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  Road tax out, Road Co-op in
  An influential think-tank has come up with a radical approach to solving Britain’s increasing congestion by giving each British citizen a ‘share’ in the country’s road network. The Social Market Foundation...
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  Car sales continue slow recovery
  New car registrations continued to grow in March, according to latest figures, but there’s still a long way to go before the car industry will be enjoying the pre-recession volumes of 2008. The Society of...
• Mid-life facelift for Audi TT
  Audi has revamped its popular TT to include a new front end and interior tweaks. Most notably Audi has added xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights as standard on S line versions. On the front,...
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  Drivers blighted by pothole damage
  A new study suggests that the majority of motorists in the UK are driving damaged or unsafe cars as a result of potholes.  The survey by the Retail Motor Industry also revealed...
• VW Passat CC now seats five
  Volkswagen has revised the stylish Passat CC to seat five adults. Previous models had two individual seats in the rear but this latest version has a three-seat bench. Extra kit has also been...
• New powertrain for Peugeot 207
  Peugeot has tweaked its 207 range, replacing the original 110bhp diesel power plant for a new Euro 5 112bhp oil burning unit. The five-speed gearbox has also been dropped for an...
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  New scrappage: deal or no deal?
  With scrappage now a distant memory car makers have introduced their own £2,000 incentives in a bid to keep up the new-car-buying momentum. This looks like an opportunity too good to miss,...
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  Vauxhall unleashes Astra VXR Arctic
  The Astra VXR Arctic special edition will be the last hurrah for the previous model and will be limited to 500 examples. In white, the car has a contrasting black roof, mirror...
• New 1.6-litre engine for Citroen C5
  Citroen has updated its 1.6-litre diesel engine on the C5 range. The new power plant is now leaner and greener. Available on all trim levels in both saloon and tourer,...
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  Kia reveals new Mondeo rival
  Kia has taken the wraps off its new Ford Mondeo-rivalling Optima saloon that comes with a competitive entry level price of £18,500 and a lengthy kit list. The car, which was unveiled at the New...
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  Chevrolet: scrappage 'party' goes on
  With the £2,000 government discount finished, Chevrolet has set up its own ‘swappage’ scheme for new car buyers. Chevrolet customers can get £2,000 off a new Chevrolet when they trade in a...
• Kia increases prices by 4%
  Kia is increasing prices on some of its range by between 3% and 4% and is also implementing the new VED rates to make its prices clear for car buyers. The Korean company...
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  Citroen expands 'green' range
  Citroën has added its C3 Picasso and C4 models to its new Airdream+ range with both boasting improved fuel economy and lower emissions. Both Airdream+ models follow on from the 99g/km...
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  Nissan extends 'scrappage' scheme
  Nissan is extending its own scrappage scheme so buyers with a seven-year-old car can get a £2,000 discount when they trade in their old vehicles. The Japanese car maker’s British Built...
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  Peugeot models get added Allure
  Peugeot is set to introduce a new Allure trim for a number of different models to give them extra appeal. The 107, 207, 207 CC, 308 and 308 CC will all...
• Twingo Gordini: prices announced
  Renault has announced prices of its Twingo Gordini 133 special edition which is available to order in April for delivery in June. The new limited edition hatch, priced at £14,500, revives...
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  Toyota introduces five-year warranty
  Toyota is now offering new car buyers an extended five-year warranty or a free three-year service plan. Following on from the large scale recalls earlier this year, the manufacturer is keen to...
• Ford cuts list prices by up to 12%
  Ford is introducing a radical new pricing policy that will cut up to 12% off its list prices but leave much less room for negotiated discounts. The idea is to make...
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  Improved handling for Lexus IS F
  Lexus is promising sharper handling and new high-tech features to go with an all-white interior on its recently revised IS F high performance saloon. The updated model gets a new limited...
• Honda introduces sporty Jazz
  Honda is introducing a sporty version of its Jazz hatchback in a bid to appeal to younger drivers. The Si will top the 1.2-litre range with extra features over the SE. In 1.4-litre...