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  Fiat Panda road test
  The third generation of the Fiat Panda has arrived but does it make any sense as a company car? It’s up against strong competition with rivals including the Ford KA, SEAT’s...
  20 Dec 2011
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  Citroen C4: Improved interior
  Compared to the previous model, one of the biggest changes in the new C4 is with respects to the interior styling and finish. The previous model had some rather quirky features...
  20 Dec 2011
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  Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI S-Line road test
  A standard saloon is starting to become rather passe as savvy, style-conscious company car drivers look, not only for a model that’s fit for purpose, but for something that isn’t...
  20 Dec 2011
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  Renault to cut model range
  Renault is set to drop five models from its line-up in the UK, including the entire Laguna range and relatively new Wind Roadster model. Along with the Laguna Coupe, Sports Tourer,...
  19 Dec 2011
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  Doubts over Saab warranties
  Troubled Swedish manufacturer, Saab, has filed for bankruptcy and now there are doubts about the availability of warranties on unsold stock as a result. According to a leaked memo to Saab dealers obtained by motoring...
  19 Dec 2011
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  Living with it highlights
  The main aim of the long-term Parkers fleet is to find out the things that really matter when owning a car. We test the cars over several thousand miles, to find...
  15 Dec 2011
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  Estates with no showroom tax
  Many people these days are looking for cars with low running costs, but what if you need some space too? If you slot into that category it might be worth checking...
  15 Dec 2011
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  VW Passat: Passat v Superb
  In our office I sit directly opposite the Parkers editor Kieren Puffett. His long-term test car is a Skoda Superb Estate and mine, as you will know if you have...
  15 Dec 2011
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  The Parkers 2011 advent calendar
  So, Christmas is upon us. It’s a day of much celebration, copious overeating and an infinite amount of television repeats. Leading up to this, most people go through the ritual of...
  15 Dec 2011
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  Suzuki Kizashi road test
  Suzuki is entering uncharted territory with its new Kizashi four-door saloon. Traditionally, the Japanese manufacturer has excelled with smaller cars such as the Swift and Splash hatchbacks and 4x4s such as...
  14 Dec 2011
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  Your views: removing the 3% diesel levy
  Last week we asked whether you agree with ACFO’s view that the 3% diesel levy on benefit-in-kind taxation should be scrapped. We had several responses and it seems this is a hot topic....
  13 Dec 2011
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  Top 5 low-tax hatchbacks
  Everyone wants to save money, and one of the easiest ways to do this is to choose a car that doesn’t cost the earth to run. Since one of the biggest...
  13 Dec 2011