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First drive: Volvo Electric C30Volvo, 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 carsYou 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 thoughtI 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
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Saab to expand model line-upSaab 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
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Porsche extends used car warrantyPorsche is extending the warranty on all of its approved used cars from 12 months to two years from June 1. The German car maker says the new warranty is designed to...2 Jun 2010
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Toyota introduces 5-year warrantyToyota is introducing a new five-year warranty in a bid to reassure customers that it is confident about the reliability of its cars following a number of recalls to fix...1 Jun 2010
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Citroen reveals new C4 modelWith new C3 and DS3 models on sale this year the Citroen line-up is set to be joined by another model in 2011. The new C4 hatchback is set to take...1 Jun 2010
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Nissan announces Juke pricesNissan’s radical new crossover, the Juke, will be available to buy from £12,795 – just £300 more than the level Alfa Romeo Mito, its targeted rival. Buyers can choose a two- or...28 May 2010
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Suzuki Grand Vitara: fuel consumptionWith diesel prices having marched up to £1.20p per litre and showing no signs of coming down, I am always looking at ways of trying to improve fuel consumption. The Vitara’s...28 May 2010
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Coalition ditches road pricingRoad pricing may have been on the agenda for the Liberal Democrats prior to the election but it won’t be on the to-do list for the Lib/Con coalition. Proposals to introduce more toll...26 May 2010
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Subaru unveils Impreza CosworthSubaru has seemingly returned to its pure performance roots with the new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 – a car that’ll do 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds but costs a fiver...26 May 2010
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Congestion charge rise proposedFor Congestion Charge increase in July 2014, click here. Transport for London is looking to increase the capital’s Congestion Charge from £8 to £10 but is also planning to scrap the zone’s Western Extension in...26 May 2010