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  Frankfurt 2011: Kia GT details 12 Sep 2011 (News)
  The upholstery is leather with a metallic surface treatment , making it smooth and giving a feeling of warmth. The front-engine rear-drive layout is typical of GT cars, although not common for the likes of Kia. Power comes from a 3.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 534Nm of torque and 395PS, transferred to the wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
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  Toyota's latest safety technology 2 Aug 2011 (News)
  Toyota has also developed auto-dipping headlights, and is in the process of developing adaptive driving beam, which shields the high beam from oncoming drivers to reduce glare while still providing near the level of full high beam illumination. Black-outs and heart attacks at the wheel can cause serious problems to other road users, and so a system for monitoring cardio-vascular functions through the drivers grip on the steering wheel is in development.
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  Ford Offers Focus Sport as End of Line Special 4 Oct 2010 (News)
  4 October, 2010 – Ford is offering an end of line 'Sport' special edition, priced £700 over the Zetec, but with £1,500 of extra equipmewnt and bound to be heavily discounted. The added style and technology features combine to create a striking, great-to-drive all rounder. The attractive Focus Sport offers comfort and convenience with standard equipment including: satellite navigation with European mapping, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, voice control, parking distance sensors, 16-in ST-style alloy wheels, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and self-dimming rear-view mirror.
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  BTCC Back on Track After Summer Break 3 Aug 2010 (News)
  But if you can’t wait that long, Chevrolet and Silverline Tools have teamed up to give you first-hand experience of BTCC racing via an online game, hosted on the official  www.chevroletbtcc.co.uk  website, where there are some great prizes to be won.   The game allows you to drive either Jason’s or Alex’s Silverline Chevrolet Cruze on a tricky circuit, with the best overall times recorded before August 16th set to win a series of fantastic prizes. The fastest overall time will see one lucky winner getting an exclusive track day with either Jason Plato or Alex MacDowall, as well as VIP hospitality at the final race of the season at Brands Hatch on October 10.
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  Fiat offers owners of older Puntos money-saving parts and servicing deals 14 Apr 2010 (News)
  "We recognise that some customers choose to move away from the full manufacturer's service schedule once their car reaches three years' old and is no longer covered by a warranty," says Rob Calver, parts and service director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK. "Some feel that the driving demands they place on their car are lower than those anticipated by the manufacturer and consequently want a service that reflects this fact. However, they still want their cars to be worked on by factory trained technicians with access to the latest diagnostic equipment, using genuine replacement parts.
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  Top Value New LandRover Freelanders for 2010 19 Dec 2009 (News)
  Sales so far for 2009 represent a 16% share of the sector. For more information on any of the 2010 models or to book a test drive log onto www.landrover.co.uk
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  Silverstone Becomes a Car Dealer 1 Jun 2009 (News)
  Lotus arrives at the site less than 12 months after Porsche opened its Experience Centre next to the famous "Hanger Straight". Silverstone is also home to the Audi Driving Experience for retail and corporate bookings, and last year successfully ran the GT-R Academy for European customers of the Nissan super saloon. Ed Brookes, Finance Director for Silverstone, explained: "Lotus has an exciting future ahead of it with the brand new Evora leading the way, so it was a natural step to open a showroom as we continued our own diversification of the business."
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  Revamped Potholes.co.uk gives motorists more power against councils 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  There is also a forum style section in which users can share their story, offer advice on making a successful claim or ask for help with the claims process. “Continuous driving over cracked or uneven road surfaces, or one sudden jolt from a pothole, can cause substantial damage to shock absorbers, springs, upper and lower arms and stabiliser bars,” explains Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct.
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  PRESS DAY TICKETS FOR MOTOR SHOW: £100 each 12 Mar 2008 (News)
  As well as the excitement on exhibitors’ stands, Show-goers will also find a wide range of interactive attractions, including the Heritage Enclosure, Supercar Paddock, Greener Driving Pavilion, Drift School and Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom Challenge. Press Day tickets cost £100 each, and are available now by calling 0871 230 5588 or at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk .
