Parkers

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  New Jaguar XFR and XK driven
  The big news is that Jaguar will be launching a 2.2-litre diesel to join its XF range, but paving the way for that is a mid-life refresh for both the...
  3 Jun 2011
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  Mazda3: Impressive paint
  I’ve waxed lyrical about the myriad features available as standard on the ‘Sport’ trim level and it really is an impressive list of kit. Sat nav, climate control, heated front...
  3 Jun 2011
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  Mazda launches Business Line '6
  Mazda has announced the ‘Business Line’, a new company car focused specification for the Mondeo-rivalling 6. Geared towards business drivers who want a car with lots of kit but low company car tax, the Business Line...
  2 Jun 2011
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  Hyundai ix35: Perfect camping companion
  A quick weekend trip to the Peak District meant I was going to give the ix35 a good test in a different environment. With a daily commute of 150 miles,...
  2 Jun 2011
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  Hyundai i40 to start at £18k
  Hyundai has announced prices, specification and insurance groups for its Ford Mondeo and Mazda6 Estate-rivalling i40 Tourer model. Set to go on sale in September, the Tourer version will start at...
  1 Jun 2011
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  Low company car tax for Audi A1
  The new entry-level A1 1.2 TFSi SE is the most affordable route into Audi ownership for company car drivers. The company car tax calculator reveals a tax bill of less than...
  31 May 2011
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  Vauxhall cleans up Insignia's act
  Vauxhall has updated the Insignia range with an improved low emission ecoFLEX diesel version that’s designed to appeal to business and private users alike. Emissions have dropped from 129g/km of CO2 to 115g/km of CO2, meaning the...
  31 May 2011
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  Efficient autos for less than £20,000
  If you’re looking to buy a car for commuting, or frequent trips into city centres, then it’s usually worth considering a car with an automatic gearbox. Besides being easier to use,...
  27 May 2011
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  Mazda3: Car wash
  A colleague and I spent last weekend participating in a classic car rally in an old Ford Capri. Although it was a lot of fun, upon our return to Ford’s...
  27 May 2011
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  Frugal used cars for less than £5k
  With more and more of us feeling the pinch these days, everyone wants to save money wherever they can. If you’re clever about picking the right car, you could potentially...
  27 May 2011
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  Advisory fuel rate system to change
  The Government has accepted proposed changes to the way advisory fuel rates are introduced. Due to pressure from fleet operators’ body ACFO – or Association of Car Fleet Operators – HM...
  26 May 2011
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  Five star safety score for electric car
  The Nissan Leaf has become the first electric car to achieve the top score of five stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. Plug-in powered cars previously tested included the Peugeot...
  25 May 2011