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  Rogue clampers take £55m a year
  A staggering £55 million in fines is being paid yearly by drivers to private wheel clamping companies, Home Office figures have revealed. Around 500,000 clampings take place each year on private...
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  Ultimate Range Rover announced
  Land Rover has revealed details of what it claims to be the most luxurious Range Rover ever, which is called the Autobiography Ultimate edition. The range-topping model gets a handcrafted leather interior,...
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  Peugeot to launch refreshed 308
  Peugeot is set to launch an updated 308 which features revised styling, more equipment and lower emissions. It will be available in three styles – hatchback, convertible and estate – and...
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  Alfa Romeo launches 'Sprint' Mito
  Alfa Romeo has announced a new special edition Mito to celebrate UK athletics. Dubbed the ‘Sprint’, it’s available exclusively in the colours of the Union Jack – red, white or...
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  Buyers opt for low running costs
  New car buyers turned to cars with lower running costs in January despite sales for the month dropping. It is the seventh consecutive month that the figures have fallen. However, sales...
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  Another Mercedes model tweaked
  Mercedes-Benz is continuing its barrage of new models in 2011 with the C63 AMG the latest model to get a refresh. Both the saloon and estate have been tweaked and it’s standard fare....
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  Renault reveals another Gordini
  French manufacturer Renault is set to show off another addition to the race-inspired line-up, the Wind Gordini. Based on the racing cars of Amedee Gordini from the 1950’s, Renault has applied the special edition extras...
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  Three new special edition Citroens
  Citroen has announced three new special editions of the C3 and C3 Picasso. Based on the VTR+ trim level, the three ‘Connexion’ models all get sat nav and Bluetooth connectivity...
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  More speed cameras to be axed
  More than 300 speed cameras in the West Midlands are to be switched off, ironically, on April Fools Day.  In an effort to save cash, a coalition of seven councils has announced the...
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  MINI announces updates for 2011
  MINI has announced a new high performance diesel engine, a Sport Pack and a pair of special editions. Due to go on sale in March, the three new updates to the range...
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  Tech-filled Astra to take on rivals
  Vauxhall has introduced a new kit-laden trim-level to the Astra as it gets set to go head-to-head with the VW Golf and new Ford Focus. The ES Tech trim is available...
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  Two new Skoda models set for 2012
  The Skoda range is set to expand with the introduction of two all-new models in 2012. Sources at Skoda state the first of the two will be a small family orientated...
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  Electric cars continue to fall short
  The current mileage range of electric cars isn’t enough for buyers to swap petrol or diesel for plug-in power, according to a Parker’s poll. In the survey, 38% of Parkers.co.uk users said that...
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  Car prices - UK vs US
  The Detroit Motor Show got us thinking; motorists in the USA are known to get an better deal than those in the UK when it comes to fuel costs, but...
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  Fuel price U-turn from government
  UK car owners could be set for some relief on rising fuel prices after Chancellor George Osborne said he is considering cancelling the next 1p duty rise in April. With the price of...
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  New Aston Martin Vantage S
  Aston Martin has launched a lighter, faster, more refined V8 Vantage. The British firm has unveiled the new V8 Vantage S – with more power, a new gearbox and looks borrowed...
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  Focus Sport on sale until August
  With the arrival of the new Focus model in March, Ford will be offering a special discounted price for the old model until August. The run-out Focus special edition Sport will...
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  The safest new car of 2010 is…
  The safest cars of 2010 have been revealed by safety organisation Euro NCAP. Last year the organisation tested 29 new cars, with 65% of these scoring the maximum five star rating....
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  Honda updates Accord models
  Honda has unveiled the latest version of the Accord Saloon and Tourer models with lower emissions, refreshed styling and chassis improvements. Emissions have been decreased on the saloon with the 2.2-litre i-DTEC engine,...
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  Potholes concern motorists
  A survey by the AA detailing problems on our roadways has revealed the most serious issue facing local neighbourhoods is potholes. According to AA Streetwatch, a study carried out by volunteers...