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11-speaker 300-watt Bose® audio system with AM/FM, in-dash, single-feed 6-disc CD autochanger with MP3 playback capability and XM® Satellite Radio[1] with body-colored antenna [1] XM® Satellite Radio requires XM subscription sold separately after first three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Read the rest of this entry »

Nissan has introduced a couple of tempting special editions offering even better value for money on its practical, yet distinctive Micra and Note hatchback models, both of which are on sale now. Read the rest of this entry »

Peugeot’s new 308 SW builds on the strengths of its predecessor the 307 SW and develops them even further. For example, the panoramic glass roof is now 27% larger, the modularity is easier to operate and improved and there is now a new six-speed manual gearbox. Read the rest of this entry »

I flew into Los Angeles with aspirations of driving something powerful; I had visions of some mighty motor displacing six liters or more. Anything with the letters AMG on the back would have suited me just fine. Instead I was staring at a gigantic Mercedes GL 320 CDI. That’s CDI as in “diesel.” I reckoned it was going to be a long drive to San Diego. I reckoned wrong. Read the rest of this entry »