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Many people today, 85% in fact, simply can’t enter a local car showroom and purchase a new vehicle with a lump sum payment, and for this reason there are many credit options available. Over the last twelve months the volume of vehicles that have been purchased through credit options has …

Renault’s budget brand hits new production landmark after barely 10 years. The 3,000,000th Dacia, a Sandero Stepway, has been bought by Spanish motorist Andres Palomo Paz. “Dacia has now sold three million vehicles since the brand’s renewal merely 10 years ago, and that’s something of a unique achievement in today’s …

Japanese car giant’s global hybrid vehicle sales reach new milestone in record time. By the end of September, the total number of Toyota and Lexus hybrids reached 7.053m worldwide – a rise of a million cars in just nine months. Toyota’s hybrid range is continuing to grow, with 28 different …

Meet the cute, chunky and remarkably capable new Fiat Panda Cross. The Fiat Panda has been with us since 1980 and is now into its third generation. Young in Doctor Who terms, but legendary in the motor industry. The first Panda 4×4 was launched in 1983 to great acclaim, winning …

Generally good first impressions for the new Ford Mondeo. Ford launched its all-new Ford Mondeo this week and the first reviews are in. The long-awaited car is available with prices starting from £20,795 and a huge range of engines, including the first Mondeo hybrid electric. There’s also the debut of …

Meet the mum-of-two motoring for free thanks to a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and solar panels. Roz Drinkwater from Christchurch, Dorset, is enjoying free motoring, thanks to the installation of solar panels on her home to power her Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). She doesn’t pay a penny for …

Manchester City and Ivory Coast football superstar Yaya Touré is Nissan’s newest global ambassador. The three-time African Footballer of the Year and UEFA Champions League winner joins Nissan’s star-studded team of UEFA Champions League ambassadors, which includes the recently announced Barcelona and Spain midfielder, Andrés Iniesta and PSG and Brazil …

UK new car sales enjoy their strongest September in 10 years. A total of 425,861 were registered last month – a rise of 5.6% and the biggest September since 2004. Boosted by confidence in the economic recovery, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, September also marked the …

Here are some more of our favourite pictures from the Paris Motor Show… Jaguar F-Type Project looking awesome Mondial de l’Automobile 2014 isn’t just about new cars – there’s heritage on show too. Take this gorgeous 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint What do you think of this “fabric” Fiat 500 paint-job? …

We thought we’d share some of our favourite pictures from the Paris Motor Show – here’s the first batch… Infiniti Q80 Inspiration – four-door luxury concept The new “baby” Jaguar XE Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell car – the future? Lexus NX breaks cover Two-tone Peugeot 308R What else? Formula One …