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Private car sales down by 5.6%Private new car sales in the UK dropped below one million for only the second time in ten years, according to new figures. Sales stats from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...7 Jan 2011 -
VAT-crunching new car dealsThe recent rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20% has seen the cost of a new car go up by £100s if not £1,000s. However, if you are thinking about...6 Jan 2011 -
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2010's most popular fleet car was...Figures released today show fleet sales grew by 10% in 2010, with the most popular fleet car being the Vauxhall Astra. Industry statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers...6 Jan 2011 -
Cut your motoring costs in 2011With VAT and fuel prices soaring, motorists will be looking to save cash in 2011 so here’s a quick ten-point cost-cutting guide to help keep you in the black: 1. Use...6 Jan 2011 -
Motorists face increasing fuel costsThe rise in VAT and a 1p fuel duty rise has put the average price of petrol up to £1.27 a litre compared with American motorists who still pay around...5 Jan 2011 -
Low emissions for DS3 and C3Citroen’s C3 and DS3 now have derivatives that could potentially save motorists over £2,500 each year. The refined C3 hatchback and its extrovert DS3 relative can now boast exemption from the...4 Jan 2011 -
i-MiEV pricing plans announcedMistubishi has launched finance options for its i-MiEV electric vehicle. Centred on a monthly payment of £399, there are three possible finance solutions available to prospective drivers. Each includes the...4 Jan 2011 -
Speed camera data to be revealedMotorists will soon be able to find out exactly how much money each individual speed camera raises if new proposals announced by the government are approved. The plans, announced by Road...4 Jan 2011 -
Mazda3: Winter taking its tollThe arctic conditions that hit the UK in early December caused many problems for many people, and eventually even my faithful Mazda3 began to crack. Since the cold weather lifted I’ve had...4 Jan 2011 -
Mazda3: Winter drivingThe recent cold weather has highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of cold-weather driving in all of our long-term test cars. First thing to report about my Mazda is the speed at...4 Jan 2011 -
Mazda3: Reporting on repairsThe last report on our crumpled Mazda3 stated that because of a parts shortage repairs wouldn’t take place until ‘late December’. Imagine my surprise then to receive a call on the...4 Jan 2011 -
The best end of year bargainsSaloon: Vauxhall Insignia WHAT IS IT?The Insignia was the successor to the Vectra. It’s comfortable, good on the motorway and great value for money. It’s also much more sophisticated than the car...29 Dec 2010