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  Infiniti sharpens up its 2011 range
  Infiniti has simplified the G range by offering fewer optional extras and a higher level of standard equipment. The cars, which feature considerable levels of standard equipment, are available as a saloon, coupe and convertible models. Every...
  8 Mar 2011
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  How long do you sit in traffic?
  Rush hour drivers are spending nearly half of their driving time sat in stationary traffic. According to a study by Citroen, inner city commuters are spending an average of 25 minutes...
  8 Mar 2011
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  Fuel duty hike may be scrapped
  Chancellor George Osborne has suggested that the 1p fuel duty hike, due in April, may be scrapped. The news comes as the price for a litre of unleaded reaches a peak...
  7 Mar 2011
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  A year's free insurance on a Corsa
  Vauxhall is offering a year’s free insurance, in conjunction with a personal contract hire scheme, to all customers who buy a brand-new pre-facelift Corsa. The deal, which is available until March 31, 2011, is...
  7 Mar 2011
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  Top ten Geneva stars
  At the Geneva Motor Show there were plenty of world debuts, ranging from concepts that will never see the production line to cars you can order very soon from your local dealer. Here’s...
  7 Mar 2011
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  Saab 9-5 Saloon first drive
  The Saab 9-5 has certainly got appeal. Everywhere the 9-5 went it turned heads. This is largely down to the exterior being a bit more radical in the design stakes...
  4 Mar 2011
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  New car sales down in February
  New car sales are down 7.7% in February against the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car registrations fell...
  4 Mar 2011
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  Four surprisingly affordable 4x4s
  Land Rover Freelander vs. BMW 3-Series Despite being £4,085 cheaper than the 3-Series, the Freelander’s equipped to a very similar standard. It comes with cruise control, parking sensors and climate control. It’s...
  4 Mar 2011
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  Car buyers warned of unpaid loans
  Used car buyers are being warned to carry out a history check before buying in order to make sure a car has no out-standing money secured against it. Known as ‘log-book...
  3 Mar 2011
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  Women face insurance price hike
  Female drivers could be forced to pay an extra £400 in car insurance following legislation made in Europe this week. Insurance premiums will have to be the same for both males and females,...
  2 Mar 2011
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  Cruze hatchback
  The big news on the Chevrolet stand is the Cruze hatchback. Aiming to steal sales from the Ford Focus and Mazda3, the new hatchback has some impressive figures. Distinctive styling...
  1 Mar 2011
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  Accord and Jazz facelifts
  There wasn’t too much to get excited about at the Honda stand with facelifts to the Accord and Jazz models the only real talking points. The facelifted Accord saloon and Tourer both have lower...
  1 Mar 2011