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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
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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
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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
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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
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Honda Civic: The new EX trimAs well as engine and exterior changes, the facelifted 2009 Civic also features slightly revised trim levels. The names still remain the same though, so there’s SE, Sport, ES and EX....4 Mar 2009
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Further Price Rises for Britain’s best-selling cars in the ‘near future’Parker’s is urging buyers to make the most of low prices currently available on new and nearly-new cars, as prices rises are likely later in the year. Ford has warned that the new prices of...4 Mar 2009
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Parker's pick of 2009's new carsBrand-new Polo with a Road Tax-busting engine, Toyota’s clean-living Prius and a 4x4 from Skoda are among 2009’s new car highlights. Look out for these in showrooms near you soon. Volkswagen...3 Mar 2009
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Honda Civic: The 2009 CivicLaunched in 2006 the Civic has been a real revelation among hatchbacks. Thanks to the radical looks it’s unlike anything else around and although a common site on the roads, the...2 Mar 2009
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SEAT Leon: Sat Nav SatisfactionRunning low on fuel and in the middle of nowhere, I needed to find a filling station – and fast. Thankfully the Leon’s sat nav has a handy built-in feature...1 Mar 2009
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Peugeot 207 SW: Passenger problemA trip to Sheffield revealed one of the major problems for passengers in the Peugeot. While I’m holding on as I go round corners and numerous roundabouts along the A1, I never...27 Feb 2009
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Nissan Qashqai: Cold startsWith temperatures registering as low as –9 degrees C, along with a generous helping of snow, the Qashqai has had to cope with old-fashioned winter conditions. One thing I frequently...24 Feb 2009
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Nissan Qashqai: Long distance travelHaving given the Qashqai a fair amount of local and rural use, it was time to stretch its legs. A 350-mile round trip to the South coast gave me the...24 Feb 2009