Additional new crossovers this year include the Audi Allroad, Infiniti JX, Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru XV Crosstrek.

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Cars with CVTs include the Infiniti JX, Nissan Altima and Subaru Outback.

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Malcolm Webb of Oil and Gas UK, the industry body, said the JX Nippon decision demonstrates that tax incentives negotiated with the Treasury are making UK waters a more attractive region for investment.

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