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Vehicle Profile: Mini R56

BMW introduced an all-new, second generation of the Hardtop/Hatch Mini model in November 2006, on a re-engineered platform incorporating many stylistic and engineering changes. It uses the Prince engine, the architecture of which is shared with PSA Peugeot Citroën and is designed to be more cost-effective and fuel-efficient.Though the Mk II has a familiar look, every panel on the new car was changed from the previous model. New pedestrian impact safety requirements lead to an overall length increase by 60 millimetres (2.4 in) and the bonnet raised, to create more space for the front end to yield in case of impact.

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Vehicle Profile: Renault Trafic, Vauxhall Vivaro, Nissan Primastar

The Renault Trafic is a light commercial van produced by the French automaker Renault since 1980. It is also marketed as the Nissan Primastar and the Vauxhall Vivaro.The second Trafic resulted from a joint venture between German Vauxhall, Japanese Nissan, and French Renault. It is also sold as an Vauxhall Vivaro and Nissan Primastar.

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Vehicle Profile : Volkswagen Golf VII

The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (IE: Golf VII) is a small family car produced by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen, as the seventh generation of the Golf and the successor to the Golf Mk6. It was introduced in Berlin on 4 September 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 Paris Motor Show and marketed for the 2013 model year in hatchback, van, and station wagon versions.

The Golf Mk7 uses the same MQB platform as the third-generation Audi A3, SEAT León and Škoda Octavia. At its introduction in 2013, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award, the first time it was awarded to a European product.

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Vehicle Profile: Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost – 120/125/140PS 2012>

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost

The Ford Focus mid-cycle facelift (Mk 3.5) features a raft of changes made to both the exterior, interior and engine line up.

Revisions made to the body were thinner and sharper headlights, a new trapezoidal grille, giving the front more sporting intent than the previous model. The new front end is similar to that of the 2014 Mondeo as well as the face-lifted 2013 Fiesta.

Mechanical improvements to the face-lifted Ford Focus are chassis revisions to all versions, to make the car more planted on the road, and the steering is also sharper than the pre-facelift model, while also offering greater feedback for greater driving pleasure and fun, which has been the trademark of the Focus since it launched back in 1998.

The 1.0 litre EcoBoost proved incredibly popular. The award-winning three-cylinder engine is produced in two variants, with 100 and 125 hp (75–93 kW) and 138 bhp (103 kW; 140 PS).

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Vehicle Profile: Audi A1 2010-2015 1.6 105 BHP

Audi A1 2010-2015 1.6 105BHP

The Audi A1 supermini launched in 2010 and has become a popular choice with young urban buyers. This generation of the A1 sold almost 100,000 vehicles every year in Europe. Most of these 2010-2015 vehicles will now be out of warranty and are being serviced by the independent aftermarket.

With the combined power of VXPRO and VisionPRO; ELTA boasts diverse and extensive parts coverage for this pint-sized performer. Here are just some of the Sense, Control and Driving Vision products on offer. Full listings can be found on TecDoc, Aldoc and MAM Autocat.

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