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• Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition is the sedan's sendoff into retirement

  14-01-2020 22:25
  
  Filed under:Bentley,Luxury,Specialty,Performance,sedanContinue reading Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition is the sedan's sendoff into retirement Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition is the sedan's sendoff into retirement originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nearly 700,000 Toyotas and Lexuses named in fuel pump recall

  14-01-2020 22:02
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Lexus,ToyotaContinue reading Nearly 700,000 Toyotas and Lexuses named in fuel pump recall Nearly 700,000 Toyotas and Lexuses named in fuel pump recall originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Toyota Supra four-cylinder revealed with less power, less weight

  14-01-2020 21:44
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Toyota Supra four-cylinder revealed with less power, less weight 2020 Toyota Supra four-cylinder revealed with less power, less weight originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Analysis: 2021 Ford Bronco spy shots hint at the good stuff underneath

  14-01-2020 21:21
  
  Filed under:Ford,SUV,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading Analysis: 2021 Ford Bronco spy shots hint at the good stuff underneath Analysis: 2021 Ford Bronco spy shots hint at the good stuff underneath originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco spy shots reveal its boxy, Jeep-like body

  14-01-2020 20:16
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,SUV,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading 2021 Ford Bronco spy shots reveal its boxy, Jeep-like body 2021 Ford Bronco spy shots reveal its boxy, Jeep-like body originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Battle Royale

  14-01-2020 19:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original VideoWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Battle Royale Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Battle Royale originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The first production 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 is up for grabs

  14-01-2020 19:42
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Auctions,Convertible,PerformanceContinue reading The first production 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 is up for grabs The first production 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 is up for grabs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1986 Chrysler LeBaron owned by Lee Iacocca to cross the auction block

  14-01-2020 19:34
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Auctions,Convertible,ClassicsContinue reading 1986 Chrysler LeBaron owned by Lee Iacocca to cross the auction block 1986 Chrysler LeBaron owned by Lee Iacocca to cross the auction block originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1997 Honda Civic Type R EK9 goes cyberpunk for Tokyo Auto Salon

  14-01-2020 18:59
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Tokyo Auto Salon,Honda,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading 1997 Honda Civic Type R EK9 goes cyberpunk for Tokyo Auto Salon 1997 Honda Civic Type R EK9 goes cyberpunk for Tokyo Auto Salon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford expanding Vietnam assembly plant

  14-01-2020 18:36
  
  Ford is spending US$82m to expand its plant in northern Vietnam to boost production capacity.
  
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• BMW renews deal for 'rugged' testing and dealer devices

  14-01-2020 18:11
  
  Getac, which supplies 'rugged' mobile computing equipment said it had agreed another deal to supply BMW Group equipment for applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics.
  
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• A redesigned Nissan Frontier is coming: Here’s what to expect

  14-01-2020 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Nissan,Truck,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading A redesigned Nissan Frontier is coming: Here’s what to expect A redesigned Nissan Frontier is coming: Here’s what to expect originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ACEA coalition calls on EC not to abandon sustainable fuels and LPG

  14-01-2020 17:57
  
  As the EU reframes environment and energy legislation under the European Green Deal, it should not abandon clean, proven and cost-effective solutions such as sustainable renewable fuels and LPG, a coalition including the European automobile manufacturers' association ACEA said.
  
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• Kia Telluride could head into luxury territory with flagship trim

  14-01-2020 17:43
  
  Filed under:Kia,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading Kia Telluride could head into luxury territory with flagship trim Kia Telluride could head into luxury territory with flagship trim originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley Mulsanne production officially comes to an end

  14-01-2020 17:40
  
  Bentley has officially ended production of its Mulsanne luxury saloon, following a temporary extension of the car’s lifespan due to the coronavirus pandemic. To mark the occasion, the British brand has built a final 30 special edition examples, with each bearing a range of unique cosmetic upgrades and commemorative details.
  The Mulsanne has been the Bentley flag-bearer for the last decade – and will now hand its crown to the new Flying Spur. The company recently pieced together a sho
  
