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• 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...
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  Insurance-friendly cars - city cars
  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...
• SEAT unwraps Leon Cupra R
  SEAT has unveiled the new 261bhp Leon Cupra R – a 2.0-litre hot hatch capable of 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds.   As well as impressive acceleration the four-cylinder turbo charged 16-valve...
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  Renault Clio Gordini prices
  Renault has announced prices for its Renault Clio Gordini 200 – a special edition based on the Renaultsport 200 Clio. The Gordini Clio is priced at £19,650 and it follows on...
• New Range Rover launched
  This is the new Range Rover and it will arrive in the UK by late September. The new luxury 4x4 has had a mild nose job but it is the...
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  Lower drink-drive limit proposed
  Plans to halve the alcohol limit for drink driving have been slammed as ‘daft’ by the Association of British Drivers. An ABD spokesman said: ‘This is a daft idea and it’s...
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  VW announces Touareg prices
  Volkswagen has announced prices for the new Touareg which is available to order now ahead of deliveries in October. Prices start at £38,225 for the SE 3.0-litre TDI 236bhp while the Hybrid...
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  Kia recalls Cee'ds and Picantos
  Kia is recalling Cee’d and Picanto models for remedial work. The Korean car maker has identified that up to 468 Cee’ds with Electronic Stability Programme could suffer from insufficient brake force from...
• Drivers advised to use screenwash
  Motorists are being urged to use screenwash in their wiper fluid following Legionnaires’ disease fears. A study by the Health Protection Agency says drivers who don’t put anti-bacterial screen wash in...
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  New eco powertrains for Mondeo
  The Ford Mondeo range has improved fuel economy, lower emissions and stronger performance thanks to a new petrol-injection turbo and an upgraded Ford Duratorq TDCi engine. New for Mondeo are the...
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  New engines for revised Swift
  Suzuki has unveiled pictures of the new Swift set to go on sale in the UK in autumn. It is made from stronger steel and has an increased track and larger...
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  First drive: Volvo V70 plug-in hybrid
  Volvo has allowed Parker’s an exclusive drive of its next-generation V70 plug-in hybrid concept that slashes emissions to just 50g/km of CO2 and delivers a stunning average fuel economy of...
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  PSA to offer new stop/start diesels
  PSA group, the company that produces Peugeot and Citroen models will be introducing a new range of low emissions diesel engines with start/stop technology later this year. The company’s first start/stop technology was first seen in...
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  First drive: Volvo Electric C30
  Volvo, like many other major car makers, is well on its way to preparing for an electrified future. If you want proof look no further than the new Electric C30.  Based...
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  Top five city cars
  You need something for your urbanite lifestyle – a car that’s nippy and easy to maneouvre, a car that’s easy to park and cheap to run. You don’t want to rough it though and...
• Saab to expand model line-up
  Saab is hoping a raft of new models due for launch in the next two years will help to turn its fortunes around. The Swedish car maker claims it has...
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  Porsche extends used car warranty
  Porsche is extending the warranty on all of its approved used cars from 12 months to two years from June 1. The German car maker says the new warranty is designed to...
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  Toyota introduces 5-year warranty
  Toyota is introducing a new five-year warranty in a bid to reassure customers that it is confident about the reliability of its cars following a number of recalls to fix...
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  Citroen reveals new C4 model
  With new C3 and DS3 models on sale this year the Citroen line-up is set to be joined by another model in 2011. The new C4 hatchback is set to take...
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  Nissan announces Juke prices
  Nissan’s radical new crossover, the Juke, will be available to buy from £12,795 – just £300 more than the level Alfa Romeo Mito, its targeted rival. Buyers can choose a two- or...