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118bhp, 221lb ft 1.6-litre turbodiesel will arrive in the UK at the end of 2012
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All-electric version of iQ makes just as much sense as its petrol-powered sibling
Toyota expands the Prius line-up with seven-seat people carrier
Not much fun to steer, but if you have to drive it yourself, you probably can’t afford one anyway
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