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• Bentley Mulsanne production extended due to COVID-19

  14-01-2020 17:40
  
  Bentley’s ageing Mulsanne flagship will remain in production (officially) until summer, due to the brand’s coronavirus-forced factory shutdown
  
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• Time called on Bentley Mulsanne with run-out 6.75 special edition - pictures

  14-01-2020 17:30
  Pictures of the Bentley Mulsanne 6.75
  
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• Sony made a car, and other CES 2020 fun | Behind the Wheel S02 // EP03

  14-01-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Videos,Original VideoContinue reading Sony made a car, and other CES 2020 fun | Behind the Wheel S02 // EP03 Sony made a car, and other CES 2020 fun | Behind the Wheel S02 // EP03 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2021 Lexus UX 300e electric SUV on sale now with 196-mile range

  14-01-2020 17:30
  
  The new, all-electric Lexus UX 300e is available to order in the UK now. Prices start from £43,900 for the base model, climbing to £53,500 for the flagship Takumi variant, and first deliveries will arrive during March 2021. 
  The UX 300e is Lexus’s first-ever pure-electric vehicle and is designed to rival the new Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 and forthcoming Tesla Model Y. It will also act as a more upmarket alternative for the likes of the Kia e-Niro, Hyundai Kona Electric and MG
  
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• Time called on Bentley Mulsanne with run-out 6.75 special edition

  14-01-2020 17:27
  
  Andrew Norris2020-01-14 16:40
  The Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 edition is the brand’s farewell to its largest limo, which pays tribute to its legendary 6.75-litre engineBentley has announced that the production of its Mulsanne luxury limousine will end this spring, with a limited run of 30 cars that celebrating the 60th anniversary of the engine that powers the marque’s Rolls-Royce Phantom rival.
  The 6.75 Edition refers to the 6.75-litre V8 that sits under the Mulsanne’s bonnet. The e
  
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• Used Mercedes SL review

  14-01-2020 17:10
  
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  Image 1 of 10 14 Jan, 2020 4:30pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Mercedes SL covering the SL Mk6 (2012-date)Ever since the 300SL arrived in 1954, the pinnacle of the Mercedes two-seater range has been the SL. For 65 years there have been few rivals that can compete with its blend of glamour, build quality, performance and usability.
  In that time, plenty of other two-seat convertibles have come and gone, but most have struggled to match the well rounded abiliti
  
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• 2020 BMW X6 Review & Buying Guide | The new and improved original crossover 'coupe'

  14-01-2020 17:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,BMW,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 BMW X6 Review & Buying Guide | The new and improved original crossover 'coupe' 2020 BMW X6 Review & Buying Guide | The new and improved original crossover 'coupe' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport starts at just over $30,000

  14-01-2020 16:56
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,CrossoverContinue reading 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport starts at just over $30,000 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport starts at just over $30,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cerence signs voice assistant MoU with LG

  14-01-2020 16:55
  
  Cerence has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Electronics to develop new software which integrates LG's webOS Auto In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system with Cerence ARK (AI Reference Kit), a new 'turnkey' voice assistant for the automotive market.
  
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• Six Flags' new West Coast Customs roller coaster has 'drag races'

  14-01-2020 16:47
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,TV/Movies,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Six Flags' new West Coast Customs roller coaster has 'drag races' Six Flags' new West Coast Customs roller coaster has 'drag races' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Takata recall of 10 million replacement airbag inflators could get even larger

  14-01-2020 16:15
  
  Filed under:Recalls,GM,SubaruThe 10 million inflator recall made public Wednesday covers inflators that were a temporary fix.The figure includes some inflators never installed.Separately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is assessing whether to compel the recall of tens of millions of additional Takata air bag inflators that have a drying agent.Continue reading Takata recall of 10 million replacement airbag inflators could get even larger Takata recall of 10 million rep
  
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• Ford lowers price of 2020 EcoSport by $420

  14-01-2020 15:56
  
  Filed under:Ford,Car Buying,CrossoverContinue reading Ford lowers price of 2020 EcoSport by $420 Ford lowers price of 2020 EcoSport by $420 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota launches Kinto, a new brand for mobility services

  14-01-2020 15:46
  Toyota has announced the launch of Kinto, a new brand dedicated to offering mobility services to users across Europe.
  
