. Pardon? MPa, or megapascal, is the unit of measure that quantifies the stre ...
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Daimler SP250 Police Chase CarDaimler SP250 Police Chase Car
Every now and then something special comes on the market. Today is such a day. Ladies and gentleman, brace yourself for the 1962 Daimler SP250 Police Chase Car. The purpose of this legendary racer was to curb the enthusiasm of 'road hogs and ton- up hooligans'. Put simply, it was to stop hi ...
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011
New Volkswagen Up! OverviewNew Volkswagen Up! Overview
The new Volkswagen Up! is finally here. Yes, it really is called the Up! This city car has three doors, four seats, and three standard trim levels. The entry-level Take Up! has: body-coloured bumpers, daytime running lights, plus front and side air-bags. This 'distinctively' named workhorse ...
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IAM Driving Tips – Heavy RainIAM Driving Tips – Heavy Rain
Institute of Advanced Motorists Driver Training Specialist, Simon Elstow, has some straightforward tips to help motorists cope with heavy rain. His advice is: - Before you set off, set your heater controls – rain makes the windows mist up in seconds. You don’t want to be fiddling with contr ...
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New MINI Hatchback First 3drNew MINI Hatchback First 3dr
Magnifying glass on standby. The MINI Hatchback First 3dr has a mini price tag. In fact, at £11,810 it is the cheapest car produced by the marque. So, what do you get? First and foremost this machine is tremendously stylish. It has far more presence than the comparably priced Ford Fiesta an ...
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Mon, 17 Oct 2011
New BMW 3 Series on sale in FebruaryNew BMW 3 Series on sale in February
The new BMW 3 Series will go on sale next February with prices starting from £24,100.The new car is larger and more spacious than the model it replaces. It is also more fuel efficient with increased comfort and luxury. A wider choice of trim levels is offered with an extensive personalisation pro ...
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Hyundai i40 Tourer awarded ‘Best Estate Car’Hyundai i40 Tourer awarded ‘Best Estate Car’
The Hyundai i40 Tourer has been awarded ‘Best Estate Car’ at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year Awards. The Hyundai i40 Tourer fought off competition from the Peugeot 508 SW, Ford Focus Estate, Astra Sport Tourer and the BMW 5 Series Touring. Hyundai UK’s managing director, Tony Whitehorn, said “w ...
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New Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet claims its first awardNew Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet claims its first award
The new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet has claimed its first accolade being crowned Open-top Car of the Year at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards. The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet went on sale last month after a nine year absence; it is a two door four seater convertible fitted with an electrically powere ...
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Range Rover Evoque wins ‘Scottish Car of the Year’Range Rover Evoque wins ‘Scottish Car of the Year’
Range Rover's stunning Evoque has won the top motoring accolade at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year Awards. To win the overall title the Evoque had to win its own category first and then defeat opposition from the other 11 category winners in a final vote. Colin Green, Land Rover UK Managing Dir ...
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Fiat 500C by Gucci arrives in LondonFiat 500C by Gucci arrives in London
The stunning new Fiat 500C by Gucci will be on show in the Covent Garden Piazza from 16-19th October. As well as the car there will be a display of a selection of pieces from the Fiat 500byGucci collection, including travel accessories, small leather goods, driving gloves, eyewear and a watch. T ...
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Skoda’s Big Fat 0% Vat OfferSkoda’s Big Fat 0% Vat Offer
Skoda is currently offering 0% Vat on the Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster and selected Octavia, Super Hatch and Superb Estate models. The latest Skoda Fabia 1.2 is bigger than before and Skoda boasts more rear knee and headroom than any rival which is helped by the fact that the Skoda Fabia 1.2 is 22 ...
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New Volkswagen Polo from £139 per monthNew Volkswagen Polo from £139 per month
The new Volkswagen Polo is currently available from £139 per month. The three door 1.2 S Volkswagen Polo has electric front windows, central locking, height adjustable front seats, electronic engine immobiliser, ESP and the five star NCAP star rating. The fifth generation of the Volkswagen Polo i ...