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  0% Finance Offer From Toyota 18 Oct 2007 (News)
  * Yaris TR – priced from £9,645 with nine airbags, 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric front windows and door mirrors and sound system with CD/MP3 file player * Yaris SR 1.3 VVT-i and 1.4 D-4D priced from £10,645 with 15-inch sports alloy wheels, smart entry and start, climate control air conditioning and rear spoiler * Auris TR from £12,795 with 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric windows and door mirrors * Verso SR priced from £16,995 – seven seat MPV with Easy Flat rear seat folding, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and privacy glass * RAV4 XT-R priced from £19,995 with rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, climate control air conditioning, nine airbags and intelligent four-wheel drive Toyota’s zero per cent finance offer will remain available until 31 December at participating centres nationwide. More at <;ink>www.toyota.co.uk
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  UK Supplied X-Trails at up to £2,346 Off 22 Jun 2005 (News)
  Nissan X-Trail 2.0 SE 4x2 £14811 Save £1334 Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Sport Auto 4x4 £18224 Save £1821 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport 4x4 £17874 Save £1771 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 SVE 4x4 £19624 Save £2021 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 SVE Auto 4x4 £20500 Save £2145 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 T-Spec 4x4 £21024 Save £2221 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 T-Spec Auto 4x4 £21899 Save £2346 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 SE 4x2 £16211 Save £1534 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 SE 4x4 £17500 Save £1745 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 Sport 4x4 £18749 Save £1896 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 SVE 4x4 £20609 Save £2036 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 T-Spec 4x4 £22000 Save £2245 Please visit www.new-car-discount.com for other available 4 wheel drive deals. Call 08703 500144. Or E-mail sales@new-car-discount.com to enquire
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  Up to £2,000 off Daihatsus, Charades from £5,695 16 Feb 2005 (News)
  The £8,995 Terios Tracker has ABS, front electric windows, power steering, alloy wheels, central-locking, twin front airbags, a radio/CD player and, of course, permanent four-wheel drive with an electronic differential lock. The £10,495 Sport adds larger alloy wheels and low-profile tyres, air-conditioning, front fog-lamps, remote central-locking, a large tailgate spoiler and the choice of Silver monotone or Black, Green or Blue metallic with Silver lower body cladding.
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  Stunning new Peugeot 407 bows in 4 Dec 2003 (News)
  Underneath, Peugeot engineers have employed a new type of double wishbone strut type suspension at the front and very compact multi-arm inclined spring rear suspension supported by an aluminium crossmember. Peugeot claims this will enable drivers to rediscover the driving pleasure for which Peugeots used to be reknowned. More coming soon to www.peugeot.co.uk
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  First Official Pix of New Astra 15 Jul 2003 (News)
  Standard Astra transmission will be a five-speed manual with optional Easytronic electric clutch manual or a full torque converter automatic. An option on the quicker models will be adaptive ‘Interactive Driving System’ with ‘Continuous Damping Control’ (IDS with CDC, if you can be bothered to remember). The system is connected by three Controller Area Network BUS (CANBUS) systems to the dampers react in real time to variations in the road service or driver inputs.
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  £3,000 off 'Ugly' Imprezas 9 Oct 2002 (News)
  Effective immediately and covering vehicles registered by 31 December, 2002, the savings affect every model in the All-Wheel-Drive Impreza range and are available through participating Subaru dealers. The initiative is to allow an orderly clearance of stock prior to the introduction of the much prettier facelifted Impreza which goes on sale in February 2003.
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  New Toyota Land Cruiser 1 Sep 2002 (News)
  The diesel gets to 60mph in 13 seconds, top speed 103mph and the petrol in 9.2 sconds, top speed 112mph, Both manual and automatic transmissions will be offered. The powertrain includes permanent four-wheel drive with a new Torsen limited slip centre differential, electronic Hill Start Control and electronic Downhill Assist Control. Suspension is Toyota’s TEMS electrically modulated semi-active system with optional rear air suspension.
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  Space Star Hugely Improved For Summer 23 Jun 2002 (News)
  All have 5-speed manual gearboxes with the option of Mitsubishis’ INVECS-II 4-speed automatic with the 1.6 litre petrol engine. I can confirm that the new DI-D drives really well with plenty of punch from its Mitsubishi modified Renault engine and good handling for an MPV. The other advantages of the Space Star over other smaller MPVs remain its compact exterior dimensions of 13’ 3” long by 5’ 8 “ wide, light controls, a cargo capacity of 1,370 litres and the fact that the seats can be folded to make a double bed.
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  Aewsome New 200mph Ferrari 575M 2 Mar 2002 (News)
  Weight distribution is a perfect 50:50 front to rear. Belts are now full harness. And the seats offer more side support for spirited driving. No official performance figures are yet available, but expect a top speed of over 200mph, a 0-60 of less than ten seconds, fuel consumption of 10 – 15mph and correspondingly high CO2 emissions.
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  BMW Debuts Six New Cars 16 Feb 2001 (News)
  European debuts are the range-topping X5 4.6is, aimed primarily at Hollywood film stars currently driving Range Rovers, the M3 Convertible and and the American-built M Roadster, now also powered by the new 315bhp 3.2 litre M3 stright six. A new steering wheel paddle-shift sequential M gearbox will also be available on the M3.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  .  Dealers nationwide are offering £500 cash savings on new Adam, Corsa, Insignia and Astra models when you book a test drive. The deal can be used in conjunction with any other existing Vauxhall offers and ends on 18 December.  Click for more info Thursday 27 October  Save £50 on your weekly shop when you take out car insurance with the Co-op.  The offer is open to new customers only and the £50 voucher can only be used against food purchases at Co-op stores.