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Citroen has announced it is extending the finance offers available across its range this month.

People buying the Berlingo Multispace, C4, C4 Picasso, C-Crosser and C8 will receive a VAT-free deal, while motorists opting for the X3, C3 Pluriel, C4, C5, C8 and Xsara Picasso will be offered zero per cent finance. ... Read More

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Despite tougher penalties for those caught using their mobile phone while driving, new research suggests more needs to be done to tackle the problem.

A survey conducted by What Car? magazine found that 36 per cent of drivers admit to having used handheld devices while behind the wheel - regardless of changes to the law introduced in 2007. ... Read More

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Ford has announced its new C-Max MPV comes with excellent green credentials.

According to the manufacturer, engineering developments applied to the 1.6 TDCi version of the model have produced a much more eco-friendly motor. ... Read More

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Citroen has just scooped two awards in 4x4 & MPV Driver magazine's 2009 honours.

The Berlingo Multispace was named MPV of the Year and the manufacturer's design study - Hypnos - drove away with the title of Best Concept Car. ... Read More

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The Hyundai i800 is perfect for people with hobbies - like surfing - which involve carrying a lot of equipment around, the manufacturer has claimed.

According to the company, although it might seem like a strange time to hit the waves in the UK, this season can offer the perfect opportunity to don a wetsuit and head for the seaside. ... Read More

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Kia Motors has announced that its new concept-turned-production car will keep its original name.

The Kia Soul concept SUV was originally unveiled at the American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2006 and is now set to go into production later this year, with a view to going on sale in the UK in 2009. ... Read More

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Those looking to buy one of Ford's seven-seater MPVs can now choose from new engine and technology options.

The manufacturer's S-MAX and Galaxy models now come with the new 175PS TDCi engine, which is capable of providing 400Nm of torque at 1,750rpm in 2.2-litre models. ... Read More

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The latest sports utility vehicle (SUV) from automobile manufacturer Audi has a host of environmental credentials at its disposal to attract owners when it hits dealerships in the next few months.

According to the vehicle firm, the Cross Cabriolet Quattro SUV comes equipped with the world's cleanest diesel engine. ... Read More

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Citroen's C4 Picasso today collected a sixth award of the year when it was named best MPV in Auto Express magazine's New Car Honours.

David Johns, Auto Express's editor in chief, said the C4 Picasso's contemporary design gave it a "striking and handsome look" that made it a deserving winner. ... Read More

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New and expectant parents could save money on a family car thanks to a special promotion from Kia.

The company is offering discounts on the seven-seat Carens MPV for people expecting a baby or who have had one in the past six months. ... Read More

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Ford is celebrating the latest recognition for its Galaxy model after the MPV picked up a prestigious safety award.

The five-star Euro NCAP crash test rated Galaxy has been named joint winner of the Which? Car 2007-08 Safety Award. ... Read More

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Chevrolet has announced details of a range of add-ons for the Captiva that could potentially be of interest to buyers planning a road trip this summer.

Among the accessories that are now being rolled out for the sports utility vehicle, the US-based automaker has introduced a base carrier that can support bike racks. ... Read More

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Seat apparently sold more vehicles in the past year than ever before, car buyers may be interested to know.

According to the Spanish automaker, a total of 17,839 vehicles were sold in the 12 months to June 2007, which represents a year-on-year rise of more than 1,000 vehicles. ... Read More

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Ford has highlighted the success of the new S-Max as one of the reasons it increased its share of the UK automotive sector in the first half of this year.

According to the latest industry sales figures, the blue oval claimed a 16.5 per cent market share in the opening six months of 2007, up from 16.2 per cent 12 months earlier. ... Read More

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Car buyers can expect to save £2,000 off the recommended retail prices of Altea models over the summer months, Seat has confirmed.

As part of its new Be Driven by Your Passion campaign, the Spanish automaker is slashing the cost of two of its compact multi-purpose vehicles at participating Seat car dealerships until September 30th 2007. ... Read More

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Car buyers on the lookout for a new 4x4 have been put on alert after Volkswagen announced details of the new Tiguan.

