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Thu, 30 Jun 2011
Limited Edition Audi R8Limited Edition Audi R8
Audi are to launch a Limited Edition R8 to celebrate its 10th victory at Le Mans. Audi have said it will make only 100 of the Limited Edition cars, and they will go on sale next month. The Limited Edition R8 will only be available with the 424bhp V8 engine, but buyers will have the choice of 2 tr ...
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New Skoda Superb SE PlusNew Skoda Superb SE Plus
The new Skoda Superb SE Plus saloon has lots to live-up too. Its name - for starters - raises expectations far higher than say, the Skoda Average or the Not-too-bad. Fortunately, this £21,570 plus mile-muncher has the credentials to match its ostentatious title. It is extremely comfortable, reliable ...
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New Nissan NV200 Panel VanNew Nissan NV200 Panel Van
Van lovers rejoice. The new Nissan NV200 Panel Van is ready for work. Enhancements over its popular predecessor include the new, more powerful, 1.5-litre 110hp diesel engine. This is matched with six-speed manual transmission for improved flexibility. The older 89hp unit is available too, b ...
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Wed, 29 Jun 2011
New Limited Edition Peugeot RCZNew Limited Edition Peugeot RCZ
Peugeot’s limited edition RCZ is now available to order, but only in one colour - grey. Peugeot are only producing 75 of the limited edition 200bhp coupes called the ‘Asphalt’, so be quick because they’ll all be snapped up pretty quick. The RCZ ‘Asphalt’ will get a few distinctive features which ...
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Porsche Cayenne vs Range Rover Vogue SuperchargedPorsche Cayenne vs Range Rover Vogue Supercharged
The Porsche Cayenne is comfortable and for such a large car it handles corners and speed bumps well, especially at speed. It travels well for a smooth, sturdy ride. The car is relatively quiet, engine noise is minimal, however at higher speeds some noise builds up around the doors. The interior o ...
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Volvo C30 vs. Citroen DS3Volvo C30 vs. Citroen DS3
Top Trumps, anyone? The first card is the super-stylish Volvo C30 D2 ES. Its opponent, the ever-popular Citroen DS3 1.6 HDI. These particular specifications face each other as the prices are similar. The Volvo costs £18,395 and the Citroen £17,695. First poi ...
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Tue, 28 Jun 2011
Pikes Peak CrashPikes Peak Crash
One of the most challenging hill climbs in the world is Pikes Peak mainly because of the drops beside the courses narrow roads that can cause some serious accidents, from the slightest mistakes. Bobby Regester and his Pontiac Sunfire did just that, while Bobby was giving it is all in the Pontiac, ...
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New Skoda Yeti SE PlusNew Skoda Yeti SE Plus
Proceed with caution. The new Skoda Yeti SE Plus is a strange beast. For starters, the word 'yeti' refers to a 'large hairy creature resembling a human or bear living in the Himalayas'. Perhaps this name was chosen because some versions have four-wheel-drive to conquer mountainous terrain. Perhaps i ...
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British Insurance Vehicle Security AwardsBritish Insurance Vehicle Security Awards
The British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards has honoured Vauxhall as the 2011 Best Overall Van Manufacturer. Every variant, in fact, in their five-strong fleet satisfied the awards selection criteria. Great news for Astravan, Vivaro, Corsavan, Combo, and Movano customers. Vauxhall's success was du ...
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Mon, 27 Jun 2011
Peugeot 207 CC VTi SportPeugeot 207 CC VTi Sport
The Peugeot 207 CC VTi Sport is fantastic value for money, and perfect for all kinds of British weather, with a hard-top folding roof. The Peugeot 207 CC comes well equipped in all trim levels, with electric windows, alloy wheels, front foglamps, sports seats and a CD player, with the VTi model gett ...
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New Ford ECOnetic TechnologyNew Ford ECOnetic Technology
Ford ECOnetic Technology brings together a series of innovations that minimise fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and running costs. The gear shift indicator light, for example, advises the motorist when to change gear for optimal efficiency. The system takes account of the road gradient, vehicle l ...
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Sun, 26 Jun 2011
F1 Valencia GP Race ResultsF1 Valencia GP Race Results
Ferrari had a great start to the Valencia Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa both jumping ahead of Lewis Hamilton to move up to third and fourth respectively. Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button both lost places with Hamilton dropping to fifth from third, and Button dropping to seventh f ...
