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Vauxhall Astra: Mixed emotionsAfter six months with my Vauxhall Astra it’s time to say goodbye. Overall I’ve enjoyed the car. It isn’t without its foibles, but the lasting impression is of a capable machine with...11 Jan 2012
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Top five small 4x4sAlthough we’ve had a relatively warm winter so far, there’s always the chance that we could suffer a random spell of snow or bad weather. Even if we don’t, a 4x4...10 Jan 2012
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Yaris hybrid cuts running costsFollowing on from the release of the new Yaris earlier this year, Toyota has shed a little more light on the planned hybrid version of its latest supermini. The Japanese manufacturer...10 Jan 2012
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VW Passat: Fuel's goldThe Volkswagen Passat has a big fuel tank and if you run the range down to zero you can expect a £100 a fill-up, which is not a particularly wonderful experience. It hurts me...6 Jan 2012
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Car buyers shun showrooms in 2011New car buyers appear to have avoided dealerships in 2011, as new cars sales fell year-on-year. Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a drop in...6 Jan 2012
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Updated Peugeot 107 revealedPeugeot’s compact city car, the 107, has received a series of updates to improve its appeal while lowering running costs. Technical tweaks means that the 107’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine now...6 Jan 2012
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Upgrades for Citroen city carCitroen has revealed the latest version of its popular city car, the C1, which now comes with new looks and is claimed to offer cheaper running costs. The new model is...5 Jan 2012
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Which Astra GTC should you order?A few months ago we tested the most impressive Astra in the range, the three-door GTC. We suspect it would make an excellent company car, but as with most Vauxhalls these...4 Jan 2012
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Key cars coming in 2012Last year was a busy time for car makers with a whole host of new models going on sale, and things don’t look like slowing down in 2012. The numerous motor...3 Jan 2012
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Lower costs for upgraded Mazda3Mazda’s latest diesel 3 models now cost less for company car drivers. The Japanese firm has added the 1.6-litre Sport Diesel while making upgrades to the two 2.2-litre Sport diesel options to...28 Dec 2011
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Citroen C4: A noise for every occasionSomething that is very noticeable from my short time in the C4 is just how noisy the car is. Now, this isn’t engine noise. That’s well contained. It’s not even road...28 Dec 2011
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AutoebidAll you need to know about online car retailer, AutoeBid. 1 Where do you source your cars? All our cars are supplied by UK main franchised dealers directly or through brokers with the...27 Dec 2011