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Classic Golf GTI-buying advice at the touch of a button
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Toyota and EDF launch plug-in hybrid vehicle leasing programme
Toyota and EDF Energy have launched a three-year leasing programme that brings ultra-low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicle technology to the streets of London.

Vauxhall Motors Bowling Club
Dust off your flat cap, don your best white trousers or pleated skirt and slip on your slip-ons, because on 1st August for one day only Brick Lane in London will undergo a major transformation into a professional standard bowling green, courtesy of Vauxhall Motors.

Mitsubishi i-MiEVs arrive in the North East
Six all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEVs have arrived in North East England to form the next stage of the groundbreaking low carbon vehicle trials taking place in the region.

Latest art exhibition is child’s play for Fiat Marylebone
Fiat’s flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone, has proved once again its suitability for hosting art exhibitions, with a breath-taking display of paintings from an artist aged just six years old.

Vauxhalls from past, present & future head up charge to Goodwood
A trio of Vauxhall’s spanning 100 years of innovation by the company will star at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 2-4.

Seat’s scorching Leon Cupra R is here
Just weeks after SEAT launched its most economical Leon to date in the shape of the latest Ecomotive the stylish Spanish brand is teeing up the showroom debut of its most potent Leon yet: the awesome Cupra R.

More than just hinge benefits
Putting your back into it will be something of the past with Vauxhall’s New Meriva, as scientific research proves it is the first car that can actually help reduce back strain and harmful twisting motions.

Loix joins Wilks at Skoda for Goodwood Festival
Freddy Loix will make his Goodwood Festival of Speed debut next month (2-4 July), driving the Skoda UK Motorsport Fabia S2000 on the Forest Rally Stage, while Guy Wilks will make his first public appearance since his accident on the Rally d'Italia-Sardegna.

Mini at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
MINI is planning to have heaps of fun at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 1st to 4th. Apart from displaying the full range of the current MINI models, the quintessentially British MINI brand will mix old and new as befits a 51 year old hell raiser. Goodwood will be the venue where MINI’s glorious past meets the brand’s exciting future.

BMW at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
BMW is a long time sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and for the 2010 event the Bavarian manufacturer will roll out not only some cars and motorcycles from its glorious heritage but also a selection of the hottest current cars and its latest Art Car. It will be the perfect marriage of BMW past, present and future.

Alfa push for record mountain climb
Alfa Romeo UK is to support an expedition by British paralympian turned mountaineer, David Pagden, to scale Europe’s highest mountain and break three records on the way.

Range Rover - The most capable and luxurious SUV in the world
A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response upgrades and subtle external styling enhancements are amongst the features on the new 2011 Range Rover – on-sale in the UK from late September 2010.

Text to win as Jaguar gets ready to celebrate 25,000 XF sales
The 3.0-litre diesel XF saloon, worth £38,600, can be won by answering a question about Jaguar via text. Each entry costs £3.00 which includes the cost of a standard SMS text with the proceeds going to the NSPCC.

Maserati at Pitti Immagine Uomo
Appreciated and renowned worldwide for its elegant, refined style, Maserati introduces with its partners at Pitti Uomo, from 15th to 18th June, a selection of the best yachting and golf apparel, casual footwear, leather bags and accessory creations.