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Welcome to FOXY Archive which is where we keep our archive of News features with a female flavour. As you might expect, they are mainly about motoring services but also include news stories that reflect a female and foxy perspective in other news areas. They are filed in the following categories.

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ECO-friendly car motoring

New Audi A3 'is green and offers great performance'
Mercedes-Benz 'making zero-emission sports car'
Fiat Qubo mini-MPV 'to help women drivers save fuel'
Ford could help ladies go green
Britain 'leading the way in green motoring'
Green competition 'great news for motor industry'
Toyota iQ3 may impress green ladies
Renault displays its green credentials at gardening show
Scrappage scheme sees Suzuki sales rise
Fiat 500 'chic and green'
Suzuki Alto 'could save drivers cash'
Volvo S40 may impress green ladies
British drivers 'going green'
New report may concern green ladies
Fiat success may impress eco-friendly drivers
Kia claims kids should be walking
Seat 'makes going green easy'
VW might have the answer for eco-friendly ladies
New green motoring innovation unveiled
Honda hybrid 'outselling competitors'
Going green 'cannot wait'
Toyota named greenest manufacturer
Fiat's green efforts rewarded
Hard-up motorists 'turning away from green cars'
Peugeot 'leading the green race'
Supermodel takes first green test drive
Carmakers 'keen to emphasise green credentials'
More choice for green drivers
Scrappage scheme 'could help the environment'
Fiat may be the green choice
Women drivers may be impressed by move towards green motoring
Green women drivers 'may save cash'
ASA 'backs up smart claim'
New Ford Focus RS could attract female drivers
New Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 'may tempt female drivers'
Ibiza Ecomotive could tempt female drivers
Green female drivers could benefit from new scheme
Green BMWs could tempt female drivers
Citroen could help women drivers keep their new year's resolution
Female motorists urged to be smart
Road traffic electricity 'will not have a huge effect'
Sports cars 'can be green'
Prius receives a makeover
Drivers 'have been slow to embrace greener habits'
Drivers urged to go green
'Diesel is a green choice' for female drivers
Ford could have the answer for eco-friendly female drivers
Female motorists 'may soon be helping to generate electricity'
Eco-friendly technology 'to be used in more new cars'
Electric car company 'confident it can weather the storm'
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Female drivers car services

Good car choice may help avoid lots of trips to a female-friendly garage
Choosing a car carefully could help motorists cut costs
Drivers 'should brush up on vehicle maintenance'
Holidaymakers 'may benefit from car checks'
Ladies may benefit from garages agreeing to code
Rising temperatures 'not always good news'
Ladies 'should not give up on old bangers'
Drivers urged to check tyres
Novice drivers 'must focus on basic maintenance'
Carcraft offering free oil checks
Basic car checks 'could help avoid expensive repairs'
Men and women 'not so different behind the wheel'
Skoda drivers express their satisfaction
Drivers urged to get under the bonnet
Success of code could be good news for women drivers
More garages 'should sign up to code'
Basic maintenance 'could save you cash'
Women encouraged to identify female-friendly garages
Car checks 'could prevent a bank holiday breakdown'
Drivers urged to check pressure
Female motorists 'uneasy buying second-hand motors'
Police to offer crime reduction advice
Reliability 'more important than style'
Ford 'could help drivers cut their carbon footprint'
Scrappage scheme could make new cars affordable
Volvo may offer relief to hay fever sufferers
Nissan offering cash for bangers that are not so old
London commuters get naked
Citroen 'already offering cash for bangers'
Brits 'back scrappage scheme'
Survey reveals experiences of women car buyers
Small problems 'need to be addressed immediately'
UK driving holidays could be a cheaper choice
Car servicing 'could prevent an Easter breakdown'
Northern women 'may have to shell out more for car repairs'
Motorists urged to check tyres this Easter
Motorists warned about fuel fears
Motorists urged not to be dipsticks
Motorists urged to spring clean
Code may result in more female-friendly garages
Motorists 'should be sent MOT reminders'
Female motorists 'prefer independent garages'
Code of practice may benefit women drivers
Women in Taunton out fox the recession
Garages 'need to show their commitment to good customer service'
Safety device may help women drivers avoid accidents
Female motorists 'should check cars are in peak condition'
Female motorists 'need to be skilful in the snow'
"Bargains galore" for female drivers in 2009
Motorists encouraged to do it themselves
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Female shoppers