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Range Rover 5.0 Supercharged AutobiographyRange Rover 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography
The Range Rover 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography could empty your wallet quicker than a teenage girl on a shopping spree. As such, prepare to write a gut-wrenching cheque for £86,345. Imagine how many pairs of shoes that could buy. For that monstrous sum this 4x4 offers bankrupt motorists tre ...
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Classic Car of the Year CompetitionClassic Car of the Year Competition
Time for the Classic Car of the Year Competition. The editors of Classic Cars, Classic Car Weekly, and Practical Classics – in association with Lancaster Insurance – have selected twenty cars for their prestigious short-list. Motoring lovers can now vote for the five finalists online, at ww ...
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New Vauxhall Corsa OverviewNew Vauxhall Corsa Overview
Question for you. Why, why, why... is the Vauxhall Corsa one of the most popular cars on the road? Perhaps its low purchase price is a factor. The range starts at a cheap-as-chips £8,995 and the top-spec only costs £18,080. Perhaps motorists also like the composed handling, the choice of th ...
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Sun, 16 Oct 2011
F1 Korean GP Race ResultsF1 Korean GP Race Results
Sebastian Vettel claimed his 10th victory of the 2011 F1 season at the Korea International Circuit, with Lewis Hamilton finishing second after taking pole position in qualifying. The double world champion passed Hamilton on the first lap, and managed to lead the race till the end. Jenson Button drop ...
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Sat, 15 Oct 2011
F1 Korean GP Qualifying ResultsF1 Korean GP Qualifying Results
Lewis Hamilton managed to go fastest in Q1 at the Japanese Grand prix followed by Button, Petrov and Alonso. All the top teams took to the track on the soft tyres. Drivers to drop out of Q1 were Daniel Ricciardo, Vitantonio Liuzzi, Jerome d’Ambrosio, Timo Glock, Jarno Trulli, Heikki Kovalainen and R ...
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Fri, 14 Oct 2011
Fiat Panda 1.3 MultiJet Dynamic ExcelsFiat Panda 1.3 MultiJet Dynamic Excels
News flash. The Fiat Panda 1.3 MultiJet Dynamic is a fantastic little run-around. That is despite being named after a large black and white mammal with a taste for bamboo. As such, this supermini supplements its diet of diesel with wooded grass – which enables it to average a cost-cutting 6 ...
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New Ford Transit SportVan Special EditionNew Ford Transit SportVan Special Edition
The new Ford Transit SportVan Special Edition is ready for work. It is based on the popular 260 SWB front-wheel-drive trim, but has numerous enhancements to make owning this workhorse surprisingly fun. Most notable are the Le-Mans style graphite bonnet stripes that look tremendous against t ...
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Ford Finance Offers From £119 Per-MonthFord Finance Offers From £119 Per-Month
Ford finance offers can make you grin like a Cheshire Cat from only £119 per-month. Just peek into Motoring.co.uk's extensive finance section to see the proof. The Ka, for example, could be your smiling new friend for twenty-four payments of £119, at 8.7% APR. This personal contract purchas ...
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Motability Car Scheme Offers – Autumn 2011Motability Car Scheme Offers – Autumn 2011
The Motability Car Scheme makes it easy for disabled motorists to obtain cars – and there are now new offers for autumn 2011. The scheme offers two options, the hire purchase agreement or the far more popular three-year contract hire. Let us focus on the latter. Eligible participants receiv ...
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Thu, 13 Oct 2011
New Audi S8 for 2012New Audi S8 for 2012
The new Audi S8 is powered by Audis new V8 engine. A start/stop system helps cut fuel consumption and the new cylinder deactivation technology saves 24g/km on the combined cycle cutting fuel consumption by 12% at 50mph, 9% at 75mph, and 6% at 87mph. Cylinders two, three, five and eight are deactivat ...
