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  Cars to watch out for in 2014
  It’s shaping up to be another busy year for new car releases. There are exciting new models on the way of all shapes and sizes in 2014, from hardcore performance cars...
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  Top safety kit must-haves
  Automotive technology never stands still, and that’s especially true in the field of safety. Every year more and more safety technology reaches the market, often starting life in expensive luxury...
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  Three doors or five – which should you go for?
  Many of the small and medium-sized hatchbacks out there at the moment are offered with the choice of two body styles, with either three or five doors. The odd number of...
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  The best premium off-roaders
  If you like your 4x4s with a bit of luxury, what are the top picks on the market today? We’ve put together our list of top off-roaders that combine prestige,...
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  How to choose your next family car
  When choosing your next family car there is a lot to consider – it can be a pretty daunting prospect. First and foremost the car you choose needs to be practical enough...
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  Is LPG the fuel of the future?
  It may surprise you to learn that Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been used in some countries as motor fuel from as early as the 1940s. According to statistics, there are...
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  Top nine most fuel-efficient cars of 2013
  As more of us think about downsizing our cars or switch to a newer model that’s cheaper to run, the number of economy-minded choices can seem overwhelming. These days it’s not just a...
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  Why is DAB radio important for car buyers?
  After completing a successful Digital TV switchover last year, the government will be announcing plans for radio’s move to digital at the end of the year. Radio is, for many of...
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  Top five gadgets to choose for your new car
  New car buyers have never had such an array of clever gadgets which can make their lives easier. From cars that will park themselves to boots that open at the wave...
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  Driver's choice: Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD Titanium road test
  The Ford Kuga may not be top of your list if you are considering an off-road vehicle but, make no mistake, the all-wheel-drive version is no slouch on the rough...
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  Driver's choice: Mercedes-Benz E350 Blue TEC road test
  If you’re looking for an E-Class which is excellent to drive yet won’t spell financial ruin, your best bet is the E350 Blue TEC. Using a 3.0-litre diesel engine with 250bhp...
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  Value choice: BMW 1 Series 114d ES 3d
  The BMW 1 Series range is huge: myriad engine and trim combinations can make the final selection – once you have settled for this premium hatchback – a rather onerous...
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  Family choice: Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI SE road test
  This latest Skoda Octavia is tailor-made for buyers with a family. This new version is 90mm longer and 45mm wider and the wheelbase has grown by 108mm meaning more legroom,...
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  Driver's choice: Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 140 PS SE 5dr
  For driving enjoyment the new Skoda Octavia isn’t exactly up there with the likes of the VW Golf or even the Ford Focus, but the 138bhp 1.4-litre petrol version still...
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  Green choice: Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi Hybrid4 road test
  The Citroen DS5 is a curious car. It’s the top model in Citroen’s DS range, which is a collection of models with a more upmarket feel and more exciting styling...
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  Buying a car
  Buying a new car can be a daunting experience, but an exciting one too. The most important thing is to do plenty of research beforehand and the Parkers website has...
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  Top five cars for winter motoring
  We’ve had seriously cold evenings already, the frost has started forming on cars and soon enough you’ll see snow on the weather forecast. With that in mind, we’ve picked out our...
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  Value choice: 1.4i 16V Expression
  With an ultra-low starting price, we’d recommend that the best Vauxhall Astra for value is the Expression 1.4i 16v. At £12,995, it really is properly cheap – the next derivative up...
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  Company car choice: Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
  For the typical company car driver, we believe the best Ford Focus derivative is the Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi 105ps. The primary reason for this choice is the low running costs....
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  Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Buying guide
  The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a comfortable ‘compact sports tourer’ with premium appeal and a high degree of practicality. Taking the plunge to buy a new car, especially something like a Mercedes-Benz, is...