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The exclusive information...

The exclusive information from our Italian sources is that the next hatchback will bear the badge, previously seen on three-door models, as Fiat believes it has a strong image with buyers. Set to debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, the newcomer will go on sale in the UK in five-door form in early 2007, with a three-door, also called Bravo, to follow.



The DVLA has started...

The DVLA has started testing its í‚á£38million project to make renewing road fund licence less taxing. Letters are going out to 3,000 drivers chosen at random, inviting them to visit a secret website or phone a special number. Both allow them to buy their next disc without having to speak to anyone or produce vehicle documents. The trial is open only to owners of cars less than three years old, because they don"t need MoT certificates. And the DVLA has tapped into the Motor Insurance Database so it will know if the selected vehicles are covered without having to see a policy. The plan is for most drivers to be buying discs online or over the phone by 2006.


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Hot on the heels of...

Hot on the heels of the fresh-faced VW Golf Mk VI comes the next-generation version of its bigger brother ò€“ the Golf Plus.

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Citroen’s quirky...

Citroen’s quirky supermini cabrio has gone under the knife, and these are the first official pictures.

At the front of the revised C3 Pluriel, the brand’s famous badge features larger chevrons than before, while new smoked headlamp lenses and darker indicators have also been added. The bumper now includes a large mesh air intake, and the rear light clusters get a black background to replace the silver trim that was used on the outgoing car.

Improvements to the cabin on all models include a polished chrome finish on the door handles, air vent surrounds and gearlever. The fresh Pluriel also offers a choice of three interior trims and a broader range of exterior colours than its predecessor.

The revised line-up will go on sale in time for the summer. Prices aren’t likely to change, so the entry-level 1.4-litre petrol variant will start at ÷£12,995. With its clever retractable hood, the Pluriel can be used as a conventional supermini or with the full-length sunroof open. Owners can even remove the side rails completely to convert it into a proper cabriolet.




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