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  Top 5 tax-busting saloons
  The saloon has long been the mainstay of the company car driver, and the market is as competitive as ever. Firms are constantly battling to release more efficient, cheaper-to-run company cars,...
  18 Oct 2011
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  Left-field family cars for £3k
  If you have two kids and you’re on a tight budget of £3k then you might think there’s little to choose from if you are looking for dependable family car. Don’t despair....
  18 Oct 2011
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  Vauxhall Astra: Frugal vs Fast
  I haven’t driven my Astra much of late for a variety of reasons. I’ve been on holiday, had other cars to drive and have been out of the office on business...
  16 Oct 2011
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  Citroen DS5 road test
  The Citroen DS5 is the third model to join the premium DS range and with a range of clean diesel engines and a premium feel it could cause a stir...
  14 Oct 2011
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  Plan to reduce road signs announced
  The Government is planning to dramatically cut the number of road signs on the UK roads as part of a major review designed to cut bureaucracy and costs. It will be the biggest...
  14 Oct 2011
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  Volvo claims delivery time victory
  Volvo says it is stealing a march on its German rivals in the fleet market because it has shorter delivery times. The Swedish car maker says it has been added to...
  14 Oct 2011
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  Survey reveals drivers don't mind wasting fuel
  A survey carried out by Shell says inefficient drivers are clocking up as many as 1,845 unnecessary miles a year to bypass minor inconveniences. From avoiding school-run parents to finding larger...
  13 Oct 2011
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  Drivers will pay for 'no win, no fee' reforms, say lawyers
  The Law Society says consumers will be the primary losers and insurance companies will be the winners under plans to reform ‘no-win no fee’ contracts.  The body that represents UK lawyers wants the government to ditch planned...
  13 Oct 2011
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  BMW sat nav warns of traffic chaos
  BMW is offering customers a new advanced traffic information system with fast, accurate and reliable data on traffic problems in the UK. Named Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) the system is...
  11 Oct 2011
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  Send us your motoring questions
  Do you have a specific motoring problem that you just can’t find the answer to? Parkers is the only motoring website offering you specific, bespoke advice on buying, selling, running and...
  6 Oct 2011
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  Fleet sales prop up car industry
  Fleet sales have continued to prop up the new car industry this month. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, private registrations fell by 9.3% while fleet...
  6 Oct 2011
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  Van sales up almost 9%
  New car sales may be down this year but the commercial vehicle market is enjoying something of a boost, according to latest figures. Sales stats from the Society of Motor Manufacturers...
  6 Oct 2011