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Porsche Cayman R is the ‘UK’s Best Drivers Car 2011’Porsche Cayman R is the ‘UK’s Best Drivers Car 2011’
The Porsche Cayman R has been declared the UK’s Best Drivers Car for 201 after winning the annual contest run by Autocar magazine. Eleven cars were in this year’s contest; the McLaren MP4-12C, Mercedes CLS64 AMG, Vauxhall Corsa VXR, Renault Mégane Trophy, Caterham Supersport, Aston Martin Vantage S, ...
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New Audi TT 1.8 TFSI CoupeNew Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe
Audi bring the new TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe to the 2012 model year range. This new model is generously equipped to either Sport of S line specification and available with either six speed manual or seven speed S tronic transmissions. The new Audi TT TFSI versions are available to order now priced from £ ...
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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Range ExtendedFord Fiesta ECOnetic Range Extended
Environmentalists rejoice! The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic range has been extended. The super-efficient 1.6-litre 95PS diesel engine is now available on the Edge, Zetec, and Titanium trims. This power plant averages 78.5mpg and its carbon output is merely 95g/ km. Great news for cost conscious pla ...
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New Ford Fiesta Metal Special EditionNew Ford Fiesta Metal Special Edition
The new Ford Fiesta Metal Special Edition has more strings to its bow than a prize- winning archer. It is based on the popular three-door Zetec-S trim, but has numerous enhancements to make life more exciting. Its 1.6-litre petrol engine, for starters, now produces 134PS rather than 120PS. ...
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011
New BMW 6 Series Coupe now on saleNew BMW 6 Series Coupe now on sale
The new BMW 6 Series Coupe is now on sale with prices starting at £59,565 for the 640i SE rising to £67,340 for the 650iSE and the top of the range 640d priced at £62,080. Standard specification has been enhanced to include Dakota leather upholstery, Bluetooth telephone preparation, BMW Professio ...
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Prices announced for the new Chevrolet AveoPrices announced for the new Chevrolet Aveo
The new Chevrolet Aveo will arrive in showrooms in January prices start from £9995 for the 1.2 LS model. There is a range of four cylinder petrol and diesel engines offered incorporating the latest technologies such as variable valve timing, double continuous variable cam phasing and common rail ...
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Ford top of the class for MPG MarathonFord top of the class for MPG Marathon
UK market leader Ford came top of the class for efficiency of its vehicles in this year’s MPG Marathon based in Gloucestershire. The UK top seller the Ford Focus returned 56.3 mpg an improvement of over 17.6 % on Ford’s published figures and the Ford Focus Zetec 125 PS with the 1.6 litre engine r ...
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Suzuki Autumn Offers on the Swift and AltoSuzuki Autumn Offers on the Swift and Alto
Suzuki GB PLC has an autumn campaign including the enhancement of the ‘VAT Parked’ offer to the Alto and Swift ranges. The Suzuki Alto is currently available from just £6665 and the Suzuki Swift three door from £8880. The Suzuki Alto is the latest in a long line of small car efforts from Suzuki and ...
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Descendant of the Ferrari family takes first ever spinDescendant of the Ferrari family takes first ever spin
Italian born Rosa Maria Vaccari is closely related to the great Ferrrai dynasty but has never had the pleasure of being taken for a spin in one. Rosa’s mother was Elivira Ferrari and her grandfather Eduardo Ferrari the cousin of Enzo Ferrari. Rosa recently celebrated her 85th birthday and to celebr ...
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New Suzuki Swift DDiS proves fuel efficientNew Suzuki Swift DDiS proves fuel efficient
Suzuki’s latest addition to the Swift range, the 1.3 litre DDiS took part in the recent 2011 MPG Marathon and achieved second overall in the competition. The Suzuki Swift DDiS had an overall fuel consumption figure of 86.40 mpg winning the class 3 category for percentage improvement over the officia ...
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Seat revive the popular ‘Pay no VAT’campaignSeat revive the popular ‘Pay no VAT’campaign
Spanish car maker Seat has revived its hugely popular ‘Pay No VAT’ campaign. The new offer covers the two most popular models the Seat Ibiza 5dr 1.4 SE Copa supermini and the Seat Leon 1.6 TDI S Copa hatchback. With no VAT to pay the Seat Ibiza is priced at £10,699 a massive saving of £2105 and cust ...
