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  Toyota to issue further recalls
  Toyota has been hit by further mechanical problems resulting in the firm having to recall more cars. A total of 348 Land Cruiser Amazon models built between July 2002 and September 2006...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Mazda3: shows off its stop/start
  One way manufacturers are reducing emissions is to fit stop/start technology to cars. This cuts the engine when you are at a standstill such as in traffic, all you have to do...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Speed cameras to be turned off
  Speed cameras are set to be turned off around the UK as local councils look to save cash. The move comes after the coalition Government announced that there would be...
  28 Jul 2010
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  Top five: the best coupe-saloons
  Audi’s recent announcement of the A7 Sportback is another example of a car being branded as a ‘coupe’ even though it has got four doors and a hatchback. While primarily marketing...
  26 Jul 2010
• VW improves van drivers' lot
  Volkswagen is to launch its new Caddy van with a raft of hi-tech features borrowed from its car range, with Bluetooth telephony, ESP stability control and an energy saving stop/start...
  26 Jul 2010
• Renault Megane Coupe: Leaving the woods behind
  Over the past few weeks the Megane has been performing admirably. It has been on tour, taking in the sights of northern England, Northern Ireland and Goodwood in southern England. On...
  23 Jul 2010
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  New Astra ST to start from £16.5k
  The new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is set to cost potential customers from £16,575 – cheaper than the current entry-level Astra Estate – when it goes on sale in November. With the current...
  23 Jul 2010
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  Volvo C30 DRIVe: Seeing the light!
  I’ve seen the light… and I don’t like it. There’s not much to complain about regarding the Volvo C30 DRIVe: it’s good to drive, it’s ok on fuel (even though my...
  22 Jul 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: in from the wild
  Since the Nissan Qashqai went on sale back in 2007, more and more manufacturers have joined the battle for the best crossover. Peugeot has the 3008, Hyundai has ix35 and...
  21 Jul 2010
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  Insurance-friendly hatchbacks
  When you go to buy a car do you really pay close attention to its insurance group? If you have settled on the type of car you are after it’s fair...
  21 Jul 2010
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  AA blasts CO2-based parking plans
  Local authorities are being urged not to introduce CO2 emissions-based parking schemes following Richmond council’s decision to scrap its scheme. Richmond council pioneered the idea, but decided to scrap what was regarded...
  21 Jul 2010
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  Further calls for road pricing
  There have been more calls for drivers to be charged to use UK roads. A pay-as-you-go road scheme is needed to guarantee funds and limit traffic growth, according to Professor Glaister,...
  21 Jul 2010