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Road test : Mitsubishi Colt 1.3-litre ClearTec – on sale now

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
Although the Colt ClearTec has risen in price by £300 to £10,099 since we first took delivery of our test car, customers qualifying for the £2,000 incentive can bag it for £8,099.

Road test : Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Type S

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
Notably, and importantly for its sporty Type S branding, it features a new, higher-powered version of the 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel engine.

Road test : Mazda3 2.2d 150 Sport

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
The new diesel engines on offer include a 1.6-litre 109bhp unit which emits 119g/km of CO2, plus a pair of 2.2-litre units which offer a choice of 150 or 185bhp.

Road test : Mercedes-Benz C180K BlueEfficiency SE

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
Many models in the Mercedes-Benz line-up now carry BlueEfficiency badging, denoting they are equipped with fuel saving measures such as low rolling resistance tyres, more aero-dynamic wing mirrors and optimised engine components as standard.

Roadtest : Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 VCDi LT

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
The LT model featured adds cruise and climate control, rain-sensing wipers, CD changer with MP3 compatibility, steering wheel-mounted controls and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Road test : ECC Citroën C1 Evie - on sale now

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
A virtue of the Evie is that the electric motor acts as a brake as soon as the foot is taken off the accelerator. From 40mph, only light pressure on the brake pedal is needed to bring the car to a halt.

First drive : Porsche Boxster - on sale now

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
The German carmaker says it’s a class leader in terms of luggage space, with 280 litres front and rear collectively, and has reduced emissions and fuel consumption.

First drive : BMW Z4 - on sale now

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
BMW bows to customer demands with folding hard-top to widen popular roadster’s appeal, the new Z4 is opting going for the hard-sell

Road test : Mazda6

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
As an estate, it is destined to be filled with clutter and children and therefore has plenty of cubby-holes and wipe-clean seats to fulfil that role.

Long term : Renault Laguna 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique Sport Tourer

Categories: AutoNews | Author: DriveNews.BOT 04.07.2009
The Renault Laguna 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique Sport Tourer – CCD's latest long-termer – accounts for a third of all Sport Tourer sales.