The Budget

March is when we find out if the price of road-tax and fuel will be going up or down

By:Auto Express team

4 Jan 2011

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Introduction
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Great Wall
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The Moving Motor Show
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Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
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Anti-skid tech for all new cars
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Ford Focus
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McLaren MP4-12C
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Range Rover Evoque
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Aston Martin Cygnet
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Hindhead Tunnel
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Bloodhound SSC
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Dartford crossing
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VW up!
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MG returns
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Nissan Leaf

D-day for drivers will be 23 March, and given the precarious state of the nation’s finances, the 2011 Budget will be an interesting one. Duty on petrol and diesel is sure to play a key part; the Conservatives’ pre-election promise of a Fair Fuel Stabiliser, where the tax element went up or down depending on the price of oil, could materialise.

Changes to road tax to better reflect the growth in eco-friendly cars are also a possibility.

Whatever happens, drivers will be keen to see if the Tories can live up to their Election promise to be a ‘friend to the motorist’ while in the Lib Dem Coalition.

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In This Review

Introduction
We gaze into our crystal ball to see what the coming holds for motorists, from new cars to Government plans and some sensational high-profile events
Great Wall
Chinese cars are coming and Great Wall will be the first. Look out for the Voleex and Steed
The Moving Motor Show
With 2010's event a success, this year should be bigger and better
Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
World’s first production diesel electric hybrid to debut in the spring, emits 99g/km
Anti-skid tech for all new cars
The latest piece of standard safety-kit for new models will be brake assist and stability control
Ford Focus
One of the UK's most popular cars is getting a completely new model in 2011.
McLaren MP4-12C
Get ready for the stunning 200mph V8 MP4-12C with the performance to worry Ferrari's 458 and Merc's SLS
Range Rover Evoque
Stylish small SUV is finally arriving in 2011, and we can't wait to drive it
Aston Martin Cygnet
Possibly the strangest new car of 2011 – it's a re-badged Toyota iQ costing around £30,000
Hindhead Tunnel
Set to open in the summer, this tunnel will finally complete the A3 route from London to Portsmouth
Bloodhound SSC
Although not set to run in 2011, the 1000mph Bloodhound will be ready by the end of the year
Dartford crossing
The crossing that should have been free in 2004 is set to rise to £2
VW up!
Volkswagen's small city car should replace the Lupo and comes with a range of small-capacity engines
MG returns
Famous British brand revived with launch of new MG6 hatchback
Nissan Leaf
It's the Car of the Year and one of the most exciting car launches ever. Expect to see the first examples on the road in March

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The Budget

March is when we find out if the price of road-tax and fuel will be going up or down

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