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2012 Nissan Qashqai & Qashqai+2: 1.6 dCi replaces 2.0 dCi

2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi 2012 - less power, better economy We’ve got used to car makers downsizing engines, managing to improve economy and emissions and yet still improve power and performance. But it doesn’t look like Nissan are going to achieve that with the arrival of the 2012 Qashqai and Qashqai +2. In the name of economy and emissions, Nissan are dropping the 2.0 dCi diesel engine from the Qashqai range and replacing it with a 1.6 litre dCi lump.

Volkswagen Passat Executive and Executive Style

Volkswagen’s moving up in the world with the introduction of the Executive and Executive Style to its Passat range. The two new models add a bit of luxury and bling to the current Passat, ahead of rumours of an all-new version coming in 2015. Find out how much a used Volkswagen Passat costs on Auto Trader On Bing: see pictures of the Volkswagen Passat The new Passat Executive is fitted with 17-inch alloys (an inch bigger than standard on the base-spec ‘S’), as well as splashes of exterior chrome and matt black roof rails on the estate.

Don't get caught on car hire 'slippery slope'

'DO IT YOURSELF' holidays are generally seen as a cheaper version of what can be steeply priced and inflexible package deals, particularly in the notoriously expensive ski market. But experts are warning that skiers who make their own way to the slopes this winter, instead of buying a package with transfers included, could be hit by hefty charges for car hire at the airport. According to iCarhireinsurance.com, a specialist insurer, some skiers hiring cars for New Year breaks could pay for their hire car twice over because of added 'extras'.