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  Footballers Cars Make Supercar Bargains at Auction 13 Jun 2014 (News)
  .  A Carbon Black McClaren MP4-12C sold for £127,000 last October. A left hand drive 458 Spider F1 finished in Rosso Red fetched £152,000, whilst two F430 F1’s, one in Black and the second in Red, sold for £81,800 and £80,000 respectively. A Ferrari California F1 +2 in black, sold for £111,000 in April.
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  Preview: H&H Classics auction, Rockingham Castle, 21 June 11 Jun 2014 (News)
  .  Among the less prestigious but equally fascinating cars on sale at Rockingham include a right-hand drive 1937 DKW F5 700 De Luxe Drophead Coupe with Bauer coachwork (£15,000 - £20,000) and a 1922 Renault 10CV Tourer, which is expected to raise £14,000. The sale will also include a 1970 Maserati Indy 4.2 (£35,000 - £45,000), a 1969 Citroen ID21 Safari Estate (£6500 - £8500) and a 1965 Mini Marcos that is expected to sell for £5500 - £7000.
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  Tom Hartley Leaves Tom Hartley to Specialise in Classics 7 Jun 2014 (News)
  In the last 12 months alone Hartley Jnr has been personally responsible for some of world’s biggest private ultra-rare car sales. These included a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sports racing car, the only right hand drive Ferrari California SWB Spider in existence, and the sale of a 1937 Mercedes-Benz W125 Grand Prix car. The new business venture will expand on this existing reputation, he says. ‘My stock represents only the best cars on the market and that is an unconditional pre-requisite of how I wish to trade and build my reputation,’ he added.
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  Low-mileage cars lead the way at Anglia 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  It’s still got the original Volvo paper floor mats in place, and its new owner is going to have to do a full recommission again if he wants to drive it. Amzingly, the Volvo was joined by a 1992 Renault 5 Campus, which was almost as mile-shy with a odometer reading of 202 miles. The R5 went for £3570, which is a new high for a Supercinq without a turbo.
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  'Ashes to Ashes' Audi quattro up for auction 11 Feb 2014 (News)
  The car was criticised by eagle-eyed viewers of the programme at the time for being a right-hand drive model two years younger than when the programme was set, in 1981. And that the earliest quattros in the UK would have worn, X- and not V-plates - but for the rest of programme's fan base, it was a brilliant, evocative car that took joint starring role alongside Glenister and Hawes.
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  Preview: Retro Classics, Stuttgart, 13-16 March 17 Jan 2014 (News)
  Other highlights include the massive autojumble hall, the club stands - and on Saturday morning, the drive-in of the visitors' classic cars, which is an open air show in its own right. Retro Classics is becoming more and more international and if you've not been, it's certainly worth visiting: around 8500 out of the 77,000 visitors who attended Retro Classics 2013 came from overseas, with many Brits joining in.
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  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from HJClassics 22 Dec 2013 (News)
  Many will still say that classic cars are still the best investments money can buy because of their increasing values, but I like to think it's simpler than that - you can drive a classic, and visit new and exciting places in it. Try that in a house or a pile of gold... And in the real world, more of you have been chosing classics than ever before, either adding one to your existing daily driver, or taking on one to perform the day-to-day stuff with a dash of added style.
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  Kia confirms plans to build all-electric Soul 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  The new electric car will be based on modified versions of the 2014 Kia Soul and power will come from a 81.4 kW electric motor, which will deliver power through a single speed constant ratio gear reduction unit. Kia claims its new car will be fun to drive and capable, with a 0-62mpg time of 12 seconds and a top speed of 90mph. The Soul EV will have a number of technological features to improve its range, including regenerative braking. The car will also be equipped with an artificial engine sound system that will emit an ‘audio alert’ to warn pedestrians of its passing when travelling below 12mph or reversing.
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  Garage find Mini expected to make £20,000 this weekend 27 Jun 2013 (News)
    This Audi was the family car in which Diana, Princess of Wales was photographed in a number of occasions driving Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Prince Harry in 1994. The car is in immaculate condition, finished in metallic Gomera green paint work with the original light beige hide interior, and has only 21,000 miles on the clock.
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  Preview: H&H classic car auction, Rockingham Castle, 15 June 30 May 2013 (News)
  Other notable entries include a nicely prepared 1960 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite (£9000-10,000) to a Curtis aero-engined 1918(ish) Le Zebre Sports Special (£45,000-50,000). One of just 63 right-hand drive, Park Ward-bodied cars, the 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe was extensively restored by Ivydene of Crewe during 2002-2004. More recently maintained by Padgett Motor Engineers, it seems positively inexpensive when compared to an Aston Martin DB6 Volante (£120,000-140,000).