Although orders will be accepted at Volkswagen car dealerships for the compact multi-purpose vehicle from November 2007, the Tiguan will not formally arrive on garage forecourts until February 2008. ... Read More

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Citroen has set aside a day to allow motorists to test-drive motors including the C4 Picasso before they decide whether or not to buy.

The multi-purpose vehicle will be one of the motors available to drive unaccompanied at the next instalment of the Citroen Fleet Open Day Driving Extravaganzas, which is scheduled to take place at automotive group Prodrive's Warwick testing track on July 7th 2007. ... Read More

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Car buyers who are on the lookout for a more secure motor may be interested to hear that one of Ford's multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) has just received a design award.

At the British Insurance Car Security Awards 2007, backed by The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, the S-Max scooped the title of Best Large MPV. ... Read More

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Chevrolet is embarking upon a concerted publicity drive in a bid to raise awareness of price-orientated models such as the Captiva.

This summer, the US-based automaker intends to shell out approximately £2 million on a TV advertising campaign focusing on the sports utility vehicle, reports Auto Express. ... Read More

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The new Chevrolet Captiva sports utility vehicle (SUV) has received a publicity boost after motorists were given the opportunity to win one for themselves.

In London's Covent Garden, thousands of people queued up for the opportunity to scratch off a panel from a specially-designed Captiva, in the hope of finding the square that named them as competition winner. ... Read More

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Car buyers who want to do their bit for the environment may be interested to learn about a new trade-in scheme from Vauxhall.

Between now and August 31st 2007, the British-based automaker is offering £1,000 to motorists who agree to trade in their inefficient old car for scrapping and replace it with a new low-emission model from a selection of Vauxhall vehicles. ... Read More

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Company bosses looking to renew their fleet supplier contract have been put on alert after Ford was named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year.

The award has been bestowed at the annual awards ceremony of specialist automotive magazine Fleet World, which compiles votes from a panel of fleet industry experts and motoring journalists. ... Read More

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Motorists concerned about getting a good deal when trading in their vehicle may be interested to hear that the Citroen C4 Picasso range has received independent praise.

A research project from business intelligence specialists CAP Monitor looked at resale values for new vehicles after 60,000 miles or three years of ownership. ... Read More

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The Kia Sedona is preparing to play its own small part in music history, following news that it has been picked by From the Jam to ferry around the band on a national tour.

From The Jam is made up of two-thirds of the members of mod legends The Jam and they are setting off on a 20-date sold-out tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's first album release in 1977. ... Read More

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Ford has publicised the fact that the S-Max now comes with a new styling pack, which may be of interest to owners looking to upgrade their driving experience.

Available for both the Zetec and Titanium trims, the new sports packs feature a sportier suspension and eye-catching alloys. ... Read More

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Citroen has announced changes to its Xsara Picasso multi-purpose vehicle line-up as it looks to concentrate upon the Desire and VTX models in future.

The Xsara Picasso Desire is available from £9,995 at Citroen car dealerships across the UK and offers features such as electric mirrors, air conditioning and central locking as standard. ... Read More

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A stylish new limited-edition version of the Sportage is set to arrive in Kia car dealerships this spring, it has been revealed.

The Kia Sportage Titan is intended to stand out from the crowd thanks to its striking black or silver paintwork, allied to black leather seats and 17-ins alloys. ... Read More

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Prospective buyers of the Santa Fe may be interested to know that Hyundai is now offering a range of complimentary add-ons, dependent upon which trim level is chosen.

As a result of the promotional initiative, which runs until June 30th 2007, motorists who opt for the entry-level Santa Fe GSI will now be entitled to gain reversing sensors at no extra cost. ... Read More

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Prospective buyers of the Kia Carens will soon be able to check out the individual features of their new car purchase online before making a decision, it has been revealed.

From the end of May 2007, Kia enthusiasts will be able to access an all-new vehicle design element of the company's website, which enables them to preview features such as bike racks, alloy wheels and tow bars for the multi-purpose vehicle. ... Read More

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Kia Sorento owners who are worried about residual values have been offered reassurance by the South Korean automaker.

According to independent research cited by the company, the sports utility vehicle retains approximately 70 per cent of its value when coming back up for resale after three years. ... Read More

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The endurance of the Kia Sedona has been praised by a senior figure at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme in Ulster.

