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Audi struggling to build electric A1
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Audi warns that light weight and acceptable price is not an easy mix
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The best used 4x4s for under £3,000
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Scrappage scheme returns as new car sales hit record high
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Cars? We just can’t get enough of them, or so it would seem as the scrappage scheme returns.
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I Love My Car: Nissan NV 200
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A weekly feature where you tell us about your motor … and your motoring life.
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The world's weirdest pick up trucks
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Can there be another commercial vehicle that strikes such a chord? One that beckons you to big sky country, speaks of the wide open plains and tempts you to invest in a pair of fancy boots?
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The ten best used 4x4s in 2016
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Whether you want it for towing, carrying or even going off-road, there’s nothing as flexible as a 4x4. Here are ten top choices on the used market
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Can I smoke e-cigs in a car? Everything you need to know about the smoking ban in cars
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All you need to know about the new law from 1 October 2015
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Watch: Stunt driver in an Aston Martin DB10 built for the new James Bond film
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James Bond's latest car is an incredible custom Aston Martin, and the company has released this never-before-seen footage of the vehicle.
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New helps car buyers who have bought a vehicle with a 'hidden history'
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From clocked cars to stolen motors, the perils of buying second hand can be a nightmare for some car buyers.
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Ditch the diesel: The ten best small petrol cars in 2016
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Worried about the diesel emissions scandal? Why not try one of our top small petrol cars for 2016?
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Volkswagen emissions scandal: 1.2m UK cars affected. Here's what you need to know.
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Do you drive a VW car? Here is what you need to know about the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
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Eight cars that changed the world of motoring forever
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From the first ever engine-powered automobile to the stunning Tesla Model S, these cars changed motoring history.
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I Love My Car: Ford Focus Zetec 1.6
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John Norfolk is retired and enjoys tennis, cycling, walking and gardening.
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TVR and Lotus are bringing back a golden age of British motoring
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Two much-loved British sporting marques are aiming to put the spirit back into motoring, by promoting the philosophy of ‘light is right’.
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Handsome F-Pace shows Jaguar is truly of the moment
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Forget the old Jaguar, the sporty new SUV brings the car maker to the forefront of a very modern craze.
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The best (and worst) people carriers for 2016
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The choice is huge in the MPV market. So are the opportunities for a great purchase – or the other kind…
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I Love My Car: Mini Countryman One
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In the latest I Love My Car, we find out about the Mini Countryman One.
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Would you go on an autumn camper van holiday?
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Would you go on an autumn retreat in a classic camper van? You'll need mechanical know-how and deep pockets.
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Quiz: Can you guess the car logos?
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Can you match the badge with the correct car maker? Have a go and see if you can get 100%
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Concept vs Reality: Ten amazing new cars revealed this week
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Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 saw a host of exciting new cars revealed by the world's car makers. Use our interactive sliders to see how they have changed from the original concepts.
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Four AW15 trends and the cars to match
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The Autumn/Winter fashion season is upon us, with all the trend-setters vying to be ahead of the curve.
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The Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 in numbers
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Over 100 news cars, several thousand journalists and a motor show like no other as the Frankfurt Motor Show takes place.
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The five best used cars for long drives
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Why change your car just for the sake of it? It makes great financial sense to buy these five super-dependable contenders `- and keep them for as long as you can.
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The best small cars with automatic gearboxes for 2016
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Small car, automatic gearbox – we find the right combination for those in the market for a new car.
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The Grand Prix ride first opened in 1960 and has been a family favourite ever since
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Michael Platt is worth an eye-watering £14.3bn
First look inside SHEIN pop-up shop opening near Lancashire today
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The store is sure to be extremely popular this weekend
A tragic game of roulette on a sweltering summer day, and a beloved mum who had no idea she was playing
Blackburn
'It's not like going in Boots and buying a box of pills made by Pfizer'
There were signs he was struggling but he'd always say 'I'm alright'
Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University student Nina Smith found out her brother Will had died two weeks before her course started
Blackpool
Life in the Blackpool neighbourhood that's about to be wiped from the face of the earth
"What can you buy for £70,000? He's 80 and I think it's a terrible thing to put on somebody when they're that age"
Horrified patient finds 'DNR form' in medical notes after leaving Blackpool hospital
Blackpool
"I showed it to my son and told him that if I ever did stop breathing I DO want resuscitating"
A tragic game of roulette on a sweltering summer day, and a beloved mum who had no idea she was playing
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'It's not like going in Boots and buying a box of pills made by Pfizer'
Hidden village just a stone's throw from Lancashire is 'buzzing' once the good weather comes
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The fantasy role playing game has never been more popular since featuring on the Netflix hit Stranger Things and The Big Bang Theory