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Car tech: Ford announces 1-litre Focus as ST goes global

Ford will feature a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine in the Focus and C-MAX in 2012, followed by the B-MAX soon after. The engine is the latest addition to the global family of EcoBoost engines which currently ranges from 1.6 to 3.5 litres. Continue reading

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VW Scirocco R or Ford Focus RS?

Volkswagen has just announced prices for its range-topping Scirocco R model with the hot hatch costing from £26,945. This makes it £50 cheaper than the Ford Focus RS.

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Is the Fiesta Mountune the future for hot hatches?

The motor industry has been hit hard with new car sales plummeting over the past 12 months. Car manufacturers need to look at the books and see how to save money, shelving plans for new models which will have high … Continue reading

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Abarth 500: Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter

Here is the Abarth 500 – the tuned version of Fiat’s prettiest model. It has a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine with 135bhp (or 160bhp if you add the esseesse kit) and dogged determination to stick the tarmac through any given bend. … Continue reading

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What’s the best hot hatch? (Poll)

It’s the one question everyone in the office has a different answer to: what’s the best hot hatch? Read which cars the editorial team picked as their favourite hot hatches – and nominate your hot hatch of choice in the … Continue reading

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Will the Ford Focus RS be the top hatch?

Fans of fast fords have being waiting for a new high performance car since the last Ford Focus RS went out of production. The Ford Focus ST is a great car, with a superb blend of speed and comfort – … Continue reading

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New Volkswagen Scirocco – would you buy one?

In September, Volkswagen is going all nostalgic with the re-launch of the Scirocco badge. Sixteen years after the last Scirocco rolled off the production line, a new, sleeker and aggressive-looking coupe-hatch will be adorning Volkswagen forecourts worldwide. Using the same … Continue reading

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What do you look for when buying a new car?

A recent poll showed a car’s price is the leading factor buyers take into account when looking for a new car. Other top features which influence the buyer’s decision include make and model, performance, economy and size of the vehicle. … Continue reading

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