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  New Range Rover may tempt 4x4 buyers 8 Jun 2009 (News)
  consumption and lower CO2 emissions - and in addition to this the motor has a new striking outside appearance. Also being displayed at the Motorexpo - which runs until June 14th - are the Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4. Both of these models are due to be released in September and prices
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  VW Golf reclaims its crown 18 May 2009 (News)
  was still giving the Golf a run for its money - with registrations up 26.9 per cent last month. The company claimed small cars in general are performing well, with nine out of the top ten most popular vehicles across the continent being segment B or C models. Jato boss David Di Girolamo
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  Police conduct eye tests 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  glasses and contact lenses when they need them are putting themselves and other road users at risk. This comes after a scheme run by the force in partnership with a number of other agencies stopped motorists in Huddersfield to check they were capable of reading a registration plate from distance
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  New scheme 'may not reach persistent offenders' 27 Feb 2009 (News)
  and attending an education session - rather than having their licence endorsed with three penalty points. The classroom sessions will be run by a motorist training specialist who will remind drivers of the potential consequences of speeding. According to the Association of British Insurers
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  Mazda models 'perfect as company cars' 24 Feb 2009 (News)
  , while the second will hang onto 25 per cent. In addition to this, the carmaker pointed out its vehicle costs 29,88p a mile to run, against 64.8p for its rival. Fleet and remarketing director Peter Allibon said: "A combination of performance, style and superb whole-life costs have
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  'Big is not always better' 18 Feb 2009 (News)
  . It stated inexperienced drivers still need to get accustomed to being behind the wheel and understanding the road. Head of technical services Peter Staddon said following the organisation's advice could save people money on insurance in the long-run. Mr Staddon explained: "If you have
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  New Alfa Romeo 'expected to retain most value' 9 Feb 2009 (News)
  . This is five per cent more than its nearest competitor from Mini. Used vehicle remarketing manager Simon Wheeler said: "This is significant testimony to the exceptional attention to detail Alfa Romeo has applied to this car in terms of design, build quality, reliability, running costs
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  Government urges drivers to go green 6 Jan 2009 (News)
  , it is also be kinder to a person's pocket. In a bid to get motorists to think about the benefits of going green, DfT's Act on CO2 website has launched a search tool which allows potential car buyers to compare the emissions and running costs of various current models on the UK market
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  Motorists 'are not full of festive cheer' 10 Dec 2008 (News)
  . The research discovered family arguments, getting lost and running late were the top causes of tension during vehicle journeys. Katie Armitage, marketing manager at Motors.co.uk, commented: "It is no surprise that motorists find driving stressful over the Christmas season with the combination
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  Beware of Frosting 6 Dec 2008 (News)
  must take care not to leave their vehicles vulnerable to opportunist thieves. When it's freezing outside it can be tempting to leave the engine running to speed up the defrosting process while you nip back inside to finish getting ready. But this could have terrible consequences and you may find
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  Motorists 'should not leave cars to warm up' 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  : "Often insurance companies will not pay out on claims for vehicles stolen after engines of unattended vehicles are left running, as motorists are expected to secure their own vehicles." Mr Gough added drivers should change their behaviour now rather than waiting until it was too late
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  VAT cut is 'good news for car buyers' 25 Nov 2008 (News)
  with more money to spend." However, she added Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report may not be as attractive for motorists as it initially appeared. Ms Robinson stated vehicle owners may well have been disappointed to hear fuel duty is to increase. In the run up to Mr
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  Government urged to cut VAT 11 Nov 2008 (News)
  would help cash-strapped retailers cut their running costs. This comes after the RMIF reported dealers had experienced a "challenging" month in October, with buyers reluctant to part with their cash in the current economic climate. Are you
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  Electric car company opens new retail outlet 29 Oct 2008 (News)
  models were cheap to run and would also be exempt from road tax and congestion charging. Earlier this week, the group welcomed the government's announcement it was investing £100 million in promoting the electric car industry
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  New electric city car on the horizon 7 Oct 2008 (News)
  posted on the company's website. Able to travel distances of up to 150 km when fully charged, the model offers running costs of 1p per mile. It can also go from zero to 50 km/h in under five seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 90 km/h. Evert Geurtsen, co-founder of NICE
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  Jaguar XF claims further honours 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  it is a real pleasure, whether you're on the school run or cruising to the south of France." She added that the seats are extremely comfortable, while its audio system "is easy to use". Ms Jenner-Fust is not the first authority to have praised the Jaguar XF's stereo in recent
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  Women drivers 'pay less than men' after passing test 7 Aug 2008 (News)
  famously run over her husband Dave's foot while learning to drive. Are you buying or selling? Click here to find out what Honest John has
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  New competition invites drivers to show off fun side 28 Jul 2008 (News)
  . It claimed top prize in the Green Supermini category at the What Car? Green Awards, held at the British International Motor Show, which runs until August 3rd. To find out
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  Car finance sales at BIMS could increase 24 Jul 2008 (News)
  deals. "Motor dealerships can help by offering competitive finance packages to fit all pockets. They can often serve customers finding it difficult to raise money elsewhere," commented Stephen Sklaroff, director general of the FLA. The BIMS this year runs from July 23rd
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  Electric car unveiling at British International Motor Show 23 Jul 2008 (News)
  insurance policies from some cover providers. Richard Blundell, Think UK managing director, said the vehicle is both "great to look at" and "cheap to run". "Unlike the lower-range, electric quadricycles that have had limited success in the UK, the Think city