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Elise a driver's delight - Car Review (2011 Jun)
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I REMEMBER the first time I drove a Lotus Elise it completely blew me away.And then about two months later, I was lucky enough to drive one on a circuit and was able to act the hooligan in complete safety.What a revelation! This is one of the most en... Elise a driver's delight
Super-clean Lotus - Car Review (2010 Feb)
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A NEW engine is set to turn the latest version of the Lotus Elise into the cleanest high-performance sports car in the world. Thanks to an advanced 1.6-litre motor, exhaust emissions are cut to just 155g/km to give the popular British two-seater ... Super-clean Lotus
The finest small sportscar in the world - Car Review (2009 Jun)
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THE Lotus Elise is absolutely stunning to drive - a revelation in how good a car's handling and road holding can be.The first time I drove one was on a circuit and before I'd finished one lap I knew it was one of the best sports cars I had ever drive... The finest small sportscar in the world
Lotus Elise 111s - Car Review (2003 Nov)
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I COULDN'T help but chuckle when I read Lotus was touting its Elise as a company car.Yes it's a lightweight car with lightweight tax, but I just can't see suits using it for business.Why? Although it looks fantastic and is amazing fun to drive, it's ... Lotus Elise 111s
Great drive but totally impractical - Car Review (2011 Mar)
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VAUXHALL'Ss marvellous VX220 is wonderful to drive but it won’t suit everyone because it’s so impractical.It has superb performance and amazing road-holding but even getting in and out is likely to cause a slipped disc.There’s no luggage space and, i... Great drive but totally impractical
Barnstorming Ginetta back on the road - Car Review (2011 Aug)
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GINETTA is a name that many people who think they know their cars have never heard of.But take a look at the racing circuits of this country and many others and you will see one make races for them and different models competing in club events every ... Barnstorming Ginetta back on the road
Used Approved Lotus - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved Lotus?" Are the cars inspected? “Yes the vehicle’s mechanics, electrics, exterior and interior are all tested to our exacting factory standards, with a full m... Used Approved Lotus
Proton Satria Neo Sport - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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THE supermini sector continues to justify its top spot of the new car league and, as you would expect in this wealth of family favourites, choice is of the very essence.All the expected members of the “band” are there - Ford, VW, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peug... Proton Satria Neo Sport
Satria cheap but disappointing - Car Review (2011 Feb)
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PROTON reintroduced the Satria name in 2007 after a gap of three years, on a three door version of its larger Gen-2 five door hatch.It’s a pretty little car with neat rounded nose and uses the same 1.3 and 1.6 engines as the Gen-2.The 1.3 produces an... Satria cheap but disappointing
Ride like the Wind - Car Review (2010 Oct)
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IF your budget won’t stretch to a luxury sports car then a more modest roadster is probably just the ticket.And arguably they don’t come much better than the Renault Wind Roadster.This new addition to the Renault line-up is an impressive little two-s... Ride like the Wind
Proton GEN-2 Persona ecoLogic - Car Review (2011 Jun)
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WHEN IT comes to saving money on fuel and cutting carbon emissions there are alternatives to expensive electric and hybrid options.In the surge of development leading to electric cars, tried and trusted gas power seems to have been left behind in the... Proton GEN-2 Persona ecoLogic
Is this car safe and reliable? - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert have not yet inspected this dealer (or group) to asses the quality of its car preparation. If you would like us to, contact us here. If this is an independent garage, then you s... Is this car safe and reliable?
New TT RS rivals Porsche - Car Review (2009 Jul)
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AUDI'S TT RS is being feted as a competitor to Porsche and Lotus, and whilst this thorougbred sports car has a nodding acquaintance to both marques, it really needs to up the ante if it is to present a serious challenge.Despite the fact that only 400... New TT RS rivals Porsche
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2V6 - Car Review (2004 Mar)
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WHEN you think about super sports cars, which models immediately spring to mind? Is it a BMW Z4, Lotus Elise, Mercedes CLK, Vauxhall VX220 or a Honda S2000?I bet very few would even think about an American contender. After all, the boys across the po... Chrysler Crossfire 3.2V6
Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive - Car Review (2006 Feb)
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A FRAGRANT little number is Citroen's latest offering as a family hatchback.Thanks to an interchangeable perfume cartridge which slots into the dash next to the air vents, you can freshen up the interior pong to suit your mood.There's a variety of sm... Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive

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Lotus swings back to the sixties (2009 Sep)
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THE psychedelic shades of the sixties are set to make a colourful comeback in the shape of a new special edition version of the Lotus Elise.Based on the 134bhp Elise S, the Club Racer special edition comes with a choice of exclusive colour schemes an... Lotus swings back to the sixties
Star performers set for UK debut (2011 May)
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THE new Bentley Continental GT and Lotus Elise Club Racer will be among prestige models making their domestic debut at this summer’s Motorexpo.Jaguar is using the free-to-visit event to introduce its 2012 model line-up to the UK public for the first ... Star performers set for UK debut
Convertible car deals this summer (2008 Mar)
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Summer must be coming, as BCA Blackbushe is staging two special Live Online convertible sales on behalf of LloydsTSBautolease and Black Horse on the 14th and 28th April. The sales are expected to attract hundreds of buyers from all over the country ... Convertible car deals this summer
Morgan lifts lid on electric roadster (2012 Mar)
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AN electric sports car with a five-speed manual gearbox has been designed by Morgan with the support of British technology specialists Zytek and Radshape.And provided there’s sufficient interest shown in the concept, then the radical new roadster cou... Morgan lifts lid on electric roadster
Wraps come off Lotus supercar (2010 Sep)
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AFTER weeks of teasers, the wraps have finally come off the all-new Lotus Elite.The newcomer brings back a famous Lotus model name from the past, but this is very much a super sports machine for the 21st century with a very modern price tag expected ... Wraps come off Lotus supercar

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Used Lotus Elise Fault Guide

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