Parkers

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  Focus Sport on sale until August
  With the arrival of the new Focus model in March, Ford will be offering a special discounted price for the old model until August. The run-out Focus special edition Sport will...
  26 Jan 2011
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  Mazda3: Washers
  Since my last update the Mazda3 has been into the local dealership. I was astonished to find out that ‘tyre rotation’ actually involves a £15 surcharge which isn’t covered as...
  25 Jan 2011
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  Citroen introduces 'Business Class'
  Details have emerged about a new commercial vehicle plan from Citroen called Business Class. Aimed at commercial buyers, the strategy involves new products and services as well as extra staff training. A...
  25 Jan 2011
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  Honda updates Accord models
  Honda has unveiled the latest version of the Accord Saloon and Tourer models with lower emissions, refreshed styling and chassis improvements. Emissions have been decreased on the saloon with the 2.2-litre i-DTEC engine,...
  24 Jan 2011
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  Hybrid Infiniti is quickest 'M' yet
  Another new hybrid is on the way, with Infiniti the latest brand to clamber aboard the eco bandwagon. Company car drivers will be excited to learn that from spring this...
  24 Jan 2011
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  Audi A1 range gets a boost
  The Audi A1 has received a new range-topping model in the form of a 1.4-litre petrol engine TFSI version, which features both a turbocharger and a supercharger. This ‘dual-charged’ engine makes...
  24 Jan 2011
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  Will diesels save you money?
  You might be considering changing your petrol-powered car to a diesel model as fuel prices hit an all-time high and look set to rise even further.  Fuel efficient diesel-engined cars are looking...
  24 Jan 2011
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  Insurance premiums up 33.2%
  The average cost of private car insurance in the UK rose by 33.2% in 2010. According to figures released by the AA, car insurance now costs an average of £843,...
  24 Jan 2011
• Mazda3: v Ford Focus 1.6 Sport
  As the saying goes these two cars have been cut from the same cloth – well up to a point. The Ford Focus Mk4 and the Mazda3 share the same...
  23 Jan 2011
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  Get a new Aston Martin for £30,995
  Aston Martin has announced the launch details of the new Cygnet city car. It is based on the Toyota IQ and will be assembled at Aston Martin’s Gaydon plant. Prices for the standard...
  21 Jan 2011
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  Renault adds budget Bizu range
  Renault has released a new limited edition budget range called the Bizu. Available until June, the limited edition models include the Twingo, Clio, Megane and Scenic. The prices are all substantially...
  20 Jan 2011
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  New version of Lexus IS saloon
  Lexus has released a new version of its IS saloon, called the Advance, which comes with more equipment for only a marginal increase in price. In addition to the regular SE specification,...
  20 Jan 2011