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Mini still sought after (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

Citroen DS4 DSport THP (2012 May)
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IT’S not easy to put your finger on when the changes started at Citroen. But changes there most definitely have been.The current crop of cars are certainly more stylish and eye catching than ever before, and that’s particularly true of the sporty DS ... Citroen DS4 DSport THP

Main dealer or not (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

The Beetles greatest hits (2012 Oct)
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VOLKSWAGEN have recently launched a new version of the iconic Beetle.The original was designed by the legendary Ferdinand Porsche himself on the instructions of a certain A.Hitler and forced into production by the Allies after the Second World War.Th... The Beetles greatest hits

Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive S (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

Adam a car in a million (2013 Feb)
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DRIVING a car in a million is no longer a dream with the arrival of Vauxhall’s latest supermini.The Adam goes on sale in March and takes personalisation of cars into a new dimension.It’s Vauxhall’s answer to the likes of the MINI and Fiat 500 and is ... Adam a car in a million

Doors of perception (2013 Feb)
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FORD has recently launched the new B-MAX, a junior MPV aimed squarely at the Honda Jazz and Citroen C3 Picasso.It has the foldable, removable, tiltable seats that the market wants, a decent range of small petrol and diesel engines and is equipped wit... Doors of perception

Toyota Verso-S 1.33 (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 (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 (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 (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

Trendy new Alfa takes on MINI (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 (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 (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 (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

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When Mini wore flash Italian suit (2012 Dec)
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WHILE the BMC Mini was sweeping the sales board in Great Britain, enterprising Italian manufacturer Innocenti was eyeing up the design to give it a little more Euro-appeal.Innocenti, known for the manufacturer of Lambretta scooters had a long associa... When Mini wore flash Italian suit

Original Mini simply the best (2012 Aug)
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THE original Mini has been voted the greatest British car ever built.It beat off opposition from the original Range Rover, which was launched in 1970 inventing a new category of car, and the Jaguar E-Type, which was launched in 1961.Completing the to... Original Mini simply the best

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

Mini special that turned to gold (2012 Jul)
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AS soon as the iconic Mini hit the streets at the dawn of the swinging 60s the sports car special brigade were on the edge of their seats in anticipation of cashing in on the car's obvious potential.And so followed a plethora of Mini specials, some b... Mini special that turned to gold

Motoring Newsbriefs (2012 Sep)
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LABOUR RATES HIT RECORD HIGHMOTORISTS have been dealt a new blow with news that garage labour rates have risen to a record average of £83 per hour.While the near-record cost of petrol has prompted the Office of Fair Trading to examine the fuel market... Motoring Newsbriefs

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