Top Gear Live tickets 'an ideal gift for dads'
Subaru teams up with garden centre
'Perfect Father's Day present' goes under the hammer
Private plates may make a good gift
Vauxhall could make Father's Day simple
Vauxhall could get ladies into a tight spot
Female shoppers look for a good deal in Worthing
Maserati 'adds glamour to London Fashion Week'
Fashion fan wins 'once in a lifetime shopping trip'
Do not be misled by garages, expert warns
Why not create the perfect plate for Valentine's Day?
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Car insurance information

Price comparison sites 'should be used with caution'
Vehicle crime 'falling'
Establishing blame 'could be waste of time'
Drivers 'should choose insurance that suits their needs'
Nissan Pixo 'can protect your pocket and the planet'
Brits in Europe 'may need time to adjust'
Action needs to be taken 'to make car insurance cheaper'
Car servicing 'is vital'
Ladies may do well to protect their no-claims bonus
Insurance initiative may appeal to young women drivers
Women drivers 'should tread carefully'
Hiding keys may help ladies protect cheap cover
Drivers 'play key part in road safety'
Drivers 'need to be alert during school run'
Brits 'must check they are covered to drive outside UK'
New second-hand car selling scheme launched
Green car insurance 'is not costly'
Seat Ibiza may appeal to security-conscious ladies
New training programme may impress parents
Advanced driving courses 'should lead to cheaper cover'
The right details 'can speed up a claim'
Motorists 'reducing insurance cover'
Scrappage scheme may help protect cheap cover
Tyre safety 'should not be compromised'
New initiative may impress safety-conscious ladies
Scrappage scheme 'has started well'
Police launch school run crackdown
Ladies 'need to think about what they need'
Hard-up drivers 'should choose policies carefully'
Sticking to the limit could save women cash
Dundee drivers urged to remove valuables
More cycle lanes 'could make roads safer'
Roads 'need to be made safer'
Experts come together to tackle car crime
Cheap 'is not always best'
Wiltshire Police launch road safety campaign
New advert warns of dangers of driving and texting
Battle of the sexes takes to the track
AA: 1 in 10 have slept at the wheel
Age is a factor for car insurance, says expert
Tips for women drivers
Age discrimination 'rife' within car insurance
Sheila's Wheels: Beware beauty products
Government 'should focus on protecting young drivers'
Government plans 'may result in motorists inadvertently breaking the law'
Fiat 500 wins 2009 design award
Ladies 'less likely to speed'
Motorists in Oxford 'must be on their guard'
Police issue 30 tickets to motorists entering no-go zone
Darker mornings 'can bring danger'
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Motoring safety and car checks

