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  World's Oldest Beetles Coming to Volksworld Next Weekend 18 Mar 2012 (News)
  Adds McCutcheon: "The Volksworld Show would not be complete without the 'Bug Stuff' when we challenge more than 80 people to cram into and onto a VW Beetle, a feat you have to see with your own eyes! And there's a chance to become part of VW history by driving home in the classic VW Beetle being given away at the show." The VolksWorld Show takes place at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ over the weekend of 24-25 March 2012. More at  www.volksworldshow.com (Photos from last year's Volksworld.)
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  Rare Fisker Tramonto Makes £50k at BCA Bedford 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  .  Over 90% of the cars sold on the day for a £3 million-plus turnover that achieved 99% of CAP Clean. Star of the show was a 2006 Fisker Tramonto - the only right hand drive model in existence and one of just 15 built.  A true supercar, the Tramonto is based on the Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG and was created by the Californian based company founded by former Aston Martin head designer Henrik Fisker.  The car was painted in Titanium Quartz Metallic with two-tone Sand interior in finest Italian leather and finished with Aluminium and bare Carbon Fibre touches.  Following some very competitive bidding in the auction hall and online, it sold for £50,000, calculated as 172% of CAP.
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  1965 Ford Mustang GT manual added to classic hire fleet 3 Jan 2012 (News)
  .  Internally it has a red and white Pony interior, fold down rear seat, a modern sound system and original factory fit air conditioning - which also works. It is a great car to drive, and throughout January, February and March they are working through the car, fixing a few minor niggles and making a few improvements so that the Mustang will be ready to go out on hire from April.
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  Fisker Tramonto to Star in BCA Lex Autolease Auction 21 Dec 2011 (News)
  One of the most exclusive performance supercars in the world is to star in a massive sale staged by Lex Autolease and BCA at the Bedford centre on Tuesday, 10 th January at 10:30am.   The Fisker Tramonto is the only right hand drive model in existence and is one of just 15 built and its original retail price was in excess of $250,000. The Tramonto is based on the Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG and is coachbuilt by Fisker Coach Build of California – the company established by former Aston Martin head designer Henrik Fisker, who includes the DB9 and V8 Vantage on his CV.   This car was first shown at the Top Marques show in Monaco and is painted in Titanium Quartz Metallic with two-tone Sand interior in finest Italian leather and finished with Aluminium and bare Carbon Fibre touches.
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  Mazda Motability Deals For Autumn 19 Oct 2011 (News)
  The Mazda3 is the Japanese brand's best-seller worldwide and the automatic features a 4-speed gearbox with fully automatic and manual modes for maximum driving enjoyment.  This 105ps model returns 37.2mpg on the combined fuel cycle and has CO 2 emissions of 176g/km.  Alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, electric front and rear windows and a leather steering wheel with integrated audio controls are standard.
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  Santa Pod European Finals 8th-11th of September 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  With just a few weeks to go until the FIA/UEM finals roll onto Santa Pod’s hallowed quarter mile, even the experts are reluctant to predict who they favour to take the title in many of the top classes. Thanks to a superbly close season, some exceptional driving – and the absence of the current points leader, it really is anyone’s for the taking as Europe’s leading 2 and 4 wheel drag racers make their way to the event. In the prestigious and hotly contested Top Fuel category, any one of 5 or 6 drivers have a chance of taking the glory.
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  New Range Rover Evoque starts production 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  At the same time it’s still a true Range Rover that’s agile, nimble, designed to survive in the urban jungle and capable of tackling the toughest climates and terrains thanks to Land Rover’s legendary all-wheel drive expertise.” Speth added The launch of the Range Rover Evoque is just one of 40 new product actions that Jaguar Land Rover will carry out in the next five years in the most ambitious market offensive in the history of its two brands.
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  Santa Pod JapShow Sunday 19th June 29 Apr 2011 (News)
  New for 2011 is the London Rally School with 280bhp Subaru Imprezas on hand to give taster sessions in the passenger seat of some serious rally driving for just £10 per person. On top of all that, there's still more, including traders, dyno for power and torque profiling, the famous 270mph Fireforce jet car, radio-controlled car track, catering and bar facilities.
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  King Sized April Deals From Vauxhall 7 Apr 2011 (News)
  Vauxhall’s not forgetting its existing customers during the 16-day celebration period, either. If they bring their car or van into a Vauxhall dealer for a service, they’ll drive away with a free one year’s Vauxhall Assist Cover. But no matter what deal customers are tempted by as Vauxhall starts its countdown to the big day, one thing’s for sure: the celebrations can start early.
