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Range shake-up for Ford FiestaAs the best-selling car currently in the UK, Ford is hoping that a rejig of the Fiesta line-up will help keep the model top of the leaderboard. The latest changes include...7 Jul 2011
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Range Rover and Discovery updatedLand Rover has unveiled a range of upgrade for both its Discovery and Range Rover Sport models, improving performance, cutting emissions and improving the equipment levels and exterior styling. The 3.0-litre SDV6 diesel...7 Jul 2011
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Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-SEfficiency and low CO2 emissions rather than performance and sportiness are the major priorities in the small hatchback class and now the 1.2-litre petrol powered DIG-S (Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharged) Micra...6 Jul 2011
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VW Golf: Fuel economyAs is the norm on Parkers one must address the issue of fuel economy and, predictably, the question of whether the official combined figure released by the manufacturer of the...6 Jul 2011
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New car sales down againCar industry chiefs remain positive despite UK new car sales figures that suggest a gloomy picture. Latest new cars sales stats from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that...6 Jul 2011
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Four-year-old bargain buysWhen a car reaches four years old it’s typically done the bulk of its depreciation. Depreciation is the value a car loses over time. It can be affected by wear and tear,...5 Jul 2011
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VW Golf: Leon in battle royaleThe small family hatchback segment is a crowded market and if you are looking for a decent five-door there’s a dizzying selection to choose from. And since, in our opinion, our Golf...4 Jul 2011
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BMW's 6-Series range expandsBMW’s flagship 6-Series range, previously limited to convertible petrol models, has been expanded with the addition of a coupe model and a diesel engine. The diesel engine, BMW’s existing 3.0-litre twin-turbo...4 Jul 2011
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BMW unveils eco X1 modelBMW has revealed its most economical and efficient X model yet with the latest engine addition to the X1 range. The xDrive20d EfficientDynamics model is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel producing 163bhp....4 Jul 2011
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Hyundai ix35: departsSix months with Hyundai’s crossover has come to an end and in its time with the Parkers team the ix35 has been an excellent team player. The keys have made...1 Jul 2011
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Special edition MINI for £41kMINI has revealed a special edition hatchback model in collaboration with Rolls-Royce with the catchy title of ‘MINI Inspired by Goodwood’. Limited to just 1,000 cars, the car apparently blends the...1 Jul 2011
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Company car test - Transit SportvanThe Transit Sportvan is a vehicle Ford hopes will appeal to the ‘white van man’ who is conscious of both his – and his businesses – image. One of just 100 available,...30 Jun 2011