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  Road Tax and the cost of fuel WILL be issues at the next election
  Readers of Parker’s are concerned about the cost of Road Tax and fuel and are willing to switch their vote to a party that will cut them – according to an exclusive...
  24 Nov 2008
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  MX-5 v MG TF
  The MX-5 is undoubtedly a great roadster. It’s also excellent value – there are few cars  at the same price that can rival it for driver enjoyment, style or quality....
  21 Nov 2008
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  BMW 3-Series: Maximum range
  Fuel economy on paper is one thing. But in real life it’s incredibly difficult to achieve the figures that car makers claim. For instance, BMW says the 318d is possible of 60.1mpg – a figure...
  21 Nov 2008
• First diesel Porsche Cayenne on sale next year
  After seeing UK sales drop by almost a third in the last twelve months, Porsche has made the bold decision to launch a diesel engine in its range – for...
  21 Nov 2008
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  BMW 3-Series: BMW v Audi
  When it comes to premium saloons, few cars are as desirable as the BMW 3-Series. It’s not hard to see why either – it’s great to drive, superbly built and...
  20 Nov 2008
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  Two cars for the price of one
  An online car broker is offering a ‘buy one car, get one free’ offer for the second time in a month. Buyers can get two Magentis 2.0i GS Manual with air...
  20 Nov 2008
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  Green Auris now on sale
  Toyota has improved the CO2 emissions and fuel economy of the Auris by introducing a new engine with a stop and start system – a first for Toyota cars. The new...
  19 Nov 2008
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  SEAT Leon: First motorway trip
  It’s quickly becoming clear that this Leon is going to make a great motorway car. The strong 2.0-litre diesel not only delivers decent fuel economy, but it hit has plenty of power...
  18 Nov 2008
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  Costs fall in October
  Official figures for October show that the cost of owning a car continued to fall, after a Summer of escalating costs. The Office for National Statistics Consumer Price Index showed...
  18 Nov 2008
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  Huge savings on next year's cars
  Online car supermarkets are already selling the brand new Volkswagen Golf, Renault Megane and Toyota Avensis with huge savings – weeks before they’re available in UK showrooms.  Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDi GT...
  18 Nov 2008
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  SEAT Leon: Leafing through the brochure
  In a previous report, I’ve talked a little about some of the options that I’ve chosen for my Leon. But leafing through the brochure shows what’s possible if you really...
  17 Nov 2008
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  Peugeot 207 SW: First impressions
  It might not seem like the most obvious choice for a 22 year-old with no children, but the 207 SW actually makes a lot of sense for me. Firstly, i’m...
  17 Nov 2008