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  Fiat extends special 'byGucci' range
  Fashonistas looking for wind in the hair motoring can now buy a byGucci version of Fiat’s 500 convertible. Following hot on the designer heels of the Fiat 500byGucci (boot badge, anyone?), the convertible...
  6 Sept 2011
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  Volvo announces XC90 updates
  Volvo’s XC90 has received a range of updates in order to make it more appealing to buyers. Externally, the changes are minor but numerous. LED daytime running lights are fitted in the...
  6 Sept 2011
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  New car sales increase in August
  Despite continuing financial uncertainties and a poor economic climate, new car sales climbed in August by 7.3%. A total of 59,346 cars were sold during August 2011, compared to 55,305 in...
  6 Sept 2011
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  New low-CO2 engine for Qashqai
  Nissan has introduced a new low-emission diesel engine for its popular crossover, the Qashqai. The 1.6-litre turbodiesel brings CO2 emissions down to 119g/km for the Qashqai and Qashqai+2, and replaces the...
  2 Sept 2011
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  VW Golf: Mileage meltdown
  Frontman of legendary 70’s rock band Thin Lizzy, the late Phil Lynott, said to his guitarist and erstwhile right-hand man, Scott Gorham, who at the time was having a meltdown...
  2 Sept 2011
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  Vauxhall Astra: Company car
  As part of my duties working for the wonderful Parkers I look after the Company Car Driver section of the website. For this reason I decided that I’d better show...
  1 Sept 2011
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  Frankfurt Motor Show: the preview
  The 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, which Parkers will be covering live on 13 September, is one of the world’s largest motor shows. Started in 1897, it was originally hosted at the Hotel Bristol...
  1 Sept 2011
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  New Civic debut edges closer
  After announcing details about the new Civic’s comfort, handling and engines, the latest news from Honda gives an insight into the car’s potential detailing. The first picture of the new Civic, without any camouflage, shows how the rear...
  1 Sept 2011
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  New 2012 range of Jaguars on sale
  As of September 1, the fastest and most efficient Jaguars to date have gone on sale. These new models, which form part of Jaguar’s 2012 programme, receive a range of upgrades...
  1 Sept 2011
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  Frankfurt '11: Company Car preview
  The 64th Frankfurt IAA is the latest event in a line of German car shows stretching back to Hotel Bristol, Berlin in 1897, where just eight vehicles were shown to...
  31 Aug 2011
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  Exeo tweaks result in lower tax
  Seat has announced details of a facelifted Exeo that’s likely to be rather appealing to company car drivers. Set to be unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in...
  26 Aug 2011
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  Hybrid Audi A8 announced
  Following on from the A6 hybrid, German manufacturer Audi has revealed details of a hybrid version of its flagship saloon, the A8. Fitted with a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, the new A8 is claimed...
  25 Aug 2011