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  Skoda extends no-VAT offer
  Skoda has extended its no-VAT offer on its Fabia, Roomster and Octavia models until the end of December this year. The offer, which was originally due to stop at the end...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Mazda3: shows off its stop/start
  One way manufacturers are reducing emissions is to fit stop/start technology to cars. This cuts the engine when you are at a standstill such as in traffic, all you have to do...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Top five: the best coupe-saloons
  Audi’s recent announcement of the A7 Sportback is another example of a car being branded as a ‘coupe’ even though it has got four doors and a hatchback. While primarily marketing...
  26 Jul 2010
• Renault Megane Coupe: Leaving the woods behind
  Over the past few weeks the Megane has been performing admirably. It has been on tour, taking in the sights of northern England, Northern Ireland and Goodwood in southern England. On...
  23 Jul 2010
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  Volvo C30 DRIVe: Seeing the light!
  I’ve seen the light… and I don’t like it. There’s not much to complain about regarding the Volvo C30 DRIVe: it’s good to drive, it’s ok on fuel (even though my...
  22 Jul 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: in from the wild
  Since the Nissan Qashqai went on sale back in 2007, more and more manufacturers have joined the battle for the best crossover. Peugeot has the 3008, Hyundai has ix35 and...
  21 Jul 2010
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  Insurance-friendly hatchbacks
  When you go to buy a car do you really pay close attention to its insurance group? If you have settled on the type of car you are after it’s fair...
  21 Jul 2010
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  AA blasts CO2-based parking plans
  Local authorities are being urged not to introduce CO2 emissions-based parking schemes following Richmond council’s decision to scrap its scheme. Richmond council pioneered the idea, but decided to scrap what was regarded...
  21 Jul 2010
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  Further calls for road pricing
  There have been more calls for drivers to be charged to use UK roads. A pay-as-you-go road scheme is needed to guarantee funds and limit traffic growth, according to Professor Glaister,...
  21 Jul 2010
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  Greener Grand Voyager introduced
  A cleaner, greener Chrysler Grand Voyager is now available with reduced CO2 emissions, cheaper road tax and better fuel economy. Emissions have been reduced by 10% on the 2.8-litre turbo diesel...
  21 Jul 2010
• Renault launches summer sale
  Renault is introducing a new entry level trim on its Megane range that, with a special summer discount scheme, could mean savings of up to £3,000.  The Generation Megane replaces the...
  21 Jul 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: off-road colours
  The current crop of 4x4s is increasingly set up to provide the driving experience of a normal hatchback. So there’s little lean in corners and the car tackles twisty roads...
  20 Jul 2010