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• Renault Megane Coupe: v Astra Sportback
  Putting our long-term Renault Megane up against the Astra Sportback in a head-to-head battle makes a lot of sense. Both cars are three-door coupes with distinctive and sporty looks. The Megane...
  15 Jun 2010
• Drivers advised to use screenwash
  Motorists are being urged to use screenwash in their wiper fluid following Legionnaires’ disease fears. A study by the Health Protection Agency says drivers who don’t put anti-bacterial screen wash in...
  15 Jun 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: service
  With many modern cars now requiring a first service at 18,000 miles it is somewhat surprising that the Grand Vitara requires its at a youthful 9,000. Admittedly, it is a...
  11 Jun 2010
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  New eco powertrains for Mondeo
  The Ford Mondeo range has improved fuel economy, lower emissions and stronger performance thanks to a new petrol-injection turbo and an upgraded Ford Duratorq TDCi engine. New for Mondeo are the...
  11 Jun 2010
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  Ford Fiesta: Practical and good looking
  After looking at the big advance in the exterior styling of the Fiesta compared to the previous model, I also started to think about how the interior looks had moved...
  10 Jun 2010
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  New engines for revised Swift
  Suzuki has unveiled pictures of the new Swift set to go on sale in the UK in autumn. It is made from stronger steel and has an increased track and larger...
  10 Jun 2010
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  First drive: Volvo V70 plug-in hybrid
  Volvo has allowed Parker’s an exclusive drive of its next-generation V70 plug-in hybrid concept that slashes emissions to just 50g/km of CO2 and delivers a stunning average fuel economy of...
  10 Jun 2010
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  PSA to offer new stop/start diesels
  PSA group, the company that produces Peugeot and Citroen models will be introducing a new range of low emissions diesel engines with start/stop technology later this year. The company’s first start/stop technology was first seen in...
  9 Jun 2010
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  First drive: Volvo Electric C30
  Volvo, like many other major car makers, is well on its way to preparing for an electrified future. If you want proof look no further than the new Electric C30.  Based...
  7 Jun 2010
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  Top five city cars
  You need something for your urbanite lifestyle – a car that’s nippy and easy to maneouvre, a car that’s easy to park and cheap to run. You don’t want to rough it though and...
  4 Jun 2010
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  Volvo C30 DRIVe: Fuel for thought
  I have an unhealthy obsession: I am on-board computer mpg addict. There I’ve said it. At Parker’s I get to test a fair number of cars on a short-term basis and before I climb aboard every...
  2 Jun 2010
• Saab to expand model line-up
  Saab is hoping a raft of new models due for launch in the next two years will help to turn its fortunes around. The Swedish car maker claims it has...
  2 Jun 2010