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‘Zero-cost’ driving Mitsubishi-style

Roz Drinkwater with her Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Meet the mum-of-two motoring for free thanks to a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and solar panels. Roz Drinkwater from Christchurch, Dorset, is enjoying free motoring, thanks to the installation of solar panels on her home to power her Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). She doesn’t pay a penny for …

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Nissan signs Yaya Touré

Footballer Yaya Touré

Manchester City and Ivory Coast football superstar Yaya Touré is Nissan’s newest global ambassador. The three-time African Footballer of the Year and UEFA Champions League winner joins Nissan’s star-studded team of UEFA Champions League ambassadors, which includes the recently announced Barcelona and Spain midfielder, Andrés Iniesta and PSG and Brazil …

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New car sales soar

Ford Fiesta ST - UK's best-selling car

UK new car sales enjoy their strongest September in 10 years. A total of 425,861 were registered last month – a rise of 5.6% and the biggest September since 2004. Boosted by confidence in the economic recovery, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, September also marked the …

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Paris Motor Show highlights 2

Hyundai i20 Paris Motor Show

Here are some more of our favourite pictures from the Paris Motor Show… Jaguar F-Type Project looking awesome Mondial de l’Automobile 2014 isn’t just about new cars – there’s heritage on show too. Take this gorgeous 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint What do you think of this “fabric” Fiat 500 paint-job? …

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Paris Motor Show highlights 1

Lexus NX

We thought we’d share some of our favourite pictures from the Paris Motor Show – here’s the first batch… Infiniti Q80 Inspiration – four-door luxury concept The new “baby” Jaguar XE Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell car – the future? Lexus NX breaks cover Two-tone Peugeot 308R What else? Formula One …

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration unveiled

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration unveiled

Wraps come off stunning luxury four-door concept from Infiniti at exclusive pre-Paris Motor Show event. Infiniti has revealed its Q80 Inspiration – a “concept born to disrupt the premium saloon category” – according to Francois Bancon, Infiniti Vice President, Product Strategy. He added: “We aim to do this with elegance, …

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Renault Twingo – first drive

Renault Twingo Dynamique Energy TCe 90 Stop & Start

French car giant Renault dares to be different with the all-new Twingo. Before the original Mini rewrote the small car rulebook in 1959, rear-engined runabouts were not unusual. Since then they’ve become a rarity, so Renault’s decision to design the third generation Twingo with the engine in the back is …

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Formula E: season 2 plans

FIA Formula E all-electric championship

All-electric FIA Championship to attract “three or four” manufacturers in 2015. Formula E chief Alejandro Agag has outlined his plans for the second season of the fully-electric FIA Formula E Championship. He’s hoping to attract “three or four” manufacturers – reinforcing the series as the centre of electric vehicle development …

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Paris, here we come!

Infiniti Q50

We’re driving over to the Paris Motor Show later this week to bring you all the latest news. Stay tuned later this week when we’ll be reporting live from the Paris Motor Show on the world premieres and showstoppers. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for live updates, and we’ll …

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Vauxhall urgent recall – update

Vauxhall ADAM

Around 3,000 Adam, Corsa and Corsavans affected by a steering problem – and now the AA helps out… Vauxhall Motors has been joined by the AA, its roadside assistance provider, to help support customers in determining if their vehicle is affected by the steering system safety recall on its Adam …

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