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Almost 90% of drivers ignoring MOT checks

AN INCREDIBLE 86% of drivers think their car will pass its MoT test first time and without the need for any remedial or service work. A further 62% of British drivers fail to put any money aside to help with the cost of an MoT and any repairs that result from the legally required annual test. The research by Asda Money found that only 7% of drivers think their car will fail its MoT.

2011 Mercedes CL AMG / S-Class Coupe AMG leaks

2011 Mercedes CL AMG We’ve been expecting a facelift to hit the Uber-Coupe that is the Mercedes CL for quite some time. We’re also expecting a change of nomenclature, with the CL becoming the S Class Coupe. But we’ll have to wait a while longer to find out just what Mercedes’ biggest Coupe will be called.

Octavia Greenline hits new fuel economy high

BUSINESS users on a budget have been given some good news with the announcement of a fuel-sipping new Skoda Octavia Greenline. Thanks to its inherently lighter third-generation chassis, the spacious Octavia is now capable of 88.3mpg in EU standard tests, which corresponds to just 85g/km of CO2. The amazing figures put the car on an emissions par with the likes of the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion and even the supermini Kia Rio 1.1 diesel.