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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Dacia shows off facelifted Duster 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  reputation as a maker of simple and affordable cars. However, the revisions only apply to left hand drive cars at the moment - it won't reach the UK until 2016. The dynamic looking 4x4 gets a new front end, with a redesigned grille, chrome-plated strips and double-optic headlights. The rear of the car
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Porsche reveals 911 GT3 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  a rear mounted flat-six engine driving the rear wheels. There’s no turbocharger, but there’s still plenty of performance on tap – 475PS to be precise. The gearbox is a PDK double-clutch with steering wheel mounted paddles. Performance is swift – 0
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  Zipcar adds Ampera to fleet 21 May 2012 (News)
  to drive the car a further 310 miles. London users might never need that fuel, though. Zipcar has partnered with Boroughs across London to increase the number of charging points, so users can top up the battery without needing the petrol engine. 
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  VW Up! Voted World Car of the Year 5 Apr 2012 (News)
  of its kind.  The World Car jurors hail from 25 countries, and are appointed by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of their expertise, experience, credibility, and influence.  Each juror drives and evaluates new vehicles on a regular basis as part of their ongoing, full-time
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Suzuki unveils low emissions concept car 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  . It was first show in the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 but has since undergone further improvements including a battery driving range of 30km - a 100 per cent increase. Compared to a standard electric vehicle that uses just battery power, the Range Extender has a more compact lithium-ion battery that’s
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Hyundai reveals refreshed i20 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  rumoured to be capable of averaging an amazing 90mpg with a CO2 figure of just 84g/km - the lowest emissions of any conventional engine currently on sale. Alongside this will be a 1.4-litre CRDi 90PS diesel that emits less than 100g/km plus there will be a Blue Drive version with 96g/km. The 'new
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: New Mazda6 revealed 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  emissions and improve fuel economy. The new 6 is due to be launched at the beginning of 2013 with prices expected to start at around £18,500. The brand is promising the new 6 will be fun to drive with good performance and sharp handling. The Takeri concept car is the first Mazda to come
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Ford shows Focus Electric 5 Mar 2012 (News)
  combustion engine means improved aerodynamics and of course less noise. From its launch, the Focus Electric will be fitted with Ford’s advanced voice control, device integration and connectivity interface, known as SYNC. This includes features designed to 'enhance the enjoyment of driving
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Hyundai to reveal refreshed i20 4 Mar 2012 (News)
  rumoured to be capable of averaging an amazing 90mpg with a CO2 figure of just 84g/km - the lowest emissions of any conventional engine currently on sale. Alongside this will be a 1.4-litre CRDi 90PS diesel that emits less than 100g/km plus there will be a Blue Drive version with 96g/km. The 'new
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  Europe wide car prices falling 27 Jul 2011 (News)
  differences between member states generally decreased, but in some cases the differences remained large – meaning cross border savings  for people on the continent, but that’s of little use to right-hand-drive customers. The overall drop in prices indicates that car makers are trying to compete
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  McLaren’s MP4-12C to star in BBC economics series 20 Jun 2011 (News)
  , Evan Davis busts the myths that we were wrong to let so much of our manufacturing go abroad, and that we have become a nation of shopkeepers, bankers and estate agents. “As he flies in the world's most revolutionary jet and drives one of the world's fastest supercars, he discovers Britain still
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  EcoForecourt launches design competition 10 Mar 2011 (News)
  press coverage. EcoFourcourt opted to use the Audi A1 after testing a range of eco vehicles including the MINI Cooper, Fiat 500 TwinAir and Honda CR-Z. James Walker, Founder of EcoForecourt said: “The A1 was the last car we tested and after driving the competition we felt it offered
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  Mr Bean's Armchair Mini up for Auction 28 Jan 2010 (News)
  Bean character aboard his seemingly rope-steering Mini caused mayhem amongst the all-classic Mini parade held during Lord March's unique 'step-back-in-time event'. Driving the wrong way up the track, Mr Bean gate crashed the parade - only to be chased around the circuit by a period Police Mini Cooper
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  Who has the most expensive car insurance? 22 Jan 2010 (News)
  recently published findings to fight another driving stereotype - that of old people being a danger on the road. In their research, drivers over 70 were found to be no more likely to cause crashes than any other motorist. If you want to know how to find
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  Car insurance company gives winter safety advice 6 Jan 2010 (News)
  . "It only takes seconds for thieves to strike. Stay with your vehicle while it warms up, so that it is you that drives away in a warm car, not a thief," he commented. ABI relayed statistics from Lancashire police revealing that one morning, some 27 vehicles left this way had been stolen in just
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  MINI Es Discharging Down The Roads 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  The MINI E trial went live today as cars were handed over to 40 pioneering drivers at Plant Oxford. This UK trial represents the first opportunity for real world drivers to experience a fast charging, fun to drive, longer range electric car under everyday conditions 12 month (2 x 6
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  ABD: i-kube scheme could lower or increase cost of young driver insurance 9 Dec 2009 (News)
  , a device that monitors automotive activity. If young motorists agree not to drive between the hours of 11pm and 5am, they can benefit from cheaper insurance rates. Violating these restrictions leads to an automatic £45 charge per night. Nigel Humphreys
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  Herbert may boost appeal of Honda Civic 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  because the current driver has prior engagements. The star will first compete at the Silverstone round of the championship. He will drive a Type R version of the Honda Civic, which he had the opportunity to try out during summer testing at Rockingham. "I'm really excited
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  Website may prove useful when buying a car 3 Aug 2009 (News)
  in order to help drivers make ethically sound choices. Each featured model is given a score of between zero and 100. The lower the mark, the less impact the car in question has on the planet. As well as reflecting the CO2 emissions released when driving, the rating also takes
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  Small Fords 'a hit with scrappage scheme buyers' 3 Jul 2009 (News)
  . Motorists opting for the first of these vehicles can drive away in it from £8,595, if they qualify to take part in the government scheme. Nigel Sharp, the group's managing director, commented: "Ford has taken a healthy share of scrappage business considering the limited number of models we