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First drive: Nissan LeafThe news that the government will go ahead with its grant scheme for electric vehicles in January 2011 comes as a big relief for Nissan. In March 2011 the Japanese car...30 Jul 2010
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Skoda Yeti: v Grand VitaraWhile the major competition for the Yeti comes in the shape of rival crossovers like the Nissan Qashaqai and Peugeot 3008, with four-wheel drive and soft-roader looks mean it is...29 Jul 2010
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Skoda Yeti: First driveBefore our Yeti had even arrived I had planned the first major journey. I was due to travel down to Brighton to help celebrate a friend’s stag do. Having never...29 Jul 2010
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Skoda extends no-VAT offerSkoda has extended its no-VAT offer on its Fabia, Roomster and Octavia models until the end of December this year. The offer, which was originally due to stop at the end...29 Jul 2010
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Toyota to issue further recallsToyota 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/startOne 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 offSpeed 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-saloonsAudi’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
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VW improves van drivers' lotVolkswagen 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
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Renault Megane Coupe: Leaving the woods behindOver 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 £16.5kThe 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