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Let’s all go to Norway – they have the world’s only Focus RS private hire taxi
January 26, 2018
Imagine the scenario. You’ve had a few drinks out on the town, the night has drawn to a natural conclusion and you’re now faced with the task of securing a taxi to get home. After grabbing a vein-clogging kebab drenched in the spiciest sauce available, your Uber shows up and more often than not it’s … Continue reading “Let’s all go to Norway – they have the world’s only Focus RS private hire taxi”
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This new limited-run McLaren definitely has the X factor
January 26, 2018
A new car has emerged from McLaren’s performance division and it’s making many of us here in the Petrol News office very envious. The MSO X is the latest automotive monster created by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) and before we go any further, we’re gonna have to tell you that all 10 examples that will … Continue reading “This new limited-run McLaren definitely has the X factor”
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Kia Rio gets a sporty makeover with GT-Line spec
January 25, 2018
If you’re in the market for a decent supermini, there are far worse cars you could choose than the Kia Rio. Practical, well-styled, efficient it is, but aggressive? Nuh-uh. That’s where the new Kia Rio GT-Line comes into play. Images of this grrr’ed up hatchback have just emerged online, ahead of its physical unveiling at … Continue reading “Kia Rio gets a sporty makeover with GT-Line spec”
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Limited-edition Range Rover SV Coupé set for Geneva reveal
January 24, 2018
The Range Rover family has already gained a new member in the past year – the brilliant Velar which looks like a stretched out Evoque – but another new model is about to join the Range Rover line – at least temporarily. Billed as the world’s first full-size luxury SUV coupé, the Range Rover SV … Continue reading “Limited-edition Range Rover SV Coupé set for Geneva reveal”
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VW Up GTI available to order from February
January 23, 2018
The Volkswagen Up is one of the finest models in the city car segment – it looks and drives great – but fast it ain’t, and that’s where the new VW Up GTI steps in. Details on the pocket rocket emerged in May 2017, and now VW has announced that it will be accepting orders … Continue reading “VW Up GTI available to order from February”
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Britain snubbed the original Hyundai Veloster – do we even deserve the second-gen model?
January 19, 2018
Hyundai has just revealed a high-performance version of its quirky new Veloster coupe-hatchback. The original Veloster, which launched here in 2011, didn’t receive a warm reception, selling around 2,200 units in just four years before it was dragged off sale across the whole of Europe. It seems to have done well enough in the rest … Continue reading “Britain snubbed the original Hyundai Veloster – do we even deserve the second-gen model?”
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Which car deserves to be crowned UK Car of the Year 2018?
January 18, 2018
‘What was the best new car of last year?’: this is the question asked most often around this time of the year in the Petrol News office. Maybe it’s to do with the Oscars and the Golden Globes and almost everyone in here has a different answer. It’s this question which is at the heart … Continue reading “Which car deserves to be crowned UK Car of the Year 2018?”
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Plucky Mini driver takes on Storm Eleanor and wins
January 17, 2018
Storm Eleanor has been doing her best to make sure 2018 gets off to a miserable start for many people. Thousands of UK homes are without power and gusts of up to 100mph have meant that generally getting about has become a massive hassle. There’s still a yellow weather warning across much of the UK … Continue reading “Plucky Mini driver takes on Storm Eleanor and wins”
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