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• Rome bans all diesel vehicles to combat rising smog

  14-01-2020 15:37
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,DieselRome banned all diesel vehicles from its roads for the first time on Tuesday to try to combat rising pollution, with numerous other cities in central and northern Italy also imposing curbs to cut harmful emissions.Rome city council banned diesel cars, vans and motorbikes during peak hours on Tuesday, with the worst polluting vehicles barred from the streets from dawn to dusk.Some areas of Rome have exceeded that level - above which air quality i
  
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• Trump Administration releases 'Automated Vehicles 4.0'

  14-01-2020 15:22
  
  The White House and the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) have issued a policy initiative to unify efforts in automated vehicles across US federal departments and other agencies to provide 'high-level guidance' to stakeholders on the US government's approach to automated vehicles.
  
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• Yamaha warns to stay out of large musical instrument cases after Ghosn escape

  14-01-2020 14:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car NewsYamaha Corporation, has warned people not to try and squeeze inside musical instrument cases after reports former Nissan Motor boss Carlos Ghosn fled Japan concealed inside in one.Ghosn, who is accused of hiding earnings, transferring investment losses to Nissan and misappropriating company funds, escaped from Japan at the end of December for Lebanon.The former auto executive and fugitive has declined to reveal how he slipped past Japanese airport security, o
  
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• Renault, Nissan attempt to calm rumors of impending split

  14-01-2020 14:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Nissan,RenaultTOKYO/PARIS (Reuters) - Shares in Renault recovered some lost ground on Tuesday after the French carmaker and its Japanese partner Nissan Motor rejected media reports that their alliance was in danger of being dissolved.Growing concerns about the state of the 20-year old French-Japanese alliance, forged by former boss turned fugitive Carlos Ghosn, had sent Renault and Nissan shares skidding to multi-year lows on Monday.At the opening of trading in Pa
  
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• Toyota RAV4 PHEV gains new entry-level Design trim-level

  14-01-2020 14:40
  Toyota has launched a new entry-level specification for the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. Called Design, it sits below the SUV’s existing Dynamic and Dynamic Premium trim-levels, lowering its starting price to £46,495.
  Standard equipment for the Toyota RAV4 PHEV Design includes 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlamps, front and rear parking sensors and a power-operated tailgate. Every model also comes with a 6.6kW charging cable for use with a wallbox charger.SEE MORE Best SUVs to buy 2
  
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• Toyota confirms range and economy figures for RAV4 PHEV

  14-01-2020 14:40
  
  Toyota has released some more powertrain specs for the new plug-in hybrid RAV4. When it reaches the UK market in spring 2021, it promises to be the most powerful and most fuel efficient version of the SUV to date – and it’ll offer renewed competition for the Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan.
  Toyota’s plug-in hybrid RAV4 is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle petrol engine, an 18kWh lithium-ion battery pack and two electric motors. The system has a combined o
  
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• New Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid priced from £47,395

  14-01-2020 14:40
  
  The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid will be priced from £47,395 in the UK, The firm has announced. When deliveries start in summer 2021, the PHEV crossover will provide fresh competition for the likes of the Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan.
  The RAV4’s plug-in powertrain comprises a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine, a pair of electric motors and an 18kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The system has a combined output of 302bhp, which Toyota says is enough for a 0–62mph time of
  
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• This cleaning gel is the bestselling car detailing product on Amazon

  14-01-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Maintenance,Ownership,Parts and AccessoriesContinue reading This cleaning gel is the bestselling car detailing product on Amazon This cleaning gel is the bestselling car detailing product on Amazon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rumormill reports Toyota Venza returning in 2021 as a five-seater hybrid

  14-01-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Toyota,Truck,Crossover,Minivan/Van,FutureContinue reading Rumormill reports Toyota Venza returning in 2021 as a five-seater hybrid Rumormill reports Toyota Venza returning in 2021 as a five-seater hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Aston Martin DBX prototype review