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Sat, 25 Jun 2011
F1 Valencia GP Qualifying ResultsF1 Valencia GP Qualifying Results
Qualifying in Valencia started with all the front runners going out first on the medium compound tyres. Felipe Massa went fastest with a time of 1:38.413 although that time was set on the soft compound tyres, which no other ‘fast’ driver used. Sebastian vettel came second in qualifying running the m ...
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Fri, 24 Jun 2011
F1 Valencia GP Practice 1F1 Valencia GP Practice 1
Mark Webber set the fastest time in practice 1 for the European Grand Prix, with a time of 1:40.403, beating Renault driver Vitaly Petrov by 0.824s. Fernando Alonso was third just 0.008s behind Vitaly Petrov. Lewis Hamilton was fourth followed by the Renault of Nick Heidfeld, and the Ferrari of F ...
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Nissan Leaf attempts Reverse Speed RecordNissan Leaf attempts Reverse Speed Record
The Nissan Leaf will attempt to become the fastest car ever to be driven up Goodwood Hill backwards at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 1-3 July. Professional stunt driver, Terry Grant, will be the man attempting to set the record in the Nissan Leaf. Unlike petrol-powered cars, in which reverse ...
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New Fiat Abarth 500 1.4 Turbo from £14,460New Fiat Abarth 500 1.4 Turbo from £14,460
The new Fiat Abarth 500 1.4 Turbo is currently available from £14,460, the deposit to secure this deal is just £99. Inside the Fiat 500 Abrath the body-coloured plastic runs across the dash with the gear lever integrated below and the air-con controls arranged in neat circles. The sports steering ...
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Hyundai wins ‘Best Car Manufacturer’Hyundai wins ‘Best Car Manufacturer’
Hyundai have been presented the prestigious award of ‘Best Car Manufacturer’ by the consumer magazine Which? Hyundai won the accolade over rivals BMW, Mazda, Skoda and Toyota. Hyundai’s UK managing director, Tony Whitehorn, said “we’re delighted to win the award for Best Car Manufacturer. We stri ...
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Warranty Wise Wear and Tear PolicyWarranty Wise Wear and Tear Policy
The Warranty Wise wear and tear policy is reassuringly comprehensive. The key to successful 'wear and tear' claims is that the mechanical components must have failed 'prematurely' or 'unexpectedly'. Let's paraphrase an easy to follow example, as explained by former Top Gear presenter Quentin Wilson ...
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011
F1 Valencia Grand Prix PreviewF1 Valencia Grand Prix Preview
Formula 1 heads to Valencia, Spain this weekend for the European Grand Prix. The Valencia circuit is a semi permanent street circuit, which will host the European Grand Prix for seven years. Valencia has hosted the European Grand Prix since 2008, with previous race winners being Felipe Massa in 2008 ...
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Win a Range Rover Evoque Bicycle!Win a Range Rover Evoque Bicycle!
Land Rover has launched a competition to win one of only three Range Rover Evoque Bicycles. To win the bicycle Range Rover would like entrants to submit a photograph that best represents one of the three themes offered when purchasing a Range Rover Evoque: the Pure, Dynamic or Prestige. There are no ...
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The new Citroen DS4 has ArrivedThe new Citroen DS4 has Arrived
The new Citroen DS4 is powered by a range of five Euro 5 compliant engines, delivering refined performance with optimised fuel and CO2 efficiency. There are two diesels; the HDi 110 and HDi 160 and three petrol units that were co-developed with BMW VTi 120, THP 155 and a new THP 200. The THP 200 re ...
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Best Prestigious Green CarsBest Prestigious Green Cars
Hold on tight. Let's take a thrilling tour of the UK's best prestigious green cars. To qualify for this staggering status vehicles must have envy-educing badges, park in the compact executive sector or above, have exceptionally frugal fuel consumption, and emissions so low they could shame a second- ...
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Wed, 22 Jun 2011
Volkswagen awarded Top Prize at Security awardsVolkswagen awarded Top Prize at Security awards
Volkswagen has taken the top manufacturer prize for the second year in a row at the British Insurance Security Awards. Volkswagen won because of the high level of standard security across all 11 of its model ranges. Audi was placed second, despite recording a higher number of first place positions i ...
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Vauxhall’s Range of Summer AccessoriesVauxhall’s Range of Summer Accessories
Vauxhall have a range of summer accessories ready for the fast approaching long summer trips. If your holiday this year is of the active type, specific roof bars designed for your Vauxhall will provide numerous options for carrying solutions to accommodate everything from kayaks to excess baggage ...