Foxy women drivers avoid stress on holiday journeys
Holidaymakers 'should not rely on satnavs'
Women drivers advised to be on guard
Tailgaters 'problematic' for drivers
Female drivers given summer road tips
Brits 'zoning out behind the wheel'
Car seats 'should be simpler to fit'
Highways Agency launches new safety guide
Using mobiles 'not always dangerous'
Test results may impress safety-conscious ladies
Keeping kids occupied 'can take stress out of car trips'
Scrappage scheme bargains 'may not be that great'
Advice for bank holiday drivers
Female motorists 'beware potholes'
Kia offers extended warranty
Will electric cars solve congestion? Campaign group thinks not
Quality tyres could save motorists money in the long-run
Volvo to show off its grand designs
Pothole website re-launched
Female motorists may be tempted by safe choice
New system unveiled for rating car safety
Toyota may impress green women drivers
Teenagers targeted by DSA
Spain 'outshines the UK'
Female motorists 'need grit not salt'
Parents urged to get car seats checked
Female motorists encouraged to get under the bonnet
Female motorists 'may regret ditching their breakdown cover'
Breakdown call-outs for basic car repairs 'are not unusual'
Female motorists urged to check tyres
Parents 'should buy their kids the newest car they can afford'
Motorists 'keen to avoid driving this Christmas'
Women drivers 'better prepared for bad weather'
British drivers 'are safest in Europe'
New cars 'should be equipped with tyre pressure gauges'
Women drivers 'worse than men at checking tyres'
Female motorists 'urged to help keep kids safe on the road'
Children urged to think about road safety
Grey cars 'could be cursed'
Survey: Men leave more valuables in cars than women
Female motorists 'could be putting their lives at risk'
Satnavs 'can help reduce driving stress'
Female motorists 'treading dangerously'
Seatbelt reminder for foxy lady drivers
'Men drinking far more than women'
Driver fatigue warning for female drivers
Foxy lady driver Brook picks up ticket
Foxy female drivers 'spend half of commute gridlocked'
Revealed: Strangest rental car items left behind
Female drivers advised to check their tyres
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New cars for women drivers

Hyundai's added benefits may tempt women drivers
Mercedes E 500 Sport "on the road to nowhere"
Mini First 'is stylish and affordable'
Mazda voted top by male and female drivers for customer satisfaction
Mazda keen to offer 'best scrappage deals possible'
Lots of motorists 'taking advantage of scrappage scheme'
Female motorists 'may be better off avoiding exotic colours'
Mazda MX-5 may tempt female motorists
Hyundai 'could save ladies cash'
Ford announces price rise plans
Old bangers 'could boost your bank balance'
Ford scoops two towcar honours
New Renault Megane may help ladies go green
Scrappage scheme 'gets off to flying start'
New VW could be safe choice for women drivers
Scrappage scheme 'best for small cars'
Cash for bangers launched
'Tardis of vehicles' may be perfect for families
Women drivers may consider the new Toyoto Verso
Skoda welcomes scrapping scheme
Experian: Over a million to benefit from scrapping scheme
Women motorists may welcome cash for bangers
Renault could be cost-effective choice
VW offers deal on family-friendly models
Award-winning car 'could be cost-effective choice'
Skoda may have the answer for families
Sporty Seat may appeal to drivers keen to downsize
New MX-5 arrives in UK
Family-focused Citroen may appeal to female motorists
Fiat announces prices for soft-top 500
Golf 'could be great choice for families'
Used car buyers may want to act now
New car may be smart choice for cash-strapped drivers
Female motorists 'less likely to downsize'
Female motorists 'may be able to bag a bargain'
Brits are 'crazy about cars'
Female motorists 'cannot always believe their eyes'
Big 'is not always best'
Women drivers offered tips on buying at auction
Female motorists advised on how to bag a bargain
Drivers 'could be encouraged to scrap older cars'
Subaru may have the answer for active female motorists
Fiesta 'could be good choice for allergy sufferers'
Women drivers could snap up some 'great bargains'
New Berlingo Multispace could suit families
Green Mini may tempt female motorists
Hard-up female drivers 'should downsize to a Daihatsu'
New Chevrolet may spark interest of female motorists
Rate cut may not encourage women drivers to splash the cash
Daihatsu announces free car servicing deal
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Car services - motoring offers

