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When car adverts go bad

“The car they don’t want you to drive”, Nissan said of the original Almera when it started advertising its then-new product. And guess what. The car was so mediocre, few did want to drive it. Sadly, the Almera advert is … Continue reading

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New VW Golf GTi – Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter

The new Volkswagen Golf has already provoked quite a debate on the Auto Trader Blog – but what about the hot version, the renowned VW Golf GTi? It’s got a 2-litre turbocharged engine with 207bhp and does the 0-62mph dash … 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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Paris Motor Show – what is the star car?

The 2008 Paris Motor Show has seen the unveiling of exciting cars including the Lamborghini Estoque, the BMW X1 compact SUV and Renault Megane Trophy racing car. It’s an incredible display of new machinery, with more new models and technology … Continue reading

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40 cars we’re most looking forward to in 2009

What will be the most important cars to go on sale in 2009? Here’s our pick of 40 of the most exciting, interesting and important cars of 2009. Give your verdict on these models and name your most anticipated cars … Continue reading

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