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MINI Clubman: My friends' viewsSarah Punter, 26,Civil Servant “My brother had a MINI hatchback a few years ago. I much prefer this though – there’s far more room inside.” Likes: Huge sunroof; fold-out shopping box and dual-floor boot. Dislikes: Interior...1 Jun 2008
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Tax bustersSome car owners will pay out more than £400 in 2009 for their road tax. This is due to changes in the road tax system that aim to penalise heavy...30 May 2008
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Beat the Chancellor at his own gameThe Chancellor is tightening his grip on cars and drivers. His aim is to make us cleaner and greener motorists, and make the heavier polluters pay more. To help lower your...30 May 2008
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MINI Clubman: a little extraWhat sets MINI apart from other small cars is the attention to detail. In addition to the obvious stuff – the chrome rocker switches and over-sized speedo and – this Clubman’s...26 May 2008
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MINI Clubman: First 500 milesThe first thing that strikes you about this Clubman is how different it looks to any other MINI. Most people opt for bright blues and reds or silvers and blacks....26 May 2008
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Nissan Micra: A long journeySo, it’s a trip from Peterborough to Newcastle to test the Micra’s mega-mileage claims. With 61mpg on offer and a 46-litre tank, it has a range of just over 600...12 May 2008
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Nissan Micra: Mobile on the moveMore and more cars are offering Bluetooth mobile phone integration, so drivers can use their mobiles on the move. The Micra range, from Tekna trim upwards, is no different. I expected...2 May 2008
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Nissan Micra: Bargain huntingI’ve had the Micra for a fortnight now and I’m still very pleased with it. Criticisms of it looking a little feminine are quite common and the distinctive bubble styling certainly...2 May 2008
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Nissan Micra: Driving itSo my first impressions of the Micra were good, but what’s it like to drive? My decision to take the long way home soon paid off, as I put the Nissan...2 May 2008
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Carbon footprintParker’s has launched a unique tool that shows you how much CO2 you emit each year and suggests a couple of similar cars that you could be driving to cut your emissions –...22 Apr 2008
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Thousands of car buyers are paying too much road taxBuyers looking to slash road tax costs by downsizing should do their research before completing a deal – or face paying over the odds for their tax discs in future....16 Apr 2008
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Nissan Micra: First impressionsMy six months with Nissan’s city car have started. I was handed the Micra keys today and promptly headed for the car park to have a quick look. First impressions were good. I...15 Apr 2008