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  End for Honda Civic Type R
  Honda has decided to end its production run of the Civic Type R in October (2010) as the 2.0-litre VTEC engine will not comply with strict European emission regulations. Euro...
  10 Aug 2010
• Nissan offers greener Qashqai
  Nissan has added a greener, cleaner and more frugal Qashqai to its line-up. The popular crossover receives an optional stop/start system (£200) for the first time on the 1.6-litre petrol...
  10 Aug 2010
• Price of fuel set to rocket
  Petrol prices could rise by 3% by this August Bank Holiday weekend and by up to 8% by the beginning of 2011, say industry experts. The Retail Motor Industry Independent Petrol...
  9 Aug 2010
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  Are special edition cars a rip-off?
  Fiat 695 Tributo Ferrari     A tie-in with a classic and premium Italian car maker is sure to get you some extra customers. With this you get a power upgrade over the ‘standard’ Esseesse,...
  9 Aug 2010
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  Does a diesel car save you cash?
  Buying a diesel car is more fuel efficient and will save you more money compared to a petrol model and that seems to be the thinking of car buyers in the...
  8 Aug 2010
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  New VW Touran on sale from £17.5k
  Volkswagen has announced that the new Touran model will start at £17,565 with the first deliveries beginning in September. Exterior changes Touran follow the changes in other new models in the Volkswagen...
  6 Aug 2010
• More motorway lights switch off
  The Highways Agency has confirmed that it will continue to switch motorway lights off from midnight to 5am on selected sections of the UK road network. The switch-off began in 2009 and...
  6 Aug 2010
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  New car sales fall 13.2%
  For the first time in over a year new car sales have dropped, latest figures for the UK car industry have revealed. New car registrations fell by 13.2% in July following 12...
  5 Aug 2010
• Vauxhall introduces 'lifetime' cover
  Vauxhall is introducing a new warranty scheme that will give comprehensive cover throughout the life of all its cars until they reach 100,000 miles. The new scheme applies to all Vauxhalls...
  5 Aug 2010
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  Renault recalls 66,000 cars
  Renault has been forced to recall more than 66,000 Scenic II models because the electronic handbrake could apply itself while the car is moving. The problem affects a total of 66,735...
  5 Aug 2010
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  Ford launches eco driving scheme
  Ford is offering inspections and training to help its customers get the maximum fuel economy out of their cars.  For £29.99 a Ford technician inspects the vehicle to make sure it...
  4 Aug 2010
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  Land Rover refreshes Freelander
  Land Rover has revised the Freelander model for 2011 giving it a minor facelift and improved engines. The 2.2-litre diesel engine has been upgraded and is offered with either 148bhp that...
  4 Aug 2010