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• Orders open for Nissan Leaf
  This week Nissan opened the order books for its Leaf electric car but are you thinking about going electric? The Leaf, with a range of just 100 miles after an eight-hour...
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  First drive: Nissan Leaf
  The news that the government will go ahead with its grant scheme for electric vehicles in January 2011 comes as a big relief for Nissan. In March 2011 the Japanese car...
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  Skoda extends no-VAT offer
  Skoda has extended its no-VAT offer on its Fabia, Roomster and Octavia models until the end of December this year. The offer, which was originally due to stop at the end...
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  Toyota to issue further recalls
  Toyota has been hit by further mechanical problems resulting in the firm having to recall more cars. A total of 348 Land Cruiser Amazon models built between July 2002 and September 2006...
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  Speed cameras to be turned off
  Speed cameras are set to be turned off around the UK as local councils look to save cash. The move comes after the coalition Government announced that there would be...
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  Top five: the best coupe-saloons
  Audi’s recent announcement of the A7 Sportback is another example of a car being branded as a ‘coupe’ even though it has got four doors and a hatchback. While primarily marketing...
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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...