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SEAT Leon: I wonder ...Out of curiosity, I’ve just discovered that the touch screen sat nav/entertainment system will play regular DVDs. Thought I’d put one in to see what happened and – hey presto...25 Mar 2009 -
Ka, Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo hit by 3.75 per cent price increaseFord has announced across-the-board price rises that will increase the cost of some of Britain’s best-selling cars by 3.75 per cent. From 1 April, the cost of a Ka will rise by an...24 Mar 2009 -
BMW 3-Series Touring: Winter DrivingWell, anyone wondering whether the snow will come can’t be in any doubt now! Snow covered roads are a real test for any car. The back roads and especially my driveway...23 Mar 2009 -
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BMW 3-Series Touring: Practical touchesThe spilt rear boot opening may seem a gimmick, but I have discovered that in multi-storey car parks the seperate glass screen opening is really useful. As soon as you pop...23 Mar 2009 -
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BMW 3-Series Touring: First ImpressionsOur BMW is the 320d SE Touring, which is a popular choice both in terms of engine and trim level. The list price isn’t cheap at £25,710 – and with our...23 Mar 2009 -
March 23 named as the best car buying day in 2009Parker’s has named 23 March as the best day to buy a car in 2009. Anyone buying in March stands to make substantial savings on what they would have spent this time...19 Mar 2009 -
Volvo V50: load luggerVolvo’s appeal has been partly due to its reputation for safe cars, and for many people the image conjured in their mind at the mention of the company is a...18 Mar 2009
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Ford Mondeo: Time to goSix months in the Mondeo went far quicker than expected, but that’s partly down to the Mondeo doing its job very well. Apart from the electrical glitch with the instruments in...18 Mar 2009
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Big deals fail to boost new car salesLatest figures show that new car sales continued to slump again in February – despite price cuts and plenty of deals available on new cars. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)...5 Mar 2009 -
Honda Civic: i-CTDi meets Type-ROkay, so it may not seem like the most obvious of comparisons – a diesel Civic up against the hot hatch Type-R version but when you look at new prices,...4 Mar 2009 -
Honda Civic: Futuristic interior designThe Civic isn’t just about exterior looks. That radical styling is carried into the interior which is wonderfully unique. I’d even go as far to say it’s revolutionary. It manages that...4 Mar 2009 -
Honda Civic: That rear screenOne of the main criticisms I hear from people who have either bought a Civic – or are considering buying one – is the poor view out of the back....4 Mar 2009