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Audi has just released details of a performance version of its new small hatchback, the A1. The car will feature a 1.4-litre petrol engine that uses a supercharger and a turbocharger to turn out 182bhp…

The five-door version of the latest Vauxhall Astra has been with us for some months. But if you want a three-door Astra the only option on sale now is the previous-shape car that has been…

If your son or daughter is just about to scoot off to college, we can tell you which affordable second-hand car you’re best to send them in. For novice drivers, a Honda Jazz 1.4 is…

Kia has announced further details and prices for its new Kia Sportage compact off-roader, which begins UK sale in November. The 16 models range across three trim grades – badged straightforwardly as 1, 2 and…

Motors.co.uk has just launched a Twitter competition to hunt for the nation’s best car buying proverb. The Twitter campaign at motorsenseisay, invites motorists across the UK to turn their top car-buying tips into a winning…

Just bought a new Kia Soul or Sorento? You may need to hot-foot it back to the dealer you bought it from. Kia has identified a wiring fault in a small number of cars built…

Here’s a nifty idea if you drive a current-model Ford. For £299 your nearest dealer can supply and fit this satellite navigation unit, which is built into the rear-view mirror. The unit uses a Garmin…

Uninsured drivers now cost those who keep within the law a painful £50 per policy a year. Research from the Co-operative Insurance shows that the equivalent of one day’s cover per week from a typical…

Local councils are being urged to ‘clear the clutter’ by getting rid of unnecessary road signs and street furniture that blight the appearance of towns. The Govt’s Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Philip…