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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...
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  BMW to launch product offensive
  BMW is launching a major product offensive, offering new engines and equipment in a range of its models in September. Most notable will be inclusion of the M Sport package for...
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  Range Rover Evoque unveiled
  Land Rover has revealed its smallest and cleanest model ever with the new Range Rover Evoque. Originally dubbed the LRX, the two-door model may have had a name change but the...
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  Abarth Punto Evo and 500C prices
  Abarth has announced pricing for two new models – the 500C and the Punto Evo. Priced at £17,500, the Abarth 500C has an Abarth Competizione MTA gearbox with steering wheel paddle...
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  Mercedes raises performance bar
  Mercedes-Benz has pushed the performance of its C-Class even further with the introduction of the DR 520 model. The fastest C-Class available, it is based on the C 63 AMG model but boasts...
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  New buying scheme from Peugeot
  Peugeot is offering customers a new way of paying for their car with a monthly cost that covers everything apart from the price of fuel. The scheme – called ‘Just Add Fuel’...
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  Sporty styling for Chevrolet Cruze
  Chevrolet is set to offer potential Cruze buyers the option of giving their car a sporty makeover. Dubbed ‘CS’, the new option pack is inspired by the Silverline Chevrolet team that...
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  Ford cuts prices by 11% average
  Ford will be cutting list prices of its whole by an average of 11% from August 2.  The idea is to make pricing much easier for potential customers to understand and...
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  New special edition Mazda models
  Mazda is offering potential customers a new special edition upgrade on selected Mazda 2, Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 models. Named Takura, buyers will get sports styling kit, unique colours and...
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  Big audio for Smart special edition
  Smart has launched a new special edition version of its Fortwo city car that has been created to appeal to audiophiles. Called the Fortwo ICE (in car entertainment) edition the new...
• MINI range gets mild makeover
  MINI has given its Clubman, Convertible and Hatch a mild refresh in time for the plate changes in September. The manufacturer faces stiffer competition from rivals like the Audi A1, Fiat...
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  Mazda unveils people carrier details
  Mazda has revealed more details of the new 5 model including engine performance figures and equipment details.  The Mazda5 will run a new 2.0-litre petrol engine fitted with stop/start technolog, called i-stop. The company claims it...
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  The Budget: more insurance woe
  This week’s Emergency Budget was bad news for motorists: the government’s 2.5% VAT rise grabbed the headlines but under the news radar was a 1% increase in the standard Insurance Premium...
• 2010 Emergency Budget
  Parker’s brings you the full details of the 2010 Emergency Budget and how it will affect you and your car. We keep you updated with live coverage from the House of...
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  Tolls to stay at Dartford Crossing
  The new coalition government is planning a U-turn on a previous Conservative government policy that planned to scrap tolls at the Dartford Crossing next year. Currently drivers who use the crossing between 6am and...
• No new money for speed cameras
  The government has confirmed that will not set aside any additional funding for speed cameras on the UK’s road network but said local authorities can still spend money on the safety...