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It’s a Mini Italian AdventureIt’s a Mini Italian Adventure
Back in 2006 David Hatcher was lurking at the back of a friend’s car repair business and spotted a very rusty and not so red 1992 Rover Mini Italian Job, it is a limited edition of only 1750; a mixture of Red, White, Blue and Green that were manufactured to celebrate the original “Italian Job” film. ...
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Seemed like a good idea at the time or “another one saved”Seemed like a good idea at the time or “another one saved”
My Italian Job Special Edition Journey started when I had just finished a few jobs on my son Matthew’s red Mini Cooper replica, whilst simultaneously restoring my MG Midget. We had bought my sons first Mini from Adam Lawrence, a friend of a friend, who has a car repair business and had a bit of a th ...
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IAM Driving Tips – Low Sun & Dirty WindscreensIAM Driving Tips – Low Sun & Dirty Windscreens
Institute of Advanced Motorists Driver Training Specialist, Simon Elstow, has some straightforward tips to keep you safe behind the wheel. His focus this week is low sun and dirty windscreens - the dangers of which are frequently underestimated. The IAM's advice is: - Always keep a good ...
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Citroen DS3 Racing Meets SuperchipsCitroen DS3 Racing Meets Superchips
Hold tight. The Citroen DS3 Racing has been given a comprehensive workout by performance specialist Superchips. As such, its 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged petrol engine produces a further 26bhp. So, it now knocks-out a pleasing 230bhp rather than 204bhp. Great stuff. Mechanical maestro ...
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New Offence – Causing Serious Injury By Dangerous DrivingNew Offence – Causing Serious Injury By Dangerous Driving
The new offence of 'causing serious injury by dangerous driving' has been announced by the Ministry of Justice. It is part of the Legal Aid, Sentencing, and Punishment of Offenders Bill and relates to England and Wales. Those convicted face up to five years imprisonment. The new law bridges ...
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Tue, 11 Oct 2011
New Honda Civic Available NowNew Honda Civic Available Now
Good news. The new Honda Civic has a range of enhancements to make life easier. These include its start/stop system that saves fuel by switching-off the engine while stationary in traffic. This complements the ECON button that optimises the throttle response, transmission, and climate contr ...
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New Clio Renaultsport 200 RaiderNew Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider
The Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider craves attention like a playful puppy. As such, this hot- hatch has numerous features that make it stand-out from the mongrels. It is only available in two colours, for starters, so thrill seekers choose either Matt Stealth Grey or Daivolo Red. These finishe ...
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Tyre Safety For Winter 2011Tyre Safety For Winter 2011
Tyre safety may not be the most thrilling subject in the world, but it is important. Those four black circles are, after all, the only parts of your vehicle in contact with the tarmac – and they need to help steer, brake, and accelerate in a variety of challenging conditions. Here are the k ...
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Mon, 10 Oct 2011
New Citroen DS3 Special Edition Racing stars with Pixie LottNew Citroen DS3 Special Edition Racing stars with Pixie Lott
British pop starlet Pixie Lott the triple platinum singer songwriter has taken the special edition Citroen DS3 Racing for a spin in her new music video for single ‘What do you Take me For’. Marc Raven, Citroën Communications Director, said “Citroën’s association with Pixie is a great way to intro ...
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Skoda celebrate as sales soar to highest in 20 yearsSkoda celebrate as sales soar to highest in 20 years
Skoda is celebrating its most successful month ever after its retailers sold more new cars than ever before. The Skoda Octavia remains the most popular model accounting for around 2800 sales. The Skoda Octavia is the perfect family car for growing families on a tight budget. It is comfortable and ...
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New Volkswagen up! is now available to orderNew Volkswagen up! is now available to order
The new Volkswagen up! is now available to order with prices starting from £7995. The Volkswagen up! offers space for four passengers with the interior space and features of a larger car. The Volkswagen up! is available with two 1.0 litre three cylinder petrol engine options as well as a BlueMoti ...
