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Mazda MX-5 Forces Team Prepares For Gruelling 24 Hour Race
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Audi introduces winter tyre and wheel sets
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Hyundai reveals i30
Frankfurt 2011: SEAT IBL shows new design direction.
Skoda presents MissionL concept
Ford unwraps new Focus ST
Ford to introduce 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine
More refined and efficient Avensis
New Toyota Prius models coming 2012
Kia premieres three-door Rio and improved Soul
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