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  Renault Launches Seriously Cut Price Bizu Range 20 Jan 2011 (News)
    Model Engine Combined MPG BIK On the Road RRP Twingo 1.2 16V 75 55.4 10% £6,595 Clio 3 door 1.2 16V 75 48.7 16% £8,595   1.5 dCi 88 70.6 13% £10,395 Clio 5 door 1.2 16V 75 48.7 16% £9,195   1.5 dCi 88 70.6 13% £10,995 Clio Sport Tourer 1.2 16V 75 48.7 16% £10,145   1.5 dCi 88 70.6 13% £11,945 Mégane Hatch 1.6 100 41.5 20% £11,595 Mégane Sport Tourer 1.6 100 41.5 20% £12,395 Scénic 1.6 VVT 110 38.2 23% £12,595 As an added incentive, especially for those looking to enhance their existing portable music player collections for in-car use, Renault is offering three free Play.com music downloads just for taking a Bizu test drive. Further information is available at www.renault.co.uk/bizu/default.aspx , on Renault TV on Sky Guide 883 and Freesat 651, or by following on twitter @renault_uk.
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  Infiniti opens 'boutique' showroom in London's Picadilly 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  This is supported by a mobility package comprising roadside and touring assistance with specialists on hand, regardless of whether the customer is driving their Infiniti. Every new car also comes with warranties covering the vehicle (60,000 miles or three years), the body (12-year anti-corrosion), and the standard Scratch Shield paint (three years against defects).
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  Vauxhall offers Corsa for less than £8000 makes other models more affordable 15 Jul 2010 (News)
  With a deposit of just £627 and monthly payments from £2091, those with sporting ambitions will drive away in a 1.3-litre diesel-engined three-door sport chassis Corsa decked out in VXR styling kit, 17" alloy wheels and a high-gloss black roof. Ensuring the deal isn't too hot to handle, air conditioning comes as standard.
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  Chris Evans Pays £12 million for Ferrari GTO 13 May 2010 (News)
  “To do this car credit takes massive, mega-immense, sadly as-yet-uninvented superlatives…It’s the Leonardo da Vinci of motoring, a true Renaissance car,” according to James Elliott’s driving experience of 4675 GT as featured in the April 2010 issue of Classic & Sports Car. In addition to its impressive motor car auction results at prestigious locations around the globe, including the sale of seven of the top 10 Ferraris ever sold at auction, RM generates an average of $50 million in private treaty transactions year over year.
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  Renault TV advert banned by the ASA 1 Apr 2010 (News)
  We considered it was likely that electricity to power the vehicle would be sourced from the national grid and that, due to the UKs energy mix, electricity would be drawn from non-renewable sources. We therefore concluded that, because driving the vehicle would result in CO2 emissions if charged from conventional energy sources, the claim the vehicle had "zero emission(s)" was misleading." Renault responded by saying: "Renault is disappointed with ASA's adjudication on its electric car television advertisement.
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  Superchips Announces Enhancements for 2010MY Cars 28 Feb 2010 (News)
  Typically, fuel economy improves by up to 10% conversion, which allied to the performance gains makes driving any Superchip equipped vehicle an exhilarating experience. But not an expensive one. Despite the change of installation method, Superchips highly competitive pricing remains unchanged, so you can be enjoying a significantly faster car from as little as £445.00 fitted, including VAT @ 17.5%.
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  BCA Opens New Auction Centre near Barcelona 7 Nov 2009 (News)
    It features the usual BCA refinements, with undercover viewing for 350 vehicles, SMART Prepared facility, drive-through auction hall with Live Online, and de-fleet and logistics compound.   The full range of buyer facilities includes a customer concourse, conference rooms, cafeteria and ample parking.
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  Big Benefits From Vauxhall Driver website 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  •    50% off MOTs at MasterFit retailers •    Visit Jamie Oliver’s world famous Fifteen restaurant and receive 22% off the bill The benefits of being a Vauxhall owner extend far beyond the driving experience thanks to a unique website dedicated entirely to them. All Vauxhall owners – and there are over 4 million in the UK today – can enjoy a number of exclusive offers ranging from money off MOT servicing to a chance to dine in some of the best restaurants in the country, by simply logging on to the Vauxhall Drivers Centre.
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  Finance Deal on Impreza Turbos 22 Jul 2009 (News)
  Finance is provided, subject to status by International Motors Finance Ltd, Charterhall House, Charterhall Drive, Chester, CH88 2AN. To apply you must be at least 18 years of age and a UK resident.
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  Tfl Launches Cycle Safety Film 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  In addition, the Mayor of London's Share the Road group has created a new poster campaign, calling for Londoners to look out for each other when driving, cycling or walking on the Capital's streets. The posters will appear on advertising sites across London from Friday 17 July. See the film at www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling
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  March Black Book reveals strong price rises in used car trade market 3 Mar 2009 (News)
  Another emerging factor in the shortage of used stock is the export of used cars to the Irish Republic and even to some left hand drive eastern European markets, sparked by the weakness of sterling. All the market performance indicators measured by Black Book moving into March showed unusually strong results, with ex-fleet car conversion rates in particular enjoying a historic high at around 90% - compared with less than 75% for the same period a year ago.