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New BMW M5 Saloon makes UK DebutNew BMW M5 Saloon makes UK Debut
The new BMW M5 saloon will be seen for the first time at The Goodwood Festival of Speed on the 1-3rd July 2011. For the first time the BMW M5 features a turbocharged power unit a high-revving 4.4-litre (4395cc) V8 developing 560hp from 5750-7000rpm. The BMW M5 is capable of 0-62mph in just 4.4 s ...
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New Skoda Octavia SE PlusNew Skoda Octavia SE Plus
Stop the press. The new Skoda Octavia SE Plus is fantastic value for money. In fact, anyone looking for a practical five-door hatchback may find it ticks all the boxes. Build quality and cabin finish, for example, feel excellent. 'Tick'. Furthermore the handling is safe and predictable, the ride smo ...
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Warranty Wise Policy AdvantagesWarranty Wise Policy Advantages
Warranty Wise is one the UK's leading used car warranty specialists. Their flexible policies, as designed by former Top Gear presenter Quentin Wilson, minimise both repair costs and stress. There are several easy to follow options. Bronze policies, for example, cover basics such as the engine, camsh ...
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Tue, 21 Jun 2011
Win a Mercedes-Benz C-Class worth £20,000Win a Mercedes-Benz C-Class worth £20,000
Mercedes-Benz Retail used cars are giving you the chance to win a stylish C-Class worth £20,000. All you have to is, simply guess the registration, fill in the form and hand to a member of the Mercedes-Benz Retail staff. Mercedes-Benz Retail have many cars to suit every need and every budget with ...
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City Cars For £100 Per-MonthCity Cars For £100 Per-Month
Are we dreaming? New city cars for £100 per-month? Surely not. Well, let's pinch ourselves awake and check-out the likeable Peugeot 107 1.0-litre Urban Lite 3dr. This popular run-around is listed, on a personal contract hire agreement, for rock-bottom payments of £99 per-month. That said, this forty ...
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Britain’s Got Talent winners receive a Ford GalaxyBritain’s Got Talent winners receive a Ford Galaxy
Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity are jumping for you on receiving a new Ford Galaxy as their new tour support vehicle. The Dagenham dance troupe will be touring in the seven seat Ford Galaxy in Titanium X trim with 2.0 litre TDCi 140 PS engine. Jon Wellsman, Ford Britain sales director, sai ...
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New Audi A1 TDI with Lower Co2 EmissionsNew Audi A1 TDI with Lower Co2 Emissions
The latest Audi A1 TDI has become even more efficient due to further optimisation of the fuel system and engine management unit resulting in a lower 99g/km CO2 output. With CO2 dipping below the 100g/km mark it is exempt from the London congestion charge, and also from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from ...
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New Kia Picanto available with new Servicing PackageNew Kia Picanto available with new Servicing Package
The all new Kia Picanto is the first Kia vehicle to be available with the company’s new all inclusive national servicing package. Customers can now add a three or five year service package to a Picanto purchase. The new packages are excellent value for money, they offer a fixed cost and inflation ...
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Mon, 20 Jun 2011
VW Passat Estate is ‘Towcar of the Year 2011’VW Passat Estate is ‘Towcar of the Year 2011’
The Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI 170 Bluemotion Sport version has been awarded ‘Towcar of the Year 2011’. The car was praised by judges at Practical Caravan the Camping and Caravanning Club and What Car? for its combination of fuel efficiency, cheap running costs and good driving dynamics. As we ...
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New Kia Picanto now on SaleNew Kia Picanto now on Sale
The new second generation Kia Picanto is now on sale in the UK. The launch of the Kia Picanto is supported by a major multi-channel marketing campaign covering TV, cinema, national press as well as online. The new Kia Picanto TV ‘small but mighty’ advert features Kia’s small city car that has a migh ...
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Convertible sales continue to boomConvertible sales continue to boom
There are twice as many convertibles in the UK than there was ten years ago. Approximately 911,495 are on the roads and it seems owning a soft top is going to be a continuing trend despite the lack of sunshine in the UK. A survey last week suggested that the most popular reasons for buying a soft ...
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New Skoda Roomster SE PlusNew Skoda Roomster SE Plus
The new Skoda Roomster SE Plus is like Superman. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it is a compact multi-purpose vehicle that has a secret identity as a van. The three rear seats, for example, both recline and slide forwards and backwards. There are twenty seating combinations in total. Seats can be ...
