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PREVIEWED: Every major new car on sale in the next six months
From the Audi A1 to the Volvo V60 (and everything in between), we've got the details on all the models hitting showrooms into 2011.
- Audi A1
- Nissan Micra
- BMW X3
- Suzuki Swift
Auction News
A round-up of stories from the sales floor
First wave of September trade-ins selling for sensible money, and a surprise blast from the past in the form of a 1966D Triumph Herald 12/50.
A replica '59 Cadillac Ghostbusters ambulance is one of the star lots in the Historics classic and collectors auction at Brooklands on Saturday 25th September.
I started to get the message when a metallic red 07 Mondeo 1.8TDCI 125 Edge estate with 96k miles sold for £5,350. Then this rough 95k mile 07 1.8TDCI 100 Edge hatchback rocked up, reached its reserve of £4,400 and sold for £4,500.
New models
First details on cars hitting showrooms soon
Hatchback joins saloon in the Astra-size range.
Sleek people carrier will be shown at the Paris Motor Show in October and promises a flexible and practical interior.
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New mini-MPV from Toyota promises a flexible and practical interior in a compact package.
Legal and Motoring Advice
Tips to keep you on the right side of the law
Independent research published today by Which? shows that in just two years of operation, automotive consumer champion Motor Codes is already making significant progress in raising service and repair standards in UK garages.
Owners of specific models built between April 2007 and November 2008 are being contacted about a possible power steering issue.
Green Motoring
New Government confirms that the subsidy promised by the previous administration will go ahead in January 2011.
Instead of having to own a car, city dwellers can join a new mobility scheme that enables them to hire a van, car, scooter of bicycle by the half day, day or week.
Making The Headlines Today
Fraud is pushing car insurance premiums up faster than ever, according to AA Insurance. This is echoed in a report published on 4 September by moneysupermarket.com which suggests a fifth of young drivers has 'staged' a crash.
Eibach releases Renault Megane RS Kit.
First wave of September trade-ins selling for sensible money, and a surprise blast from the past in the form of a 1966D Triumph Herald 12/50.
Hatchback joins saloon in the Astra-size range.
Best Deals
From manufacturers, brokers and supermarkets
Drivethedeal is offering discounts of up to 26% for cars bought this year but urges an early order to ensure delivery before VAT rises to 20% in January. Delivery times are already lengthening.
From money-off to low cost insurance, we've rounded-up all the deals on offer from car manufacturers.
UK Car Broker is passing on an extra £350 dealer bonus on some Golfs to retail buyers, but cars must be delivered and registered by 31st December 2010 to qualify
Road Tax, Insurance and Warranties
Issues affecting what you pay
Fraud is pushing car insurance premiums up faster than ever, according to AA Insurance. This is echoed in a report published on 4 September by moneysupermarket.com which suggests a fifth of young drivers has 'staged' a crash.
Adverts will not be shown again in their current form after watchdog rules that they're 'misleading'.
In a surprise move, Vauxhall has announced that all new cars will now come with a lifetime/100,000-mile warranty.
Buying and Selling
The latest from the car market
Annual report shows that sales of used cars is what is driving the car industry's recovery.
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Less than 100 examples of unique rotary-engined sports car are in UK stock with the RX-8 R3 priced at £25,540.
Parts and accessories
News from the aftersales world
Eibach releases Renault Megane RS Kit.
Ford's £299 Mirrornavi is accepted by insurers as a "fitted navigation system", requires no suction cups and no dangling cables and is easily visible in a driver's line of sight.
