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  BMW unveils hardcore M3 Coupe
  BMW has revealed the most powerful version of M3 Coupe, the BMW M3 GTS. The GTS features a V8 444bhp engine mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. There’s also modified...
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  Citroen offers free servicing
  Citroen buyers can now get free servicing for three years/35,000 miles on the C1 and C3 models under a new incentive from the French car maker. The Citroën C1 range is...
• Ford to cut prices across range
  Ford says it plans to introduce cuts to its list prices that could deliver savings of between £2,500 and £3,000. The decision to reduce prices follows the recent launch of the revised S-Max and...
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  Renault launches sportier Meganes
  Renault has introduced the GT trim level and the GT Line option pack to the current Megane range. The GT and the GT Line stand out due to their sporty...
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  Top new cars for value and kit
  New cars always come with some kit fitted as standard, but often getting the specification you want can prove very expensive if you have to tick the optional extras list. So here’s...
• Final scrappage orders still to come
  The number of new vehicles registered under the scrappage has totalled 395,500 up to the end of March. This means there are still up to 4,500 customers waiting for their new...
• New eco Fabia will return 83mpg
  Skoda has unveiled the Fabia Combi GreenLine II and Roomster GreenLine II, in a bid to boost its eco-friendly line-up. The models use the second generation of the GreenLine range and...
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  Infiniti confirms pricing for FX30d
  Infiniti has confirmed pricing for the FX30d – the first diesel car in the Japanese car maker’s 20-year history. The Fx30d will start from £45,150 and will be available in four trim...
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  Audi increases prices by 2%
  Audi has confirmed that it will increase prices by 2% across its range. The German car maker has blamed this price increase on currency exchange rates but will offset the...
• Prices rise for new Mazda 6
  The upgraded Mazda 6 is now available in dealer showrooms complete with exterior and interior changes, improved fuel economy but with an increase in price. The 19-strong range features a...
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  New Pathfinder and Navara prices
  Nissan has announced prices for the upgraded Pathfinder and Navara ranges that now feature new diesel engines and stability control as standard. The Navara pick-up starts at £19,807 for the Acenta...
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  Parker's readers vote for Tories
  The Conservative Party would be in power if British motorists got their way, a Parker’s poll has revealed.  The poll that asked Parker’s readers to declare who they would vote for on the...
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  Astra GSI set for 2011 launch
  Vauxhall has delayed launching its flagship Astra GSI and is instead concentrating on the next-generation Astra Sport Tourer estate and a sporty coupe-like three-door Astra. Both are expected to be unveiled this...
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  Range-topping Captiva revealed
  Chevrolet is set to introduce a new top-of-the-range Captiva with new features. On sale now, the LTZ will cost £27,305 for the manual version and £28,630 for the auto with the...
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  Match trim added to Tiguan line-up
  German manufacturer Volkswagen is set to add the Match trim level to the Tiguan model. Previously seen on the Polo, Golf and Touran models, the Match spec will replace the SE trim...
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  Has recall work been carried out?
  When you are considering buying a used car it is important you are fully aware of any potential problems. Vehicle records agency VOSA regularly issues recalls for models where issues have been reported.  As well...
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  Prices confirmed for Renault vans
  Renault has announced the pricing and specification for the Kangoo Van Maxi and the Trafic Phase 3. Pricing for the Kangoo Van Maxi will start from £12,590 excluding VAT and...
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  £17k for Alfa Romeo Giulietta
  The stylish new Alfa Romeo Giulietta will cost buyers less than a Ford Focus when it goes on sale in July. Entry level 1.4-litre petrol models in Turismo trim will start...
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  Election 2010: the regional parties
  Election 2010 – Regional battles In this, the second part of our Election 2010 Special, we take a look at the regional parties’ manifesto to see what they have planned...
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  Election: who's for the motorist?
  As the 2010 General Election looms and there seems to be no clear favourite as we enter the final stages, but who’s going to benefit you, the motorist, the most? Motorists...