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  New buying scheme from Peugeot
  Peugeot is offering customers a new way of paying for their car with a monthly cost that covers everything apart from the price of fuel. The scheme – called ‘Just Add Fuel’...
  1 Jul 2010
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  Sporty styling for Chevrolet Cruze
  Chevrolet is set to offer potential Cruze buyers the option of giving their car a sporty makeover. Dubbed ‘CS’, the new option pack is inspired by the Silverline Chevrolet team that...
  1 Jul 2010
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  Ford cuts prices by 11% average
  Ford will be cutting list prices of its whole by an average of 11% from August 2.  The idea is to make pricing much easier for potential customers to understand and...
  1 Jul 2010
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  Ford Fiesta: Farewell
  At the beginning of my time with the Fiesta I thought it would be an ideal opportunity to see if it really did deserve its place as the best-selling car...
  30 Jun 2010
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  New special edition Mazda models
  Mazda is offering potential customers a new special edition upgrade on selected Mazda 2, Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 models. Named Takura, buyers will get sports styling kit, unique colours and...
  30 Jun 2010
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  Big audio for Smart special edition
  Smart has launched a new special edition version of its Fortwo city car that has been created to appeal to audiophiles. Called the Fortwo ICE (in car entertainment) edition the new...
  30 Jun 2010
• MINI range gets mild makeover
  MINI has given its Clubman, Convertible and Hatch a mild refresh in time for the plate changes in September. The manufacturer faces stiffer competition from rivals like the Audi A1, Fiat...
  28 Jun 2010
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  Mazda unveils people carrier details
  Mazda has revealed more details of the new 5 model including engine performance figures and equipment details.  The Mazda5 will run a new 2.0-litre petrol engine fitted with stop/start technolog, called i-stop. The company claims it...
  28 Jun 2010
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  The Budget: more insurance woe
  This week’s Emergency Budget was bad news for motorists: the government’s 2.5% VAT rise grabbed the headlines but under the news radar was a 1% increase in the standard Insurance Premium...
  23 Jun 2010
• 2010 Emergency Budget
  Parker’s brings you the full details of the 2010 Emergency Budget and how it will affect you and your car. We keep you updated with live coverage from the House of...
  22 Jun 2010
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  Ford Fiesta: I am the passenger
  Taking on our cars for a number of months often means we never actually get to be passengers in them – especially in the back. And it’s not as if...
  22 Jun 2010
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  Tolls to stay at Dartford Crossing
  The new coalition government is planning a U-turn on a previous Conservative government policy that planned to scrap tolls at the Dartford Crossing next year. Currently drivers who use the crossing between 6am and...
  21 Jun 2010