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Top safety ratings for family carsThe five models, which include the new Vauxhall Insignia, the replacement for the Vectra, and latest version of the Volkswagen Golf, all received five stars in the adult occupant protection part of the safety...26 Nov 2008
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Pre-Budget Report 2008: What it means for youAlistair Darling announced three main changes in the Pre-Budget Report that affect car owners. Road Tax Owners of older cars will avoid punitive increases in road tax next year after the Chancellor...24 Nov 2008
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Road Tax and the cost of fuel WILL be issues at the next electionReaders 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 TFThe 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 rangeFuel 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
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First diesel Porsche Cayenne on sale next yearAfter 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 AudiWhen 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 oneAn 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 saleToyota 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 tripIt’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 OctoberOfficial 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 carsOnline 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