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Insurance premiums rocketFraud is being blamed for fastest ever rise in car insurance premiums, according to a new report from the AA. Over the last quarter premiums rocketed by more than 11% –...16 Jul 2010
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Renault Megane Coupe: reliable stablemateRenault has had problems with reliability in the past so I’m pleased to report our Megane has been trouble-free so far. To prove this I asked for a car with a healthy amount...15 Jul 2010
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Top five fake 4x4sNews that the new Range Rover Evoque will come with a two-wheel drive option may shock the brand purists, but fake 4x4s are nothing new. Then there’s Nissan’s funky looking...15 Jul 2010
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VW introduces fixed-price servicingVolkswagen has introduced a fixed-price maintenance scheme for cars between three and 10 years old. There are now set prices for servicing, MOT testing and cosmetic repairs, available for the majority...15 Jul 2010
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Vauxhall offers Corsa for £7,995Vauxhall is offering a new raft of savings including a discount of more than £3,000 on its Corsa hatchback under a 14-day special deal lasting from July 17-31. The Corsa S 1.0-litre...15 Jul 2010
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SEAT offers summer discountsSEAT has launched a range of summer offers that include discounts of up to £2,000, low-rate finance deals and free servicing. Selected Ibiza models bought before the end of July will...15 Jul 2010
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Suzuki Grand Vitara: updateSuzuki has unveiled the new Grand Vitara and with a first glance it is easy to see one of the changes. Gone is the trademark spare wheel with its colour-coded...14 Jul 2010
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Honda offers cut-price dealsHonda is launching a new range of discounts which means customers could get their hands on a new Jazz for £9,995, a Civic 1.4 Type S from £13,995 or an...13 Jul 2010
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Suzuki Grand Vitara: music festivalsAs the road tester at Parker’s I get to test all the latest cars, so as a long-time visitor to the Glastonbury music festival there is one thing I always...13 Jul 2010
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First drive: MINI First and Cooper SMINI has to up its game if it is to stay relevant beside shiny new metal like the Citroen DS3 and the Audi A1 and that’s even before you consider...13 Jul 2010
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Hyundai i20 gets cleaner enginesHyundai has made changes to its i20 hatchback in a bid reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Changes to aerodynamics and engines have reduced emissions on the top-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine from 126g/km to...13 Jul 2010
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Black boxes for Toyota modelsToyota is planning to introduce aircraft-style black boxes, which record events leading up to accidents, into its vehicles. The Japanese firm has confirmed it will be installing the technology following...12 Jul 2010