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  Election 2010: the regional parties
  Election 2010 – Regional battles In this, the second part of our Election 2010 Special, we take a look at the regional parties’ manifesto to see what they have planned...
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  Election: who's for the motorist?
  As the 2010 General Election looms and there seems to be no clear favourite as we enter the final stages, but who’s going to benefit you, the motorist, the most? Motorists...
• Ford makes Fiesta even greener
  Ford has reduced CO2 emissions and added more kit to the popular Fiesta range. Under the bonnet, Ford has reduced the CO2 output on three engines. The 80bhp 1.25-litre now...
• First drive: Peugeot iOn
  French maker Peugeot has made a bee-line for car buyers with a green conscience with the launch of its iOn, a zero-emissions electrically powered car due for launch in autumn this...
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  Merc G-Class to make UK return
  It’s been ten years since the G-Class was on sale in the UK, but Mercedes-Benz has announced that the luxury off-roader will be returning this autumn. Things haven’t really changed on...
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  New Outlander: prices announced
  Mitsubishi has announced pricing and a new specification for the face-lifted 4x4 Outlander. The first trim level to enter the line-up will be the Juro special edition and it will...
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  Top coupe cabriolets for summer
  Here comes the sun, and as such, you might be thinking that the time’s right to buy a convertible. However, the British weather can turn on a penny so you might...
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  BMW concept previews 8-Series
  BMW has unveiled a concept car that will be the forerunner to its 8-Series coupe due to go on sale in 2012. The BMW Concept Gran Coupe was revealed at the Beijing Motor...
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  Next Ibiza eco model to beat Prius?
  SEAT’s next-generation Ibiza Ecomotive could beat the Toyota Prius to become Britain’s lowest polluting car.  Sources at SEAT say it will use the Polo Bluemotion’s highly efficient 75bhp 1.2 TDI to achieve its target...
• Peugeot's 3008 diesel-electric hybrid
  Peugeot has confirmed that it is to become the first car manufacturer in the world to build a production car with a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. The 3008 family car  will be...
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  Under-inflated tyres cost £0.7 billion
  More than a third of motorists in the UK have needlessly high fuel costs because they are not keeping their tyres properly inflated.   Safety organisation TyreSafe estimates that £0.7 billion of...
• Subaru cuts Impreza WRX prices
  Subaru has reduced the price for the Impreza WRX: it now starts from £18,995 and comes with optional upgrades worth more than £3,200 at participating dealers. The additional features includes the Prodrive...
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  Savings on 'green' cars from SEAT
  SEAT is introducing its own ‘scrappage’ initiative with customers able to trade in cars of any age or no car at all for savings of up to £2,000. This is the latest take...
• Mercedes-Benz reveals CLS estate
  Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the CLS estate concept car ahead of the production model’s debut in October at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The full production model is due to go on sale in spring 2011 and...
• Replacing run-flats raise safety fears
  Motorists replacing run-flat tyres with standard replacements are compromising their own safety according to TyreSafe, the tyre industry’s independent safety organisation. Many motorists looking to cut costs could be tempted to replace run...
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  Two dodgy dealers prosecuted
  Used car buyers have been warned to check paperwork as well as vehicles before handing over their hard-earned cash after two rogue traders were prosecuted for selling dodgy motors. Following a...
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  Parker's how to: buying a new car
  Buying a car is the second biggest purchase that you are likely to make after buying a house. It is good to get a plan together so that you know...
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  Audi improves engine line-up on Q7
  Audi has tweaked the engine line-up on its seven-seat luxury 4x4, the Q7. It has replaced two of its largest engines with more efficient units that made their debuts in the S4. The...
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  Final designs for electric Renaults
  Renault has unveiled the final designs of its electrically powered Fluence and Kangoo models and customers can now pre-reserve their vehicle in advance of expected launches in 2011 and 2012. The...
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  Suzuki offers 0% APR finance deals
  Suzuki is offering 0% APR finance Alto, Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara models until the end of June 2010. The Alto is now available on a PCP deal for a deposit...