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SWANNING ABOUT TOWN

When it comes to brand diversification, not many cars can hold a candle to Aston Martin's Cygnet. Andy Enright reports.

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AIRS AND GRACES

Can a tiny 875cc petrol engine work in a sporty supermini? Andy Enright takes a look at the Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir.

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SMALL TURBO, BIG FUN

Alfa's turbocharged 1.4 TB engines look a good fit in the MiTo range. Steve Walker takes a look.

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AIR APPARENT?

Could Alfa's MultiAir technology do for petrol engines what common-rail injection did for diesel? Steve Walker takes a look at the MiTo MultiAir.

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SIMPLE PLEASURES

The Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8v is small but is it perfectly formed? Andy Enright finds out.

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SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED

Alfa's little MiTo isn't just fun, it's also efficient and green. Jonathan Crouch checks out the Multijet II diesel model

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NEATER MITO

Alfa's smallest model regroups with an improved range that represents keener value. Jonathan Crouch reports.

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BATTERIES ARE INCLUDED

Mitsubishi is convinced the electric car has a big future. Steve Walker checks out the i MiEV.

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JUST A MIRAGE?

Mitsubishi answers the call for a low cost, high efficiency supermini with its Mirage. Andy Enright reports

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JURO SERVICE

The Mitsubishi Colt is often overlooked, but in Juro guise it has plenty to offer. Andy Enright reports.

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CLEAN AND CLEAR

Mitsubishi's greenest Colt has got a petrol engine. Steve Walker reports.

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MINI MARVEL?

The second generation MINI is now smarter, greener and offers a wider range of diesel choice. Jonathan Crouch reports on the latest models.

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SO SOHO

MINI is looking to enhance its sales figures with the Soho special editions. Steve Walker reports.

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A MINIMALIST APPROACH

MINI aims to target budget customers prioritising low running costs with this Minimalist version of their basic One model. Jonathan Crouch reports

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SMALL WONDER

Super frugal diesel is the latest addition to the ever-growing MINI car range. Vaughan Freeman takes a look.

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FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

The entry-level MINI First is gunning for mainstream supermini rivals like never before. Steve Walker reports.

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CAPITAL INVESTMENT

Celebrate London 2012 with a very cool special edition MINI Cooper. Andy Enright reports.

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CLASS OF THE FIELD

We were never too enamoured with the old diesel MINI but is the latest version a different proposition? Andy Enright reports.

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