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  Toyo Launches New Proxes Tyre 23 May 2013 (News)
  Wet or dry, the Proxes CF2 is a tyre that telegraphs information back to the driver for an involving and rewarding driving experience. Low noise is a distince improvement over the old Proxes, excellent high-speed stability ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, while the clever blending of Super Active, Grip and Wear Resistant polymers offer drivers improved fuel economy and 25% less rolling resistance than the outgoing Proxes CF1.
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  New Mazda 6 Skyactiv Demonstrators at Dealers Now 1 Feb 2013 (News)
  "The Saloon arrived last month giving dealers the opportunity to have two launches for the car, such as an unveil for the Tourer followed by a customer test drive weekend for both models," said Allibon. "The dealers reaction to the all-new Mazda6 has been overwhelming," he added. Allibon is forecasting a sales split 65-35 in favour of the Saloon. Sales of the previous generation Mazda6 were split fairly evenly between private and business customers.
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  Hyundai seeks to consolidate in 2013 8 Jan 2013 (News)
  .   Additionally, Hyundai is developing a World Rally Championship entry – the i20 hatchback forms the basis of a new rally car, which is set to compete in 2014 after some test runs during the 2013 season. Having a rally team means Hyundai has a department with a greater focus on driving enjoyment and performance, so you can expect to see sportier Hyundai variants soon. Investment in technology is also part of the plan for 2013. Hyundai is further developing its fuel-cell vehicles, which offer zero-emissions without the limited range and long charge times of electric vehicles.
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  Part worn tyres are an 'accident waiting to happen' 8 Jun 2012 (News)
  They may seem like a cheap alternative to new rubber, especially if you drive an older car, but part worn tyres are simply an accident waiting to happen according to experts. The warning comes from Micheldever Tyre Services, one of the largest retailers of tyres in the UK.
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  Proton Adds Leather to 3 Years Servicing Deal 19 Jan 2012 (News)
  .”  Commenting on the new partnership with Close, Simon added: “With the launch of five new products planned to roll out over the next two years, Proton is moving into an exciting period of growth and we therefore took the decision to enter into a joint venture with Close to help us provide continued excellent support to our 70 dealerships which are based across the UK.” To find out more about this offer or arrange a test drive, contact your local Proton dealer, call Proton on 0800 0 521521 or visit www.proton.co.uk .
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  BCA Offers Auction Buyers Warranted Condition Reports 14 Nov 2011 (News)
  Only cars under 8 years and 120 000 miles are eligible and vendors will sign up in advance to have this check on their vehicles. The check includes an onsite drive to test brakes (to VOSA standards), warning lights, tyre depths, engine noise, limited gearbox check, suspension and fluid levels. The report will appear in pre-sale cataloguing on the BCA website and a printed copy will be available with the vehicle when it is sold.
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  Skoda Extends its "no VAT" deal to December 2010 30 Jul 2010 (News)
    At just 7.9% APR typical, Škoda Finance offers rates lower than the average high-street bank rates.  Solutions is a personal contract plan that offers customers flexibility to drive the car they really want. It provides Škoda customers with the ability to lower their monthly payments to fit their budget, or even afford a higher level Škoda model within their means.
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  Online retailer Autoquake looks to expand 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  Mark was previously Senior Director of Ecommerce at Venere.com in Rome and before that he was the driving force behind the evolution of the Hotels.com website.  Commenting on his new role, Mark said: "The automotive industry is in the early stages of developing and integrating effective ecommerce offerings.
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  Vauxhall celebrates 20 years of Network Q 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  With more than 15,000 competitively priced vehicles available through Network Q's nationwide search facility, no other retailer offers as many quality used Vauxhalls. When you do pick the right Network Q Vauxhall for you, you also drive away with free comprehensive insurance cover for the first seven days of ownership. Incentives like these separate Network Q from its competitors, as does its national TV advertising which was reinvigorated recently with a campaign on both ITV and Channel 4, a rare commitment for a manufacturer-back used car programme.
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  Stop Your Number Plates Being Cloned 28 Oct 2009 (News)
  Several manufacturers have designed 'shattering' plates that disintegrate when thieves try to steal them. Sadly this doesn't help the original owner, who then has to run the risk of driving temporarily without plates, risking a fine! Richbrook's neat and elegant solution offers 2 silver, 2 black and 2 gold fittings in each pack that fit using a unique tool to affix the number plates to the car.