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IQ unsuitable for driving testLearner drivers won’t be able to take their test in a Toyota IQ because the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) claims the car is ‘not suitable’. The ban was declared after the DSA carried out a risk...12 Oct 2009
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September sales chart sees the return of the big namesIt’s back to business as usual at the top of the new car sales charts, in September with household names clinching the top spots. The previous two months had seen a...6 Oct 2009
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Skoda Fabia: chill sets inI’ve been living with the Fabia since late spring, so it’s only now – as the nights draw in and the days get colder – that I’m starting to appreciate...2 Oct 2009
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Skoda Fabia: Official MPG IS beatable!As the last five months have progressed, I’ve been watching the fuel economy improve and it’s produced some impressive results. When the Fabia was fresh out of the box, back in April, I...30 Sept 2009
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Skoda's new Yeti is PACKED with technologyHitting showrooms now is Skoda’s all-new Yeti, which promises to be one of the most technology-packed family cars you can buy. In addition to the usual standard features you can expect on...25 Sept 2009
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Ford Focus ECOnetic: flying startI’ve only had the Focus for a few weeks but already it has shown why it is such a popular car. As well as being comfortable and feeling well built and robust,...25 Sept 2009
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Ford Focus ECOnetic: First thoughtsThe Ford Focus is a hugely popular model and you would be hard pushed to go a day without seeing one on the roads. This latest model – facelifted in 2008...25 Sept 2009
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Mazda6: Choices for company car driversThose drivers that qualify for a company car will be familiar with the makes that dominate the fleet list. Topping the popularity stakes is Vauxhall’s Insignia, the car that replaces the Vectra. If...22 Sept 2009
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Buying or owning a car: what are your rights when it goes wrong?Sales of goods act What’s happened? The car you bought three years ago has been in perfect working order. But then, the day after your warranty expires, it breaks down and the cost...22 Sept 2009
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Infiniti arrives in the UK!It’s the upmarket car maker you’ve probably never heard of, but September 2009 saw Japanese firm Infiniti launch in the UK. And its range of performance saloons, coupes and 4x4s are set to take...22 Sept 2009
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Cheaper road tax thanks to CO2 cutsParker’s has named the top manufacturers that are helping new car buyers save money on road tax by cutting CO2 emissions on their cars. The drop in emissions is good news for new car buyers who...22 Sept 2009
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4x4 values could slump as petrol prices soarCar buyers looking at 4x4s should be cautious to avoid becoming victims of a crash in values caused by rising fuel prices. With oil prices rising as the global recession begins...14 Sept 2009