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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...
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  Road test: Renault Twingo GT TCe 110
  Here’s something a bit interesting: a rear-engined, rear-wheel drive hot hatchback – something we have not seen for a very long time. To create it, Renault has taken its Twingo...
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  The morning after: should you trust a home alcohol breath test?
  These days it seems the whole of December and half of January is one long party. Work Christmas dos, family gatherings, meeting old friends for the annual pub catch-up and...
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  Why Brexit could make your next car £1,500 more expensive
  The cost of every new car sold in Britain could jump by £1,500 if tariffs are applied to foreign-built cars sold here after the country leaves the EU. The stark warning...
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  Road test: Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ saloon
  The expansive E-Class range really does have something for everyone. It encompasses sensible suited diesels to these range-topping Mercedes-AMG E63 and E63 S versions – which successfully switch business attire...
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  Road Test: SEAT Leon SE Technology 1.0-litre TSI Ecomotive
  The SEAT Leon has long been the more visually interesting alternative to the cars it shares a platform with – the VW Golf, Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia. Now though it’s...
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  Road test: Peugeot 3008 SUV GT Line BlueHDi 120
  Peugeot’s new 3008 has undergone something of a transformation. Gone is the people carrier crossover of old, in its place a boldly-styled SUV set to take on the class-leading Nissan Qashqai, Renault...
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  How the 2016 Autumn Statement affects drivers
  Chancellor Philip Hammond has set out the government’s latest spending priorities in today’s autumn statement – the first major outline of planned expenditure since the UK’s vote to leave the...
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  London mayor orders £2.5m VW Congestion Charge payment
  The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for Volkswagen to pay £2.5m for Congestion Charge payments not paid by drivers of models that cheated emissions tests.  Following the VW emissions...
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  Modern cars too big for outdated parking spaces
  If you’ve ever returned from a shopping trip to find your car sandwiched between two enormous SUVs, the news that many models are now simply too large to park will...
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  2017 SEAT Leon to get digital dash and AWD Cupra model
  SEAT plans to install digital dashboard technology in at least one of its cars – the facelifted Leon – from late 2017. The system will offer a similar graphical speedometer and...
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  Road Test: Honda Civic 1.5 Sport
  The 10th generation of Honda’s Civic hatchback has arrived, with the Japanese company promising a more dynamic driving experience coupled with a distinctive design. Previous generations have been strong on...
• Road Test: Land Rover Discovery Sport (15 on) 2.0 TD4 (180hp) HSE Luxury 5d Auto
  The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a relatively small footprint, making it easy to drive and park, yet clever packaging and a compact rear suspension system have unlocked a lot...
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  Government invests £10m in electric car charging network
  A £10m investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure was announced today by the Government. As sales of electrically powered cars continue to climb – with more cars sold by October...
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  Ford adds a dose of five-door practicality to the Fiesta ST
  If you’ve ever been tempted by the Fiesta ST but found the three-door bodystyle just too impractical, Ford has just announced a five-door version will be available for the first...
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  Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 AllGrip - Road Test
  While the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross launched back in 2013 was a competent crossover it looked disappointingly insipid. Sure, it handled well enough, proved to be reassuringly reliable and was packed to...
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  All-wheel drive Volvo V90 Cross Country revealed
  Volvo has added to its off-roader range with the V90 Cross Country. Based on the V90 estate, the Cross Country gains 60mm of ride height – meaning it now offers...