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Diesel power for Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze budget saloon is now available with a new diesel engine, capable of returning up to 51.4mpg. The 124bhp diesel engine emits 145g/km, meaning road tax will currently cost £125 per year. The entry-level S model comes with aircon, stability...

Honda Jazz best for small-car residuals

The Honda Jazz supermini is the best small car for retaining its value, according to residuals experts HPI. The credit crunch and scrappage scheme have both increased demand for small, cheap and cheap to run cars - meaning a rise in...

New Saab 9-5 at Frankfurt Show

Saab has debuted its all-new 9-5 large executive saloon at the Frankfurt Motor Show, prior to the car going on sale in the UK early in 2010. Saab's turbocharging and aviation heritage is to the fore in the new 9-5, with...

Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch available to order now

The Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch - VW's fastest Golf ever - is available to order now following its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Golf R replaces R32 models - previously the hottest of VW's hatchbacks - and will...

New Peugeot RCZ prices

The new Peugeot RCZ coupe will go on sale for under £20,000 from early 2010. The eagerly-awaited coupe will battle head-to-head with the Audi TT and will be powered by petrol and diesel engines. A 156bhp model will cost £19,900, while a...

Toyota releases Auris hybrid details

Toyota has released details and images of its new Auris hybrid, due to be built at its Burnaston, UK factory from 2010. The Auris will get the same petrol-electric powertrain as the current Prius hybrid Production is scheduled to start at Burnaston...

McLaren enters supercar arena

British manufacturer McLaren has signalled its intent to enter the supercar arena, normally the preserve of manufacturers such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. McLaren Automotive says it will release the MP4-12C supercar in 2011 with a price tag of between £125-175K,...