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First drive: Kia SportageUp until now Kia offered just one engine, the two-litre diesel, on its Sportage models but this is about to change with the introduction of an entry level petrol engine and a...18 Oct 2010 -
First drive: Saab 9-3 TTiDThe 9-3 saloon is a long-standing model in Saab’s range, having been launched in 2002 and this latest model promises improved economy and power as well as low emissions of...18 Oct 2010 -
First drive: Corsa CDTi start/stopWith people becoming increasingly concerned with fuel economy and the rising cost of road tax many manufacturers are releasing ‘eco’ versions of cars and engines, offering improved fuel consumption and...15 Oct 2010 -
Fix those dings, says auction houseMotorists are losing up to £500 when they sell their car because they are not preparing them for sale properly, according to new research. Figures from Manheim Auctions revealed that one...14 Oct 2010 -
Volvo C30 DRIVe: Inside storyIt’s rare that I emerge from the Volvo C30 DRIVe feeling exhausted after a long drive and, with the amount of miles I cover every week, that is an absolute...13 Oct 2010 -
£102k for insurance cover!The importance of shopping around for car insurance has never been higher after the AA revealed a record increase in the cost of premiums today and Parker’s received a quote...12 Oct 2010
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Aston Martin Cygnet revealedAston Martin says its Cygnet ‘luxury’ city car will go on sale in the UK in spring next year but it’ll cost buyers at least £30,000. Measuring just 3 metres long,...11 Oct 2010 -
Car buyers lose haggling appetiteNew car buyers in the UK are losing their appetite for haggling discounts, according to new research. Studies on behalf of Sainsbury’s Finance revealed that only 39% who say they will buy a brand new car in...11 Oct 2010
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Volvo C30 DRIVe: coolant customerI am hoping that my last visit to Marshall Peterborough Volvo will be my last. That’s not because I don’t like them, or that the service hasn’t been anything other...8 Oct 2010
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Mazda3: distance drivingIn my quest to determine whether the Mazda3 can really be an effective company car, I took it on a raft of long motorway journeys hacking up and down the...7 Oct 2010 -
New Subaru WRX STI hits the roadSubaru has revealed the new four-door saloon version of the WRX STI. The new 2011 WRX STI saloon will sell alongside the existing five-door hatch. Subaru claims it benefits from a stiffer...7 Oct 2010 -
New car sales still strugglingSeptember marks the third consecutive month in the fall of new car sales, despite the release of the new ’60’ plates, with the outlook for the rest of the year remaining...6 Oct 2010