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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...
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  Citroen unwraps special C3 Picasso
  The Citroen C3 Picasso range has been upgraded with cleaner, more efficient, engines and a special model called the BLACKCHERRY. Based on the VTR+ model, it’s powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine...
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  Nissan recalls up to 83,000 Micras
  The number of manufacturer recalls in 2010 has grown again with Nissan being the latest firm forced in to action.  The Japanese carmaker has announced a voluntary recall for 83,746 Micras in the UK built...
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  Peugeot unveils special edition 207
  Peugeot’s 207 hatchback has received a minor revamp in the form of a special edition called the ‘Sportium’. The car, based on the previous ‘Millesim’ special edition, comes with six airbags, electric windows,...
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  BMW X6 worth £35k sells for £58k
  British Car Auctions revealed that two two-year-old BMW X6s had sold for over £58,000 – £3,000 more than the list price of a new one.  Both had covered 20,000 miles and a Parker’s valuation for an X6 with that...
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  Toyota reveals special edition Prius
  Toyota is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Prius with a limited-edition model called, inspiringly, the Prius 10th Anniversary. Only 1,000 of the models wil be made with the cars getting a bodykit,...
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  Citroen updates C5 range
  The Citroen C5 range has received some midlife updates that include minor cosmetic changes as well as more efficient engines and the addition of the eTouch emergency system. There have been updates to all of the engines...
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  Hyundai recalls Santa Fe and Trajet
  Hyundai has initiated a recall for its first-generation Santa Fe models and Trajets. The manufacturer has revealed that corrison may affect components in the rear suspension and potentially weaken the rear...
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  Pricing announced for new Laguna
  Renault has released pricing and details of the 2011 Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer models. The new line-up comes in three trim levels while the Coupe remains unchanged. Five engines...
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  Lexus announces voluntary recall
  Lexus has launched two voluntary recalls in the UK which affect the IS, GS and RX models.  Owners are currently being contacted by letter to advise them to take their vehicle to a...
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  VW release new Sharan pricing
  Volkswagen has announced pricing for the new Sharan, which is available with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. The new model benefits from modern technology like Stop/Start and...
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  Nissan unleashes the 2011 GT-R
  Nissan has unveiled the updated 2011 GT-R that features more power, improved aerodynamics and better fuel economy. It still uses the 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6  but now it churns out 523bhp – an increase of 52bhp....
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  Oil prices set to rocket
  Fuel prices could reach a new all-time high in the next few weeks following a rise in oil prices and shortened supply caused by the continuing French dockers blockade. The blockade...
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  New VW Passat pricing announced
  Volkswagen has announced an aggressive pricing policy for its new Passat saloon with the range starting at £18,470. The idea is to take the family saloon market by the scruff of the neck. Its entry...
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  First drive: Kia Sportage
  Up until now Kia offered just one engine, the two-litre diesel, on its Sportage models but this is about to change with the introduction of an entry level petrol engine and a...
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  First drive: Saab 9-3 TTiD
  The 9-3 saloon is a long-standing model in Saab’s range, having been launched in 2002 and this latest model promises improved economy and power as well as low emissions of...