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World's Most Expensive FuelWorld's Most Expensive Fuel
Rejoice! The world's most expensive unleaded fuel is 'not' sold in the United Kingdom. So let's relax, thank our lucky stars, and spare a thought for our long-suffering foreign neighbours. When Londoners, for example, paid £1.35 per-litre in January 2011 – their equivalents in Amsterdam were paying ...
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Fri, 17 Jun 2011
Renault Energy dCi 130 EngineRenault Energy dCi 130 Engine
Good news. Renault is producing a highly efficient new engine. The 'Energy dCi 130' is a 1.6- litre diesel powered unit that slides into the front of various vehicles. These include the family- focused Renault Megane and Scenic. This innovative engine will also be available in Nissan's flee ...
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New Toyota Yaris to be launched this SummerNew Toyota Yaris to be launched this Summer
Photos have now been released of the new Toyota Yaris that is to be launched in the UK this summer. This is the third generation Toyota Yaris and it has been designed and engineered to the highest possible quality. The interior has high quality materials and surface finishes have been used, and t ...
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Stylish Updates for the 2012 Saab 9-5 RangeStylish Updates for the 2012 Saab 9-5 Range
The Saab 9-5 ranges is substantially extended and improved for Model Year 2012 by the introduction of the recently announced SportWagon and a series of enhancements including further reduced CO2 emissions for all engines. The Saab 9-5 Saloon and Saab SportWagen benefit from more efficient diesel ...
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer wins AwardVauxhall Astra Sports Tourer wins Award
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTi SE ecoFLEX has given the ‘Green Award’ at the Practical Caravan Towcar of the Year awards 2011. The judges said “the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer impressed everyone who drove it.  In spite of having just 123bhp to call on, it took a respectable 19.2 secon ...
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Thu, 16 Jun 2011
Ferrari 456 Car CrashFerrari 456 Car Crash
CCTV in Buenos Aires, Argentina managed to capture a huge crash between a Ferrari 456 and another vehicle last week. The two cars hit each other head on after the Ferrari lost control, and veered onto the wrong side of the road, both cars sustained heavy damage. Reports from Argentina suggest the ...
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Volvo’s UK Facebook GiveawayVolvo’s UK Facebook Giveaway
Volvo UK are currently running a competition on Facebook where Inside Volvo UK’s fans can win a new Volvo S60 R-Design; this is the single biggest UK Facebook giveaway ever. To enter the competition you have to enter is “like” Inside Volvo UK, plot your drive's route on our interactive map and wr ...
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New Ford B-Max RevealedNew Ford B-Max Revealed
News flash. The new Ford B-Max has doors. What, you want more? Okay, this compact multi-purpose vehicle has exceptionally easy cabin access thanks to a highly original design concept. This Fiesta-based mile-muncher has traditional front doors, sliding 'van style' rear doors, and no vertical ...
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Peugeot launch new Peugeot 107 Sportium Special EditionPeugeot launch new Peugeot 107 Sportium Special Edition
Peugeot have launched the new Peugeot 107 Sportium Special Edition, this new model is based on the standard Peugeot 107 Urban model. The Peugeot 107 Sportium Special Edition is available with 1.0 litre petrol engine and five speed manual gearbox. This special edition will has co2 emissions of 103g/k ...
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New Ford C-Max Exceeds Sales ExpectationsNew Ford C-Max Exceeds Sales Expectations
The all new Ford C-Max has surpassed all sales expectations; together with the Ford Grand C-Max sales have passed the 100,000 mark. To meet the demand Ford has increased the line speed at its plant in Valencia Spain resulting in an 18% increase in daily production at the plant. The Ford C-Max and ...
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Seats Sizzling new Summer OffersSeats Sizzling new Summer Offers
Seat has unveiled a fresh range of summer deals on its sporty models. The Seat Ibiza S Copa is offered with either Seat’s smooth 1.2-litre 12V 70 PS petrol engine in SC or 5 door form or, in all three Ibiza bodystyles, the Spaniards’ hyper-frugal, three-cylinder, 1.2-litre TDI turbodiesel.  The Ib ...
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New Skoda Fabia SE PlusNew Skoda Fabia SE Plus
Grab your chequebook. The Skoda Fabia SE Plus could be parked on your driveway from only £11,945. This new trim level sits one place above the SE and below the top-of the-range Elegance. As such this capable supermini has plenty of toys. These include the four-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, ...
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011
Rare British Cars for Sale at Salon PriveRare British Cars for Sale at Salon Prive
The spectacular Salon Prive Supercar event is now only one week away and on June 23rd RM Auctions will be holding its inaugural auction at the luxury car show. The sale is only open to ‘Quintessentially English cars’ and there are some fantastic rare British cars to choose from. If you have £180, ...