For the last three years, the Belfast Activity Centre, which supports the royal-backed community project, has been able to make use of a Sedona free of charge to pick up volunteers from socially-deprived parts of the city and give them the chance to make a difference. ... Read More

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Motorists looking for a more spacious drive may be interested to know that the new C4 Picasso has now gone on sale at Citroen car dealerships across the country.

The model sits between the Xsara Picasso and the Grand C4 Picasso, meaning the French firm is the first automaker in the country to offer three distinct compact multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs). ... Read More

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Seat has unveiled the Altea Freetrack in prototype form at the Geneva motor show, which aims to provide more of an off-road experience than the XL variant.

While it maintains the four-wheel-drive system from the previous model, the Altea Freetrack boasts Seat's 240 PS 2.0 T FSI engine, seen beforehand in the Leon Cupra. ... Read More

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Owners of the Seat Altea who are expecting new additions to the family may be interested to know that the Spanish automaker is showcasing a new sports utility vehicle (SUV) that bears the familiar brand name.

The Seat Altea Freetrack Prototype, which is the company's first foray into the SUV segment, is powered by a 2-litre TFSI engine and comes with four wheel drive for added power. ... Read More

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Ford has unveiled pricing details for the new C-Max, which may be of interest to customers looking for a roomy multi-purpose vehicle.

Motorists can get their hands on an entry-level C-Max Studio for an on-the-road price of £12,995 when it arrives in Ford car dealerships from April 2007, it has been revealed. ... Read More

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Citroen has unveiled details of a range of new financing incentives for the Xsara Picasso, which may be of interest to motorists on the lookout for a new car.

Firstly, the French automaker is offering thousands of pounds in cash back to buyers of the new multi-purpose vehicle. ... Read More

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Motorists who are considering the purchase of a new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) may be interested to know about a free new in-car entertainment pack from Citroen.

Available to all buyers of the Berlingo Multispace for no extra cost until the end of March 2007, the new deal features two seven-ins screens that can be attached to the rear of the front headrests. ... Read More

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Hyundai has outlined plans for a new naming strategy that will be applied to all future models.

Under the present system, names are invented for each new model to reflect its individual characteristics, such as the Santa Fe, the Terracan and the Accent. ... Read More

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Ford's car range is set to be promoted by Grammy-nominated hip-hop singer Kelis and Mexican artist Patricia Manterola, the American automaker has revealed.

Both performers will make an appearance on the blue opal's stand at the Chicago Auto Show 2007, which runs until February 18th 2007. ... Read More

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Ford has revealed double-digit growth in its total sales figures for last month, in news that could encourage more drivers to trust the blue opal.

According to independent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Ford achieved a 19.2 per cent market share of the total car and commercial vehicles sector in January 2007, which is 0.9 per cent more than in the same month of 2006. ... Read More

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The new Vauxhall Meriva has been praised in an automotive review for the level of spaciousness that it offers motorists.

Writing in Netcars, the motoring journalist gave the third-generation model four stars out of five for the characteristics of quality and reliability, and comfort. ... Read More

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Ford has explained the fundamental design principles that underlined its award-winning Galaxy multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

Last week, the Ford Galaxy was named Best MPV at the BusinessCar Awards ceremony, which takes its name from the business-specific automotive publication. ... Read More

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People who are considering the purchase of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) such as the Kia Sorrento have been reassured that demand for the vehicle type remains strong, which could potentially help motorists negotiate a high sell-on figure.

According to a study by automotive industry research group EurotaxGlass's, 51,667 new prestige SUVs were sold in the 11 months to December 2006. ... Read More

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Korean automaker Hyundai has revealed that it received a record market share in 2006, with a company boss citing demand for the Santa Fe model as contributing towards its success.

According to figures from the Korean automaker, it secured 1.52 per cent of the entire UK automotive market last year, representing the company's best performance to date, reports Easier. ... Read More

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Motoring enthusiasts can now get their hands on the Seat Altea XL after the long-awaited model was officially launched in the UK.

The model, which is on sale now in Seat car dealerships, offers more space than any previous compact multi-purpose vehicle in the Altea range. ... Read More

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Seat has revealed that year-on-year sales of its Altea model increased by a third in 2006.

