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SEAT Leon: Getting used to touch-screenMy Leon is fitted with SEAT’s latest touch-screen sat nav system. Though to call it a sat nav system does it an injustice – it’s so much more than that. Think of...19 Oct 2008
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SEAT Leon: 2.0-litre TDI FRI’ve always been keen on the Leon. It’s built a strong reputation since it was launched in 2000 for looking sporty, being great to drive and offering some of the best value-for-money you’ll...16 Oct 2008
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City bankers forced to sell, sell, sellGlobal economic uncertainty and crashing stock markets have forced owners of expensive cars – such as Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche and Jaguar models – to consider downgrading to something more...16 Oct 2008
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Motoring costs fall in SeptemberOfficial figures for September show that plummeting used car prices brought down the overall cost of motoring, while pump price cuts gave much-needed relief to drivers suffering rising costs elsewhere....14 Oct 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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