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Keeping your car going in winterMaking sure your car is in good working order is important no matter what time of the year it is, but during the cold months these checks are even more vital. With the...11 Nov 2010
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Land Rover Evoque 5dr revealedLand Rover has released pictures of its five-door Range Rover Evoque model that will make its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17. The overall length and width...10 Nov 2010
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Mazda3: Minor mishapIt was a grey Saturday afternoon in October. The day before I’d borrowed editor Kieren’s long-term Mazda3 and driven down the A1, around the M25 and down the M3 to...9 Nov 2010
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New car sales fall again in OctoberOctober saw new car sales fall for the fourth month running, again demonstrating the impact of the end of the scrappage scheme. A total of 131,495 cars were sold, 22% less...4 Nov 2010
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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