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The smoother shaped Panda retains the character of the previous model but gets a better quality interior and comes with Fiat's low emissions two-cylinder TwinAir engine.
The new Veloster is powered by a great 1.6-litre petrol engine and comes with an unusual layout thanks to an extra rear door on the passenger side.
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Ford Ranger

"There is little doubt who now makes the biggest and the best pick-up. Or who is going to dominate the pick-up market throughout the World"

 

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With a 0-60 of 5.6, a top speed of 155, yet a CO2 of 149g/km, the new BMW F30 328i is probably the closest to perfection you can get in a medium sized saloon car.
The Qashqai has been a phenomenal success. The Hyundai ix35 beats it at its own game.
Much lighter, much more efficient 115PS 1.6 diesel transforms handling of 2nd generation Mazda 5, while electric sliding side doors
A small and tall car that provides comfortable, easily accessed upright seats and excellent luggage capacity.
It’s the whole package: a car that’s going to do everything you want, never let you down, and not cost a lot to run.
Toyota has extracted the drivetrain from its Prius to bring us this hybrid version of the Auris.
Unlike the previous version, the new C-MAX is two cars in one: a 5-seater and a 7-seater.
New Congestion Charge exempt (and annual tax exempt) ‘Blue’ version emits just 99 g/kg CO2.
The huge advantage is access. As I demonstrate in the video you can literally walk straight into the car.
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Latest KIA cee'd shares family look with Picanto, Rio, Sportage and Optima and impresses with its quality.
The 6 Series Gran Coupe the latest rival to the Audi A7 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz CLS - how does it fare against them?
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600 miles to and from Northumberland involved a good run back: 301.2 miles in 4 hours 49 minutes (including a fuel stop) at an average of 63mph and 49.7mpg.
While we were sad to see our Audi A6 go the disappointment hasn't lasted too long as we welcome the impressive Jaguar XF.
Most of the time I've spent with the Swift has been in the cold of winter but now the sun is out the Suzuki is much more enjoyable to drive.
Honest John's little used 500 gets its fourth year service and MoT and in that time nothing at all has gone wrong with the little Fiat.
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