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True hot hatch performance from the SEAT Leon

02:02 Wed 19 Jun 2013
The SEAT Leon FR 2.0 TDI 184 PS offers true hot hatch performance, yet running costs akin to a supermini, with an official 67.3 mpg combined fuel consumption rating and CO2 emissions pegged at just 109 g/km.

Nissan LEAF even cheaper to run

Nissan LEAF even cheaper to run

Now available from just £189 per month, the all-new 100 per cent electric Nissan LEAF is more affordable than ever.

Audi A3 joins Compact Saloon Class

Audi A3 joins Compact Saloon Class

The remarkable quality, efficiency and technological ingenuity at the heart of the Audi A3 can now be wrapped in a choice of three beautifully proportioned bodies following the introduction this week of the A3 Saloon to the UK model range.

Gwyneth Paltrow signs an Audi RS 6 for charity event

Gwyneth Paltrow signs an Audi RS 6 for charity event

Oscar-winning actor Gwyneth Paltrow descended on Piccadilly in London to attend the launch of the latest Audi - the RS 6 Avant - an estate with supercar performance.

Lexus offer safety pack for IS250 and IS300h

Lexus offer safety pack for IS250 and IS300h

Lexus is giving its new IS customers the opportunity to add a suite of advanced safety features and driving aids to their vehicle with an additional option pack.

Reviews

AS EXPECTED?

AS EXPECTED?

The Mitsubishi ASX is the compact crossover that you probably left off your shortlist. Does the latest improved version deserve your attention? Andy Enright reports.

KIA MONSTER

KIA MONSTER

The Kia pro_cee'd GT is a 201bhp hot hatch that looks great and propels the Koreans into uncharted waters. Andy Enright reports.

LOADSTAR

LOADSTAR

The medium-sized estate car market has been moribund for some time, but Hyundai is quick to sense the green shoots of recovery with its impressive i40 Tourer. Andy Enright reports.

NO LIMIT FOR LIMITED EDITION DS3s

NO LIMIT FOR LIMITED EDITION DS3s

Citroen's run of special edition DS3s continues with the luxurious Ultra Prestige. How many 'bespoke' personalities can one car have? David Vivian finds out.

STREET DANDY

STREET DANDY

At the opposite end of the motorcycle spectrum from the screaming superbikes is a collection of far more modest bikes designed to fill the role of simple, cost-effective transport yet with a bit of style.

FLASH THE QASH

FLASH THE QASH

When is a 4x4 not a 4x4? When it's a Nissan Qashqai. June Neary reports.

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Features

AIR CONDITIONING KEEPING YOUR SYSTEM SERVICED

However, unless air conditioning systems are serviced correctly - by specially trained and qualified technicians - with the pressurised refrigerants and lubricants inside safely filtered, cleansed, recycled and reinstated for optimum output,...

DRIVING ABROAD - KNOW THE LAW

DRIVING ABROAD - KNOW THE LAW

Thousands of UK citizens travel to France, Spain, Germany, Italy or the USA every year and many of us just assume that their way of doing things is basically the same as ours.

DRIVING COAST TO COAST USA

DRIVING COAST TO COAST USA

The route was being calculated on the fly.

The History of AMG

The History of AMG

The SLS AMG is immensely capable. It flatters my clumsy trail braking and blends seamlessly my overzealous throttle applications. A car that I'd previously thought of as something of a 'point and squirt' hot rod is anything but.

HYBRID VS DIESELS WHICH IS BEST?

HYBRID VS DIESELS WHICH IS BEST?

The Case For Diesel

DRIVING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

DRIVING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

Here are some important tips for us all to keep in mind when driving in extreme weather conditions.

FOREIGN MOTORING LAWS - BEWARE OF GREEKS BEARING NUMBERPLATES!

FOREIGN MOTORING LAWS - BEWARE OF GREEKS BEARING NUMBERPLATES!

To be fair, many of these 'strange' laws actually make good sense. For instance, if drivers who wear glasses break them and don't have a spare set, they will invalidate their insurance if they get behind the wheel again.

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