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  Greener Grand Voyager introduced
  A cleaner, greener Chrysler Grand Voyager is now available with reduced CO2 emissions, cheaper road tax and better fuel economy. Emissions have been reduced by 10% on the 2.8-litre turbo diesel...
  21 Jul 2010
• Renault launches summer sale
  Renault is introducing a new entry level trim on its Megane range that, with a special summer discount scheme, could mean savings of up to £3,000.  The Generation Megane replaces the...
  21 Jul 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: off-road colours
  The current crop of 4x4s is increasingly set up to provide the driving experience of a normal hatchback. So there’s little lean in corners and the car tackles twisty roads...
  20 Jul 2010
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  Insurance premiums rocket
  Fraud is being blamed for fastest ever rise in car insurance premiums, according to a new report from the AA.  Over the last quarter premiums rocketed by more than 11% –...
  16 Jul 2010
• Renault Megane Coupe: reliable stablemate
  Renault has had problems with reliability in the past so I’m pleased to report our Megane has been trouble-free so far.  To prove this I asked for a car with a healthy amount...
  15 Jul 2010
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  Top five fake 4x4s
  News that the new Range Rover Evoque will come with a two-wheel drive option may shock the brand purists, but fake 4x4s are nothing new. Then there’s Nissan’s funky looking...
  15 Jul 2010
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  VW introduces fixed-price servicing
  Volkswagen has introduced a fixed-price maintenance scheme for cars between three and 10 years old.  There are now set prices for servicing, MOT testing and cosmetic repairs, available for the majority...
  15 Jul 2010
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  Vauxhall offers Corsa for £7,995
  Vauxhall is offering a new raft of savings including a discount of more than £3,000 on its Corsa hatchback under a 14-day special deal lasting from July 17-31. The Corsa S 1.0-litre...
  15 Jul 2010
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  SEAT offers summer discounts
  SEAT has launched a range of summer offers that include discounts of up to £2,000, low-rate finance deals and free servicing. Selected Ibiza models bought before the end of July will...
  15 Jul 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: update
  Suzuki has unveiled the new Grand Vitara and with a first glance it is easy to see one of the changes. Gone is the trademark spare wheel with its colour-coded...
  14 Jul 2010
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  Honda offers cut-price deals
  Honda is launching a new range of discounts which means customers could get their hands on a new Jazz for £9,995, a Civic 1.4 Type S from £13,995 or an...
  13 Jul 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: music festivals
  As the road tester at Parker’s I get to test all the latest cars, so as a long-time visitor to the Glastonbury music festival there is one thing I always...
  13 Jul 2010