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  Alfa Romeo launches 'Sprint' Mito
  Alfa Romeo has announced a new special edition Mito to celebrate UK athletics. Dubbed the ‘Sprint’, it’s available exclusively in the colours of the Union Jack – red, white or...
  4 Feb 2011
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  Buyers opt for low running costs
  New car buyers turned to cars with lower running costs in January despite sales for the month dropping. It is the seventh consecutive month that the figures have fallen. However, sales...
  4 Feb 2011
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  Another Mercedes model tweaked
  Mercedes-Benz is continuing its barrage of new models in 2011 with the C63 AMG the latest model to get a refresh. Both the saloon and estate have been tweaked and it’s standard fare....
  4 Feb 2011
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  Renault reveals another Gordini
  French manufacturer Renault is set to show off another addition to the race-inspired line-up, the Wind Gordini. Based on the racing cars of Amedee Gordini from the 1950’s, Renault has applied the special edition extras...
  3 Feb 2011
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  Three new special edition Citroens
  Citroen has announced three new special editions of the C3 and C3 Picasso. Based on the VTR+ trim level, the three ‘Connexion’ models all get sat nav and Bluetooth connectivity...
  3 Feb 2011
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  More speed cameras to be axed
  More than 300 speed cameras in the West Midlands are to be switched off, ironically, on April Fools Day.  In an effort to save cash, a coalition of seven councils has announced the...
  3 Feb 2011
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  MINI announces updates for 2011
  MINI has announced a new high performance diesel engine, a Sport Pack and a pair of special editions. Due to go on sale in March, the three new updates to the range...
  2 Feb 2011
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  Tech-filled Astra to take on rivals
  Vauxhall has introduced a new kit-laden trim-level to the Astra as it gets set to go head-to-head with the VW Golf and new Ford Focus. The ES Tech trim is available...
  2 Feb 2011
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  Company car tax could increase
  Company car drivers could see their Benefit-In-Kind (BIK) tax liability could increase from April with the lowering of the higher tax rate threshold. The government is set to drop threshold at...
  1 Feb 2011
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  Two new Skoda models set for 2012
  The Skoda range is set to expand with the introduction of two all-new models in 2012. Sources at Skoda state the first of the two will be a small family orientated...
  31 Jan 2011
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  Electric cars continue to fall short
  The current mileage range of electric cars isn’t enough for buyers to swap petrol or diesel for plug-in power, according to a Parker’s poll. In the survey, 38% of Parkers.co.uk users said that...
  31 Jan 2011
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  Hyundai ix35: South Korean crossover arrives
  My flirtation with soft-roader/crossover-type cars is set to continue with the Hyundai ix35, the latest addition to the Parkers long-term fleet. Having spent six months with the excellent all-rounder that...
  31 Jan 2011