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  Lexus LC 500h hybrid stunner rolls in 2 Mar 2016 (News)
  fibre or aluminium, and the drivetrain is truly innovative. Strangely, it has two gearboxes – a CVT of the type Lexus usually uses in its hybrids, and a four-speed automatic. The former is programmed with six specific shift points and linked to the electric motor, while the 3.5-litre petrol
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  Maserati’s long-awaited Levante SUV arrives 2 Mar 2016 (News)
  automatic is your only transmission option, with the diesel taking 6.9 seconds to hit 62mph, and the petrol versions 6.0 and 5.2 seconds respectively. The 189g/km CO2 emissions of the diesel compares unfavourably to the 179g/km of the Porsche Cayenne diesel, and even more so to the 159g/km of the diesel
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  Geneva Motor Show 2016: Dacia unveils Essential limited edition Duster 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  . Dacia says the limited editions will feature on all models (Duster, Sandero, Logan), and will “combine a smart look with enhanced travelling comfort.” In addition, the company has announced it will now pair Easy-R with the dCi 90 diesel engine, Easy R being an automatic gearbox
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  Geneva Motor Show 2016: BMW M3 and M4 get more power with new Competition Packs 29 Feb 2016 (News)
  -62mph time of automatic versions, or 0.1 with a manual. Power jumps by 19PS to 450PS. It is, of course, about much more than a small power hike. In addition, the Competition Package bestows adaptive M suspension on the cars, including new springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, all
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: SsangYong unveils stylish Tivoli SUV 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  automatic will be offered too. Although UK specification isn’t finalised yet, an adjustable steering system called Smart Steer, which offers Normal, Comfort and Sport modes, is standard fit on Korean cars, while the suspension setup is of the McPherson type at the front, with a torsion beam
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Honda introduces all-new Jazz 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  Honda has revealed the all-new Jazz at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. It gets a 1.3-litre i-VTEC petrol engine with a choice of either a six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission. Sales will begin in the UK in Spring 2015 and prices should start at around
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Skoda launches new Fabia Estate 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  with outputs from 75PS to 105PS. New technology includes a new infotainment system which pairs with your phone and gives access to apps in the car. There’s also gadgetry normally reserved for larger cars, including automatic wipers and keyless entry. 
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Skoda reveals Fabia Estate 1 Oct 2014 (News)
  diesel engines with outputs from 75PS to 105PS. New technology includes a new infotainment system which pairs with your phone and gives access to apps in the car.  There’s also gadgetry normally reserved for larger cars, including automatic wipers and keyless entry. 
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  Aston Martin dealer now selling mini DB Convertible for children 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  , the shrunken replica of a 1960s DB, which is two-and-a-half metres long, is powered by a 110cc petrol engine linked to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission.  It’s not just a toy – top speed is 46mph and everything works, from the headlights and indicators to the electric
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  Mitsubishi announces 2014 offers 2 Jan 2014 (News)
  to win £1000 of Marks and Spencer vouchers. Those who wish to buy a new Mitsubishi can benefit from a number of new offers for 2014. The updated ASX, now offered with an automatic transmission, is priced from £14,999 and we’ve reviewed
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  Next MINI to come with head-up display 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  as an optional extra and should cost around £300. The MINI will also come with adaptive cruise control and a digital headlight assist function which switches between main and dipped beam automatically by detecting oncoming traffic and vehicles in front. Other system will include collision warning
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  Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  automatic which is standard on GLA 250, GLA 220 CDI and the 4MATIC models.
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  Mitsubishi announces summer saver deals 8 Jul 2013 (News)
  Warrior variants. A saving of £5000 can be made on the range-topping LWB SG4 automatic. The Mitsubishi Shogun is offered with zero per cent APR, with the option of spreading payments over a negotiable period to reduce the monthly fee. ASX crossover buyers can take advantage
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  Honda develops ‘City-Brake Active’ for next Jazz 2 Apr 2013 (News)
  is designed to prevent or minimise impacts at low speeds. It works at up to around 18mph and detects vehicles in front by laser radar. If it identifies an imminent collision it will alert the driver with an audio and visual warning, and if the driver takes no action it will automatically apply
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  the 2.2-litre CRD shared with other Hyundai models, and has a six-speed automatic transmission. Maximum power is 194bhp and CO2 emissions are 192g/km. If you'd like to see this car come to the UK, then you need to lobby Hyundai.  
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  Mazda facelifts MX-5 15 Nov 2012 (News)
  . As before power comes from a 1.8-litre petrol with 126PS and a five-speed manual or the 2.0-litre with 160PS and either automatic or manual six-speed transmissions.
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Chevrolet to unveil Trax 15 Aug 2012 (News)
  . Engines include a 1.4-litre Turbo with 140PS plus a 1.7-litre diesel with 130PS and 300Nm of torque. Both come with a six-speed manual while there's a six-speed automatic available. There will also be a 1.6-litre engine but this will only be available as front-wheel drive. Inside, Chevrolet
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Chevrolet unveils Trax 15 Aug 2012 (News)
  a 1.4-litre Turbo with 140PS plus a 1.7-litre diesel with 130PS and 300Nm of torque. Both come with a six-speed manual while there's a six-speed automatic available. There will also be a 1.6-litre engine but this will only be available as front-wheel drive. Inside, there is room for five adults
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Toyota debuts Yaris HSD 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  is that the Yaris system is 20 per cent lighter than the one in the Auris HSD. Maximum power is 98bhp which should give decent performance given the light weight of the Yaris. It comes an a CVT automatic gearbox as standard and although Toyota has yet to release official CO2 emission figures
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  Toyota to launch GT 86 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  gearbox as standard while a six-speed automatic is an option. The GT 86 also gets a limited slip differential to give the best possible grip while the stability control system can be set to intervene later during more dynamic driving. The cabin is driver focussed, with a small, buckskin wrapped