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  New Astra ST to start from £16.5k
  The new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is set to cost potential customers from £16,575 – cheaper than the current entry-level Astra Estate – when it goes on sale in November. With the current...
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  Insurance-friendly hatchbacks
  When you go to buy a car do you really pay close attention to its insurance group? If you have settled on the type of car you are after it’s fair...
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  AA blasts CO2-based parking plans
  Local authorities are being urged not to introduce CO2 emissions-based parking schemes following Richmond council’s decision to scrap its scheme. Richmond council pioneered the idea, but decided to scrap what was regarded...
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  Further calls for road pricing
  There have been more calls for drivers to be charged to use UK roads. A pay-as-you-go road scheme is needed to guarantee funds and limit traffic growth, according to Professor Glaister,...
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  Greener Grand Voyager introduced
  A cleaner, greener Chrysler Grand Voyager is now available with reduced CO2 emissions, cheaper road tax and better fuel economy. Emissions have been reduced by 10% on the 2.8-litre turbo diesel...
• Renault launches summer sale
  Renault is introducing a new entry level trim on its Megane range that, with a special summer discount scheme, could mean savings of up to £3,000.  The Generation Megane replaces the...
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  Insurance premiums rocket
  Fraud is being blamed for fastest ever rise in car insurance premiums, according to a new report from the AA.  Over the last quarter premiums rocketed by more than 11% –...
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  Top five fake 4x4s
  News that the new Range Rover Evoque will come with a two-wheel drive option may shock the brand purists, but fake 4x4s are nothing new. Then there’s Nissan’s funky looking...
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  VW introduces fixed-price servicing
  Volkswagen has introduced a fixed-price maintenance scheme for cars between three and 10 years old.  There are now set prices for servicing, MOT testing and cosmetic repairs, available for the majority...
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  Vauxhall offers Corsa for £7,995
  Vauxhall is offering a new raft of savings including a discount of more than £3,000 on its Corsa hatchback under a 14-day special deal lasting from July 17-31. The Corsa S 1.0-litre...
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  SEAT offers summer discounts
  SEAT has launched a range of summer offers that include discounts of up to £2,000, low-rate finance deals and free servicing. Selected Ibiza models bought before the end of July will...
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  Honda offers cut-price deals
  Honda is launching a new range of discounts which means customers could get their hands on a new Jazz for £9,995, a Civic 1.4 Type S from £13,995 or an...
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  First drive: MINI First and Cooper S
  MINI has to up its game if it is to stay relevant beside shiny new metal like the Citroen DS3 and the Audi A1 and that’s even before you consider...
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  Hyundai i20 gets cleaner engines
  Hyundai has made changes to its i20 hatchback in a bid reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Changes to aerodynamics and engines have reduced emissions on the top-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine from 126g/km to...
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  Black boxes for Toyota models
  Toyota is planning to introduce aircraft-style black boxes, which record events leading up to accidents, into its vehicles. The Japanese firm has confirmed it will be installing the technology following...
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  ‘Five-year promise’ from Chevrolet
  Chevrolet customers are being offered an all-encompassing care package on any new model. Called ‘Five-year promise’ it offers a five-year warranty along with five-years’ free servicing, five years’ roadside assistance, five...
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  Cleaner engines for Insignia models
  Vauxhall has made engine improvements to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy across the entire Insignia range. Starting with the manufacturers ‘green’ car offering, the 128bhp 2.0 CDTi Insignia ecoFLEX. Emissions have...
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  Race-inspired Vantage unveiled
  Aston Martin is offering a new special edition Vantage model. The Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s exploits at the famous German Nürburgring  24-hour race. The Vantage N420 is based...
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  First drive: Ford Mondeo EcoBoost
  Ford has applied its green fingers to the current Mondeo before the new version of the Mondeo comes to the UK in the autumn. The Mondeo Powershift EcoBoost promises improved fuel economy, reduced emissions...
• Car clubs get government cash
  Car clubs are to get an extra £40,000 of government funding on top of a £57k cash injection they received seven months ago. The money will be spent by Carplus...