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Nissan Qashqai: A new ownerIt’s a new year and a new driver for our Qashqai. Matt, who previously looked after the Nissan, has moved on to pastures new down in the big smoke. So...24 Feb 2009
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Ford Mondeo: Sat nav choicesMany drivers are now familiar with satellite navigation systems whether they use them or have seen them used by others. In some cars they are a useful addition, increasing value compared...23 Feb 2009
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Ford Mondeo: Diesel v petrolIf you’re buying a new car, choosing diesel won’t automatically mean you’ll save money. Diesel cars tend to cost significantly more to buy than the same car with an equivalent size...23 Feb 2009
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Ford Mondeo: No misfuelsAccording to estimates by various motoring organisations more than 100,000 drivers a year put the wrong fuel in their car – petrol instead of diesel or diesel instead of petrol. At...23 Feb 2009
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Audi A6: Spacious back seatsI’ve had a few occasions recently where people have mistaken the A6 for an A4. I can see why – from the front and back the two look very similar,...10 Feb 2009
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SEAT Leon: Facelift means new engineThe Leon range is due for a facelift this coming summer. As you can see from these pictures, there’s nothing radical planned for the exterior, but there are some pretty...10 Feb 2009
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Audi A6: Sat nav as standardAudi, like most German manufacturers, isn’t overly generous when it comes to standard equipment – especially on its entry-level models. Luckily the A6 S line is pretty well kitted out with...10 Feb 2009
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Peugeot 207 SW: Winter weatherSo the ‘arctic’ weather predictions were true. We have been hit with the biggest snowfall since 1991 and temperatures have plunged below freezing. The Peugeot’s windscreen has been covered with a thick layer...9 Feb 2009
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Frosty start to 2009 for new salesSales of new cars fell dramatically in January despite a cut in VAT by the Government and major price cuts from dealers. Official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers...5 Feb 2009
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Peugeot 207 SW: Good points, bad pointsI’ve had the Peugeot 207 SW for a couple of months now and while it has handled most things, I have noticed a few problems along the way. The good points I’ve done a fair...4 Feb 2009
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Battery-powered car goes mainstreamThe i MiEV is the world’s first electric car from a mainstream manufacturer. Mitsubishi claims its electric car has a top speed of 87mph, can carry four adults, has a...28 Jan 2009
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Audi A6: Icy conditionsThe recent cold weather hasn’t made driving a particularly enjoyable experience. Unlike mainland Europe, we Brits don’t seem able to cope with even a light dusting of snow or icy...28 Jan 2009