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  Ten greenest small cars
   1. Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (02 on) For Volkswagen green is Blue. Go for a Bluemotion model and you’ll get a car that’s been specially engineered to offer better fuel consumption and lower carbon...
• Ten greenest small family cars
   1. Skoda Fabia Estate (08 on) The Greenline models in the range are – as the name suggests – the greenest. But all Fabias impress when it comes to green credentials....
• Ten greenest people carriers
  1. Renault Grand Modus (08 on) Eco-friendly buyers have two frugal diesels to choose between, with the dCi 86 the greenest choice overall, while some of Grand Modus’ interior components are made...
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  Ten greenest large 4x4s
  With the cost of fuel unlikley to fall anytime soon and the price of tax more important than ever, opting for a large 4x4 might sound like a bad idea. However,...
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  Biofuels Q&A
  They can save you money and they’re better for the earth, but what are biofuels? Parker’s explains everything you need to know… What are biofuels and how are they different to petrol and...
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  Car road tax up for all but the greenest cars
  Expected fuel duty rise of 2p per litre, announced autumn 2007 and due to take effect in April, will be postponed until October 2008. Owners of cars in road tax band...
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  Buyers warned to avoid ‘bargain’ foreign-registered vehicles
  Foreign-registered black market  Any car that stays in the UK for more than six months is legally required to be re-registered with the DVLA, but Parkers has evidence that this isn’t...