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Toyota issues voluntary recall for iQToyota has announced a voluntary recall for 12,000 iQ models in the UK, to correct a fault with the power steering system. The problem affects cars made between September 11, 2008 and...4 Nov 2010
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Jaguar's XF gets new trim packJaguar’s XF sports saloon is now available with a new appearance pack for those who want their car to stand out. The Black Pack adds dark-grey 20-inch alloy wheels with diamond...4 Nov 2010
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Mazda2 facelift: first driveThe Mazda2 has always been trying to emulate the success of the Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta has always been a popular car but the Japanese maker is keen to play catch-up with the revised...3 Nov 2010
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Fiat 500 TwinAir: first driveFiat has put the driving fun into eco motoring thanks to the 500 TwinAir. The 500 uses an 875cc two-cylinder engine, reputed to be the cleanest mass-produced petrol engine in the...2 Nov 2010
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Third party v fully compFully comprehensive insurance policies are often cheaper than third-party policies, a Parker’s investigation has revealed. For many years drivers have sought to cut their premiums by trying to decrease their...2 Nov 2010
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Skoda 4x4's get auto dieselSkoda is now offering an automatic gearbox on diesel-powered 4x4 versions of the Superb hatchback and saloon, the Octavia Estate and Octavia Scout. The new gearbox, a rapid-changing DSG, also has...2 Nov 2010
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New Espace: more kit, cheaper priceRenault’s revised Espace and Grand Espace come with more kit, cleaner engines and a cheaper price tag. Both people carriers now come with LED running lights, new headlights and a new...1 Nov 2010
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System reports driver behaviourBig brother could soon be watching every move fleet drivers make. Telematics company Trimble has announced a monitoring system that studies and reports back on the driving behaviour of company car...1 Nov 2010
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Personal shopper for car buyersParker’s has launched a new service to help used car buyers find their ideal car quickly and easily. The service, provided by Outside Lane, does all the hunting for a...29 Oct 2010
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Lexus announces CT 200h pricingLexus has announced that the CT 200h, its smallest and cheapest car yet, will start at £23,845. The car, which Lexus claims will achieve 69mpg on the combined cycle, emits just 92g/km of CO2...29 Oct 2010
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Citroen unwraps special C3 PicassoThe Citroen C3 Picasso range has been upgraded with cleaner, more efficient, engines and a special model called the BLACKCHERRY. Based on the VTR+ model, it’s powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine...28 Oct 2010
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Nissan recalls up to 83,000 MicrasThe number of manufacturer recalls in 2010 has grown again with Nissan being the latest firm forced in to action. The Japanese carmaker has announced a voluntary recall for 83,746 Micras in the UK built...28 Oct 2010