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Think City gives small cars an electric shockThe Think City is the first fully electric-powered car on sale in the UK. The green runabout is emission free, London congestion charge exempt and nearly totally recyclable. With a 65mph top...14 Apr 2008
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Toyota iQ won't cost the earthToyota’s latest super-small city car is the clever iQ. The little runabout is green and affordable, with the compact design, lightweight body and small engines resulting in ultra-low emissions and...14 Apr 2008
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Find your eco-warriorWhether you’re spoilt for choice or stuck for ideas, we match cars to your lifestyle and suggest which models are ideal for you. Once we’ve selected the most suitable cars, you can quickly...14 Apr 2008
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Green car buying guideOur guide to greener buying explains all. We tell you what figures to look for, which cars to avoid and why the wrong choice could be costly. So, if you...11 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....11 Apr 2008
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Seven steps to a greener carParkers shows you how you can cut your carbon footprint – and your motoring bills. We’ve put together seven ways you can go green and save a packet. You’ll get the biggest pay-back...10 Apr 2008
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Ten greenest small cars1. Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (02 on) For Volkswagen green is Blue. Go for a Bluemotion model and you’ll get a car that’s been specially engineered to offer better fuel consumption and lower carbon...10 Apr 2008
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Ten greenest small family cars1. Skoda Fabia Estate (08 on) The Greenline models in the range are – as the name suggests – the greenest. But all Fabias impress when it comes to green credentials....10 Apr 2008
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Ten greenest people carriers1. Renault Grand Modus (08 on) Eco-friendly buyers have two frugal diesels to choose between, with the dCi 86 the greenest choice overall, while some of Grand Modus’ interior components are made...10 Apr 2008
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Ten greenest large 4x4sWith the cost of fuel unlikley to fall anytime soon and the price of tax more important than ever, opting for a large 4x4 might sound like a bad idea. However,...10 Apr 2008
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Biofuels Q&AThey can save you money and they’re better for the earth, but what are biofuels? Parker’s explains everything you need to know… What are biofuels and how are they different to petrol and...9 Apr 2008
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Car road tax up for all but the greenest carsExpected fuel duty rise of 2p per litre, announced autumn 2007 and due to take effect in April, will be postponed until October 2008. Owners of cars in road tax band...9 Apr 2008