Parkers

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  Mazda3: further check-up
  The morning of the Mazda’s service had finally arrived. However, I was out of the office so one of my colleagues agreed to take it in to the dealership for me, and also pick up the courtesy...
  31 Mar 2011
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  Mazda3: health check
  I hopped into my Mazda one misty morning and was greeted with a message telling me it was time for a service. Slightly irksome as the car only went in...
  31 Mar 2011
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  Best selling used cars revealed
  The Ford Fiesta has overtaken the Vauxhall Corsa to become the UK’s best selling used car of 2010. Figures from Experian, the global information service, showed that 285,962 used Fiestas were sold last...
  31 Mar 2011
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  Should you turn over a new LEAF?
    The first Nissan LEAFs have been delivered to customers now, and soon they’ll be dotted around the UK’s major cities as both private and fleet drivers discover the benefits of...
  30 Mar 2011
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  Jaguar debuts 52mpg XF diesel
  Jaguar has released details of its new 2.2-litre diesel engine that will feature in future versions of the XF saloon. The new four-cylinder turbocharged diesel features a raft of technology designed...
  30 Mar 2011
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  Extra power for Porsche Panamera
  Porsche is ramping up the performance of the Panamera with a new Turbo S model. This latest version will come with a 4.8-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine that produces 550bhp – 50bhp...
  30 Mar 2011
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  Hyundai ix35: business time
  As businesses and company car drivers look to tighten their purse strings, bragging rights is no longer the sole reason for choosing your company car. Instead of showing off by...
  29 Mar 2011
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  Car makers hit by parts supply crisis
  Waiting times for new cars could increase and buyers could have their choice of spec restricted because the Japanese tsunami has affected car part suppliers in the crisis-hit region. Earlier this month...
  29 Mar 2011
• Kia unveils plans for Golf GTi rival
  Kia is planning a major product offensive that will include a soft-top Soul, the Optima (Mondeo rival) and a hot version of the second-generation Cee’d that’ll rival the Volkswagen Golf GTi. The...
  29 Mar 2011
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  First drive: VW Caddy BlueMotion
  The Caddy is VW’s smallest panel van and it’s now available with efficiency boosting BlueMotion tech.  Originally launched as a pick-up version of the VW Golf back in 1982, it evolved...
  28 Mar 2011
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  More finance deals since VAT hike
  Car buyers are increasingly using dealer finance agreements to buy new and used cars. According to new statistics from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), 6% more new cars and...
  28 Mar 2011
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  Get a brand-new Octavia for £10,995
  Skoda is selling 2,000 Octavia 1.6-litre MPI models for £10,995 – saving buyers £3,735 off the recommended list price. The Octavia – in 1.2 TSI S guise – took the win for the Family Car category in...
  28 Mar 2011