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Porsche says Panamera avoids gas-guzzler tax

Few expenses were spared in conceiving the Porsche Panamera, but consumers will avoid at least one cost of ownership: the ignominious gas-guzzler tax. Porsche has announced ratings for the 2010 sedan; it will get a combined figure of 18 mpg or 19 mpg from the EPA, depending on the model. This means Porsche’s four-door foray will avoid a fairly substantial cost of ownership--a tax of up to $7,700 is levied on the most prolific guzzlers.

Toyota to spend $1.1 billion on unintended acceleration claims

Toyota Motor Corp. is setting aside $1.1 billion to settle various U.S. lawsuits and other claims stemming from reports of unintended acceleration that plagued the automaker in 2009-2010.

The best 64-plate new car deals

Pinch punch first of the month – September is now here and that means the arrival of the new "64" number plate. Which also means there are some brilliant new car deals to be had straight from the manufacturer and from specialist online brokers. We’ve lined up 20 of the best new car 64 plate deals on everything from city cars and executive saloons to big SUVs and sports cars.