Volkswagen passat estate

Our pick 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 Elegance List price £47,540 Target Price £39,229 MPG 731.1 CO2 9g/km For PHEV’s outstanding efficiency and electric range; hushed and comfy cruiser; vast boot; smart inter

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EVER SINCE IT first appeared in 1998, the Ford Focus has been a staple of the UK’s roads. But the latest version has been a prime example of moving with the times: not only was diesel power ditched mi

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