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Crackdown on blue badge abuseA new crackdown to catch people who use disabled blue badges to park fraudulently has been launched by the Department for Transport. Abuse is rife and the government believes that of the...15 Feb 2011
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First drive: Isuzu Rodeo DenverWe’ve been driving the double-cab Isuzu Rodeo with a tweaked 3.0-litre diesel engine to find out if the latest model is OK… Corral. Sorry. Performance from the 3.0-litre diesel engine with 161bhp means, er…...14 Feb 2011
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Save a fortune by comparing costsWhen it comes to buying a car many people only look at one thing – the price. Obviously it’s an important factor but equally as important are the running costs, especially...11 Feb 2011
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Honda to reveal new EVHonda will be showing an electric vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The EV Concept electric vehicle looks similar to the current Jazz hatchback and it will be part...10 Feb 2011
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Rogue clampers take £55m a yearA staggering £55 million in fines is being paid yearly by drivers to private wheel clamping companies, Home Office figures have revealed. Around 500,000 clampings take place each year on private...10 Feb 2011
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Driven: Peugeot Bipper stop/startPeugeot’s city van, the Bipper, has been updated to include all-new stop/start system to improve fuel economy. So, let’s start with the headlines: with the frugal little 1.3-litre diesel engine this van...9 Feb 2011
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Ultimate Range Rover announcedLand Rover has revealed details of what it claims to be the most luxurious Range Rover ever, which is called the Autobiography Ultimate edition. The range-topping model gets a handcrafted leather interior,...9 Feb 2011
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SEAT Exeo TDI multitronic drivenAimed at the UK fleet market, the SEAT Exeo with a new CVT multitronic box is hardly the most exciting proposition. However, paired with the 141bhp 2.0-litre TDI engine it is one of the...7 Feb 2011
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Three new special edition CitroensCitroen has announced three new special editions of the C3 and C3 Picasso. Based on the VTR+ trim level, the three ‘Connexion’ models all get sat nav and Bluetooth connectivity...3 Feb 2011
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More speed cameras to be axedMore than 300 speed cameras in the West Midlands are to be switched off, ironically, on April Fools Day. In an effort to save cash, a coalition of seven councils has announced the...3 Feb 2011
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MINI announces updates for 2011MINI has announced a new high performance diesel engine, a Sport Pack and a pair of special editions. Due to go on sale in March, the three new updates to the range...2 Feb 2011
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Two new Skoda models set for 2012The Skoda range is set to expand with the introduction of two all-new models in 2012. Sources at Skoda state the first of the two will be a small family orientated...31 Jan 2011