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by: Geraldine Ashton Green
08/02/2010
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Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Mercedes Finance Launches Strong OffersMercedes Finance Launches Strong Offers
A Class is available on a personal contract plan for thirty-six payments of £269 at 3.7% APR. This assumes the wannabe buyer can find a £2,499 deposit. However, motorists wanting a more striking vehicle may be attracted to the more >
Fri, 05 Feb 2010
New Porsche Boxster Spyder hits UK in FebruaryNew Porsche Boxster Spyder hits UK in February
The new Porsche Boxster Spyder will hit the UK in February with prices starting at £45,000. Included in the purchase price is the invitation for customers to explore the dynamic attributes of their Boxster Spyder, and develop their own skills behind the wheel. The new model becomes the third vers...
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Kia Rio FaceliftKia Rio Facelift
The Kia Rio has experienced a recent facelift which makes it look very similar to the Kia C’eed. There are two engines availed a 1.4 litre petrol and a 1.5 litre diesel. The diesel option seems to be the preferred choice, it produces decent power and clean emissions that meet Euro 4 criteria. Perfor...
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Vauxhall Insignia Sports TourerVauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer
The Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer is voted Top Gears new car of the month. There are 2.0-litre CDTi diesel options with outputs of 128bhp, 158bhp or 187bhp, the latter achieved with the aid of twin turbochargers. The Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer definitely looks the part. Taking the core sty...
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Ford S-Max and Galaxy Win Business Car AwardsFord S-Max and Galaxy Win Business Car Awards
The Ford Galaxy was awarded top in its class with Best MPV at the 2010 Business Car Awards. Both the Ford S Max and the Ford Galaxy have new models launched later this year with enhanced interiors and exteriors with the introductions of a new Ford EcoBoost engine and latest Ford Powershift twin clut...
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First Time Buyers Cash Saving TipsFirst Time Buyers Cash Saving Tips
Economically minded first time buyers wanting the best possible purchase face a tricky decision. After all, motorists must choose a vehicle they can afford to buy, fuel, tax, maintain, repair, and insure. So, let's consider how to minimise these expenses. There is a wide choice of vehicles on the...
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Euro NCAP Announces Safest Tested Cars of 2009Euro NCAP Announces Safest Tested Cars of 2009
Euro NCAP, the independent body that assesses vehicle safety, has released its top five safest crash tested cars of 2009. The results are based on a culmination of scores assessing adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian safety, and safety assist technology such as traction ...
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Thu, 04 Feb 2010
Used Skoda Octavia is Underrated BargainUsed Skoda Octavia is Underrated Bargain
Driving a used Skoda Octavia is arguably less fashionable than wearing flared trousers, but this unassuming family car is an excellent purchase. This is primarily because Volkswagen own Skoda so the Octavia benefits from the robust construction associated with its parent company. The second gene...
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Wed, 03 Feb 2010
Skoda extend No VAT offerSkoda extend No VAT offer
Skoda’s no VAT offer has been extended and will continue until 31st March. The offer applies to the Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Roomster models resulting in a potential saving of up to £3388. In addition to the VAT offer there is also low rate finance offers through Skoda’s Solutions. Skoda Finance ...
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Ford Fiesta with advanced steel bodyshellFord Fiesta with advanced steel bodyshell
Many potential buyers of the Ford Fiesta will be unaware of the advanced steel bodyshell that makes up 55 percent of the structure of the new model. Bernd Liesenfelder, Ford body engineering manager, said: “Small cars like the Ford Fiesta need to be as light as possible without sacrificing any st...
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Volkswagen Golf is Safest Car of 2009Volkswagen Golf is Safest Car of 2009
The EuroNCAP Institute in Brussels compiled all of its crash test results for the year 2009 and named the Volkswagen Golf the safest car of the year. The Volkswagen Golf was tested in all four catergories: Occupant protection of adults, protection of children, pedestrian protection and supporting...
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Top Three Ugliest New CarsTop Three Ugliest New Cars
Defining the ugliest new cars on the market is rather tricky. After all, the greatest minds of our generation claim 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. However, this kind natured sentiment has its exceptions. Sometimes 'unconventionally attractive' actually means 'grotesque howler'. So, let's co...
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Tue, 02 Feb 2010
New Kia Venga in showroomsNew Kia Venga in showrooms
The new Kia Venga is now available to buy. This stylish car was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and was awarded the prestigious iF product design award. The Kia Venga is available across Europe with a choice of seven engines two petrol and five diesels. Superminis are small and ...
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New Citroen C3 on sale nowNew Citroen C3 on sale now
The new Citroen C3 is on sale now boasting contemporary and dynamic styling with refined quality throughout and a massive panoramic Zenith windscreen. The Citroen C3 has been designed with the latest technology and is available with an integrated MyWay widescreen colour satellite navigation syste...
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Hyundai launch Scrappage SchemeHyundai launch Scrappage Scheme
Hyundai will launch their own scrappage scheme when the governments scheme comes to an end later this month. The Korean company are allowing people who own a Hyundai i10, i20 or i30 to trade it in for a new 10 registration model under their ‘Happy Returns Scheme’. For a new Hyundai i10 the custo...
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Top Five Used SaloonsTop Five Used Saloons
Motoring.co.uk loves the sophistication of a capable and versatile saloon. We therefore trawled our extensive used car database to reveal the top five best buys. So, which stylish saloons make the grade? The Ford Focus makes a triumphant entr...
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Mon, 01 Feb 2010
New Citroen DS3New Citroen DS3
The new Citroen DS3 is a genuine alternative to the Mini. The Citroen DS3 is slightly longer than the Mini and offers more boot space at approximately 285 litres. Citroen have also copied Mini by offering a host of custom packages so buyers can individualise their car. There are four different ro...
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