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  Renault adds to green credentials
  French manufacturer Renault has increased its line-up of low emission models with a new Eco2 version of the Clio that emits 98g/km of CO2. The Eco2 is in the free-to-tax VED banding...
  21 May 2010
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  Farewell to the Xsara Picasso
  After more than ten years on sale, Citroen is set to bring an end to the Xsara Picasso model. In this time more than 270,000 examples of the popular family...
  21 May 2010
• Renault Megane Coupe: tip-top condition
  Depending on the miles I usually check the oil levels once a week on Parker’s test cars. Recently I checked the oil level on our Renault Megane 1.9 dCi and realised that it was...
  20 May 2010
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  Better value VW Golf Match is back
  Volkswagen has replaced the SE trim on the latest Golf with the familiar Match name. The new variant adds more than £1,600 of extra equipment but costs just £300 more than the outgoing trim.  Currently the...
  20 May 2010
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  Ford Fiesta: Young new thing
  With so many Ford Fiestas now on the roads and such a common sight, you could be forgiven for forgetting how much of an advance it was when it first...
  18 May 2010
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  Renault Megane Coupe: Inside story
  Everyone has their faults and although the Renault Megane, with its coupe guise, is a sporty, good looking car those looks can be deceiving – there are a few irritating foibles. When you spend...
  18 May 2010
• Citroen offers 0% finance on vans
  Citroen has extended its 0% finance deals across the Berlingo and Relay van ranges, while certain Nemo and Dispatch versions are also included. Available under Citroen Contract Motoring’s Elect3 Pro LCV...
  17 May 2010
• Nissan reveals LEAF pricing
  Nissan has revealed pricing for its new electric model, the Nissan LEAF will cost £23,350 when it goes on sale in February 2011 – after government incentives. Nissan has claimed the...
  17 May 2010
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  Alfa models get new engines
  The Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider models are set to be offered with a new petrol and diesel engine. The new petrol engine offered is the 1750 TBi option with a...
  17 May 2010
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  Lexus GS gains extra safety features
  Lexus has given the hybrid GS 450h model a minor refresh for 2010 including added safety systems, equipment and minor styling changes. The biggest change is the addition of new...
  17 May 2010
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara: Roof bars
  There’s no doubt that the Grand Vitara’s greatest strength is its practicality. The boot is already a good size, and the 60/40 spilt rear seats not only have seat backs that...
  13 May 2010
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  Volvo C30 DRIVe:: not entirely spacious
  I’m largely pleased with the Volvo C30 DRIVe (apart from the upper case/lower case nonsense), but it’s not without flaws. Yes, it’s stylish, yes it’s frugal and yes, it cruises...
  13 May 2010