Government 'must change the way it taxes drivers'
Kia Magentis 'really quite good'
Female drivers can benefit from "great" finance deals
Fuel fugitives may impress female drivers
Reduce speed 'and cut costs'
Cash for bangers 'not popular with everyone'
Drivers urged to be vigilant against rogue clampers
Don't shop on the motorway, Which? says
Are you being ripped off on car repairs?
Finances 'put the brakes on car repairs'
Hard-up drivers 'should not have to pay more for fuel'
Plate 'fit for a queen' kept in the UK
Nissan details 370Z pricing
Fall in used car prices may be welcomed by cash-strapped ladies
Rejection of congestion charge 'is a victory for all drivers'
Female motorists may be able to bag a bargain
Female motorists urged to get organised this Christmas
Spending extra time 'could save drivers money'
Drivers playing 'roadside roulette'
Bad driving habits 'could be costing women drivers thousands'
Road charging 'could save female motorists money'
Could car-sharing work for you?
Planning ahead 'can save you cash'
Smooth operators 'save cash'
Smaller cars 'seen as answer to credit crunch'
Women drivers 'come out on top in credit crunch'
Big 'is not always best'
Female motorists 'hanging onto their cars for longer'
Reverse parking 'can save you money'
Toyota Yaris 'cheapest car to repair'
What are super fuels and are they worth it?
Brides 'spending less on wedding cars'
Foxy lady drivers 'not dumping as many cars'
Car finance on new plate vehicles 'costing drivers millions'
Foxy lady drivers 'may have to pay more to park'
Cheap driving campaign 'could see foxy lady drivers save'
Foxy lady drivers 'can expect to pay less for car insurance'
Car confidence drops among foxy lady drivers
Residual values for Seat Ibiza 5dr 'impressive'
Vehicle values 'may be slashed if driver smokes'
Female drivers can switch to bikes and save
Car finance sales increase 'may occur at BIMS'
'Inappropriate speed is the killer'
Millions of motorists to see tax increases
Sell your car to drive down motoring costs
Fuel costs affecting demand for cars
Women drivers 'may back MP road tax revolt'
Newspaper proposes fuel price stabiliser
Labour 'could be voted out' over fuel prices
Female drivers told to focus on fuel-efficient cost cuts
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Women drivers car information

Fuel saving motoring advice for women drivers
Off The Wall Jacko tribute may impress ladies
Elle Macpherson: Fiat 500C great for city driving
Cash for bangers 'may not be responsible for industry upturn'
Women drivers 'unsure about car checks'
Brits 'love their cars'
Dads 'need day off from driving kids about'
Fiat 500 C could be ideal for summer
Police offering free number plate screws
Soul train sets off
Buyers 'given a boost by scrappage scheme'
Women 'judge men by their cars'
Car Craft: Scrapping scheme is not so super
Mini-marvel this autumn
Female motorists can 'fly the flag'
Female drivers 'tuning to family' to save money
Simple checks 'could help drivers avoid costly car repairs'
Car checks 'could help motorists feel better'
World of Top Gear set to open
Website 'may take the stress out of road trips'
Stylish race-goer wins a car
Mazda raises cash for ovarian cancer charity
Female motorists 'less likely to be led astray'
Smokers 'may struggle to sell'
Drivers encouraged to work out behind the wheel
Women drivers 'are safer'
New guide may appeal to women drivers
Volvo bosses auctioned off
Fiat helps famous female celebrate 50th
Kia raises thousands for Comic Relief
Red Nose Day auction may tempt women drivers
Personalise your Mother's Day present
Survey finds expensive cars make drivers more attractive
Singletons in the UK 'prepared to go the extra mile'
Kia 'nose how to support Comic Relief'
New service 'could help women drivers find love'
Motorists urged to 'drive sexy'
Car dealers "need to play by the rules"
Tyres a "distress purchase"
Your plate or mine?
'Hit the road on Valentine's Day'
Female drivers urged to make Valentine's Day special
Female motorists may have to dig deep for private plates
Mitsubishi advert 'unsuitable for children'
Women drivers 'may never be late for work again'
Lady drivers 'may find it hard to get into the festive spirit'
Vauxhall releases fashion accessories for cars
Women drivers 'urged to beat the bully'
Skipping car servicing 'is a false economy'
Winter driving tips
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