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UPDATE: Toyota issues mass recallToyota is to recall thousands of its cars to fix a potential problem with the accelerator pedal. Under certain circumstances the pedal can stick in a partially depressed position, or return slowly to...8 Feb 2010
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Buyers head to showrooms in January despite rising car costsThe rising cost of new cars and VAT increase did little to deter new car buyers in January. This latest rise in registrations comes despite increasing car costs including the VAT increase from 15...3 Feb 2010
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Ford Focus ECOnetic: accessible informationUnlike the Mazda6 that we previously had, the trip computer on the Ford Focus is easy to find and use. By just using the toggle on the indicator stalk you...2 Feb 2010
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Ford Focus ECOnetic: costsThroughout my time with the Focus I’ve spoke about how the Econetic is pitched as the ‘big money saver’ compared to other ordinary models in the range. I decided that...2 Feb 2010
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V70 and S80 DRIVe go greenerVolvo has made two of its cars even greener by lowering emissions on the V70 and S80 DRIVe models. The two new versions now both emit 119g/km of CO2, meaning they...2 Feb 2010
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Renault's new roadsterRenault has revealed the first pictures of its new two-seater roadster – called Wind. The new model, which is only a smidgeon shorter than a Clio supermini, features an electrically-operated folding...2 Feb 2010
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Safety recall for popular Honda JazzHonda is recalling its popular Jazz as faulty electrics could cause a fire. The recall affects 171,372 UK Jazz models in the UK made between 2002 and 2008. World-wide the number of...1 Feb 2010
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More manufacturers issue recallsPeugeot and Citroen are the latest manufacturers to issue a recall of potentially faulty cars. Around 6700 Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 models will be recalled in the UK as they are...1 Feb 2010
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New insurance groups explainedA new insurance group system has just been launched which is claimed to make premiums more accurate. The previous 1-20 groupings have been ditched and replaced by a 1-50 rating system...29 Jan 2010
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Van offers to keep licences cleanCitroen is offering new deals on its van range throughout February. Anyone buying a Berlingo, Dispatch or Relay panel van before the end of the month will receive a free Safe...28 Jan 2010
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VW Golf named safest car of 2009The Volkswagen Golf has been named as the safest car of 2009 by Euro NCAP – the agency that conducts crash tests on new cars. The Golf scored the maximum five-star...28 Jan 2010
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Buy-out secures Saab futureSaab owners can breathe a sigh of relief with news that the company is likely to keep going under new ownership, and not be shut down. Owner GM has agreed a...27 Jan 2010