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Saab suffering as production slowsSaab’s chairman Victor Muller is insisting his company “is not on the verge of collapse” following claims it may go bankrupt within a matter of days. Last week, production at Saab’s Trondheim factory...
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Eco model joins new Focus rangeA new ECOnetic model is set to join the Ford Focus range from early 2012 and could offer the best ‘green’ figures from any Ford yet. With the new model now...
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First drive: Hyundai VelosterThe Veloster will be Hyundai’s replacement for the Coupe, and we’ve driven it in prototype form for the first time. Hyundai hopes it will be able to steal sales from the...
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New car sales suffer in MarchNew car sales continued to fall in 2011, with registrations down 7.9% in what is considered to be the strongest month. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motoring...
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Tesco launches cars for sale siteTesco, the third largest retailer in the world, has launched a new service offering used cars for sale. In a move that has been rumoured for more than a year, Tesco has revealed that it...
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Six months' free fuel from ToyotaToyota is offering new Yaris buyers up to six months worth of free fuel. The manufacturer will give customers a £548.15 pre-paid fuel card with unique PIN to use at petrol...
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Nissan to build tax-free MicraNissan is to build a new low-CO2-emitting Micra, dubbed the DIG-S. Benefitting from free road tax and free congestion charging in London, a new engine is employed to keep CO2...
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Jaguar debuts 52mpg XF dieselJaguar has released details of its new 2.2-litre diesel engine that will feature in future versions of the XF saloon. The new four-cylinder turbocharged diesel features a raft of technology designed...
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Extra power for Porsche PanameraPorsche is ramping up the performance of the Panamera with a new Turbo S model. This latest version will come with a 4.8-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine that produces 550bhp – 50bhp...
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Car makers hit by parts supply crisisWaiting times for new cars could increase and buyers could have their choice of spec restricted because the Japanese tsunami has affected car part suppliers in the crisis-hit region. Earlier this month...
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Kia unveils plans for Golf GTi rivalKia is planning a major product offensive that will include a soft-top Soul, the Optima (Mondeo rival) and a hot version of the second-generation Cee’d that’ll rival the Volkswagen Golf GTi. The...
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First drive: VW Caddy BlueMotionThe Caddy is VW’s smallest panel van and it’s now available with efficiency boosting BlueMotion tech. Originally launched as a pick-up version of the VW Golf back in 1982, it evolved...
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More finance deals since VAT hikeCar buyers are increasingly using dealer finance agreements to buy new and used cars. According to new statistics from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), 6% more new cars and...
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Ford Focus 1.6TDCi: first driveWe have already driven the 2.0-litre TDCi version of the latest Focus but this time around we climbed aboard a lower-powered diesel model. This version, the 113bhp 1.6-litre TDCi, still pulls well low-down thanks to a healthly...
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1p cut won't transfer to pumpsUK motorists are unlikely to see any price cuts at the pumps following the 1p reduction in fuel duty because the wholesale price of oil is still rising. The RMI Petrol Retailers...
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What the Budget means for youThere was some respite for motorists in the latest Budget announcement as the Chancellor looked to lower the ever-increasing price of fuel. The planned inflation rise in fuel duty due in...
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Budget 2011 as it happenedThe Budget – as it happened: 12:34 – Chancellor, George Osborne: “Budget is about reforming the economy and helping families with the cost of living and oil prices.” 12:35 Osborne claims this latest...
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Kia Rio: first driveKia’s Rio has been a success story with 900,000 cars sold worldwide but rather than take its customers for granted the Korean car maker has reinvigorated its popular hatchback by...
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Mazda5 on a skiing tripThe skiing season is coming to an end and for those still thinking of shleping down to the Alps for a last-minute weekend of action you could do no worse...
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Get a brand-new Octavia for £10,995Skoda is selling 2,000 Octavia 1.6-litre MPI models for £10,995 – saving buyers £3,735 off the recommended list price. The Octavia – in 1.2 TSI S guise – took the win for the Family Car category in...
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