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New powertrain for Peugeot 207Peugeot has tweaked its 207 range, replacing the original 110bhp diesel power plant for a new Euro 5 112bhp oil burning unit. The five-speed gearbox has also been dropped for an...7 Apr 2010
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New scrappage: deal or no deal?With scrappage now a distant memory car makers have introduced their own £2,000 incentives in a bid to keep up the new-car-buying momentum. This looks like an opportunity too good to miss,...7 Apr 2010
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Vauxhall unleashes Astra VXR ArcticThe Astra VXR Arctic special edition will be the last hurrah for the previous model and will be limited to 500 examples. In white, the car has a contrasting black roof, mirror...7 Apr 2010
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New 1.6-litre engine for Citroen C5Citroen has updated its 1.6-litre diesel engine on the C5 range. The new power plant is now leaner and greener. Available on all trim levels in both saloon and tourer,...7 Apr 2010
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Kia reveals new Mondeo rivalKia has taken the wraps off its new Ford Mondeo-rivalling Optima saloon that comes with a competitive entry level price of £18,500 and a lengthy kit list. The car, which was unveiled at the New...7 Apr 2010
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Chevrolet: scrappage 'party' goes onWith the £2,000 government discount finished, Chevrolet has set up its own ‘swappage’ scheme for new car buyers. Chevrolet customers can get £2,000 off a new Chevrolet when they trade in a...6 Apr 2010
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Citroen's budget van dealsCitroën has announced a host of contract hire deals on its van range, with prices starting from as little as £174 a month. The deals, through Citroën Contract Motoring, are available...6 Apr 2010
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Kia increases prices by 4%Kia is increasing prices on some of its range by between 3% and 4% and is also implementing the new VED rates to make its prices clear for car buyers. The Korean company...1 Apr 2010
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Citroen expands 'green' rangeCitroën has added its C3 Picasso and C4 models to its new Airdream+ range with both boasting improved fuel economy and lower emissions. Both Airdream+ models follow on from the 99g/km...1 Apr 2010
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Car values on the riseUsed car values are on the rise, Parker’s can reveal. Parker’s car ‘shopping basket’ compared March 2009 and March 2010 prices for a selection of ten top selling cars from different...31 Mar 2010
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Ford Focus ECOnetic: FarewellSo it’s time for the Focus Econetic to return to Ford HQ. Having had the car for six months it’s easy to see why the family hatchback is such a...30 Mar 2010
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Nissan extends 'scrappage' schemeNissan is extending its own scrappage scheme so buyers with a seven-year-old car can get a £2,000 discount when they trade in their old vehicles. The Japanese car maker’s British Built...29 Mar 2010