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In its cheapest form, Nissan's new X-Trail undercuts its predecessor by £2600

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Quick news: Nissan X-Trail and Juke pricing revealed; Fiat Punto special

New Nissan X-Trail and Juke models on sale this summer, plus Fiat reveals limited-edition Punto

1 May 2014

Quick news: Nissan X-Trail and Juke pricing revealed; Fiat Punto special

The new Peugeot 108 made its debut at the Geneva motor show earlier this year

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New Peugeot 108 priced from £8245

Sister car to the new Toyota Aygo and Citroën C1 to go on sale in July with a focus on personalisation

1 May 2014

New Peugeot 108 priced from £8245

Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive confirmed for Q1 next year

The Mercedes B-class Electric Drive has a quoted range of 85 miles

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Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive on sale early next year

Mercedes confirms electric B-class will go on sale in the UK in 2015, with prices expected to start at around £32,000 (before the £5000 government grant)

30 April 2014

Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive on sale early next year

Volvo to start self-driving car test in Sweden

A fleet of 100 autonomous cars will hit Gothenburg streets in 2017

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Volvo previews world-first autonomous car test scheme

A fleet of 100 autonomous cars to start two-year large-scale test in Sweden in 2017, with the aim of bringing the technology to market by 2020

30 April 2014

Volvo previews world-first autonomous car test scheme

Bespoke options for new McLaren 650S showcased

A host of official custom options for the new McLaren 650S have been revealed

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McLaren Special Operations reveals bespoke 650S options

New personalisation options for McLaren's 207mph supercar revealed, including a carbonfibre rear diffuser and a unique paint finish

29 April 2014

McLaren Special Operations reveals bespoke 650S options

Mini reveals Paceman Adventure pick-up concept

This pick-up concept was created by BMW apprentices

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Mini Paceman pick-up revealed

BMW apprentices create a Paceman pick-up complete with rear cargo bay and heightened off-road ground clearance

28 April 2014

Mini Paceman pick-up revealed

New Pacific and Atlantic packages for the Chevrolet Corvette are now available

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Quick news: Corvette upgrades; New Audi A1 engine; Mazda record profits

Chevrolet reveals new Pacific and Atlantic Corvette upgrades; Audi A1 to get three-cylinder engine; Mazda reveals record profits for the 2013/14 financial year

28 April 2014

Quick news: Corvette upgrades; New Audi A1 engine; Mazda record profits

Average insurance premiums have fallen by over £100, says the AA

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Insurance costs fall for UK drivers

Latest AA British Insurance Premium index reveals the cost of insuring a car in the UK has fallen sharply, thanks to tougher whiplash claim rules and increased competition in the market

26 April 2014

Insurance costs fall for UK drivers

Updates to Toyota's GT86 sports car include more rigid front suspension

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Quick news: GT86 updates; PSA profits up; no sub-GLA Mercedes SUV

Toyota reveals new GT86; PSA reveals first quarter results; Mercedes says no to small SUV

25 April 2014

Quick news: GT86 updates; PSA profits up; no sub-GLA Mercedes SUV

History of the Mitsubishi Evo - picture special

This limited-edition Tommi Makinen edition is considered to be one of the finest Evo models ever made

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History of the Mitsubishi Evo - picture special

As Mitsubishi's Evo reaches the end of its production life, we look back at the history of the performance saloon

25 April 2014

History of the Mitsubishi Evo - picture special

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BTCC 2014 race report - highlights from Donington Park

The second race weekend of the new Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season sees Jason Plato and Sam Tordoff prove dominant in their MGs, but Gordon Shedden makes history in his Honda Civic Tourer

24 April 2014

BTCC 2014 race report - highlights from Donington Park