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Jaguar Land Rover Record Sales SuccessJaguar Land Rover Record Sales Success
Jaguar Land Rover has recorded a 26% increase in global retail sales for September 2011. Jaguar UK sales for the month were up across all product lines with the new Jaguar XF 2.2 diesel accounting for one third of total UK registrations. Land Rover UK sales for the month were up 12% thanks to the in ...
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New Maybach 62 S For Only £367,490New Maybach 62 S For Only £367,490
Fancy a bargain banger? How about the Maybach 62 S? This sleek saloon only costs £367,490, which is the least one can spend and still have a reasonable run-around. There is only one problem. Most people have never heard of Maybach – so who are they? The company is, in fact, a sibling of Mer ...
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New Peugeot 508 GT 2.2 HDiNew Peugeot 508 GT 2.2 HDi
Well, well, well – I like the new Peugeot 508 GT 2.2 HDi. This top-of-the-range saloon is the replacement to the 407 and rivals the ever-popular Ford Mondeo. Let us start with the positives. The 508's styling is elegant and modern, it has a respectable 473-litre boot, and feels reasonably r ...
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New Nissan Micra 1.2 AcentaNew Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta
The new Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta is the best value version of this fantastic supermini. As such, this mid-spec trim has important features missing from the base model – but lacks an unnecessary gadget super-glued to the top-of-the-range version. Let me explain. The Acenta has: split/fold rea ...
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Sat, 08 Oct 2011
F1 Japanese GP Qualifying ResultsF1 Japanese GP Qualifying Results
Kamui Kobayashi managed to go fastest in Q1 at the Japanese Grand prix followed by Sutil, Alonso and Hamilton. All the top teams took to the track on the medium tyres. Drivers to drop out of Q1 were Vitantonio Liuzzi, Nico Rosberg, Daniel Ricciardo, Timo Glock, Jerome D’Ambrosio, Jarno Trulli and He ...
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Fri, 07 Oct 2011
BMW pass the two millionth milestoneBMW pass the two millionth milestone
BMW UK Ltd sold its first vehicle just over 31 years ago and they have surpassed the two millionth car mark. The two millionth car is a BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo sold to Ken Hayes from Wolverhampton. Ken said “I’m delighted to find out I’m the two million man for BMW. The BMW 530d Gran Turismo is th ...
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Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus are UK’s no1 bestsellersFord Fiesta and Ford Focus are UK’s no1 bestsellers
Official figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus are No1 and 2 at the top of the UK car sales chart for September and the year to date. The Ford Fiesta is smart, drives well and is offered with a range of economical engines. The three ...
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Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition in UK nowVauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition in UK now
Vauxhall's new Corsa Nürburgring Edition is available in UK showrooms this month. This new edition promises to be one of the quickest B-road cars in its class. Under the bonnet is a re-worked version of the Corsa VXR’s existing 1.6 litre turbocharged engine which now produces 205PS. A modified engin ...
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Nissan create the Nissan Juke-R Super CrossoverNissan create the Nissan Juke-R Super Crossover
After the sales success of the new Qashqai and Juke models, Nissan is now creating the Juke-R the first ever super crossover. Currently under development the bold design of the Juke is clear to see. However, with the addition of flared wheel arches, revised front and rear bumpers plus a unique spli ...
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Renault Twizy launches early next yearRenault Twizy launches early next year
Renault's new electric two seat Twizy hits Europe shortly and will launch in the UK in March 2012. Pricing and specification has just been confirmed for the third trim level Colour. The new Colour version will sit between the Urban and Technic and will be priced from £6950; this is £260 more than th ...
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Chrysler Grand Voyager Defies BeliefChrysler Grand Voyager Defies Belief
The Chrysler Grand Voyager is more spacious than a record breaking warehouse. In fact, its maximum cargo capacity is a staggering 3,296-litres. Even with seven passengers aboard this storage locker's volume is 756-litres. To put that in perspective, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate's statistics are ...
