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Geneva 2013: LexusNew cars on show: IS range, Opal Blue LF-LC, IS 300h F Sport Lexus IS range (main picture) The new Lexus IS saloon range has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show. There are...
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Geneva 2013: VolkswagenNew cars on show: Golf GTD, Golf Estate, Golf BlueMotion, Golf GTi, XL1, Jetta Hybrid Golf GTD (main picture) Quite frankly, we’re not that excited by the Golf GTD but let’s face it,...
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Geneva Motor Show 2013 previewThe Geneva Motor Show starts tomorrow and we’re expecting unveils of some extremely important new cars. Historically, the Swiss show has been the launchpad for many of the major car firms...
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Parkers seeks two talented and ambitious journalistsA very rare opportunity has arisen for two outstanding journalists to join the Parkers editorial team. We are recruiting a staff writer and a deputy editor to build on the continuing...
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Petrol prices could rise by 4p a litreThe Petrol Retailers Association has predicted that petrol prices could rise by as much as 4p per litre at the pumps in a matter of days. The rise in prices...
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Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D diesel Icon road testIf you’re looking for a spacious, practical and reliable new car then you could consider the facelifted Toyota Verso. The Verso, which is available with seven seats, has been around since...
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Citroen C5 Exclusive HDi 200 road testThe C5 is Citroen’s answer to the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall’s Insignia or, as Citroen would have you believe, a credible alternative to a BMW 3 Series or an Audi A4. We...
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The end of the road for the tax disc?The paper tax disc has adorned the windscreen of cars across the UK for 90 years, but if Government proposals come into force it could soon be a thing of...
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BMW 1 Series M135i xDrive road testThe BMW 1 Series M135i has proven something of a hit for the German manufacturer. It’s quick, practical, easy to live with and – more importantly – good fun to drive....
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Chancellor scraps 3p fuel duty riseMotorists will be breathing a sigh of relief today after Chancellor George Osborne confirmed that a planned rise 3p rise in fuel duty will be scrapped. The tax was due to...
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Car makers shine in Euro NCAP crash testsMotor manufacturers have proved they are taking safety seriously, with 13 out of 14 models scoring a maximum five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests. Almost all...
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Mazda MX-5 gets a refreshMazda has revised its MX-5 with a new front end and has added a special TomTom sat nav version to the line-up. The new seven-strong range now includes the 2.0-litre MX-5 Sport...
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Facelifted Lexus LS road testWhen the Lexus LS was first conceived in 1983 the plan was to build the best luxury car in the world. The plan took shape and in 1989 the first LS...
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BMW M6 (12-) previewFive hundred and fifty-two horsepower (567bhp with the Competition Package) and 680Nm of torque are the two figures that should tell you all you need to know about the BMW...
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Are you ready for digital radio?Were you affected by the TV digital switchover? Many thousands of UK residents were, and that’s set to be repeated when radio goes the same way. The Government is planning on...
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New tyre labelling uncoveredThere’s a new system for labelling tyres and you all need to know about it. Following an EU directive, as of 1 November this year all tyres must carry a label...
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EC issues new car safety regulationsAs of 1 November 2012, a host of new safety requirements became mandatory for all new types of vehicles built for the European market. Put into place by the European Commission, the...
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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe road testThe Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe is an impressively capable sports car. Its iconic silhouette makes it instantly recognisable, while the Porsche name is famous the world over. Porsche’s Carrera 4 adds...
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Paris Motor Show 2012With the global economy seemingly on its knees and oil prices spiralling out of control, one might expect this year’s Paris Motor Show to be a rather understated affair. Not at all: the car manufacturers...
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Paris Motor Show 2012: The ConceptsAt every motor show there’s always a variety of new cars, modern technology and futuristic concepts. The concepts range from outlandish prototypes to the cars that could be pressed into production...
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