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The top-of-the-range Toyota Auris Hybrid Excel will cost less to run than a more modestly specified, mid-grade Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra or Volkswagen Golf*. For the company car driver, the personal savings are considerable, too: The Auris Hybrid offers a saving of more than £2,000 compared to a Focus with similar power output and more than £1,500 compared to a Golf over three year...

9Posted: 9th Nov 2012

Head Turner Stacks Up Against Rivals

“The ubiquitous Astra gets a powerful new diesel engine and the muscular jawline of its GTC coupé cousin – it goes and looks all the better as a result,” writes Sean Carson of MSNCars in its first impressions of the Astra BiTurbo. “In the ultra competitive world of the family hatchback it’s not good e...

7Posted: 7th Nov 2012

Ampera is the Efficiency King

“When we first tested the Ampera in April it beat rivals Audi A4, Nissan Leaf and Lexus CT200h, and on paper it compares favourably with the Prius Plug-in, reports Auto Express. Its Voltec drive system gives “maximum emissions range” so “claims some amazing figures”. “It looks suitably futuristic too, with s...

5Posted: 5th Nov 2012

Top Gear magazine takes a drive of the Astra GTC BiTurbo

Top Gear magazine takes a first drive of the Astra GTC BiTurbo. “It’s the first major refresh of the new Astra range, including the rather delectable new Astra GTC,” writes Vijay Pattni. “That huge panoramic windscreen, for starters. Jump in, look up and it kind of takes you by surprise just how much sky there is...