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  Road test: Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport SRi Nav 2.0 (170hp) Turbo D BlueInjection
  The launch of the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport comes at a crossroads for its maker. On one hand, the market for large saloons and hatchbacks is under a two-pronged attack...
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  Mercedes-Benz to recall 75,000 cars in the UK
  More than 75,000 Mercedes-Benz cars in the UK may be affected by a safety recall. Reports of fires are the reason for the recall, after an issue with some starter...
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  Insignia insight: exploring Vauxhall's new motorway muncher
  Vauxhall’s all-new Insignia Grand Sport hatchback and the Sports Tourer estate are now available to order, commencing this summer at prices starting from £17,115. We’ll be driving what’s expected to become...
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  PSA's buyout of Opel-Vauxhall: How does that affect the UK?
  France’s PSA Group (the parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and DS Automobiles) has announced a deal to buy Opel-Vauxhall from General Motors (GM) for £1.9bn after agreeing terms with the...
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  Is your car roadworthy? Nearly 20% of drivers confess to putting off repairs
  A faulty car can mean a broad spectrum of issues, from an irritating but comparatively inconsequential sticky electric window to dangerously worn brake pads or tyres. However, according to research from...
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  Ford and FIAT only score three stars in new Euro NCAP safety ratings
  Euro NCAP has today released the safety ratings for six cars, and both Ford and Fiat have fallen short. The brand-new Ka+ only scored three stars. This comes after the Ford...
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  Road test: Peugeot 5008 (2017)
  The new Peugeot 5008 is proof positive that demand for traditional MPVs is dying. Certainly when looking at the number of offerings available to buy, and the way in which...
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  The apps that aim to make you a safer driver
  Mobile phones are an undeniable distraction to drivers, and the cause of an increasing number of accidents. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 1.25million people die each year as...
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  175,000 breakdowns expected this February half term
  This February half term, thousands of families will be hitting the roads for getaways across Britain.  Green Flag has predicted there will be 174,706 breakdowns in half term week, equating to...
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  Skoda Yeti – is now the time to buy?
  The Skoda Yeti was a groundbreaking car when it was launched in 2009. It combined the look and feel of a go-anywhere off-roader, and the packaging of a small family...
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  Understand a warranty's small print
  What you get in your warranty might not be as straight forward as you think. Make sure you take a look at the small print and avoid any potential pitfalls...
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  Road Test: Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Evo 150 DSG (2017)
  You’ve probably heard that Volkswagen has been having a little public relations difficulty with diesel engines recently. Perhaps you’re even considering abandoning your diesel Golf as a result. Should that be...
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  Road test: Volkswagen Golf GTD Estate
  The Volkswagen Golf has been given a ‘significant’ mid-life overhaul. VW says it’s the ferocious pace of change in the car industry that’s forcing it to break the habit of...
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  Crash test video shows how car safety has improved
  Euro NCAP is marking the 20th anniversary of the first of its front-offset crash tests by releasing a video of the most infamous victim of the 1997 tests. A Rover...
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  Fiat Chrysler emissions: what you need to know
  While the Volkswagen ‘dieselgate’ emissions scandal rumbles on, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) regarding emissions-cheating software. What is FCA being accused...
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  VW facing legal action from UK motorists over dieselgate
  In the latest twist in the Volkswagen ‘dieselgate’ emissions scandal, a group of UK motorists are bringing legal action against the carmaker. The proceedings are a claim for compensation by owners...
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  All 2016/66 updated prices are LIVE on Parkers now
  If you’re looking to buy a new car, sell your own, or just value your car for your own interest, then head to Parkers where all the 2016/66 prices have...
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  UK new car registrations hit record high in 2016
  Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders – the SMMT – reveal the UK new car market to be at an all-time high, with 2,692,786 new cars...
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  VED car tax squeeze: annual bill jumps £140 for cleanest petrol and diesel cars
  Fairness was claimed to be at the heart of the sweeping car tax reforms that former chancellor George Osborne announced in his 2015 Summer Budget for 2017, but the stark reality...
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  Road test: Aston Martin Vanquish S
  The Aston Martin Vanquish S sits at the pinnacle of the British sports car maker’s range. Costing £199,950, it offers a V12 engine mounted ahead of the driver, 2+2 seating...