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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

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

Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.3 - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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TOYOTA has a knack for producing vehicles that are outstanding value and the Verso-S is another prime example of this.The mini family hatchback has plenty of appeal both inside and out with its smart alloys, tinted windows and massive panoramic roof ... Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.3

Welcome return for Golf Cabriolet - Car Review (2011 Sep)
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AFTER nine long years, the ever-popular Golf Cabriolet is finally back and it’s better than ever before.We may not have the predicable summers we had nine years ago, but whenever there’s a glimmer of sunshine on the horizon, there is nothing better t... Welcome return for Golf Cabriolet

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

A beautiful noise - Audi's new RS5 - Car Review (2010 Oct)
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FOR the past few years, it’s been Audi’s mission to create  a model to fill every possible motoring niche you can think of – and even some you can’t.From city runabout (the A1 goes on UK sale in a month or so) to Lamborghini-engined supercar (the fab... A beautiful noise - Audi's new RS5

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?

Audi A5 3.0 TDI quattro Sport - Car Review (2008 Nov)
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THE A5, a recent addition to the hugely successful Audi stable, has been created to fill a gap in the German car maker's line-up, slotting in between the A4 and larger A6 models.This latest Audi offering has certainly got the look of a top class coup... Audi A5 3.0 TDI quattro Sport

Audi A6 2.7 TDI SE - Car Review (2005 Sep)
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OFFERING a wide range of engine choices is an obvious way of expanding a car maker's potential market.Which is one of the reasons why the line-up available in the new Audi A6 range includes everything from a two-litre diesel to an eight cylinder, 4.2... Audi A6 2.7 TDI SE

Audi A8 in a class of its own - Car Review (2010 May)
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TECHNOLOGICAL wizardry lies at the core of Audi's new A8 flagship saloon.The exterior look of the latest incarnation is so similar to the outgoing version that it hardly warrants a mention.The shape has however, been tweaked a little, but it is what ... Audi A8 in a class of its own

Audi R8 4.2 quattro - Car Review (2008 Dec)
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IN what is not much more than a piston-stroke in automotive history, the Audi R8 has shouldered its way into the ranks of the most desirable sports cars.Audi emulated its rivals and accrued experience on the world's race tracks, honed its four-wheel-... Audi R8 4.2 quattro

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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

Motoring Newsbriefs (2011 Dec)
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RENAULT ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF EV DEALERSRENAULT has confirmed the first wave of UK dealers for its electric vehicles with the arrival of Kangoo Van Z.E., the first model in the company’s four-strong electric vehicle line-up.Some 21 electric vehicle... Motoring Newsbriefs

Proton slashes Satria Neo prices (2011 Mar)
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PROTON has slashed the price of its popular Satria Neo models – chopping £1,700 off the bill to buyers.It means the supermini with smart looks plus Lotus ride and handling – the Malaysian manufacturer bought Lotus outright in 2003 – is up for grabs f... Proton slashes Satria Neo prices

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

Death of a performance great (2011 Apr)
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A FUNERAL service in the Welsh town of Crickhowell marked the passing on one of Britain's great names in sports cars.John Henry Turner, known to his pals as Jack, the man behind the Turner marque died recently at the age of 94.Jack was a quiet man an... Death of a performance great

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