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Car insurance: Cheapest new cars for 2012With the cost of fuel and road tax continuing to rise, many are trying to find new ways to save money. The price of insurance is one of the major considerations...28 Feb 2012
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Emissions explainedBy 2015 the average car will emit just 130g/km of CO2. Well, that’s the EU’s plan anyway. In the UK at least it looks as though we’re on track. Since 2000...27 Feb 2012
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Top five company car convertiblesDid you see it? For a fleeting second last weekend the sun came out. Naturally, this got the whole of the UK into its Bermuda shorts and down to the...27 Feb 2012
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Citroen C4: Cost option opinionsBuying a new car can be a difficult and drawn-out event. First you have to decide which make and model of car you want to buy. Then you have to decide...24 Feb 2012
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Audi – owners reviewsWhen you’re shopping for a used car, knowing the models to avoid and the ones you should buy can be a major help. The best way to find this out is...22 Feb 2012
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2011's best and worst depreciatorsAccording to the Parkers depreciation stats for 2011, the outgoing generation of Kia Picanto was the car that lost the least money after a year of ownership. The results were calculated from the...22 Feb 2012
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Top five BIK-busting city carsWe’ve driven the new Skoda Citigo this week and if you don’t venture out of the city a lot it makes a fantastic company car thanks to its highly efficient...21 Feb 2012
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Breathalysers to be compulsory in FranceAny company car driver who wants to drive in France must carry a breathalyser kit after July 1 this year. From November, drivers caught not carrying the compulsory kits will face...21 Feb 2012
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage faceliftAston Martin has unveiled a raft of changes for its stalwart V8 Vantage sports car ahead of the official unveiling in Geneva. According to the firm it’s the biggest set of...20 Feb 2012
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Renaultsport Megane 265: prices announcedPrices have been announced for the Mégane Renaultsport 265 which is now available to order in two versions: the 265 Cup is available for £24,825 and the 265 at £26,025. It...20 Feb 2012
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Company car tax changes on the wayOn April 1 the bands for company car tax bands will shift. This means the majority of company car drivers will have to pay more Benefit-in-Kind tax. However, some will...20 Feb 2012
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Suzuki Swift: Hello little hatchbackI’ll admit to being a little bit excited about the prospect of my new long term test car. The latest addition to the Parkers fleet is the Suzuki Swift five-door. It replaces my Astra and...15 Feb 2012