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itò€™s longer than a...

itò€™s longer than a BMW 5-Series but easier to park than a MINI... The new Mitsubishi Galant can manoeuvre itself into the tightest spaces thanks to hi-tech sensors.



Finding the greenest...

Finding the greenest used cars will be made easier, if a new scheme from HPI is a success. The vehicle history data company has introduced its own eco-sheets, containing environmental information about used models. They’re free to dealers, and follow a similar design to those for new cars to help second-hand buyers see CO2 emissions more easily.


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Jeff Paterson, senior...

Jeff Paterson, senior cars editor at trade bible Glass"s Guide, said: "The Roadster is innovative, and will be quite sought after and collectable now. Generally, prices fall when a model is withdrawn, but as there are so few Roadsters around, this is unlikely. In fact, the lack of supply could mean they even go up in price."

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It makes its debut at...

It makes its debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show this week, and Auto Express already has the inside line on Nissanò€™s new Z-car.

This is the best look yet at the cabin of the 370Z. Itò€™s an evolution of the current modelò€™s dashboard, with a sleeker centre console thatò€™s topped off with three large dials. Nissan will be keen to improve cabin quality ò€“ the 350Z was heavily criticised for its poor plastics.

There are further improvements under the bonnet. In comes a 3.7-litre V6 engine with 332bhp, which is 26bhp more than its predecessor. The unit gets a new variable valve control system, which is said to improve throttle response.

Nissan has made some big changes to the transmission, too, as European models come with the option of an automatic gearbox for the first time. There have also been some neat tweaks made to the six-speed manual. It is now capable of blipping the throttle automatically when a downshift is made, which smooths out the gearchanges.

Sales of the 370Z start early next year.




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