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New Renault Megane Renaultsport 265 TrophyNew Renault Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy
The new Renault Megane 265 Trophy is capable of 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds and can reach a top speed of 156mph. It is Renault’s fastest road going Renault ever, fitted with Formula One inspired Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres. Only 500 examples will be produced and only 50 available in the UK, price ...
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F1 Exhaust Clamp Down At SilverstoneF1 Exhaust Clamp Down At Silverstone
The FIA are expected to clamp down on exhaust-blown aerodynamic diffusers at next months British grand prix. The FIA who tried to ban the diffusers at the Spanish grand prix in May, have wrote to all the F1 teams to let them know that the ban will take effect at Silverstone. Red Bull are the team ...
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British Gas and Renault announce PartnershipBritish Gas and Renault announce Partnership
British Gas and Renault have announced that British Gas will be the preferred supplier of vehicle charging points for Renault’s new range of zero emission fully electric vans and cars in the UK. Dean Keeling, Managing Director of British Gas Smart Homes, said “the market for electric vehicles in ...
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New Alfa Romeo 169New Alfa Romeo 169
The new Alfa Romeo 169 is like a mythical creature. We therefore hear rumours that it exists, we occasionally see tantalising photographs, but it never actually emerges. This Italian stallion, at least in theory, is the replacement to the striking 166. This retired to a stylish coffee shop ...
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Tue, 14 Jun 2011
New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS on sale next monthNew Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS on sale next month
The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS will be on sale next month priced from £83,145 for the coupe version. Fitted to every Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will also ...
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New Porsche Panamera Turbo S now on saleNew Porsche Panamera Turbo S now on sale
The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is now on sale price from approximately £122,623. There are two new optional combinations offered either black/cream or agate grey/cream which will be available from October. The 4.8 litre V8 turbocharged engine remains at the moderate level of the Panamera Turbo ...
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Toyota’s Mega Fuel OfferToyota’s Mega Fuel Offer
Toyota will be giving away 5000 miles of fuel to buyers of the new Toyota Aygo, Yaris or Verso between now and September 30th. Toyota has calculated the sum from the official consumption figures and has come up with a cost of £635. The Toyota Aygo is a fascinating car and one that looks exception ...
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New Aston Martin CygnetNew Aston Martin Cygnet
Grab a stiff drink. The new Aston Martin Cygnet is here. This pint-sized city car (yes, city car) is based on the 'cheap as chips' Toyota IQ. Its purpose is to lower the average carbon emission figure of Aston's fleet to conform with European legislation. As such, the Cygnet has a 1.33-litr ...
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Mon, 13 Jun 2011
The Hyundai i40 is Bargain to InsureThe Hyundai i40 is Bargain to Insure
The Hyundai i40 might be Hyundai’s biggest car but it is as cheap to insure as their smallest. The new Hyundai i40 is Hyundai’s latest large saloon and estate model which will compete with the Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 508, but customers maybe unaware that the Hyundai i40 has the lowest insurance rati ...
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New Toyota Verso S offers Great ValueNew Toyota Verso S offers Great Value
The new Toyota Verso-S is another reliable car offered by Toyota and the 1.3 litre engine will not stress you about the price of petrol. The Toyota Verso-S is available with the Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33 Dual VVT-i petrol engine the Co2 emissions are approximately 127g/km with a combined fuel econo ...
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Vauxhall’s Summer SavingsVauxhall’s Summer Savings
Vauxhall have numerous offers starting including the ‘Vauxhall Countdown’ event which gives customers 20% off the list price of most Vauxhall models. The ‘Vauxhall Countdown’ applies to cars ordered or registered between June 17th and July 18th this year, the 20% also applies to the entire Vauxhall ...
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New Jeep Grand CherokeeNew Jeep Grand Cherokee
Calculator on standby. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is a minefield of numbers. It has 5,400 welds, for example, so this rugged mud plunger's chassis is now nearly 150% stiffer than its predecessor. This improves the ride, which apparently remains 'perfect' even after 150,000 miles. Irrespect ...
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F1 Canadian GP Race ResultsF1 Canadian GP Race Results
Jenson Button won an action packed Canadian grand prix, which saw the safety car deployed on numerous occasions. Jenson Button overtook Sebastian Vettel on the last lap, after the German driver made an error and ran wide at turn six. The Canadian grand prix started under the safety car after it w ...
