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  Haggle on SEAT's used car offer
  SEAT is offering used car buyers limited-time deals on the Exeo and Ibiza models this bank holiday weekend only and although the discounts look attractive Parker’s advises consumers to haggle to get the...
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  Don't lie to get motor finance
  Car buyers are being warned not to put false information on applications for motor finance because they could be charged with fraud.  Latest figures from the Finance and Leasing Assocation show...
• The best time to buy a new car is…
  Buying a new car can be all about timing. Judge it to perfection and you can bag yourself a bargain. With the country coming to terms with a coalition, still...
• Emergency Budget set for June 2010
  The 2010 general election will be remembered as one of the most radical shake-ups in recent history with the UK governed by a Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition. The serious work is...
• Algae to power cars of the future?
  Scientists are looking into ways in which algae could be used in conjunction with petrol or diesel as a biofuel of the future. The work is being carried out research company Synthetic...
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  Renault adds to green credentials
  French manufacturer Renault has increased its line-up of low emission models with a new Eco2 version of the Clio that emits 98g/km of CO2. The Eco2 is in the free-to-tax VED banding...
• New Infiniti diesel joins EX range
  Luxury brand Infiniti has announced that it is adding a second diesel engine to the EX range. The engine is a 235bhp 3.0-litre V6 oil-burning unit and has a pulling...
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  Farewell to the Xsara Picasso
  After more than ten years on sale, Citroen is set to bring an end to the Xsara Picasso model. In this time more than 270,000 examples of the popular family...
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  New car buyers set for price rises
  New car buyers would be hit by higher prices if the government increases VAT. Many experts are predicting that VAT will be increased from 17.5% to 20% in the upcoming emergency budget....
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  Better value VW Golf Match is back
  Volkswagen has replaced the SE trim on the latest Golf with the familiar Match name. The new variant adds more than £1,600 of extra equipment but costs just £300 more than the outgoing trim.  Currently the...
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  Asda cuts petrol prices by 2p
  Supermarket giant Asda has announced a 2p-a-litre reduction in the cost of its petrol, taking the price down to 115.9p with diesel reduced by a penny to 118.9p. The reduction will...
• First ever 2WD Range Rover
  Land Rover has confirmed that it will introduce a 2WD option – the first time in its history – in addition to its 4WD derivative for the new compact Range...
• Nissan reveals LEAF pricing
  Nissan has revealed pricing for its new electric model, the Nissan LEAF will cost £23,350 when it goes on sale in February 2011 – after government incentives. Nissan has claimed the...
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  Alfa models get new engines
  The Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider models are set to be offered with a new petrol and diesel engine. The new petrol engine offered is the 1750 TBi option with a...
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  Lexus GS gains extra safety features
  Lexus has given the hybrid GS 450h model a minor refresh for 2010 including added safety systems, equipment and minor styling changes. The biggest change is the addition of new...
• Audi tech to feature on all models
  Audi has confirmed that the latest technology that has been introduced on the new A8 will be transferred to other models on its range. The new Audi A6 is the most...
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  BMW unveils hardcore M3 Coupe
  BMW has revealed the most powerful version of M3 Coupe, the BMW M3 GTS. The GTS features a V8 444bhp engine mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. There’s also modified...
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  Citroen offers free servicing
  Citroen buyers can now get free servicing for three years/35,000 miles on the C1 and C3 models under a new incentive from the French car maker. The Citroën C1 range is...
• Ford to cut prices across range
  Ford says it plans to introduce cuts to its list prices that could deliver savings of between £2,500 and £3,000. The decision to reduce prices follows the recent launch of the revised S-Max and...
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  Renault launches sportier Meganes
  Renault has introduced the GT trim level and the GT Line option pack to the current Megane range. The GT and the GT Line stand out due to their sporty...