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		<title>A touch of glass for new C3</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/07/02/a-touch-of-glass-for-new-c3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/07/02/a-touch-of-glass-for-new-c3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Citroen has released the first details of its completely redesigned C3 - and it looks like there will be more than a touch of glass about the new supermini. The successor to the popular C3 - a bestseller with more than two million units sold worldwide - will arrive in the UK early in 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Used cars: Megane Sport Tourer</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/30/used-cars-megane-sport-tourer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/30/used-cars-megane-sport-tourer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Renault's Megane Sport Tourer has enough space to match its radical looks. The French firm launched the Megane range including the Sport Tourer estate model in 2002. Iain Dooley checks out this occasionally overlooked estate.]]></description>
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		<title>When it pays to go green</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/30/when-it-pays-to-go-green/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/30/when-it-pays-to-go-green/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford uses the 'ECOnetic' badge to denote its most economical cars - and they have been proving popular with customers. You can also get ECOnetic versions of the Fiesta and Focus and each offers economy and tax benefits, but are the savings really that great compared with regular diesels?]]></description>
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		<title>Budget MG&#8217;s here at last!</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/23/budget-mgs-here-at-last/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/23/budget-mgs-here-at-last/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It was understandable that MG should want to mark its return to business in the UK last year by launching a comprehensively-equipped version of the TF sports car, in the form of the LE 500, writes Peter Carroll.]]></description>
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		<title>Sporting vicar revs up for flock</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/22/sporting-vicar-revs-up-for-flock/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/22/sporting-vicar-revs-up-for-flock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Walters</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[aldridge]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A vintage car-mad vicar led an open air service from the seat of his beloved MG Midget in front of dozens of worshippers. Rev Richard Cornfield gave readings and led hymns while standing in his convertible 1969 model.]]></description>
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		<title>New Merc ticks all the right boxes</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/11/new-merc-ticks-all-the-right-boxes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/11/new-merc-ticks-all-the-right-boxes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[car review]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[mercedes e-class]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[world's smallest monkey]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It's no longer enough to make the world's most popular business saloon - a car manufacturer needs to demonstrate a commitment to the environment too, like Mercedes' new E-Class, which uses South American coconut husks as seat padding, and crushed olive stones as fuel tank filters!]]></description>
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		<title>The new, sharper-suited Volvo</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/10/the-new-sharper-suited-volvo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/10/the-new-sharper-suited-volvo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[volvo v70]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The sharper-suited version of the well-established V70 estate should broaden the car's appeal, says Peter Carroll. And those who prefer the traditional estate car format may be more interested in another recent addition to the Swedes' range: the V70 R-Design estate.]]></description>
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		<title>Used cars: Lotus Elise 1.2 S</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/09/used-cars-lotus-elise-12-s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/09/used-cars-lotus-elise-12-s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone looking for sporting greatness on a budget, a B-road king or a track day star might want to check out the Lotus Elise.]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s an open and shut case for Z4</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/04/open-and-shut-case-for-z4/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/04/open-and-shut-case-for-z4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[bmw z4]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[BMW marketers asked customers what they wanted from a new Z4. They were quite emphatic - a car that offered security, safety and style, one that was more practical with a more forgiving ride, a larger cockpit and yes, a folding hardtop like the Mercedes SLK.]]></description>
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		<title>Volvo remains a safe bet</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/02/volvo-remains-safe-bet/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/02/volvo-remains-safe-bet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[volvo xc60]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Apart from one uncharacteristically racy phase during the 1960s, when its glamorous P1800 coupe was the vehicle of choice for TV's The Saint, Volvo has preferred to emphasize more down-to-earth qualities like comfort, space and, of course, safety, when selling its cars.]]></description>
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		<title>Star performance from Sirion</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/28/star-performance-from-sirion/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/28/star-performance-from-sirion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[car review]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[daihatsu sirion]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[peter carroll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The new scrappage scheme and general move away from larger cars ought to be a boon for a firm like Daihatsu, which specialises in small urban vehicles.]]></description>
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		<title>Vauxhall unleash fastest ever estate</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/26/vauxhall-unleash-fastest-ever-estate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/26/vauxhall-unleash-fastest-ever-estate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[insignia vxr]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sports tourer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When it arrives in dealerships this autumn, the Insignia VXR Sports Tourer will be the fastest estate car Vauxhall has ever produced, able to hit 60mph from zero in 6.0 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph.]]></description>
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		<title>Hotter Scirocco to blow through</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/26/hotter-scirocco-to-blow-through/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/26/hotter-scirocco-to-blow-through/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Volkswagen will later this year launch a 265hp version of its stylish coupe with a new engine, hotter handling - and even sharper styling. Read Peter Carroll's review and see more pictures in our gallery.]]></description>
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		<title>Fun in the sun at vintage car show</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/11/fun-in-the-sun-at-vintage-car-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/11/fun-in-the-sun-at-vintage-car-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 10:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Walters</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of historic cars got their motors running at an annual Sandwell show, attracting tens of thousands of enthusiasts.]]></description>
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		<title>Vauxhall&#8217;s lean green drive machine</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/22/vauxhalls-lean-green-driving-machine/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/22/vauxhalls-lean-green-driving-machine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[astra ecoflex]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[So called 'eco' cars don't have to be stripped of features and performance in order to boost their green credentials. Nor do they have to be horrid to drive either - take the five-door Ecoflex version of the popular Astra!]]></description>
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		<title>Nissan&#8217;s basic instinct</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/22/nissans-basic-instinct/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/22/nissans-basic-instinct/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Nissan has been conspicuous by its absence from the budget field till now. The Japanese firm already has its Micra, of course, but this is not necessarily a cheap purchase, depending on trim and specification.]]></description>
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		<title>Star of the Shanghai Motor Show</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/21/star-of-the-shanghai-motor-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/21/star-of-the-shanghai-motor-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[audi cross coupe concept]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Audi unveiled its striking new compact performance SUV at this year's Shanghai Motor Show, which ends on April 28, 2009. See more pictures in our gallery.]]></description>
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		<title>Tomorrow&#8217;s world today</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/17/tomorrows-world-today/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/17/tomorrows-world-today/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Never mind a week being a long time in politics, developments at the luxury end of the car market are coming at a furious pace - despite the recession. Peter Carroll reports.]]></description>
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		<title>New Focus RS is a Blue Oval belter</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/new-focus-rs-is-a-blue-oval-belter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/new-focus-rs-is-a-blue-oval-belter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has turned out a succession of hot hatches but tends to use its RS (Rally Sport) badge more sparingly. The new flagship model marking the 10th anniversary of the Focus is worthy to wear the coveted Rally Sport badge, says Peter Carroll.]]></description>
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		<title>Used cars: BMW 6 Series Convertible</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/used-cars-bmw-6-series-convertible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/used-cars-bmw-6-series-convertible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2007, BMW announced a subtle revamp of the 6 and introduced the world's most powerful production six-cylinder diesel to the range, along with 'green' EfficientDynamics technological and active safety features. Iain Dooley checks it out.]]></description>
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