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Sun, 12 Jun 2011
F1 Canadian GP Qualifying ResultsF1 Canadian GP Qualifying Results
Sebastian Vettel took pole position in Montreal, Canada, a place where he and Red Bull were expected to be at a disadvantage. Vettel took pole with a time of 1m 13.014s, just 0.185 faster than second place Fernando Alonso. Jerome D’Ambrosio did not qualify inside the 107% time rule, but the stewa ...
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Fri, 10 Jun 2011
F1 Canadian GP Practice 1F1 Canadian GP Practice 1
Practice 1 for the Canadian grand prix started with two high profile casualities. Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel had to have their cars taken apart by their respective mechanics, with Vettel suffering from brake issues and Hamilton suffering from a broken steering wheel display. Fernando Alo ...
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New Nissan Qashqai to be built in UKNew Nissan Qashqai to be built in UK
Nissan have announced that the new Nissan Qashqai will be built, designed and engineered in the UK. The new Nissan Qashqai represents a £192 million investment in Britain and is being funded entirely by Nissan. It will build on the success of the current Qashqai which is the highest-volume car produ ...
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Latest Mazda 3 RangeLatest Mazda 3 Range
The latest Mazda 3 range offers three diesel engines and three petrols. Improvements to emission levels and economy are felt across the range with the 2.2 litre diesel being particularly capable. The less powerful of these engines is actually ten percent more efficient than the 2.0 litre diesel in t ...
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Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet FinanceFord Focus Coupe-Cabriolet Finance
The new Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet could be your sun loving best friend from only £349- per-month. This twenty-four installment finance package, which is available until June 30th 2011, also requires a temptingly modest £5,570 deposit. At the end of the contract term either return the vehic ...
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Thu, 09 Jun 2011
Mercedes-Benz unveil the new M-ClassMercedes-Benz unveil the new M-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz M-Class will not reach showrooms until spring 2012, pricing and specifications will be revealed nearer the on-sale date, but the new M-Class will offer savings at the fuel pumps. The new M-Class will have all the presence and ability of the best in the class and will be capable ...
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New Chevrolet Cruze on sale next monthNew Chevrolet Cruze on sale next month
The new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will be on sale next month priced from £13,995. The Chevrolet Cruze is offered in three trim levels, and with a choice of two petrol or one diesel engine. Further engine variants will follow, including a smaller capacity diesel. All have Electronic Stability Control ...
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New Saab 9-3 Range now on saleNew Saab 9-3 Range now on sale
The new Saab 9-3 range is now on sale and will offer customers greater value for money. A generous amount of standard equipment is now offered across the range including alloy wheels, leather trimmed interior, heated front seats, park assist and Bluetooth phone integration system along with a host o ...
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New Ford Focus Zetec FinanceNew Ford Focus Zetec Finance
The new Ford Focus Zetec could help turn your neighbours green with envy for only £249 per-month. This twenty-four instalment finance package, which is available until June 30th 2011, also requires a pleasingly low £3,489 deposit. Should you choose to keep the vehicle beyond the contract te ...
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Wed, 08 Jun 2011
New Vauxhall Astra GTC available to order nowNew Vauxhall Astra GTC available to order now
The new Vauxhall Astra GTC is now available to order. It will receive its world premiere at next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 1-3), reflecting the importance of the UK market to this model. The Vauxhall GTC will be in direct competition to the Renault Megane Coupe and the VW Scirocco. ...
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Mazda MX-5 is Top Sports CarMazda MX-5 is Top Sports Car
The iconic two seater Mazda MX-5 has been ranked the highest sports car in the 2011 J.D. Power vehicle ownership satisfaction survey. The Mazda MX-5 achieved a satisfaction rating of 82.4% which was an increase on last year’s score and a victory over its rivals the Volkswagen Scirocco, Audi TT and t ...
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F1 Canadian GP PreviewF1 Canadian GP Preview
The Formula 1 season arrives in Montreal, Canada this weekend for the seventh race of the season. Canada has been part of the F1 race calender since 1967, and is one of the most watched race’s of the F1 season. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is 2.709 miles long and runs for a total of 70 laps. Lew ...
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New Mercedes C Class Coupe now on saleNew Mercedes C Class Coupe now on sale
The new Mercedes C Class Coupe is now on sale; the new model is youthful stylish and dynamic featuring the AMG Sports Package as standard with 18” AMG alloys. A choice of three petrol engines and two diesel powerplants are offered to power the C-Class Coupé. The most economical coupé model is th ...
