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Improved Corsavan delivers 70mpgVauxhall 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 IbizaSEAT 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 auction1. 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 driveKia 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
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End for Honda Civic Type RHonda 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
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Nissan offers greener QashqaiNissan 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
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Price of fuel set to rocketPetrol 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 £17.5kVolkswagen 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
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More motorway lights switch offThe 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