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3p fuel duty rise may be scrappedThe plan to increase fuel duty by 3p a litre could be scrapped if a revolt led by Tory backbenchers gathers pace. MPs will be voting on a motion calling for...15 Nov 2011
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Electric cars to come in 2012While 2011 was touted as the big year for electric cars, it was only the Nissan Leaf that made any impact as a truly viable plug-in powered car. From next year,...15 Nov 2011
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Audi gives the A1 added appealAudi has expanded its A1 range by adding a new 2.0-litre diesel engine, along with two new specifications. With the new engine generating 141bhp and 320Nm of pulling power, the A1 can...14 Nov 2011
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Auction house launches approved used schemeBuying a used car from an auction used to be automotive equivalent of playing Russian roulette. You’d rarely have any idea of the true mechanical condition of the vehicle that...14 Nov 2011
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SEAT to launch electric car and hybridSEAT has announced that it will be launching an electric version of its Altea XL, as well as a plug-in hybrid version of its Leon hatchback. Both models will be made available to...14 Nov 2011
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Skoda Superb Estate: touch of luxuryOne of the problems that Skoda has had to tackle over the years is brand perception. When I phoned my sister to arrange a visit and said that I would be arriving...14 Nov 2011
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Nissan Qashqai - order now or wait?Next year there will be a new version of the Nissan Qashqai Tekna we tested last week. The addition of stop/start means it’ll emit less CO2, but as a company...14 Nov 2011
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Ten of the best manufacturer promotionsWhen you’re looking to buy a new car, it’s usually easy to find a deal online offering some kind of discount. Maybe, however, you’re not happy with the idea of buying a...11 Nov 2011
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Used car buying problems top of complaints listMore consumers have had problems with buying a used car than anything else, according to a report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). More than 56,000 people have complained, to the OFT-managed...10 Nov 2011
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New Audi A4 prices announcedAudi has released pricing details and on-sale dates for its new A4 model that promises higher efficiency and improvements inside and out. The A4 model ranges will carry a premium of...9 Nov 2011
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More electric charging points for UKNissan is planning to donate 65 electric quick charging points at ‘strategic’ locations in the UK as part of European-wide scheme to give greater flexibility for drivers of electric vehicles. These new...9 Nov 2011
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Increasing the speed limit - your opinionBrake, the road safety charity, has called the proposals to raise the motorway speed limit “shameful” following the horrific crash on the M5 that claimed the lives of seven people. The government, which...7 Nov 2011