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Review of the Suzuki Jimny

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The popularity of the Suzuki Jimny always baffled me. It isn’t until you drive one you begin to understand. This FUN supermini alternative is a cult vehicle with a group of loyal repeat customers. Over 2.6 million sold worldwide. It is now the 43rd anniversary of Suzuki’s first compact SUV The Jimny is the most compact SUV on the market in the …

Up 15% New Car Registrations for April 2013

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The SMMT Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released the sales figures for April The table shows the registration figures for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in detail. The data shows that new car registrations are up 15% on the same month last year. British nation April 2012 April 2013 %Change Year-to- date 2012 Year-to- date 2013 % Change England …

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Mitsubishi picks up the pace in 2013

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Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has recorded another set of outstanding sales figures as its astonishing start to 2013 continues apace. Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that Mitsubishi achieved a remarkable 103.7% year-on-year increase in passenger car sales during April. The stunning performance follows hot-on-the-heels of an equally dazzling March when passenger …

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Its a Top Down Cabriolet Weekend

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Sun is shining, the sky is blue*, Bank Holiday weekend and Volkswagen Cabriolets dealers across the country are celebrating the range with a series of ‘Open Now’ events From today until 12 May, Retailers will be showcasing the Golf Cabriolet, Beetle Cabriolet and Eos models in their showrooms, and these events are supported by some great value offers on these cars. …

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Four Grades, Three Engines, UK Debut Next Week

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The UK Pricing for the All New Range Rover Sport UK pricing and specifications have been unveiled for the All New Range Rover Sport which takes its place alongside the All-New Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque as the ultimate sports SUV and a perfect representation of Land Rover’s world-leading contemporary design and engineering capabilities. Order books are now open …

How to avoid the Bank Holiday Motoring Mayhem

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Apart from staying at home! Gem Assist the independent road safety association offers some tips As people travel away from home to make the most of the bank holiday, often opting to drive to their destination, the roads are going to be exceptionally busy this weekend. Some tips to help you avoid spending too much time stuck in traffic.   …

New Potholes taskforce welcomed

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Potholes.co.uk,  has welcomed news that a new taskforce comprising councils, utility companies and business representatives has been set up to reduce the cost and disruption caused by roadworks. However the website, set up by automotive warranty specialist Warranty Direct in 2007, maintains that greater investment is still needed across the board to bring the UK’s crumbling road network up to …

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40 years of the Porsche 911Turbo

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Porsche is celebrating 40 years of the Turbo with a game-changing new model The new car is powered by a flat-six twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre engine producing up to 560 hp. This new next genertion Type 991 brings a new all-wheel drive chassis with adaptive aerodynamics and active rear axle steering. In the forty years since the first prototype appeared, the place of …

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Pump Shy the New Golf BlueMotion

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Available now one of the world’s most fuel-efficient family cars: the new Golf BlueMotion This car offers fuel economy of 88.3 mpg on the combined cycle, and CO2 emissions of just 85 g/km and all the expected Volkswagen Golf attributes of practicality, comfort and safety. The new Golf BlueMotion’s fuel economy is 15 per cent better than that of the previous-generation …

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Volvo V60 plug-in Enhances the Appeal of the THF London Congestion Charge

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The Volvo v60 Plug-in with it low emissions of just 48g/km enhances the appeal of the Volvo for London Commutes The newly confirmed Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) for London’s Congestion Charge now has a new limit of 75g/km of CO2 which comes into force on 1st July 2013.  Recent announcements regarding taxation of diesel hybrid cars mean it will also continue …