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  Toyota recalls Prius for brake problem
  Around 8500 Prius models are set to be recalled in the UK because of a braking problem. Toyota says the problem is ‘inconsistent brake feel’ during slow and steady braking on bumpy...
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  UPDATE: Toyota issues mass recall
  Toyota is to recall thousands of its cars to fix a potential problem with the accelerator pedal. Under certain circumstances the pedal can stick in a partially depressed position, or return slowly to...
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  Buyers head to showrooms in January despite rising car costs
  The rising cost of new cars and VAT increase did little to deter new car buyers in January. This latest rise in registrations comes despite increasing car costs including the VAT increase from 15...
• V70 and S80 DRIVe go greener
  Volvo has made two of its cars even greener by lowering emissions on the V70 and S80 DRIVe models. The two new versions now both emit 119g/km of CO2, meaning they...
• Renault's new roadster
  Renault has revealed the first pictures of its new two-seater roadster – called Wind. The new model, which is only a smidgeon shorter than a Clio supermini, features an electrically-operated folding...
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  Safety recall for popular Honda Jazz
  Honda is recalling its popular Jazz as faulty electrics could cause a fire. The recall affects 171,372 UK Jazz models in the UK made between 2002 and 2008. World-wide the number of...
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  More manufacturers issue recalls
  Peugeot and Citroen are the latest manufacturers to issue a recall of potentially faulty cars. Around 6700 Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 models will be recalled in the UK as they are...
• Van offers to keep licences clean
  Citroen is offering new deals on its van range throughout February. Anyone buying a Berlingo, Dispatch or Relay panel van before the end of the month will receive a free Safe...
• VW Golf named safest car of 2009
  The Volkswagen Golf has been named as the safest car of 2009 by Euro NCAP – the agency that conducts crash tests on new cars. The Golf scored the maximum five-star...
• Buy-out secures Saab future
  Saab owners can breathe a sigh of relief with news that the company is likely to keep going under new ownership, and not be shut down. Owner GM has agreed a...
• New engine for Peugeot 308 CC
  Peugeot’s 308 CC is now available with a new engine and gearbox combination. The 1.6-litre THP petrol engine now complies with strict Euro V emissions regulations and delivers 156bhp –...
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  Improved Mazda6 announced
  Mazda is to launch a mildly facelifted version of its Mazda6 family car in early 2010. External changes include new light units front and rear, plus revised designs of alloy wheel...
• New changes for Suzuki's SX4
  Suzuki has carried out a number of revisions to its SX4 model, with a mild facelift and tweaked engines. A redesigned front bumper and grille, along with new alloy wheel designs, complete the...
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  New fuel-efficient Vauxhall Astra
  Vauxhall has announced a low emission version of its new Astra which ensures company car drivers pay the lowest possible 13 per cent benefit-in-kind tax charge. The ecoFLEX model goes on...
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  New jumbo vans hit the road
  Renault and Vauxhall have announced details of their new joint venture large van, the Master and Movano respectively, which go on sale in April. As well as a new look, the flagship vans now...
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  Toyota upgrades Auris
  Toyota has launched an upgraded Auris for 2010 featuring fresh styling, improved interiors, uprated suspension and steering, and new trim levels. On sale now, the new family of three and five-door...
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  Car buyers face expensive 2010
  Car buyers face higher prices in 2010 thanks to manufacturers raising list prices, VAT returning to 17.5 per cent and scrappage set to end by March 1. Some buyers sought to beat...
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  Top warranty for all Kia models
  All cars in the Kia range sold in the UK will now come with the manufacturers’ seven year warranty. The warranty – valid for seven years or 100,000 miles depending on which...
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  Parker's pick of 2010's new cars
  Citroen DS3 Due: Spring 2010 Price: from £11,700 The DS3 is part of Citroen’s attempts to shake off its value image and instead be seen as a brand that makes stylish and chic cars....
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  IQ re-assessed for driving test
  A car was banned from being used for driving tests while it was assessed in a showroom in a decision that has cost driving schools thousands of pounds and created huge administration...