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Don't lie to get motor financeCar buyers are being warned not to put false information on applications for motor finance because they could be charged with fraud. Latest figures from the Finance and Leasing Assocation show...24 May 2010
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The best time to buy a new car is…Buying a new car can be all about timing. Judge it to perfection and you can bag yourself a bargain. With the country coming to terms with a coalition, still...24 May 2010
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Emergency Budget set for June 2010The 2010 general election will be remembered as one of the most radical shake-ups in recent history with the UK governed by a Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition. The serious work is...23 May 2010
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Algae to power cars of the future?Scientists are looking into ways in which algae could be used in conjunction with petrol or diesel as a biofuel of the future. The work is being carried out research company Synthetic...21 May 2010
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Renault adds to green credentialsFrench manufacturer Renault has increased its line-up of low emission models with a new Eco2 version of the Clio that emits 98g/km of CO2. The Eco2 is in the free-to-tax VED banding...21 May 2010
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New Infiniti diesel joins EX rangeLuxury brand Infiniti has announced that it is adding a second diesel engine to the EX range. The engine is a 235bhp 3.0-litre V6 oil-burning unit and has a pulling...21 May 2010
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Farewell to the Xsara PicassoAfter more than ten years on sale, Citroen is set to bring an end to the Xsara Picasso model. In this time more than 270,000 examples of the popular family...21 May 2010
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New car buyers set for price risesNew car buyers would be hit by higher prices if the government increases VAT. Many experts are predicting that VAT will be increased from 17.5% to 20% in the upcoming emergency budget....20 May 2010
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Renault Megane Coupe: tip-top conditionDepending on the miles I usually check the oil levels once a week on Parker’s test cars. Recently I checked the oil level on our Renault Megane 1.9 dCi and realised that it was...20 May 2010
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Better value VW Golf Match is backVolkswagen has replaced the SE trim on the latest Golf with the familiar Match name. The new variant adds more than £1,600 of extra equipment but costs just £300 more than the outgoing trim. Currently the...20 May 2010
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Asda cuts petrol prices by 2pSupermarket giant Asda has announced a 2p-a-litre reduction in the cost of its petrol, taking the price down to 115.9p with diesel reduced by a penny to 118.9p. The reduction will...19 May 2010
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Ford Fiesta: Young new thingWith so many Ford Fiestas now on the roads and such a common sight, you could be forgiven for forgetting how much of an advance it was when it first...18 May 2010