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Ford Focus Sport FinanceFord Focus Sport Finance
Brace yourself for a new Ford Focus Sport finance offer. Yes, until June 30th 2011, this capable five-door hatchback could be yours for only £199 per-month. More good news is that this thirty-six month contract's 'representative APR' is precisely 0%. However, wannabe owners still need to ra ...
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Tue, 07 Jun 2011
The Mini Coupe to be LaunchedThe Mini Coupe to be Launched
Mini is expanding with the launch of the Mini Coupe. The Mini Coupe can be ordered with the option of petrol or diesel engines. Outputs range from the 90 kW/122 hp of the MINI Cooper Coupé, to the MINI Cooper SD Coupé (105 kW/143 hp) and MINI Cooper S Coupé (135 kW/184 hp), all the way up to the ...
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New Chevrolet Aveo ReviewNew Chevrolet Aveo Review
The new Chevrolet Aveo is unquestionably a car that will appeal to younger customers with its sporty hot-hatch look. With its practicality and good interior space the Chevrolet will also appeal to families. There is a range of four cylinder petrol and diesel engines available offered incorporati ...
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Ford Fiesta continues as UK’s best sellerFord Fiesta continues as UK’s best seller
The Ford Fiesta still remains the UK’s most popular car. During the month of May 8,135 were sold taking the total of Fiesta’s sold this year to 42,814. The Ford Fiesta is smart, drives well and is offered with a range of economical engines. The three door model looks sportier but the five door ma ...
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New Range Rover Finance Packages New Range Rover Finance Packages
New Range Rover finance packages make my eyes pop-out. Just consider the figures. The 'Advance Payment Plan' matched to the Range Rover 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autobiography, for example, requires a staggering £52,191 deposit. And yes, that is only the initial payment. After two years 4x4 lover ...
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Mon, 06 Jun 2011
New Audi R8 GT Spyder revealedNew Audi R8 GT Spyder revealed
Details and pictures of the new Audi R8 GT Spyder have been revealed. This ultimate supercar will be limited to only 333 examples and will be 85kg lighter than the standard R8 V10 model due to a series of carbon fibre reinforced polymer parts. The Audi R8 GT Spyder will have a 5.2 litre direct inje ...
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The New BMW 1 SeriesThe New BMW 1 Series
The all new BMW 1 Series goes on sale in September; there are a choice of three diesel and two petrol engines. At a later date, the all-new BMW1 Series range will be expanded with the introduction of the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics model.  This unique model will generate an output of 116 hp whilst p ...
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New Renault Clio Supermini ReviewNew Renault Clio Supermini Review
The new Renault Clio has a much more aggressive appearance projecting a sportier look. It is one of the UK’s best loved cars and has sold over one million in the UK alone. Improvements to the interior and a more detailed equipment list will all count in its favour. Costing only £12,450 with the o ...
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New Jaguar Line-up for 2012New Jaguar Line-up for 2012
The new Jaguar Line-up for 2012 will be shown for the first time in the UK at Motorexpo at Canary Wharf between June 6th and June 12th. On display will be the fastest Jaguar production car ever the Jaguar XKR-S capable of 186 mph and the most efficient Jaguar to be created the Jaguar XF 2.2. The ...
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New Ford Ranger on sale NovemberNew Ford Ranger on sale November
The all new Ford Ranger will be available to buy this November and will be offered in three different cab body styles, 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, two ride heights and four series choices. The Ford Ranger has exceptional towing capability and smart technologies including Adaptive Load Control, Trail ...
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New Fiat 500 continues its successNew Fiat 500 continues its success
The popularity of Fiat’s award-winning 500 and its TwinAir engine, together with consistent improvements in terms of quality, reliability and customer service, have helped move Fiat upwards in the recent JD Power satisfaction survey. The latest survey has put the Fiat 500 in 22nd place which is t ...
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New Land Rover Finance PackagesNew Land Rover Finance Packages
New 4x4. The first option is 'Land Rover Freedom'. Simply choose a vehicle, agree a mileage allowance and contract term, then the dealer defines the machine's 'guaranteed minimum future value' (GMFV). This amount and the deposit are then deducted from the car's total new price. The custo ...
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Fri, 03 Jun 2011
F1 Bahrain GP RescheduledF1 Bahrain GP Rescheduled
The FIA and the Bahrain International Circuit have confirmed that rumours about the Bahrain GP being rescheduled are true. The world of Formula 1 is waiting for an official date, but the Bahrain Grand Prix is claimed to be rescheduled for October 30th. All this means that India will probably have ...
