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Doubts over Saab warrantiesTroubled 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 highlightsThe 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 taxMany 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 SuperbIn 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 calendarSo, 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 testSuzuki 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 levyLast 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 hatchbacksEveryone 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
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More V60 Plug-in Hybrid detailsSwedish manufacturer Volvo has unveiled further details of its all-new V60 Plug-in Hybrid. It’s fitted with a 212bhp 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel engine, which is twinned with a 69bhp electric motor. Combining...13 Dec 2011
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Volvo reveals more Plug-in Hybrid detailsVolvo has released further details on pricing and specification for the all-new V60 plug-in Hybrid. The company car sector is set to be a big market for the new model, with...13 Dec 2011
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New V8 for Bentley ContinentalBentley has proven downsizing is relative by releasing the first details of a V8 petrol engine to slot into the range below the firm’s monsterous W12 power plants. A budget Bentley...12 Dec 2011
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Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4-D first driveA mid-term refresh for the Avensis aims to make the car feel less utilitarian and more attractive to company car drivers. However, it has to fight it out with the might...12 Dec 2011