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News: Next generation Mazda2 promises more of the same...


Mazda is making big claims for it’s the new Mazda2 hatchback, on sale early next year, saying it offers “patented driving fun”
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News: Second Jaguar advert banned for encouraging irresponsible...


Jaguar has had a second advert banned in as many months on the grounds that it encourages dangerous driving.
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News: UK steps closer to ban on smoking in cars carrying...


The government has explained how the forthcoming law banning smoking in cars carrying a child under the age of 18 would work in new draft legislation...
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News: Pre-launch sketch hints at sharper-looking Skoda...


The new Skoda Fabia will look fabia-lous, if this pre-launch sketch is anything to go by.
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News: Pastafarian wins right to wear colander on his...


A man whose driving licence application was repeatedly rejected after he wore a colander on his head for his official photograph...
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Car clinic: Which car makers are most realistic about...


Q. I’m looking for a new car, but I’m worried by media reports of the inaccuracy of official figures. Whom can I trust?
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News: Tesla's 3-series rival to be called Model 3 after...


Electric car maker Tesla is to call its downsized, affordable family car the Model 3, according to reports.
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Car clinic: Is there a way to remove concrete from...


Q. There are splashes of concrete on the rear wheelarch and passenger door of my Mercedes A 140. Is there a way to remove it without grinding it off?
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News: Smart reveals the 2015 Fortwo city car


Are you getting fed up with so-called city cars that are barely able to squeeze into a parking bay? Perhaps the time has come to consider the Smart...
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News: Ford creates Mustang inspired by troubled F-35...


Ford has announced it is building a custom version of its all-new Mustang based on the troubled F-35 fighter jet.
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News: TfL plans to take foreign embassies to court...


Transport for London is calling for the non payment of more than £82m in congestion charge fines by foreign diplomats to be taken up at the International...
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Confused?: What large hatchback to replace a 2007 Toyota...


Q. I want to replace my 2007 Toyota Avensis with a nearly new petrol hatchback. What other car is as well made and as affordable to buy and service?