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  Ibiza drives away with two design awards 20 Mar 2009 (News)
  comes with a comprehensive list of standard equipment. Some of the features drivers can expect to find are a range of airbags, multi-function trip computer, Hill Hold Control and front fog lights with cornering ability. Prices for the car start at £8,605. Meanwhile
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  Nice to be back 13 Mar 2009 (News)
  by Nice are completely emission-free and are also exempt from any road tax. Drivers are not required to pay the capital's congestion charge and can also benefit from complimentary parking at many locations across the globe. Are you
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  Latest Kia scoops award 13 Mar 2009 (News)
  people who do not appreciate the car are simply "too old". Mr Chalmers added: "We're looking forward to seeing more Kia motors in the pages of Fast Car in the future." Drivers who can picture themselves behind the wheel of a Soul can drive away with the model
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  Scrappage scheme 'could be green' 10 Mar 2009 (News)
  There are circumstances under which a scrappage incentive scheme could help the motoring industry without harming the planet, it has been claimed. According to Clean Green Cars, by offering drivers money for trading in a model that is over ten years old for one that emits less than 130 g
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  Used car checks 'are vital' 27 Feb 2009 (News)
  with finance still owing. The company acknowledged it is easy to get carried away when buying a new set of wheels, but it urged drivers to let their heads rule their hearts. It issued this advice after conducting research which demonstrates just how attached Brits get to their motors
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  Advice could help those buying at auction 18 Feb 2009 (News)
  said people could get great deals by purchasing vehicles in this way but urged drivers to take their time. It suggested motorists should avoid buying a car during their first visit to an auction hall and simply concentrate
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  New Yaris 'offers improved green credentials' 17 Feb 2009 (News)
  mean Yaris drivers can expect a more comfortable ride, better grip and tread that takes longer to wear down. The company said it was working closely with Toyota in order to create "simple, affordable solutions designed to make cars safer, more economical and more environmentally-friendly
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  People 'should be rewarded for scrapping old cars' 17 Feb 2009 (News)
  which offers financial rewards to drivers prepared to get rid of old models. It stated anyone willing to scrap a vehicle more than nine years old should be given £2,000 towards the cost of a new or nearly new car
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  Some smart thinking 'could cut congestion' 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  - such as the fortwo - can pass through a set of lights in the time it takes two standard-sized motors to do so. According to smart, if a significant number of drivers swapped their current vehicle for a more diminutive set of wheels, the effect on traffic flow would be comparable to the reduction generally
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  Snow 'sees car insurance claims triple' 4 Feb 2009 (News)
  30,000 crashes - rather than the usual 10,000. It claimed the rise in collisions was down to the fact Brits are unused to driving in the snow. Steve Evans, chief executive of Accident Exchange, said: "Driver inexperience is to blame with people coming across marooned cars
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  Show may inspire car buyers 3 Feb 2009 (News)
  - they will also be introduced to vehicles of the future. Drivers who take green credentials into account when buying a car may welcome the news ten specialist eco-friendly exhibitors are taking part in the show, including Tesla Motors
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  Revamped Peugeot city car hits UK showrooms 30 Jan 2009 (News)
  Peugeot's revamped 107 city car has been launched in the UK. Drivers looking for a new three or five door car with low CO2 emissions and high fuel economy may be interested in the 107, which produces 106 g/km and can manage 62.7 mpg. Peugeot insists it has not economised
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  Aston Martin 'wants to reclaim 1959 victory' 28 Jan 2009 (News)
  LMP1 cars featuring the orange and blue Gulf Oil logo to compete in the Le Mans 24-hour race, which will take place on June 13th and 14th. As part of its commitment to motorsport, Aston Martin drivers are also set to compete in a number of other Le Mans Series events, including the 1,000 km de
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  Toyota tops Honda for eco accolade 27 Jan 2009 (News)
  ". For those buying a car in 2009, going green could also affect the size of your wallet. This week, Seat said its Ibiza Ecomotive could help lower emissions and provide drivers with a better fuel consumption level - therefore potentially
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  Vehicle owners 'should hide their keys' 22 Jan 2009 (News)
  ." Meanwhile, following the theft of Princess Beatrice's BMW last month, security company Tracker reminded drivers never to leave cars unattended with keys in the ignition. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your
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  Skiers urged to check tyres 16 Jan 2009 (News)
  of the vehicle." He also highlighted the fact a vehicle loaded up with mounds of heavy ski equipment may need higher tyre pressure than under normal circumstances to support the increased weight. Earlier this winter, TyreSafe suggested drivers may benefit from switching to cold weather
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  New car could be smart choice 15 Jan 2009 (News)
  drivers cut the cost of their insurance premiums as a result of its small engine size. The vehicle is capable of 83.1 mpg and the manufacturer pointed out it emits less carbon dioxide than any other production car on the market - at 88 g/km. Commenting on the benefits of opting
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  Prices for Mazda6 range revealed 19 Dec 2008 (News)
  and an extra diesel car. The manufacturer also revealed 15 models - from the £17,563 TS2 upwards - will feature its lane-change rear vehicle monitoring system. Capable of detecting road users approaching from behind, the device warns drivers if it is unsafe to change lanes
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  Road pricing 'does not work' 12 Dec 2008 (News)
  the outcome of the Greater Manchester vote on congestion charging was announced, the Association of British Drivers urged motorists to reject the proposals. Earlier today, it was revealed that residents in the region had in fact done so. ABD stated road pricing only works when motorists do
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  Panda Cross named 4x4 of the Year 28 Nov 2008 (News)
  People considering buying a car they can do some off-roading in may want to take a look at the Panda Cross from Fiat, after it was named 4x4 of the Year. Honoured in 4x4 and MPV Driver magazine's annual awards, the judges