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  Land Rover reveals special editions
  Land Rover is to introduce special edition versions of the Discovery 4 that are available in black or white contrasting colour schemes. The Landmark model includes a high-specification leather interior in...
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  Volvo announce new options
  Volvo has announced a range of new engines for a large number of models, along with equipment upgrades for the XC60. These options bolster its line-up which will be further expanded...
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  Porsche reveals lightweight Cayman
  Porsche has improved its Cayman coupe by making it lighter and more powerful. This new model is the third in the range, joining the Cayman and Cayman S. It weighs 1295kg, 55kg less than...
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  SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI: first drive
  SEAT has followed the recent trend by the VW group and has started to downsize its engines. The 1.2-litre TSI (available on the Skoda Fabia and the VW Polo) engine...
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  Mazda3 gets updated diesel engine
  The Mazda3 has received an updated diesel engine with a new six-speed manual gearbox. The new Euro 5 compliant engine has seen improved economy, up to an average of 64.2mpg (up...
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  Land Rover freezes VAT
  Land Rover has announced that it will absorb the cost of the VAT rise in January for customers who order their cars before 31 December 2010. The offer, which applies...
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  Mondeo gets new EcoBoost engine
  Ford’s latest Mondeo range now features a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, joining the latest line-up of efficient and low emitting choices in the new model. The new EcoBoost engine has a...
• Quick guide: how to sell your car
  1) Private sale This is the most common way of getting rid of your old car. You put up an advert, for example online or in a local paper, and let people...
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  Keeping your car going in winter
  Making sure your car is in good working order is important no matter what time of the year it is, but during the cold months these checks are even more vital. With the...
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  Land Rover Evoque 5dr revealed
  Land Rover has released pictures of its five-door Range Rover Evoque model that will make its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17. The overall length and width...
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  New car sales fall again in October
  October saw new car sales fall for the fourth month running, again demonstrating the impact of the end of the scrappage scheme. A total of 131,495 cars were sold, 22% less...
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  Toyota issues voluntary recall for iQ
  Toyota has announced a voluntary recall for 12,000 iQ models in the UK, to correct a fault with the power steering system. The problem affects cars made between September 11, 2008 and...
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  Jaguar's XF gets new trim pack
  Jaguar’s XF sports saloon is now available with a new appearance pack for those who want their car to stand out. The Black Pack adds dark-grey 20-inch alloy wheels with diamond...
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  Mazda2 facelift: first drive
  The Mazda2 has always been trying to emulate the success of the Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta has always been a popular car but the Japanese maker is keen to play catch-up with the revised...
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  Fiat 500 TwinAir: first drive
  Fiat has put the driving fun into eco motoring thanks to the 500 TwinAir. The 500 uses an 875cc two-cylinder engine, reputed to be the cleanest mass-produced petrol engine in the...
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  Third party v fully comp
  Fully comprehensive insurance policies are often cheaper than third-party policies, a Parker’s investigation has revealed. For many years drivers have sought to cut their premiums by trying to decrease their...
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  Skoda 4x4's get auto diesel
  Skoda is now offering an automatic gearbox on diesel-powered 4x4 versions of the Superb hatchback and saloon, the Octavia Estate and Octavia Scout. The new gearbox, a rapid-changing DSG, also has...
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  New Espace: more kit, cheaper price
  Renault’s revised Espace and Grand Espace come with more kit, cleaner engines and a cheaper price tag. Both people carriers now come with LED running lights, new headlights and a new...
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  Personal shopper for car buyers
  Parker’s has launched a new service to help used car buyers find their ideal car quickly and easily. The service, provided by Outside Lane, does all the hunting for a...
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  Lexus announces CT 200h pricing
  Lexus has announced that the CT 200h, its smallest and cheapest car yet, will start at £23,845. The car, which Lexus claims will achieve 69mpg on the combined cycle, emits just 92g/km of CO2...