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Audi Q7 car review

The Audi Q7 was the first SUV from the prestige German brand.

And tackling the full-size SUV market with a first attempt is a risky manoeuvre, with no shortage of very talented cars on the market, including the BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes M Class.



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Renault's super hatch: driven

The Renault Megane Renaultsport R26 has been widely hailed as one of the best ever hot hatches thanks to its brilliant handling and rapid performance.

But at the same time the Megane?s looks haven?t been to everyone?s taste ? and with so much focussed on its hardcore driveability, could the R26 be too much for a daily run around? We took one on loan for a week to find out.



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Audi TT TDI car review

The Audi TT is now in its second generation, and remains one of the few affordable style icons on sale today.

It's effortlessly stylish; but not too much to lose its appeal with driving enthusiasts, and offers plenty of performance for the car buyers' pound.



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We drive the world's coolest saloon

The Citroen C6 is the spiritual successor to the Citroen DS; a 1950 technological tour-de-force, which was built fifty years ahead of its time.

Like the DS, the Citroen C6 blends French design flair with interesting innovations, all wrapped up to form a unique ? and quirky package.



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Bugatti! Lamborghini! Ferrari! Tata!

From Lamborghini to Lotus, 2008 has been a bumper year for motorshow motors...Vijay Pattni looks at the very best.

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Stunning race-modified Lamborghini Murcielago

As Honda says farewell to the NSX, Vijay Pattni looks at a stunning new Lambo...

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EXCLUSIVE interview: Miss England 2008

Vijay Pattni catches up with the winner of the 2008 Miss England competition - Laura Coleman.

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Subaru pulls out of World Rally Championship

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Subaru has announced it is to pull out of the World Rally Championship.

The Japanese car maker has campaigned the iconic Impreza in the WRC since 1993.




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Sultan of Brunei's cars - the best bits

As a Porsche 911 Turbo previously owned by the Sultan of Brunei appears for sale on Auto Trader, Vijay Pattni looks at the Sultan's motors - or at least some of them...

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Mission

The Right to Repair Campaign (R2RC) is the response of the independent repairers of motor vehicles to the activity of the Vehicle Assemblers who are actively lobbying for legislation in Europe that would drive repair work into their franchised dealerships.

Members

Jim Mazza (Chairman) Managing Director, GAU UK and Ireland
Adrian Wilkes
Federation of Engine Re-manufacturers
David White
National Tyre Distributors’ Association
David Russell
Automotive Distribution Federation

Members

Lawrence Bleasdale
SMMT Aftermarket Section
TBA
Garage Equipment Association
Peter Coombes
Managing Director Sykes-Pickavant Ltd
Jonas Zambakides
Independent Garage Association.
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With the exception of the Vehicle Assemblers and their dealerships it is in everyone’s interest to ensure that R2RC succeeds in its aim – to ensure that the consumers right to chose where they have their vehicle repaired is protected and to ensure that the repair arena remains a competitive one. Write to your MP or MEP today.

There's nothing better than a personal letter written to your MP or MEP, but to help you get started here are a couple of examples for you to download;

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An easy way to find out who your MP or MEP is by going to www.writetothem.com and entering your postcode.

 
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