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        <description><![CDATA[LAUNCHED in 2022, Omoda is a sister brand to Chery, one of China’s biggest car manufacturers.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Suzuki has kept things simple as it launched its first electric car, and that is very much the point.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo has made a bold foray into the electric hot hatch segment with its Junior Veloce 280.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[After more than a month with the seven‑year‑old Tesla Model 3 Performance, I’m beginning to appreciate something that often gets overshadowed by the headline figures.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[When Tesla launched the Model 3 in the UK back in 2017, it marked a turning point for electric vehicles.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Honda has given its popular Civic e:HEV a subtle but meaningful refresh for 2025, sharpening the looks, refining the cabin, and trimming the price – all while keeping the hybrid powertrain that’s made it a favourite among family hatchback buyers.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[The UK pick-up market is fiercely competitive, dominated by names like Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Isuzu D-Max. But now, a new challenger has entered the ring: the GWM POER300.]]></description>
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        <title>Skoda Elroq review: Sensible electric SUV fitted for families</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Skoda Elroq is a compact electric SUV that builds on the success of the larger Enyaq, offering a more manageable size without sacrificing practicality.]]></description>
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        <title>Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 review: The tough pick-up with premium touches</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[You don’t have to be in the company of this vehicle for long to realise it’s no ordinary pick-up.]]></description>
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        <title>Haval Jolion Pro SUV: is this new SUV a bargain? We find out</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[IT may sound more like a mobile phone than an SUV, but the Jolion Pro arrives with bold ambitions: to carve out a niche for one of China’s most popular car brands.]]></description>
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        <title>Subaru Forester is a great partner in slime</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONG before they sprouted wings, spoilers and alloys larger than a dustbin lid, Subarus were the vehicle of choice for farmers and adventurous types.]]></description>
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        <title>MG's much-improved HS blends value, practicality and contemporary design</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A family camping holiday in Norfolk provided the perfect chance to test the practicality of the new generation of the MG HS.]]></description>
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        <title>The quirky Hyundai Inster - surprisingly spacious inside</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Hyundai Inster is a quirky and loveable compact electric vehicle with a surprisingly spacious interior.]]></description>
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        <title>Another step forward for popular Model Y as Tesla boosts range and tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[TESLA has further refined its already-popular Model Y – boosting practicality, range and tech.]]></description>
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        <title>Genesis updates luxurious and refined GV70</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Genesis has updated the GV70 with design upgrades and improvements to in-car technology.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:14:16 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Polestar 4 is sophisticated, smooth and spacious</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Sophisticated, smooth and spacious; the Polestar 4 is an intriguing offering from the Swedish electric car brand – but is there something missing?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:02:03 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>BMW 1-Series 120 M Sport review: Ultimate driver's car... or just another hatchback?</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[EVERY popular car changes over the decades. Usually they grow bigger, a bit flabbier, more powerful, better packaged and safer.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:24:06 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Nissan X-Trail is an adventure-ready SUV</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Nissan X-Trail is an adventure-ready SUV that offers versatility and plenty of space in either five-seat or seven-seat guise.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Lots to like about Peugeot 3008 hybrid</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[With excellent cabin quality, a striking design and smooth powertrain, the hybrid version of the Peugeot 3008 feels like a mature all-rounder.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Nissan Juke hybrid is a bold and polarising compact SUV</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Nissan Juke hybrid is polarising, bold and thrilling.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:11:28 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Hyundai Bayon is a likeable compact SUV</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Looking for a compact SUV that’s easy to live with? The recently-updated Hyundai Bayon is certainly worthy of consideration.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Hyundai Tucson is an appealing family SUV</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[All four generations of the Hyundai Tucson have proved popular, with 1.4 million being sold in Europe and seven million across the world since the launch in 2004.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:51:46 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>GWM Ora 03 GT is a characterful compact EV with quirky looks and lots of equipment</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[GWM has revised its Ora 03 compact EV line-up for this year – with a new flagship GT variant adding some hot hatch flair.]]></description>
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        <title>Suzuki Vitara further improved by significant revisions</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Vitara hybrid has been further enhanced by some significant revisions.]]></description>
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        <title>GWM introduces affordable mid-sized SUV</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[CHINESE car maker Great Wall Motor has introduced an affordable mid-sized SUV to the UK marketplace.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Suzuki celebrates its heritage as it looks ahead to launch of first full EV</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Suzuki held a special event to celebrate 55 years of four-wheel-drive motoring – and the company now has its sights firmly fixed on the next chapter in its history.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:04:34 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>World's best-selling car is now even better after Tesla updates the popular Model Y</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[TESLA has given the Model Y a facelift – bringing about significant improvements in a number of key areas.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:31:57 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Funky special edition Aygo X offers ‘concert-style sound’</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[TOYOTA has introduced a funky special edition of its popular Aygo X – with a premium sound system as its USP.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Hyundai Ioniq 5 is powerful and practical</title>
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