According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, sales of the compact multi-purpose vehicle rose by 29 per cent to a grand total of 4,901 units last year, reports Easier. ... Read More

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Citroen has highlighted the spaciousness offered by its forthcoming C4 Picasso multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

The C4 Picasso is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2007 and will sit alongside the Xsara Picasso, the Grand C4 Picasso and the C8 people carrier as part of the largest MPV line-up in the history of the French automaker. ... Read More

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Citroen is planning to give interactive TV users (iTV) a taste of what it is like to drive the C4 Picasso as part of a forthcoming promotional campaign, according to a report.

The promotional campaign, which is set to appear on January 15th 2007 to coincide with the vehicle's UK launch date, will invite iTV viewers to press the red button on their remote control, reports Brand Republic. ... Read More

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Hyundai has revealed that it aims to double global revenue growth across the course of 2007, boosted by demand for models such as the Santa Fe sports utility vehicle.

The South Korean automaker, which has its worldwide headquarters in the country's capital city Seoul, made the prediction as the automotive industry targets drivers looking to start the new year in a new vehicle. ... Read More

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For those drivers who want a bit of glamour from their motors, Chevrolet has revealed that its Tacuma model features on a possible contender for the Christmas number one slot.

Honk-a-Tonk Christmas is a song that features contributions from the Tacuma model, as well as the American's Matiz, Kalos and Lacetti models, alongside trumpets, tubas and cornets from the London Symphony Orchestra for a one-off novelty group called Car-mony. ... Read More

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The Ford S-Max has been voted Best Big Car at the BBC Top Gear Awards 2006, with the judging panel claiming that its appeal stretches beyond the traditional audience of multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs).

Earlier this year, the Ford car was awarded the overall title of Car of the Year at the Scottish Car of the Year awards and it has now received independent recognition from another automotive review panel. ... Read More

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Ford has introduced a raft of aesthetic changes to the C-Max model.

At the front end of the compact multi-purpose vehicle, for example, the American car manufacturer has introduced new air intakes that aim to make the car's profile more striking. ... Read More

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Drivers looking to arrange a used Citroen car purchase over Christmas have been alerted to the possibility of saving up to £1,000 on vehicles such as the Xsara Picasso.

In a promotion that is set to run at participating Citroen car dealerships throughout December, all vehicles in its Approved Used scheme will be available for reduced prices, with discounts reaching up to £1,000 on some models, reports Easier. ... Read More

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Seat has announced that it is rolling out its sporty direct shift gearbox (DSG) for the petrol FR version of the Altea.

The DSG offers split-second ratio changes, meaning that automatics will no longer perform more sluggishly than vehicles fitted with manual transmissions. ... Read More

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The Ford S-Max has been awarded the title of Car of the Year 2007.

Judged by 58 independent motoring journalists from across 22 countries in Europe, the Car of the Year panel aims to celebrate the best vehicle to hit showrooms in the past 12 months. ... Read More

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Kia has announced a host of discounts for parents who have recently welcomed a new addition into their family, in an effort to promote the family-friendliness of its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

Starting immediately, parents who have had a baby in the last six months or are expecting one soon will be eligible for a range of cut-price deals on a new Kia Carens. ... Read More

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Strong demand for the Ford Galaxy has helped to nearly double the company's year-on-year sales in the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) sector.

According to the latest industry figures, the American manufacturer sold 1,280 MPVs in the Galaxy and S-Max ranges over the course of October 2006. ... Read More

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Motorists who drive the Vauxhall Zafira may have an idea about what they want for Christmas, following an announcement on car accessories from the British-based automaker.

For drivers who like a racing twist to their multi-purpose vehicle, Vauxhall has announced that fully-fitted roof and boot lid spoilers will be available over the festive period for £275. ... Read More

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The Citroen C4 Picasso has been awarded a hat-trick of distinctions from an automotive magazine, with the judges praising the "wow factor" of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

Although it is not scheduled to be introduced to Citroen car dealerships in the UK until early 2007, the 4x4 MPV Driver publication has already awarded it the title MPV of the Year. ... Read More

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