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Ford Mustang smashes through ten million unit landmark
August 09, 2018
Production of the iconic Ford Mustang has hit eight figures as the ten millionth model rolled out of the blue oval’s Flat Rock assembly plant in Michigan. The UK has played a part in the car’s success with more than 7,000 Mustangs finding homes here since it relaunched in 2016, while Europe collectively accounts for … Continue reading “Ford Mustang smashes through ten million unit landmark”
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Renault sponsors Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage for 2018/19 season
August 07, 2018
The past two weeks have been absolute hell for football fans. Since the trophy was lifted at arguably the most entertaining FIFA World Cup in decades, it’s been an agonising wait for the 2018/19 Premier League season to get underway, but this weekend, it finally kicks off. If by any chance you end up watching … Continue reading “Renault sponsors Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage for 2018/19 season”
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Hyundai’s i30 N Line delivers show without the go from September
August 06, 2018
We’re big fans of Hyundai’s new hot hatch – the i30 N – in the Petrol News office so it was great to hear that there’s a tamer offshoot variant in the pipeline. Named i30 N Line, the model features some of the performance exterior styling of the full-fat i30 N, such as the front … Continue reading “Hyundai’s i30 N Line delivers show without the go from September”
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Top-ten Hollywood cars ranked by HPI
August 02, 2018
What’s your favourite car to feature in a Hollywood movie? It’s not an easy question to answer because iconic cars regularly steal the show on the silver screen. However, automotive experts HPI are the latest to try and put the argument to rest by ranking Hollywood’s best ever cars. And at the top of the … Continue reading “Top-ten Hollywood cars ranked by HPI”
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Plug in for fun
August 02, 2018
How much fun can you get with a 3-pin plug? Well, quite a lot if it’s attached to a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The new, second generation model is now available from £34,255 OTR. The attraction for this hybrid will be the savings: up to £10,000 in company car tax; plus, with just 41g/km CO2, and … Continue reading “Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Plug in for fun”
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SEAT Leon Cupra estate bows out with super-limited Carbon Edition
July 31, 2018
SEAT’s Leon Cupra is a solid name in the hot hatch game if ever you needed one and with the high performance Cupra now going it alone, the Spanish car maker is giving the fiesty model one last hurrah with a special edition variant. Limited to just 50 units worldwide, the Leon ST Cupra Carbon … Continue reading “SEAT Leon Cupra estate bows out with super-limited Carbon Edition”
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Audi Q3: Upgrade for an old fave
July 26, 2018
When it comes to rewarding your top sales executive with a car, you can’t go wrong with an Audi Q3. Some may say, it’s a hatchback, dressed-up to look like an SUV; but what do they know. All anyone wants from a car, is a sure-footed, grippy drive on the road, and the Audi Q3 … Continue reading “Audi Q3: Upgrade for an old fave”
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First McLaren Senna handed over to customer; immediately drives to south of France
July 25, 2018
Expectations are understandably high for the McLaren Senna – a car billed as the ‘most extreme’ model from the brand ever – but it looks like the wait is finally over after the first model built for a customer was handed over to its owner. Bearing the chassis number 001, the Senna was this week … Continue reading “First McLaren Senna handed over to customer; immediately drives to south of France”
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