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February 2011

Buyers not put off by economic climate

Buyers not put off by economic climate

50 years of Mercedes cars in Historics auction

50 years of Mercedes cars in Historics auction

Auto Trader Thunderball at Santa Pod Dragstrip 22-25 April

Auto Trader Thunderball at Santa Pod Dragstrip 22-25 April

'Which?' Challenges Electric Cars Zero Emissions Assertion

'Which?' Challenges Electric Cars Zero Emissions Assertion

Plenty of Part-Exchanges at Auction in March

Plenty of Part-Exchanges at Auction in March

Toyota to Sponsor a Series of Timed Sprints

Toyota to Sponsor a Series of Timed Sprints

Manheim Offers Auction Awareness Classes for the General Public

Manheim Offers Auction Awareness Classes for the General Public

HRDC Starts Historic Touring Car Race Season With 32 Car Grid

HRDC Starts Historic Touring Car Race Season With 32 Car Grid

New Van CO2 Limits From 2014

New Van CO2 Limits From 2014

Hyundai set to launch digital service record

Hyundai set to launch digital service record

Skoda Greenline II Range of Models Put to the Test

Skoda Greenline II Range of Models Put to the Test

Jaguar XJ Makes Open Auction Debut

Jaguar XJ Makes Open Auction Debut

1933 MG J2 Star of Barons 8th February Auction

1933 MG J2 Star of Barons 8th February Auction

Nissan to offer a free loan car to Qashaqai and Juke buyers experiencing delays

Nissan to offer a free loan car to Qashaqai and Juke buyers experiencing delays

B&Q to offer its Own Motorists DIY Range

B&Q to offer its Own Motorists DIY Range

BCA Pulse report shows that markets bounce back in January

BCA Pulse report shows that markets bounce back in January

Bentley holds 'An Unbroken Line' exhibition

Bentley holds 'An Unbroken Line' exhibition

Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 14th and 15th May

Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 14th and 15th May

Wholesale used car values increase by 4.2% in January, reports Manheim Remarketing

Wholesale used car values increase by 4.2% in January, reports Manheim Remarketing

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Autoglym Continues as Santa Pod Lane Sponsor

Autoglym Continues as Santa Pod Lane Sponsor

Hyundai launches revised i10

Hyundai launches revised i10

Economy Driving Tips From Millers Oils

Economy Driving Tips From Millers Oils

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