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  Volvo C30 DRIVe: Blowing a gasket
  After 10,000 miles of hard driving up and down the A1 each day, the Volvo C30 DRIVe decided it was time to take a breather and say, ‘enough’s enough.’ In fact,...
  18 Aug 2010
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  Citroen celebrates new ‘60’ plates
  To celebrate the new ’60’ plates launched in September, Citroen is holding open weekends at participating dealers, with discounts and finance packages available to potential new owners over the August bank holiday. The...
  18 Aug 2010
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  New car waiting lists at all-time high
  Buying a brand new car has never been a quick process but soon it’ll get worse with the recession putting manufacturer delivery times at an all-time high. Dealerships selling new cars are fighting...
  17 Aug 2010
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  New Porsche Panamera upgrades
  Potential Porsche Panamera customers are going to be given more options with a number of performance and exterior styling packs on offer. On the power front Panamera Turbo models are going...
  17 Aug 2010
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  Ford reveals low-priced Transit
  Ford has introduced two new low-price Transit vans to its range in a bid to appeal to small traders. The Leader models are both short wheelbase vehicles: the Transit Connect Leader is...
  17 Aug 2010
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  Transit celebrates 45th birthday
  The iconic Ford Transit is celebrating its 45th anniversary with another British icon – boxer Henry Cooper – toasting the success of the legendary van. Since its launch in 1965, more...
  17 Aug 2010
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  Alfa introduces limited edition Mito
  Alfa Romeo is introducing a limited edition of its Mito hatchback based on the the Turismo version but with extra kit… and extra cost. The new Turismo Sport is available in three colours – black, white...
  16 Aug 2010
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  Top 5 affordable hot hatches
  We’ve been putting the new Twingo Gordini through its paces – a hot version of the little Renault supermini which offers plenty of fun for an affordable price. It also...
  16 Aug 2010
• Improved Corsavan delivers 70mpg
  Vauxhall has made its greenest small van even more eco-friendly thanks to the addition of start-stop technology. The new Corsavan Ecoflex now comes with start-stop technology, resulting in a £220 price...
  16 Aug 2010
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  Discounts on special edition Ibiza
  SEAT is offering a discounted special edition Ibiza as well as money-off offers on its Leon models. The oddly titled Ibiza three-door Good Stuff is priced at £10,495 – £1,805 less than the...
  12 Aug 2010
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  Top ten tips: buying at auction
  1. Research the auction houses you are visiting. larger more established auctions will have a greater choice of cars and more frequent auctions. Phone and ask them about their policies...
  12 Aug 2010
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  Kia Sportage: first drive
  Kia has made a step forward with this, the third-generation Sportage: the first incarnation was ugly and the second-generation was dull, but competent. This latest Sportage, however, looks the part. It has...
  11 Aug 2010