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New Lotus Evora S 2+2New Lotus Evora S 2+2
Designing the new Lotus Evora S 2+2 must have been like baking a cake. Start by finding the best possible ingredients, for example. These include the magnificent 3.5-litre 345bhp V6 engine. This – since it has been mixed with a light-weight chassis - propels this two- door coupé to 60mph in ...
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Volkswagen Golf with £2000 of extra valueVolkswagen Golf with £2000 of extra value
Volkswagen is boosting the appeal and value of its Golf range, with customers ordering a GT, GTI, GTD or R model gaining leather upholstery as standard. On top of this Volkswagen is adding Bluetooth phone preparation to these cars meaning customers benefit from over £2000 worth of extra value. Th ...
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New Infinity FX 50 S PremiumNew Infinity FX 50 S Premium
The Infiniti FX 50 S Premium has a problem - nobody has heard of it. Very few people, in fact, have heard of Infiniti as a manufacturer. Can you hear the violins playing? This prestigious company is the luxury wing of Nissan. It produces a range of capable machines that for some reason tend ...
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Thu, 06 Oct 2011
New 2012 Kia Soul on sale nowNew 2012 Kia Soul on sale now
The new 2012 Kia Soul is now on sale offering a choice of two regular trim grades badged Soul 1 and Soul 2 and two ‘Soul Originals’ the Hunter and Quantum. The ‘Soul Originals’ are a programme of special versions with unique styling and trim changed at regular intervals. The Kia Soul is a five do ...
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New SsangYong Korando launches with 5 year limitless mileage warrantyNew SsangYong Korando launches with 5 year limitless mileage warranty
The new SsangYong Korando is now on sale and backing the launch is a five year limitless mileage warranty. The new SsangYong Korando crossover offers European styling, superb versatility and efficient engineering with prices starting at £16,995. The SsangYong Korando’s new e-XDi200 engine is at t ...
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Kia add new ‘top of the range 4 version’Kia add new ‘top of the range 4 version’
Kia Motors UK Limited it to add a new top of the range ‘4’ version complete with increased power output and high level of specification to its cee’d and cee’d SW line-ups. The ‘4’ version is an extension of Kia’s simple trim naming structure and sits above the existing ‘1’, ‘2’ and ‘3’. The Cee’d ...
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Volkswagen Fox vs. Nissan PixoVolkswagen Fox vs. Nissan Pixo
The Volkswagen Fox and Nissan Pixo are irritating each other. Both want to be recognised as the superior city car - but there can be 'only one'. The Fox 1.2 produces 60ps, hits 62mph in 15.9 seconds, and averages 48.7mpg. These figures are unremarkable, so the Pixo 1.0 Visia has a chance to ...
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New Volkswagen California BerghausNew Volkswagen California Berghaus
Fancy an outdoor adventure? Great, the new Volkswagen California Berghaus special edition would love to join you. This spacious camper seats – and of course sleeps – four people in comfort. Features include the: electrically operated pop-up roof, kitchen with fridge and cooker, plus the fol ...
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Tips For Driving While Pregnant Tips For Driving While Pregnant
IAM Drive and Survive is offering mothers-to-be tips for driving while pregnant. These are: - Protect your baby and belt up – your seat belt is the only thing stopping you from flying forward and hitting your abdomen on the steering wheel. Wear the lap strap below your bump, as low as possib ...
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Wed, 05 Oct 2011
Seat unveil the Mii city carSeat unveil the Mii city car
Seat has unveiled the new Mii City car. Sales will begin in Spain before the end of the year with the rest of Europe following in Spring 2012. The Seat Mii will come to the market as a three door with the five door version following in 2012. At 3.55 metres in length the Mii is the perfect size fo ...
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Kia announce range of money saving offersKia announce range of money saving offers
Kia Motors UK Limited has announced a whole range of customer friendly offers that will run at all Kia dealerships until the end of December. There is 0% VAT across the cee’d range (excluding the VR-7) so customers can purchase a c’eed model from £11,207 for the entry pro cee’d 1.4 ‘1’ and £11,37 ...
