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Mazda MX-5: Speedy roofAt least two or three times now, I’ve been zooming along the motorway enjoying the sun, when the rain has made an unexpected appearance. The interesting thing with the MX-5 is how...14 Oct 2008 -
Clio owners ignore bonnet warningThe notice advises owners of second-generation Clios, manufactured between 1998 and 2005, and all Clio Campuses to get their bonnet mechanisms checked by authorised dealers, following numerous reports that the...13 Oct 2008 -
Nissan Qashqai: Would I recommend one?“It’s roomy, has great views and cheap bills” the estate agent said, as we stepped out of the front door and onto what could be my new driveway. “Yes,” I replied,...12 Oct 2008
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Gordon Brown: "I want fuel price cuts passed on, and passed on quickly"Gordon Brown has demanded that prices at the pumps comes down further, despite a number of supermarkets cutting prices this week. Asda and Morrisons have cut petrol prices by 1p per litre,...10 Oct 2008 -
BMW 3-Series: A decent bootIn the parlance of the motoring industry, the 3-Series is a compact executive car. Which translates as ‘having a small boot’. Rear legroom isn’t too bad, even for adults, so...9 Oct 2008 -
BMW 3-Series: Driver appealOne of the major reasons why the BMW 3-Series has such a good reputation is that it is incredibly enjoyable and rewarding to drive. My 318d may be an entry-level model but that...9 Oct 2008 -
Ford Mondeo: Diesel progressDiesel and high performance haven’t always been available in the same car. I remember taking my first driving lessons in 1990, coincidentally, behind the wheel of one of my Mondeo’s...9 Oct 2008 -
BMW 3-Series: Gear selectionAfter only a few weeks I’ve already clocked up more than 1000 miles in the BMW 3-Series and it’s proving a very enjoyable car to drive. I’ve been running it in, which means...9 Oct 2008 -
Car Buyers misled by 'green' Lexus advertsLexus has been forced to withdraw an advert with misleading environmental claims for the third time since May 2007. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) upheld a complaint regarding an advert (pictured)...8 Oct 2008 -
Mazda MX-5: My MX-5I’ve had a few different cars in recent years, including a very thirsty Ford Mondeo V6! But in January I decided to go for a soft top – I still...6 Oct 2008 -
Parker's best value new carsKia Ceed (07 on) From £10,940 Parker’s reviewCeeds for saleValue your Ceed Those who think that Kia is merely a manufacturer of cheap cars will be pleasantly surprised by the Ceed. It’s a...6 Oct 2008 -
Dealers slash prices as sales slumpOfficial figures show that car buyers have deserted showrooms as Britain’s second-biggest car sales month was hit by the economic downturn. Statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show...5 Oct 2008