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  Reviewing the Mazda3's sat nav and Bluetooth
  Now that the washer jets are finally fixed and working I’ve settled back into driving the Mazda3 regularly. As I’ve mentioned before, the Mazda3 in Sport trim gets an impressive level...
  23 Feb 2011
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  DRIVe technology for S60 and V60
  Volvo has announced ‘eco-friendly DRIVe versions of its S60 and V60 models. The Swedish company now has nine cars emitting under 120g/km of CO2 and, like the other cars in...
  23 Feb 2011
• UK drivers slow down to save fuel
  Almost half the nation’s drivers are reducing their speed on UK motorways in an effort to save cash, according to the AA. Record high fuel prices are forcing 49% of drivers...
  22 Feb 2011
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  UK drivers slow down to save fuel
  Almost half the nation’s drivers are reducing their speed on UK motorways in an effort to save cash, according to the AA. Record high fuel prices are forcing 49% of drivers to...
  22 Feb 2011
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  Chevrolet Captiva: first drive
  Chevrolet’s new car assault has started strongly this year with the arrival of the all-new Orlando and now this, the latest iteration of the Captiva. There’s been a few tweaks to the exterior...
  22 Feb 2011
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  BMW 'i' range announced
  BMW has launched a new eco ‘sub-brand’ under which it plans to launch two new models in 2013. Focusing on sustainable energy, the ‘i’ range will comprise i3 and the i8 models...
  21 Feb 2011
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  First drive: Superb GreenLine II
  Over the past year manufacturers have been striving to release more economical models, with Volkswagen setting the standard for larger cars with its Passat BlueMotion that could average 62mpg. Skoda has...
  21 Feb 2011
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  Hyundai's company car star
  Hyundai is hoping its new i40 will be a hit with company car drivers thanks to a new diesel engine and eco package. The Mazda6 competitor gets a diesel engine borrowed from...
  21 Feb 2011
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  Fleet bosses call for BIK rate reveal
  Fleet managers are calling on the Government to reveal what the company car benefit-in-kind rates will be up until 2015. The Association of Fleet Car Operators – or ACFO – will be...
  18 Feb 2011
• Hyundai eco range set to expand
  Following on from the arrival of the i10 BlueDrive, Hyundai is set to increase its line-up of ‘eco’ models across the range. Any model fitted with the company’s ISG stop/start system,...
  18 Feb 2011
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  Hyundai eco range set to expand
  Following on from the arrival of the i10 BlueDrive, Hyundai is set to increase its line-up of ‘eco’ models across the range. Any model fitted with the company’s ISG stop/start system,...
  18 Feb 2011
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  Hyundai servicing goes digital
  Hyundai owners will soon be able to view their servicing history online with the manufacturer set to create digital manuals.  The new system – dubbed ‘MyHyundai’ – means owners can log...
  18 Feb 2011