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Javan R1 takes aim at Elise - Pictures

By:Auto Express team

18 Aug 2006

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Lightweight R1 is powered by 2.0-litre Honda engine, and is designed to challenge rivals such as the Lotus Elise
Spartan cabin is stripped down to the bare essentials in an effort to emphasise the R1’s credentials as a no-frills British sports car that offers a thrilling driving experience.
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Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia Estate is a cavernous family car for £210 a month

Not many cars tick all the boxes, but the Skoda Octavia Estate is one of those. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 July.

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Car Deal of the Day: Lofty Toyota bZ4X Touring comes with a low price

Toyota has continued to improve the bZ4X, and the new Touring version is probably the best of the lot. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 July.

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Death of the manual car: shock new data shows record low demand

Just 7.9 per cent of Marketplace enquiries so far in 2026 have been for manual cars, with experts suggesting the transmission could be dead by 2030

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