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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
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - MitsubishiThe Japanese manufacturer used Tokyo to unveil its new 84mpg Mirage global hatchback, and a hybrid concept called the PX-MiEV II. The Mirage isn’t much of a looker but it’s here...30 Nov 2011
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - MazdaThe main news at the Mazda stand was the Takeri concept, while the new CX-5 got another unveiling. Mazda’s Takeri concept, unveiled today, is a four-door saloon powered by a diesel...30 Nov 2011
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - DaihatsuThe Daihatsu stand adopted the slogan ‘Big Answer from Small’, which makes one wonder: what on earth was the question? So, three concepts were on show to wow the crowds, the...30 Nov 2011
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 - HondaThe AC-X Concept plug-in hybrid and the Micro Commuter Concept city car were expected to grace the Honda stand, but the real surprise was the inclusion of the EV-STER sports...30 Nov 2011