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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
Leader of the gang - Car Review (2010 Aug)
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WHITE van man has never had it so good, according to Ford as the company celebrates 45 years of its iconic Transit van.Described by Ford as the backbone of Britain what is probably the best recognised commercial vehicle is now more affordable than ev... Leader of the gang
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
First for VW with Amarok pick-up - Car Review (2010 Jun)
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VOLKSWAGEN has a superb reputation for producing reliable, well-built and attractive passenger cars plus some useful people carriers.So why is the German marque so keen to get into the one-tonne pick-up market which seems already sewn up by the likes... First for VW with Amarok pick-up
The 'must have' car of the year - Car Review (2011 Aug)
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DRIVE the new Range Rover Evoque anywhere and heads will turn.It is a fantastic looking car and a staggering 18,000 orders have already been placed – many by people who have only seen photographs of the newcomer.Thousands of them will be new to the b... The 'must have' car of the year
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
First XV a safe bet - Car Review (2012 Feb)
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KIDS are precious cargo and a new standard for in-car child safety has just been set by Subaru with its latest XV crossover.The snazzy looking 4x4 clocked up the highest marks for a car on sale in Britain when it scored a 90 per cent rating for child... First XV a safe bet
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 1.3 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
Riding high with a city slicker - Car Review (2012 Mar)
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THAT old adage ‘squeezing a quart into a pint pot’ could have been aptly coined for smart city slicker the Volkswagen up!With its Tardis-like philosophy – one of creating maximum space on a minimal footprint – this new mini marvel seems certain to ha... Riding high with a city slicker
Exora drives MPV prices down - Car Review (2011 Jun)
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THERE are only two in the country and they won't be on sale until around this time next year, but we have already grabbed a drive in Proton's new seven-seat mini MPV, the Exora.Designed to take on the likes of the Vauxhall Zafira, the new Proton will... Exora drives MPV prices down
Volt makes electric cars different - Car Review (2011 Dec)
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THE electric revolution is now well under way, and with it there’s already a choice between hybrid technology and full EV models from a raft of manufacturers.However, each and every one of the vehicles currently on sale have their shortcomings, eithe... Volt makes electric cars different
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
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
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

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Mini First News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

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MINI First below £11,000 (2009 Jul)
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A new entry-level MINI has been introduced with the lowest-ever price tag of £10,950.Called the MINI First, it has the same 1.4-litre petrol engine as the MINI One but power is reduced from 90bhp to 75bhp although it retains the six-speed manual tran... MINI First below £11,000
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
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
Motoring Newsbriefs (2012 Jan)
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RARE FISKER FETCHES £50KA 2006 Fisker Tramonto, the only right hand drive model in existence and one of just 15 built, went under the hammer for £50,000 at a combined sale put on by Lex Autolease and British Car Auctions.The Tramonto is based on the ... Motoring Newsbriefs
Audi baby (2010 Oct)
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ONLY Audi can claim its latest offering is A1 from tip to toe.That’s what it says on the badge and with a seemingly endless line up, perhaps it’s a fitting description for its fortunes.In the past couple of years the German car maker has increased it... Audi baby

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