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  Peugeot 3008: adds extra value
  The 3008 has only been on sale for less than a year but already there is a new modified 1.6-litre diesel engine compared to the one currently powering my 3008. I’ll...
  28 Oct 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: genuine company car choice?
  When it comes to choosing a company car, there are always the obvious candidates. Vauxhall Insignia, Ford Mondeo or the BMW 3-Series. But with the needs of drivers constantly changing...
  27 Oct 2010
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  Peugeot unveils special edition 207
  Peugeot’s 207 hatchback has received a minor revamp in the form of a special edition called the ‘Sportium’. The car, based on the previous ‘Millesim’ special edition, comes with six airbags, electric windows,...
  27 Oct 2010
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  Peugeot 3008: traffic announcements
  Let’s face it, traffic jams are an inevitable fact of modern driving. Road works, accidents and rush hour traffic (surely a contradiction in terms) all leave traffic barely crawling if...
  27 Oct 2010
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  BMW X6 worth £35k sells for £58k
  British Car Auctions revealed that two two-year-old BMW X6s had sold for over £58,000 – £3,000 more than the list price of a new one.  Both had covered 20,000 miles and a Parker’s valuation for an X6 with that...
  27 Oct 2010
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  Toyota reveals special edition Prius
  Toyota is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Prius with a limited-edition model called, inspiringly, the Prius 10th Anniversary. Only 1,000 of the models wil be made with the cars getting a bodykit,...
  26 Oct 2010
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  Citroen updates C5 range
  The Citroen C5 range has received some midlife updates that include minor cosmetic changes as well as more efficient engines and the addition of the eTouch emergency system. There have been updates to all of the engines...
  26 Oct 2010
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  Hyundai recalls Santa Fe and Trajet
  Hyundai has initiated a recall for its first-generation Santa Fe models and Trajets. The manufacturer has revealed that corrison may affect components in the rear suspension and potentially weaken the rear...
  25 Oct 2010
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  Pricing announced for new Laguna
  Renault has released pricing and details of the 2011 Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer models. The new line-up comes in three trim levels while the Coupe remains unchanged. Five engines...
  21 Oct 2010
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  Volvo C30 DRIVe: goodbye
  So this is it, the end of the road for the Volvo C30 DRIVe Parker’s long-term test. I’ve had the car for six months and it’s fair to say that...
  21 Oct 2010
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  Lexus announces voluntary recall
  Lexus has launched two voluntary recalls in the UK which affect the IS, GS and RX models.  Owners are currently being contacted by letter to advise them to take their vehicle to a...
  21 Oct 2010
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  VW release new Sharan pricing
  Volkswagen has announced pricing for the new Sharan, which is available with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. The new model benefits from modern technology like Stop/Start and...
  20 Oct 2010