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However, sources in...

However, sources in Japan have told us the rear end is inspired by the home market-only family model, named "Ist". Three and five-door prototypes with disguised bodywork are lapping Germany"s Níƒá¼rburgring circuit, with engineers refining the suspension settings on the new platform underpinning the car.



Bosses are sceptical...

Bosses are sceptical about the merits of introducing the new model, as the Verso accounted for only six per cent of last year"s Yaris sales in Britain. A Toyota spokesman said: "While the new Yaris line-up is yet to be confirmed, it"s unlikely the Verso will be part of the UK range."


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The supercar is gunning...

The supercar is gunning for Ferrari"s F430 and the Lamborghini Gallardo, but with an asking price in the region of ÷£75,000, the M15 should undercut both of its rivals by around ÷£45,000.

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STABILITY control is...

STABILITY control is to be installed as standard across Hyundai range. Life-saving system works by applying brakes on individual wheels to prevent vehicle skidding.

DROP-TOP Mercedes SLK is now available as 400bhp AMG variant. Powerful 5.5-litre V8 boosts performance of SLK55. Uprated suspension, 19-inch alloys and revised bumpers identify new model.

MOTORISTS spend half of commuting time stationary, according to research by French manufacturer Citroen. Average journey takes 44 minutes, but 22 of these typically spent stuck in jams.

SALES of Toyota Prius break through half-a-million mark. Since 1997 launch 504,700 examples of petrol/electric hybrid have found homes.

DIESEL engine now available in Suzuki SX4. The 1.9 DDiS is priced at ÷£12,799 and returns 44.8mpg. Includes six-speed manual gearbox.




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