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New Bentley Continental GTCNew Bentley Continental GTC
The new Bentley Continental GTC has smartened up and has a more muscular yet contemporary look. It is powered by a 6.0 litre twin turbo charged W12 engine that launches the car from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 195 mph. It runs off normal petrol and E85 bio-fuel or any mix ...
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Chevrolet Spark from just £6995Chevrolet Spark from just £6995
The Chevrolet Spark is renowned for its handling and maneuverability it is also roomy and with some attractive design inside and out and it is currently available from just £6995. Safety is a strong point with six airbags included even on the entry models, a pedal retraction system to safeguard ...
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New Peugeot iOn ReviewNew Peugeot iOn Review
The new Peugeot iOn might represent the future of motoring – it might not. This city car is powered by an electric motor and a big pile of batteries. No petrol or diesel engine, so its emissions are 0g/km. Okay, but here comes the killer point. The iOn's range on a full charge is only 93 mi ...
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New Mini Coupe RevealedNew Mini Coupe Revealed
The Mini Coupe's styling makes my head spin like food in a high-spec blender. On one hand, hurray! This machine is genuinely distinctive and looks like nothing else on the road. On the other hand, oh dear. The roof is a strange bedfellow. It is lower than the hatchback version, swallows the ...
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New Porsche 911 RevealedNew Porsche 911 Revealed
News flash! The new Porsche 911 looks like the old Porsche 911. The old Porsche 911 looks like the old, old version – and that thing looks like the original model that hit the roads in the mid-sixteenth century. Fair enough, history and consistency have their places – but sooner rather than ...
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Mon, 03 Oct 2011
Prices revealed for the new 2012 Honda Civic rangePrices revealed for the new 2012 Honda Civic range
Honda has revealed prices for the new 2012 Honda Civic with prices starting from £16,495 for the entry level 1.4 litre 100PS i-VTEC SE rising to £26,595 for the top of the range Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC EX GT. There is a choice of three modern, powerful fuel efficient engines including a 1.4 and 1. ...
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Renault launches the Clio Renaultsport 200 RaiderRenault launches the Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider
Renaultsport is launching the Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider an exclusive limited edition of the award winning hot hatch. The Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider is finished in matt Renault i.d. paintwork. The choice of matt Stealth Grey or Diavolo Red is contrasted by a gloss black finish to the roof, re ...
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New Citroen C4 AIRCROSSNew Citroen C4 AIRCROSS
Citroen is extending its C4 range with the introduction of the new Citroen C4 AIRCROSS. The new Citroen C4 AIRCROSS will be launched in Europe at the end of next year; it will go on sale in the UK during the second half of 2012. The Citroen C4 AIRCROSS is fitted with an HDi 110 engine mated to a ...
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Prices announced for the new Hyundai i40Prices announced for the new Hyundai i40
The all new Hyundai i40 will be on sale from the 5th January 2011 prices start at £17,395 on the road. The Hyundai i40 Saloon will be offered in the same three main trim levels as the i40 Tourer (Active, Style and Premium) with the choice of two efficient engines, three power outputs and manual ...
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New Hyundai i10 BlueNew Hyundai i10 Blue
The Hyundai i10 Blue is green. Well, that sort of makes sense. This compact city car is the most environmentally friendly vehicle produced by the Korean manufacturer. As such its carbon emissions are merely 99g/km, so it can be taxed for free and is exempt from the London congestion charge. ...
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New Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LTNew Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LT
The Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LT is like a box of mixed chocolates. As such, some elements of this top-of-the-range city car taste fantastic – whereas others leave a slightly bitter taste dancing around your tonsils. On the plus side, the Chevrolet Spark is pleasant and easy to drive. The steerin ...
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New Regent Street Motor ShowNew Regent Street Motor Show
The Regent Street Motor Show is an all-new and free motoring extravaganza. It takes place on November 5th 2011 in London, and will feature three-hundred iconic cars from the past, present, and future. Highlights will include about one-hundred nineteenth century cars complete with drivers an ...
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New Regent Street Motor Show
BMW 6 SERIES
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