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  First drive: Volkswagen Phaeton
  As times get tighter even the high-end executive models must be competitive in the company car sector: they must deliver value for money as well as luxury. Step forward the VW Phaeton. First launched in 2003, this luxury executive...
  22 Jun 2011
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  The great Mazda roof race
  After months of secret research in laboratory conditions, Parkers can reveal that technology has gone backwards over the past 15 years. Our case study revolves around the roof on Mazda’s...
  17 Jun 2011
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  Facelift for Saab's 9-5
  Saab has released details of a facelift for its 9-5 saloon and SportWagon. Every engine in the range features stop/start technology and they have also been been tweaked to cut fuel consumption....
  17 Jun 2011
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  How to avoid buying a lemon
  You can pick up plenty of well-presented, mechanically sound and respectable used cars. The problem comes in separating these examples from the bangers that could cause you a huge amount...
  17 Jun 2011
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  Next generation Yaris on the way
  Toyota has released the first official pictures and details of the latest version of the popular Yaris model. According to the Japanese firm, the latest iteration of its supermini is a development...
  16 Jun 2011
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  VW Transporter SWB T30
  Moving home can be a very stressful business. Inevitably, you will tell yourself that you don’t have much stuff and that the process will go through seamlessly and smoothly. You...
  13 Jun 2011
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  Who sold our data?
  On October 31 2010 a Parkers member of staff had an accident involving an ambulance. No one was injured and the damage was minimal. He reported the accident to the insurance...
  10 Jun 2011
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  Mazda's company car offensive
  With fleet car registrations accounting for more than 55% of all new car sales, offering a car that appeals to company car drivers is a key task for many manufacturers. Mazda will look to capitalise...
  9 Jun 2011
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  Parkers calls for BIK rate reveal
  Parkers and Company Car Driver are calling for the government to remain ahead of the curve when publishing BIK taxation information. As company car tax is on the increase and drivers are...
  8 Jun 2011
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  First drive: SEAT Alhambra 4x4
  SEAT has revealed a four-wheel drive version of its flexible Alhambra people carrier. The new model isn’t destined to come to the UK yet but with the increase in harsh winters...
  8 Jun 2011
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  VW planning electric fleet
  Volkwagen is to begin looking at electric fleet vehicles as it builds on the success of its BlueMotion technology. The project has already started, and the first test vehicle – a Caddy van –...
  7 Jun 2011
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  New Jaguar XFR and XK driven
  The big news is that Jaguar will be launching a 2.2-litre diesel to join its XF range, but paving the way for that is a mid-life refresh for both the...
  3 Jun 2011