  14-01-2020 14:29
  
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  Image 1 of 28 15 Jan, 2020 (All day)Steve Fowler
  We get an early taste of the new Aston Martin DBX SUV in prototype form and find it deeply impressiveSUVs have been the saviours of many a car company. Porsche would not be Porsche (or arguably anything at all) without its Cayenne and Macan models, while it’s fair to say that Mercedes, Audi and BMW’s balance sheets wouldn’t be anywhere near as healthy without th
  
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• Toyota announces new Kinto services including car-sharing and pooling for customers

  14-01-2020 14:17
  
  Andrew Norris2020-01-14 13:20
  Toyota confirms it is evaluating the need to enter the ride-hailing app market alongside new car sharing and subscription services Toyota has announced a new service in Europe intended to enable the Japanese giant to transition from ‘car maker to mobility company’. 
  The new service, named Kinto will see the launch of car pooling, car sharing and subscription services in parts of Europe and an increase in Toyota’s presence in the full-service l
  
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• BMW 118i M Sport: long-term test review

  14-01-2020 14:16
  
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  Image 1 of 16 14 Jan, 2020 10:30amPete Baiden
  First report: Front-wheel drive makes 1 Series more practical and it's still great to driveMileage: 2,381
  Economy: 33.1mpg
  The new BMW 1 Series is a little bit controversial in the automotive world because, in a bid to match its key rivals for practicality, it has switched from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive. The purists were up in arms when the car was first revealed, but our early tests quickly discovered that it drives better
  
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• Hagerty's top 10 classic cars on the rise for 2020

  14-01-2020 14:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,ClassicsContinue reading Hagerty's top 10 classic cars on the rise for 2020 Hagerty's top 10 classic cars on the rise for 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors Philippines plans 'next generation showroom'

  14-01-2020 14:14
  
  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC), the sales and manufacturing subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with its five dealers to roll out a next generation showroom called Dendo Drive Station, in the market.
  
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• Modellista and TRD teamed up to make a Prius with tail fins and neon

  14-01-2020 14:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Tokyo Auto Salon,Toyota,Hatchback,HybridContinue reading Modellista and TRD teamed up to make a Prius with tail fins and neon Modellista and TRD teamed up to make a Prius with tail fins and neon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace review - Reliability and safety

  14-01-2020 14:00
  
  Jaguar scores well for safety, but customer feedback highlights reliability issues
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace review - Practicality, comfort and boot space

  14-01-2020 14:00
  
  The F-Pace rivals cars like the Porsche Macan and BMW X3, but trumps them both for boot space and back-seat practicality
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace review - MPG, CO2 and running costs

  14-01-2020 14:00
  
  The diesel models return decent fuel economy, but the real efficiency champion is the P400e plug-in hybrid
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace review - Interior, design and technology

  14-01-2020 14:00
  
  With a fresh exterior look and revamped cabin with the latest on-board tech,the F-Pace a high-quality bulked-up SUV offering
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace review - Engines, performance and drive

  14-01-2020 14:00
  
  Few SUVs are as fun or capable as the Jaguar F-Pace, and it's nearly as sweet to drive as the Porsche Macan
  
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• Intensive driving courses: the ultimate guide

  14-01-2020 14:00
  
  Are intensive driving courses a good way to get a driving licence? We guide you through the options to help you pass the practical test.
  
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• New Cupra el-Born electric hot hatch offers 310-mile range

  14-01-2020 13:40
  
  Cupra, SEAT’s sporty spin-off brand, has officially launched its first pure-electric vehicle, called the el-Born. It will go on sale next year, wading into an ever-expanding market of electric hatchbacks, currently dominated by the Nissan Leaf, Kia e-Niro and the new Volkswagen ID.3.
  In essence, the Cupra el-Born is a production version of the SEAT el-Born concept from the 2019 Geneva Motor Show – although the show car’s SEAT badge has been dropped in favour of the more premium
  
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