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		<title>Fiat to introduce all-new Doblo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Lucas</dc:creator>
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Boasting improved comfort, style, safety and running costs, Fiat is launching the all-new Doblo which cements its standing as the best in class vehicle for interior space and for the lowest exhaust emissions.
Eight versions of the new Fiat Doblo will be made available with seating for up to seven. The vehicle boasts a striking new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>UK electric vehicle research project to be launched</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Lucas</dc:creator>
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Just how viable are plug-in electric vehicles? That’s one of the questions at the heart of a new research initiative to be launched by the UK Energy Technologies Institute as part of its £11million low carbon vehicle plan.
The project, to be led by Ricardo, TRL, Shell, Element Energy and the Universities of Sussex and Aberdeen, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skoda scoops two industry awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Lucas</dc:creator>
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It was a double whammy for Skoda at this year’s Fleet News awards, as the manufacturer walked away with two trophies.
The brand was not only named as the Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer, but its Skoda Superb model also won the accolade for best upper-medium car at the event.
The decision to award the brand the most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Manufacturer preview day added to Goodwood show</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:42:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison Bell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Festival of Speed]]></category>
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A new manufacturer preview day has been added to the already successful annual Goodwood Festival of Speed called the Moving Motor Show, the show&#8217;s founder the Earl of March has announced.
The Moving Motor Show will be held within the grounds of Goodwood Park as a day addition to the Festival of Speed, which this year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CAP sets residual value criteria for electric cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison Bell</dc:creator>
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Electric vehicles must meet certain criteria in order for future trade value forecasts to be set and try and combat &#8216;dinosaur thinking&#8217;, motoring data firm CAP has said.
The announcement comes as part of a major review of the EV sector launched last month by CAP. It is designed to pool all the knowledge necessary to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ferrari World set to open in Abu Dhabi</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Lawton</dc:creator>
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The world’s first Ferrari theme park is set to open in 2010, as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi nearer to completion. Featuring over 20 state-of-the-art attractions and carrying the world’s biggest Ferrari logo the theme park is housed under a futuristic red roof.
The Park is located on Yas Island and the owners hope will become a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lexus goes for spa in a car comfort with new LS 600h</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison Bell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lexus]]></category>
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Lexus has upped the ante technology-wise in its luxurious hybrid the LS 600h limousine in a bid for an even more comfortable journey for both driver and passengers. The revised range now centres on the five-seat LS 600h L long-wheelbase model, with what Lexus interestingly calls a &#8216;Rear Seat Relaxation Package&#8217; as an option for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>British made Bentley arrives in South America</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:09:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Lawton</dc:creator>
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If you’re passing through Sao Paulo on your South American adventure then you can now call into Bentley Sao Paulo to see the beautiful luxury motors. The new dealership is not only the first in Brazil for Bentley but also is the prestigious marque’s first foray into South America.
This new retailer, to be owned and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ford invests £1.5bn in its UK production</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison Bell</dc:creator>
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After the news that Nissan is to build its electric car Leaf in the UK, Ford has also announced it is to invest £1.5bn in its four UK facilities over the next five years bringing another welcome boost to the British manufacturing industry.
Secretary of State for Business, Peter Mandelson, announced the government&#8217;s £360m backing of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clever Nissan Qashqai offer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:18:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Lawton</dc:creator>
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Built in Britain and better than ever – the Nissan Qashqai has been revised for 2010. Since its European launch in March 2007, the Qashqai has smashed sales targets and has helped the British manufacturing industry as all Qashqais are built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant.
For 2010 the Japanese car maker has refreshed the model with [...]]]></description>
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