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Win an iPad 2 with the new Arnold Clark Facebook competition! Win an iPad 2 with the new Arnold Clark Facebook competition!
Arnold Clark are delighted to announce the launch of their new Facebook competition, giving one of their lucky fans the chance to win an iPad 2! To enter simply become a fan of Arnold Clark by clicking ‘like’ at the top of their Facebook page, then answer the question “What is your dream car?” and p ...
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New Chevrolet CruzeNew Chevrolet Cruze
The new Chevrolet Cruze is the motoring equivalent of a mysterious masked man. As such, there are consistent rumours that this four-door saloon exists – but few can claim to have actually seen it. Those who have recognise its numerous strengths. These include the muscular styling, memorable ...
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Delta Motorsport E-4 CoupeDelta Motorsport E-4 Coupe
Delta Motorsport, an innovative UK engineering consultancy company based at the Silverstone Circuit, has designed and built a 150mph electric car. The four-seater Delta E-4 Coupe rockets to 60mph in less than five seconds and can travel up to 200 miles on a single charge. Quite an achieveme ...
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Thu, 02 Jun 2011
Saab celebrate 25years of the Saab ConvertibleSaab celebrate 25years of the Saab Convertible
2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the Saabs iconic Convertible. Three generations of the Saab Convertible have hit the road in the last quarter of a century and almost 300,000 have been sold around the world. In 1986 four hundred Saab 900 Convertibles came off the line for the US market. .By the ...
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Euro NCAP Bite-Size GuideEuro NCAP Bite-Size Guide
Fasten your seatbelt for this Euro NCAP bite-size guide. The European New Car Assessment Programme makes it easy for motorists to compare the relative safety performance of modern vehicles. Established in 1997, this independent body is composed of seven European Governments as well as motor ...
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New Mercedes-Benz SLKNew Mercedes-Benz SLK
The new Mercedes-Benz SLK has four wheels, two seats, and one roof that literally changes colour. Nope, not kidding. The 'panoramic vario-roof' with 'magic sky control' darkens or lightens a sunroof-sized section at the touch of a button. This, when the roof is closed/up, enables motorists ...
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Value your car with Motoring.co.ukValue your car with Motoring.co.uk
To make sure you get the best and correct guide price for your car why not use the free car valuation guide at motoring.co.uk. An instant valuation for your own car is obtained by entering your registration number. You can then use this value to help you negotiate the best deal on your car. The free ...
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Wed, 01 Jun 2011
New Hyundai i40 Tourer on sale SeptemberNew Hyundai i40 Tourer on sale September
The new Hyundai i40 Tourer will be on sale in September, prices will start at £18,395. The Hyundai i40 Tourer will be available in three main trim levels; Active, Style and Premium. There is a choice of three efficient engines, four power outputs and manual or automatic transmission. Hyundai’s Blue ...
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Top Ten Vehicle ManufacturersTop Ten Vehicle Manufacturers
Lexus has come top in the influential JD Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study for the 11th year running, with a score of 845 out of 1,000. Lexus scored particularly highly in three of the four key categories: vehicle quality and reliability, vehicle appeal, and service satisfaction. The fourth ...
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New Fiat 500 1.2 Pop from £139 per monthNew Fiat 500 1.2 Pop from £139 per month
The new Fiat 500 1.2 Pop is currently available for just £139 per month. This particular model is available in a choice of colours and has CD and MP3 player, electric windows and remote locking. The Fiat 500 1.2 Pop comes with Start&Stop which further reduces it Co2 emissions down to 110g/km. ...
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UK's Least Vandalised CarsUK's Least Vandalised Cars
The UK's least vandalised cars include everyday models such as Fords, Vauxhalls, and Citroens - according to Swiftcover.com's Vehicle Vandalism Index. By contrast, prestigious marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are more likely to be targeted. This data is based on roughly two-thou ...
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UK's Least Vandalised Cars
BMW 6 SERIES
£44994
Sport Coupe
2000 miles. 2009(59).		 More Details
UK's Least Vandalised Cars
MINI ONE
£9950

10488 miles. 2007(07).		 More Details
UK's Least Vandalised Cars
AUDI A4
£20990
2.0T FSI S Line 4dr
16364 miles. 2010(10).		 More Details
UK's Least Vandalised Cars
AUDI A5
£23900
A5 Diesel 2.7 TDI S Line 2dr Multitronic
25663 miles. 2010(10).		 More Details
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