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Mini still sought after - Car Review (2010 Aug)
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THE original Mini was the car that started the front wheel drive revolution which has now encompassed almost every car on our roads.And there are still many drivers who hanker after one of these ‘classic’ Minis, which can be huge fun but also have th... Mini still sought after

Main dealer or not - Car Review (2009 May)
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Having recently toured some car supermarkets, I thought it was time to do some mystery shopping in a main dealer. The main dealer in question has a used approved programme. Which means the car should be prepared to a better standard than those found ... Main dealer or not

Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive S - Car Review (2011 Sep)
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TODAY'S array of MPVs of all shapes and sizes has certainly established this type of vehicle as very much a feature in the family motoring scene.My latest venture into the world of the mini MPV was with Toyota’s latest Verso, the S model, which I fou... Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive S

Toyota Verso-S 1.33 - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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NOT so long ago choosing a car was simple.If you had a big family and plenty of dosh you bought a large saloon or an estate car.Those who were strapped for cash forked out for a small saloon and squeezed everyone in...or didn’t bother and caught the ... Toyota Verso-S 1.33

Mercedes A160 BlueEFFICIENTY Avantgarde SE - Car Review (2011 May)
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MERCEDES' big baby, the A-Class, has a few advantages over its competitors. First launched in 1997, this small car allowed owners to parade the iconic three-pronged star on their driveway while paying not a huge amount for a prestige marque.The kudos... Mercedes A160 BlueEFFICIENTY Avantgarde SE

Hyundai sportster has big promise - Car Review (2011 Oct)
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HYUNDAI promised that its Veloster coupe was ready for production and here it is.On sale in February, it looks great from all angles, and has an odd three door body with a rear hatch in the same vein as the MINI Countryman.This means there is a singl... Hyundai sportster has big promise

Mini Mii big for SEAT - Car Review (2011 Nov)
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DESPITE being part of the VW group, SEAT, the Spanish arm of the giant company, has always tried to give its cars an individual style.The latest product, due in the UK next May, is no exception.It’s called the Mii (pronounced “me”) and mechanically i... Mini Mii big for SEAT

Up-coming mini-4x4 - Car Review (2012 Mar)
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THE latest car from Vauxhall is the Mokka – a smaller SUV that looks like it’s based on the Meriva and available with two or four wheel drive.First shown at Geneva last week, it won’t be available until the end of the year but looks like an excellent... Up-coming mini-4x4

Toyota Verso-S 1.3 T Spirit - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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SMALL, spacious and smart are the buzzwords from Toyota as the Japanese company re-enters a mini-MPV market it helped create a decade ago with the Yaris Verso.Toyota’s latest model to hit the streets is the Verso-S, a car designed to showcase efficie... Toyota Verso-S 1.3 T Spirit

Trendy new Alfa takes on MINI - Car Review (2009 Jan)
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A SEXY Italian that's cool, has curves in all the right places and will certainly have most people sneaking a second glance has just arrived in the UK.The new Alfa MiTo has the looks, the glamour and the price to persuade a lot of motorists to think ... Trendy new Alfa takes on MINI

Alfa Romeo MiTo 155 Lusso - Car Review (2009 Apr)
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THE remarkable success of the MINI Cooper is being credited with the revival of the so-called hot hatch as an increasing number of younger drivers endeavour to put the fun factor back into motoring.The point that is being missed or ignored by propone... Alfa Romeo MiTo 155 Lusso

Alfa's mini marvel - Car Review (2009 Jul)
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FEW car designers would be capable of squeezing elements of a supercar into a supermini and producing a mini masterpiece.But if you want automotive style and flair that quickens the blood, raises the aesthetic senses and stirs the driving passion, th... Alfa's mini marvel

MiTo packed with Italian chic - Car Review (2009 Jan)
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SOME cars have it, most do not. The MINI has it in bucket-loads, so does the Renault Clio Beetle, and to a lesser extent the new Fiesta.But you won't find too much of it in respected models like the 3 Series, Golf or Focus. What we are talking about ... MiTo packed with Italian chic

BMW 3-Series Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the BMW 3-Series was new… (Mar 9 2005) ASKED to define an iconic prestige car of the last 30 years, I would probably mention the BMW 3 Series. Five times. That is five times because the 3 Series is now being launched - fr... BMW 3-Series Review

Citroen C1 1.0i Rhythm 5dr - Car Review (2006 Apr)
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LONG distance cruising is not exactly what city cars are made for.But, after all, a car is a car and it's got to hold its own under any circumstances.Yet taking a mini car out onto a motorway can be a daunting experience, especially if it lacks the n... Citroen C1 1.0i Rhythm 5dr

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Insuring a new car (2009 May)
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Dear Matt, I am looking for a fun new or nearly new car, spending in the region of £15k but I may be selling the car in as little as a year so cost of ownership is an important factor. I think I have it down to two cars, a new 500 Abarth or a ... Insuring a new car

Motoring Newsbriefs (2012 May)
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FASTEST MINI HITS THE ROADIT’S described as the sportiest road-registered MINI ever made and it will go on sale later this year in a limited run of 2,000 cars.The new MINI John Cooper Works GP model is currently completing a test programme, part of w... Motoring Newsbriefs

Cool car wars: Mini Vs Fiat (2008 Jan)
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I currently drive a 2002 Mini One which I absolutely love but I want to get myself something new. I love everything about the Mini: its great looks, the way it drives, just its general cheekiness! Should I just buy a brand new Mini and be done with i... Cool car wars: Mini Vs Fiat

New cars with a mean streak (2011 Mar)
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CAR makers are about to start a power play with a difference and help motorists cope with the soaring cost of fuel.With the crisis in the Middle East threatening to send prices at the pumps rocketing, a new breed of engines is on the way packing plen... New cars with a mean streak

Transit a knockout says our ‘Enry (2010 Aug)
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THE Ford Transit is still a knockout, says boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper.The former heavyweight champion was guest of honour at the official celebrations to mark the van’s 45th anniversary.Sir Henry drove one of the original Transits when he helped... Transit a knockout says our ‘Enry

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