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2010 Emergency BudgetParker’s brings you the full details of the 2010 Emergency Budget and how it will affect you and your car. We keep you updated with live coverage from the House of...22 Jun 2010
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Ford Fiesta: I am the passengerTaking on our cars for a number of months often means we never actually get to be passengers in them – especially in the back. And it’s not as if...22 Jun 2010
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Tolls to stay at Dartford CrossingThe new coalition government is planning a U-turn on a previous Conservative government policy that planned to scrap tolls at the Dartford Crossing next year. Currently drivers who use the crossing between 6am and...21 Jun 2010
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No new money for speed camerasThe government has confirmed that will not set aside any additional funding for speed cameras on the UK’s road network but said local authorities can still spend money on the safety...21 Jun 2010
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Volvo C30 DRIVe: Clean livingI’m always suspicious of automated car washes for three very good reasons: 1) I always worry about the effects it might have on the paintwork 2) I always forget to...18 Jun 2010
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Insurance-friendly cars - city carsWhen 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...18 Jun 2010
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SEAT unwraps Leon Cupra RSEAT has unveiled the new 261bhp Leon Cupra R – a 2.0-litre hot hatch capable of 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds. As well as impressive acceleration the four-cylinder turbo charged 16-valve...18 Jun 2010
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Renault Clio Gordini pricesRenault has announced prices for its Renault Clio Gordini 200 – a special edition based on the Renaultsport 200 Clio. The Gordini Clio is priced at £19,650 and it follows on...17 Jun 2010
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New Range Rover launchedThis is the new Range Rover and it will arrive in the UK by late September. The new luxury 4x4 has had a mild nose job but it is the...17 Jun 2010
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Lower drink-drive limit proposedPlans to halve the alcohol limit for drink driving have been slammed as ‘daft’ by the Association of British Drivers. An ABD spokesman said: ‘This is a daft idea and it’s...16 Jun 2010
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VW announces Touareg pricesVolkswagen has announced prices for the new Touareg which is available to order now ahead of deliveries in October. Prices start at £38,225 for the SE 3.0-litre TDI 236bhp while the Hybrid...15 Jun 2010
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Kia recalls Cee'ds and PicantosKia is recalling Cee’d and Picanto models for remedial work. The Korean car maker has identified that up to 468 Cee’ds with Electronic Stability Programme could suffer from insufficient brake force from...15 Jun 2010