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  All-new Vauxhall Astra revealed
  Vauxhall has revealed details on the new sixth generation Astra model. Images of the exterior of the car have also been released and the new design borrows much of its look...
  14 May 2009
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  New car sales down in April with banger bonus about to begin
  New car sales fell for the 11th month running in April – the same month as the £2000 cash-for-scrap scheme was announced in the Budget. Official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers...
  7 May 2009
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  Skoda Fabia: out of washer fluid
  It may seem that I’m making a mountain out of a molehill with this update. But the smallest problems can also be the most irritating. The Fabia doesn’t have an on-board...
  5 May 2009
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  Skoda Fabia: Compact
  Before opting for the Fabia hatchback, I briefly toyed with the idea of a Fabia Estate. With the seats in place, the estate has 480 litres of load space (the hatch...
  1 May 2009
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  Honda Civic: Turns workhorse
  What do a tree, a large kitchen sideboard and a whole school year’s artwork have in common? It’s not some awful joke but actually items that I’ve managed to fit...
  1 May 2009
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  Suzuki Splash: Limited holiday room
  Before the Splash arrived I was already wary that the small size might be a problem when it came to having passengers in the back or a decent amount of luggage. It...
  29 Apr 2009
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  Suzuki Splash: Annoying noises
  After a month of driving, I’ve really started to warm to the Splash and think it’s a great small hatchback. But despite this there a few little things that are not...
  29 Apr 2009
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  Suzuki Splash: The first drive
  My initial reaction to the Splash wasn’t great, but the journey home from work gave me my first chance to drive it and see if those impressions would change. Heading home is only a...
  29 Apr 2009
• Volvo V50: Diesel v petrol
  There has been much debate recently over the cost of diesel cars and the premium paid at the pumps. It has been the case that higher costs associated with diesel have...
  27 Apr 2009
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  Volvo V50: sat nav
  Volvo’s satellite navigation system is typical of some of the unique thinking on Swedish products that goes into solving problems. I first drove a Volvo with sat-nav in 1999. The system...
  24 Apr 2009
• Volvo V50: Premium or mainstream
  Volvo markets its car range as premium products. It’s one thing for the marketing department to claim this, but another for the ‘market’ to accept it. I think most customers would...
  24 Apr 2009
• Volvo V50: Fuel economy
  A series of long drives has allowed the V50’s diesel engine to get into its stride on the motorway and has resulted in good economical motoring. The 136bhp diesel engine is...
  24 Apr 2009