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SEAT offers summer discountsSEAT 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: updateSuzuki 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 dealsHonda 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 festivalsAs 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
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First drive: MINI First and Cooper SMINI has to up its game if it is to stay relevant beside shiny new metal like the Citroen DS3 and the Audi A1 and that’s even before you consider...13 Jul 2010
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Hyundai i20 gets cleaner enginesHyundai has made changes to its i20 hatchback in a bid reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Changes to aerodynamics and engines have reduced emissions on the top-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine from 126g/km to...13 Jul 2010
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Black boxes for Toyota modelsToyota is planning to introduce aircraft-style black boxes, which record events leading up to accidents, into its vehicles. The Japanese firm has confirmed it will be installing the technology following...12 Jul 2010
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‘Five-year promise’ from ChevroletChevrolet customers are being offered an all-encompassing care package on any new model. Called ‘Five-year promise’ it offers a five-year warranty along with five-years’ free servicing, five years’ roadside assistance, five...8 Jul 2010
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Cleaner engines for Insignia modelsVauxhall has made engine improvements to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy across the entire Insignia range. Starting with the manufacturers ‘green’ car offering, the 128bhp 2.0 CDTi Insignia ecoFLEX. Emissions have...8 Jul 2010
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Race-inspired Vantage unveiledAston Martin is offering a new special edition Vantage model. The Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s exploits at the famous German Nürburgring 24-hour race. The Vantage N420 is based...7 Jul 2010
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Vauxhall offers lower tax billsVauxhall has cut emissions across the Insignia range, meaning it will cost less in terms of company car tax and also be more economical. The low emission Ecoflex model sees CO2...7 Jul 2010
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Mazda3: prove downsizing works?Car downsizing is becoming a trend – a smaller car means smaller bills in terms of buying and running it. Trouble is if you have a family then a capacious...6 Jul 2010