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Skoda released a first photo of its five-door version Citigo. The five-door Skoda’s city car will make its debut at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show in March and will goes on sale in Europe together with the three-door version from mid-May. Both body versions will share a common engine range comprising a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine in two states of tune delivering 60-horsepower and 75-horsepower.
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Passing a driving test is always an exciting prospect for younger drivers. Most cannot wait to turn 17 so that they can obtain a provisional driving license and start taking lessons with an approved instructor. Whether drivers take 70 or just 20 lessons, there is nothing quite like that feeling of taking to the open road by yourself for the first time. It gives a sense of independence never before experienced and it is one of the first steps to becoming properly grown up.
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A new Lexus LX 570 price increased to $82k. The Lexus LX 570, a luxury version of the Toyota Land Cruiser, gets spindle grille and it has revised front and rear fascias among the other upgrades that Lexus says justify its 1.9-percent price increase.
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People living in Kent want access to the best possible used vehicles to meet their needs. Motors.co.uk has made it possible to search for specific makes and models within a specified geographic location. On their home page is a tool called “Looking for a used car in Kent?” To use this tool you must first enter your postcode. [Read more →]

Here are first official photos and specs of the brand new 2013 Audi A6 Allroad. The new A6 Allroad is 4.94 meters long, 1.90 meters wide and 1.47 meters tall. The body of the new Allroad sits 60mm higher than that of the regular A6 Avant.

The 2013 Allroad gets new bumpers with the massive front grille with the chromed vertical slats, more widely flared fenders, stainless steel covers and chunkier roof bars.
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Look at the all-new 2013 MY Buick Encore, that was missing fell into place today at the Detroit Auto Show. Based on a modified version of GM’s Gamma II platform that underpins the Chevrolet Spark / Sonic and the next Opel Corsa, the Encore measures 168.5 inches in length, 69.9 inches in width and 64.8 inches in height.

Even though it’s roughly the same size as the Nissan Juke, Buick prefers to position it against two more luxurious crossovers that are not sold in the U.S., the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.
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Toyota has announced first photos and details on the North American version of its facelifted Land Cruiser SUV that will go on sale later this year. In exterior, the facelifted Land Cruiser gains an updated front grille and headlamps with HID low-beams and LED Daytime Running Lights, enlarged front and rear fenders, chrome side moldings, and redesigned outer side mirrors and tail lamps.

The revised model rides on newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels with a high-gloss finish that are shod in P285/60 R18 mud-and-snow steel-belted radial tires.
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The 2012 Citroen C1 mini has received a facelift and will make its world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium on January 10. In exterior, a facelift include the newly designed front bumper that incorporates fog lights and vertical LED daytime running lights, a shorter bonnet, a different set of alloy wheel options plus the Citroen’s new chevrons and badging.

Inside, Citroen mini car features a new leather steering wheel for EGS models, and a new-look gearstick for manual gearbox versions. In addition, the Citroen has added a Leather/Alcantara option while there are also new audio systems.
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Porsche will reveal the Cayenne Diesel at the upcoming 2012 Detroit Motor Show, which will arrive in showrooms in 2013. The Cayenne Diesel was recently updated with a modified version of the VW’s 3.0-liter V6 featuring a new turbocharger, increased direct injection pressure and a lighter crankshaft.

The diesel unit is rated at 245-horses offering the Cayenne a 0 to 62 mph sprint time of 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 137 mph, while returning a combined fuel consumption of 32.7 mpg.
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Look at the baby Lambo that is engulfed in flames in Prague in the Czech Republic.

There is no word on what caused the fire, though one of the YouTube commentators said that it was a transmission problem and that driver escaped unhurt but in such a hurry that he didn’t even have the chance to grab his cellphone.
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