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First dedicated UK Bugatti showroom opens

New HR Owen Bugatti dealership

Luxury motor dealer H.R. Owen has opened a new showroom in London’s Mayfair devoted to iconic French brand Bugatti. The dealership in Bruton Street is the only place in the UK to view and order the new Bugatti Chiron. The legendary Bugatti blue plays a prominent part in the styling …

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Beware of car hire rip-offs

Driving in Rome, Italy

Italy has topped a list of countries where Brits are most likely to be stung with unexpected car rental costs. The USA and Greece were the next worst for unpleasant surprises, according to new research by comparethemarket.com. A further 16% of the 2,000 holidaymakers questioned ,who have hired a car …

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Top 10 car buying considerations

Mini forecourt

Car safety is not on the shopping list for the majority of car buyers, according to new research from the Co-op Insurance. Only 4% of UK motorists placed car safety at the top of their buying criteria, in the survey of UK motorists. However, despite this, nore than three-quarters (77%) …

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Aston Martin’s Spitfire special

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 'Spitfire 80'

A limited edition Aston Martin V12 Vantage S has been launched to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the legendary Spitfire fighter plane’s first flight. Jardine Motors Group, Aston Martin’s Cambridge retailer, has commissioned a special collection of eight V12 Vantage S ‘Spitfire 80’ models. Owners of the £180,000 car will …

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Skoda tops UK vehicle dependability survey

Skoda tops JD Power dependability survey

Skoda owners experience the fewest problems of any car brand, according to the latest JD Power 2016 UK Vehicle Dependability Study. The Czech manufacturer has topped the table two years running, with two models heading their sector for quality and reliability in 2016. The Fabia was ranked he most dependable …

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Get set for Dumball Rally 2017

Dumball Rally

Fancy joining the boldest and brightest charity car rally on an epic journey through India? In January 2017, 200 charity fundraisers will take India by storm on a week-long, 3000km journey in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. In archetypal Indian Mahindra jeeps and wearing fancy dress, they will drive …

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Volkswagen Tiguan review

VW Tiguan

Back in 2008 when the original Volkswagen Tiguan was launched in the UK,  few predicted the SUV explosion that was to follow. Now, no sensible car manufacturer can afford NOT to have a Sports Utility Vehicle or crossover in its range. Such has been the success of this segment that …

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2016 Auto Express awards winners

Jaguar F-Pace

The F-Pace, Jaguar’s first SUV, has been crowned Car of the Year at the 2016 Auto Express awards. Read on for the full list of winners… As well as winning the top award, Jaguar also took home the Compact Executive Car of the Year title for the second year running. …

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Audi A3 review

Audi A3

Originally launched in 1991, the Audi A3 is now in its third generation and selling better than ever. In the UK, 2015 was its best year yet with 47,653 registrations, putting it in 8th place overall. Audi’s not one to stand back, and just four years after the introduction of …

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