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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
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SEAT Leon: Leafing through the brochureIn 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 impressionsIt 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
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DVLA forced to improve serviceAn undercover investigation by Parker’s has prompted the DVLA to improve the way it answers public road tax enquiries. The shake-up aims to provide ‘consistent and accurate information’ and a dedicated Budget Line, operated...17 Nov 2008
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Big savings at the Nissan saleThere are big savings to be made on a number of Nissan models until the 7th December. Buyers need to act quickly, however, as the sale lasts for just three weeks. Buyers...17 Nov 2008
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Nissan Qashqai: £1,300? Get lost!The nature of my job means I do a lot of travelling across the UK and also plenty of foreign driving, so I’m always visiting new places – and often...17 Nov 2008
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Nissan Qashqai: Queries and concernsI’ve had a few emails from potential Qashqai buyers recently about certain aspects or features of the Nissan. Here’s a commonly-asked query one about the rear visibility… How do you find...17 Nov 2008
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Mazda MX-5: What I'll missIt hardly seems a few weeks ago that I picked up the MX-5, but now I’ve realised that there’s only a month to go until I have to return it. I’ve...14 Nov 2008
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Mazda MX-5: Money, money, moneyCredit crunch. Two words we’re no doubt going to be hearing more and more from now on. It seems that everyone, from big banks to the man on the street,...12 Nov 2008