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  Two new Skoda models set for 2012
  The Skoda range is set to expand with the introduction of two all-new models in 2012. Sources at Skoda state the first of the two will be a small family orientated...
  31 Jan 2011
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  Electric cars continue to fall short
  The current mileage range of electric cars isn’t enough for buyers to swap petrol or diesel for plug-in power, according to a Parker’s poll. In the survey, 38% of Parkers.co.uk users said that...
  31 Jan 2011
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  Hyundai ix35: South Korean crossover arrives
  My flirtation with soft-roader/crossover-type cars is set to continue with the Hyundai ix35, the latest addition to the Parkers long-term fleet. Having spent six months with the excellent all-rounder that...
  31 Jan 2011
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  BIK banding unlikely to change
  BIK bands for electric cars won’t change for the foreseeable future. Although many campaigners would like to see taxing adjusted to take in the CO2 emissions for the whole life...
  31 Jan 2011
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  Car prices - UK vs US
  The Detroit Motor Show got us thinking; motorists in the USA are known to get an better deal than those in the UK when it comes to fuel costs, but...
  31 Jan 2011
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  Fuel price U-turn from government
  UK car owners could be set for some relief on rising fuel prices after Chancellor George Osborne said he is considering cancelling the next 1p duty rise in April. With the price of...
  28 Jan 2011
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  New Aston Martin Vantage S
  Aston Martin has launched a lighter, faster, more refined V8 Vantage. The British firm has unveiled the new V8 Vantage S – with more power, a new gearbox and looks borrowed...
  28 Jan 2011
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  MG launches all-new supermini
  Chinese-owned MG Motors has launched a new supermini named the MG3. Unveiled at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China last December, the ‘3 has been built with heavy influences from...
  28 Jan 2011
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  Focus Sport on sale until August
  With the arrival of the new Focus model in March, Ford will be offering a special discounted price for the old model until August. The run-out Focus special edition Sport will...
  28 Jan 2011
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  The safest new car of 2010 is…
  The safest cars of 2010 have been revealed by safety organisation Euro NCAP. Last year the organisation tested 29 new cars, with 65% of these scoring the maximum five star rating....
  27 Jan 2011
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  Honda updates Accord models
  Honda has unveiled the latest version of the Accord Saloon and Tourer models with lower emissions, refreshed styling and chassis improvements. Emissions have been decreased on the saloon with the 2.2-litre i-DTEC engine,...
  27 Jan 2011
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  Potholes concern motorists
  A survey by the AA detailing problems on our roadways has revealed the most serious issue facing local neighbourhoods is potholes. According to AA Streetwatch, a study carried out by volunteers...
  27 Jan 2011