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  Save a fortune by comparing costs
  When it comes to buying a car many people only look at one thing – the price. Obviously it’s an important factor but equally as important are the running costs, especially...
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  Kia reveals next-generation Rio
  Kia has released the first pictures of the next-generation Rio, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s the latest all-new car from Kia and it’s been designed to match...
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  Honda to reveal new EV
  Honda will be showing an electric vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The EV Concept electric vehicle looks similar to the current Jazz hatchback and it will be part...
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  Nissan relief for waiting customers
  Nissan customers are set to be offered ‘stop gap’ cars if they’ve been waiting for more than three months for their car. Juke, Qashqai and Qashqai+2 customers that have had to...
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  Vauxhall Antara: first drive
  Four-wheel drive off-roaders are not Vauxhall’s forte. While the country is filled with Insignias, Corsas and Astras, spotting an Antara on UK roads is never going to be easy. With...
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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...