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Top five Tokyo Motor Show starsThe Tokyo Motor Show is a chance for manufacturers to show off their future tech. Although not attended by as many firms as the Geneva or Frankfurt shows, it is...5 Dec 2011
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New top-of-the-range diesel for InsigniaVauxhall is offering the Insignia Hatchback and Sports Tourer models with its most powerful diesel engine ever. Producing 192bhp and 400Nm of torque, it is available with two-wheel drive or adaptive...5 Dec 2011
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New car manufacturer comes to the UKA new car company is set to start selling cars in the UK at the end of 2011 – Chinese manufacturer Geely. Relatively unknown here, the firm actually owns the London Taxi Company,...5 Dec 2011
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Audi A4 Avant – first driveThe Audi A4 Avant is a popular choice for company car drivers, and now it’s been given some minor tweaks to cement its place in the fleet sector. This may be just a...2 Dec 2011
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Top five low-tax luxury crossoversThe crossover has become a very popular type of car in the UK. With the parctiality of an off-roader but the smaller, more versatile size of a regular hatchback, it’s easy to...2 Dec 2011
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Vauxhall Astra: Kids these daysJust imagine my annoyance. Someone sabotaged my Thursday. A few days ago I had to wake up early to travel down to Silverstone for my final racing test day of the year....2 Dec 2011
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Volvos get new engine and gearboxA number of Volvo models are set to be offered with a new automatic gearbox and a new petrol engine to further improve economy and emissions. Until now, if you wanted...1 Dec 2011
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January 3p fuel rise cancelledThe planned 3p fuel rise, set for January 2012, has been delayed by the Chancellor in his autumn statement. At a time of rising insurance premiums and high fuel prices, any...30 Nov 2011
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 liveWelcome to Parkers’ coverage of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. While it might not hold the same importance for the European markets as shows in Frankfurt or Geneva, the Tokyo Motor...30 Nov 2011
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - VolkswagenThe German car maker used Tokyo to showcase its concept called the Cross Coupé. It’s an all-wheel-drive plug-in that combines a four-door coupé and an SUV. It’s longer than a Golf,...30 Nov 2011
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - BMWNot much to get excited about here, since BMW has already shown off its new ‘i’ Brand with the i3 and i8 concepts. The only thing really worth shouting about is the...30 Nov 2011
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - ToyotaPlenty of fun and games at the Toyota stand with an electric vehicle, a hybrid, a sports car and some more concepts to gawp at. First up was the Prius C/Aqua....30 Nov 2011