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  Nissan X-Trail gets design updates
  Nissan has given its X-Trail model a whole host of exterior and interior design tweaks as well as improvements to the manual six-speed gearbox and diesel engine. The biggest changes have...
  2 Aug 2010
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  Fixed price VW van service plan
  Volkswagen has launched a new service price plan at its van centres as it aims to prove its dealers provide cost effective servicing. No matter which dealership across the UK you...
  2 Aug 2010
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  Citroen extends van finance deals
  Citroen has launched a new range of finance deals on its van range, with 0% interest offers and monthly rentals from just £172. Citroen Contract Motoring’s new Elect3 Pro LCV deals...
  2 Aug 2010
• Renault Megane Coupe: distance driving
  The Megane Coupe is designed as a sporty car – but one of its best features is its ability to cruise up and down the motorway with great ease. Get...
  31 Jul 2010
• Orders open for Nissan Leaf
  This week Nissan opened the order books for its Leaf electric car but are you thinking about going electric? The Leaf, with a range of just 100 miles after an eight-hour...
  30 Jul 2010
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  First drive: Nissan Leaf
  The news that the government will go ahead with its grant scheme for electric vehicles in January 2011 comes as a big relief for Nissan. In March 2011 the Japanese car...
  30 Jul 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: v Grand Vitara
  While the major competition for the Yeti comes in the shape of rival crossovers like the Nissan Qashaqai and Peugeot 3008, with four-wheel drive and soft-roader looks mean it is...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: First drive
  Before our Yeti had even arrived I had planned the first major journey. I was due to travel down to Brighton to help celebrate a friend’s stag do. Having never...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Skoda extends no-VAT offer
  Skoda has extended its no-VAT offer on its Fabia, Roomster and Octavia models until the end of December this year. The offer, which was originally due to stop at the end...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Toyota to issue further recalls
  Toyota has been hit by further mechanical problems resulting in the firm having to recall more cars. A total of 348 Land Cruiser Amazon models built between July 2002 and September 2006...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Mazda3: shows off its stop/start
  One way manufacturers are reducing emissions is to fit stop/start technology to cars. This cuts the engine when you are at a standstill such as in traffic, all you have to do...
  29 Jul 2010
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  Speed cameras to be turned off
  Speed cameras are set to be turned off around the UK as local councils look to save cash. The move comes after the coalition Government announced that there would be...
  28 Jul 2010