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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...
  26 Jan 2010
• 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...
  26 Jan 2010
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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...
  26 Jan 2010
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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...
  26 Jan 2010
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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...
  25 Jan 2010
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  'Green' cars don't save you money
  Buyers who opt for so-called ‘green’ cars could have to wait an incredible 28 years before they actually save any money. Despite lower running costs the higher price of eco cars mean buyers...
  13 Jan 2010
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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...
  5 Jan 2010
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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....
  24 Dec 2009
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  The best 59-plate deals
  Save more than £7000 on a new Ford Mondeo Get a Renault Megane Coupe with more than £4K off More than £5000 off a new Vauxhall Astra The scrappage scheme may mean £2000 off any new car...
  21 Dec 2009
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  Daihatsu on hold in the UK
  Buying a new Daihatsu in the UK is set to become much harder as the main importer say they will no longer be bringing the cars in to the country. The importer IM...
  15 Dec 2009
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  Crash tests reveal poor performer
  The latest group of new cars have been put through the Euro NCAP crash test – and nearly all of them got the maximum five stars. Ten of the twelve cars tested,...
  25 Nov 2009
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  Ford puts up prices yet again
  The cost of a new Ford is set to go up again this year as the manufacturer puts up prices for the fourth time in 2009. This latest price hike will...
  25 Nov 2009