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  New Yaris models revealed
  Toyota has released two new Yaris models to expand its current UK range. The new T Spirit model features extra kit while the new SR model brings a dose of...
  16 Dec 2010
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  Ford announces new Focus pricing
  Pricing has been announced for Ford’s new Focus, which will go on sale in March 2011 for £15,995. Standard equipment on all cars includes Ford’s grip and stability control, digital radio...
  16 Dec 2010
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  Peugeot 3008: round-up
  The 3008 has been a star performer. It may not be the kind of car you would rush into work to tell your work colleagues that you own or the...
  16 Dec 2010
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  Top ten stocking fillers
  Product: Sesbastian’s coming of age – 2010 Formula One Season Review DVDPrice: £19.99Available from: Grand Prix ModelsOk, we wanted Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button to win the championship, but Vettel...
  16 Dec 2010
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  Vauxhall offers up to 20% discounts
  In an attempt to save buyers from the VAT increase, Vauxhall is offering a 20% discount on a number of new cars. Labelled the ‘Vauxhall Countdown’, the offer applies to the...
  15 Dec 2010
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  Vauxhall VXR8 makes a comeback
  Vauxhall has revealed its latest version of the VXR8 that gets revised exterior design, new interior but the same performance. It comes fitted with a 6.2-litre V8 engine that produces 415bhp...
  15 Dec 2010
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  Don't tick that box - extras to avoid
  Ceramic brakes Probably only appropriate on expensive supercars but in the main, it’s difficult to justify the outlay, unless you are a regular track dayer. Let’s take the Audi RS5 as an example. Ceramic brakes will cost £6,000 and if...
  15 Dec 2010
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  Concept points to future VW model
  Volkswagen has revealed an electric taxi concept based on the Up! city car. As well as showcasing the smallest model set to join the manufacturer’s model line-up, the concept is also...
  14 Dec 2010
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  Electric car grant sparks in to life
  The government has announced the cars that will be eligible for the electric car grant set to begin from January 1, 2011. Potential buyers will be entitled to up to 25%...
  14 Dec 2010
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  Don't skimp on servicing
  In a recent poll by Parker’s almost a quarter of respondents said they had stopped servicing their car to save money. The recession has forced households to look at every area...
  13 Dec 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: love-in
  They might not be the most common of sites on UK roads, but here at the Bauer offices we have two Yetis in the car park. Along with our version,...
  10 Dec 2010
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  Peugeot 3008: head-up display
  One of the new technologies spreading into mainstream cars is the head-up display. As far as I’m concerned it is a great piece of safety kit because rather than taking your...
  10 Dec 2010