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  Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  As with all modern vehicles it’s not unusual for it to break springs. It’s an easy enough fix, and will be obvious when driving, it likely to sit low and knock on the road. With light use the brakes discs should last around 60,000 miles before they need replacing, likewise the clutch is reasonably strong, frequent replacements likely to be down to driver abuse than any fault with the Berlingo itself.
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  New Michelin tyres last longer, and save fuel without sacrificing grip 30 Jun 2010 (News)
  They were Michelin Pilot Sport PS3, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, and Continental Sportcontact 3, 225/40 R18. In this test, using eight different drivers, each driving the three different tyres, the Continentals actually won at an average of 26.5 metres stopping distance, the Michelins were an almost identical close second at an average 26.8 metres and the Bridgestones achieved an average 28.6 metres.
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  Low CO2 Mazda 1.6 Sport Diesel Now on Sale 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  The new 1,560cc diesel engine features four-valves per cylinder and delivers 90ps at 4,000rpm with 215Nm of torque at just 1,750rpm, driving the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. “Demand for Mazda2 has remained strong this year, despite the current economic gloom. The popularity of the lightweight, streamlined, fun-to-drive Mazda2 was boosted by the arrival of the three-door model last year and is now given an added stimulus by the arrival of the incredibly fuel‑efficient new diesel Sport models,” enthuses Mark Cameron, Sales & Marketing Director, Mazda UK.
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  Extra £1,000 Off in Renault Electric Range Offer For July 6 Jul 2019 (News)
  The larger Renault Master Z.E. also comes with an additional £500 contribution until the end of July. Powered by a 76hp electric motor, the Master Z.E. can cover up to 75 miles in real-world driving conditions on a single charge. Particularly suited to last-mile deliveries in congested and emissions-regulated urban environments, the Master Z.E. can accommodate a payload of up to 1,100 kg and is available in 3 wheelbases: short, medium and long and, depending on the version, a choice of two roof heights.
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  Motoring firsts to be celebrated at London Classic Car Show 18 Jan 2019 (News)
  In celebration of Ferguson Formula Developments’ pioneering four-wheel drive and ABS braking innovations, the first all-wheel drive Formula One car will lead a convoy of FFD cars through the Grand Avenue. The 2.5-litre Ferguson P99 F1 car made history when it was driven to victory by Sir Stirling Moss in the 1961 International Gold Cup at Oulton Park.
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  Dacia Duster to Arrive in UK From Under £10,000 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  .  Due to the brand’s unprecedented global success in recent times, particularly the Duster SUV, Renault Group factories have been unable to provide right-hand-drive model production. Until now. By late 2012, right-hand-drive versions of Dacia’s SUV, built at the new Renault-Nissan Alliance factory in India, will start arriving in the UK, ready for deliveries from January 2013.  Thanks to an unbeatable combination of price, space and equipment, Europe’s fastest growing automotive brand for the last six years has appealed to smart consumers in every country in which the brand is on sale, who have realised they can buy a car which easily meets their needs, without spending more than they need to.  In Western Europe, thanks to a growing model line-up, with attractive design, ultra-affordable prices and solid reliability, Dacia has become an established player in just a few years.
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  BCA Used Car Market Report 2010 3 Sep 2010 (News)
  Used Car Market Dynamics In particular there was a sharp decline in sales of 0-2 year-old cars, which fell by 22% to 762,000 units. This reflected the marked fall in new car volumes in 2008 and 2009 - driving this sector's share of the used car market down to 14.7%. Sales of cars in the 3-5 year age group were stable in 2009 at 1.88 million, their used car market share rising from 28.3% to 29.9% year on year.
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  Online Bidding Secures a Worldwide Audience for UK Auctions 9 Jun 2010 (News)
  07/07   Subaru Impreza WRX STI  Type UK   £15,000   06/06 Mercedes-Benz GL500   46K  miles   £31,000   03/53    VW Golf V6 R32   29K miles    £9,500   09/59 Ford Focus RS 6K miles £25,200   07/07   Peugeot 307 CC HDi Sport 93K miles £7,800                      05/55   BMW 318 CI SE 38K miles   £13,800   08/08   Audi TT FSi Convertible 13K  miles   £22,600   08/58   BMW M3 V8 DCT   38K miles   £36,500   £36,500 08/08   Audi A5 TDi Quattro Sport Tiptronic   14K miles   £27,500   09/09 Audi A5 Cabriolet TFSi SE   15K miles   £26,400 06/06   Vauxhall Astra T 16v VXR   88K miles   £7,400   06/06 Porsche 911 Carrera 997 4S 33K miles   £40,000    Notable highlights in the sale included a pair of Ferrari F430 F1 models – a 2008-registered left-hand drive example that sold for £69,500 at 28,000 kms and a 2005 right-hand drive car at 10,000 miles that sold for £71,000. Robert Sturley, Lex Autolease Area Auction Manager (South) said “This was almost the perfect sale in partnership between Lex Autolease and BCA – high quality stock, superbly presented, well-marketed, a massive turnout of buyers and a record breaking result at the end of the sale.
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  Morgan Day at Castle Combe Circuit 20 May 2010 (News)
  The third Wiltshire College driver, David Vivian made it as far as Quarry before a clash with Saltford's Steven Jensen, making it a glum day for the college students.   Jensen's drive back through the field to 6th overall and 3rd in class was a highlight the local man will be keen to build upon this time, his Spectrum still evolving in the hands of the Gloucester based Kevin Mills Racing team.
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  Classic Italian Car Auction in April 11 Mar 2009 (News)
  Believed to be the only remaining example, it is quite outstanding, having undergone a comprehensive, nut and bolt restoration over many years, including a new, hand-built, American ash frame. This right-hand-drive car won the coveted Best of Show award in the Classic American Auto Club National at Brooklands in September 2008, and has been highly praised by the president and historian of the Nash Club of America.
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  Good Results For Private Sellers At Auction Today 25 Jan 2008 (News)
  A 116k mile 2001X A3 1.8SE sold for a solid £2,600, and so it went on with an unwarranted mileage 98S Golf 1.4S making £2,025 and a Group 1 insurance by 71k mile 2001X Lupo 1.0E selling for a huge £1,400. In comparison, a 46k mile 98S Xsara 1.6LX with MoT and drive home tax was a real bargain at £475. But the main point about Sure Sell is that vendors are finding buyers without having to actually meet them. And getting as much if not more than they would have done selling from home.
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  Cheap and Dear at Auction Today 9 Sep 2005 (News)
  This 26k mile 2004/53 RX8 192 with leather was a cheap way to get the look, if not the full driving experience, at £14,100. A 6k mile 2004/54 Honda Accord 2.4 Executive auto was good value at £12,100. A facelift 85k mile 02 reg Mercedes ML270CDI auto with leather and 7 seats wasn’t bad for £15,950.
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  Race Retro pays tribute to Motorsport legend Norman Dewis 6 Feb 2020 (News)
  A 33-year career that saw him break the land speed record for production cars in a Jaguar XK120 on the Jabbeke Highway in Belgium. And, through his long and often dangerous hours of test driving, significantly contribute to the Le Mans wins for Jaguar in the 1950s with the C- and D-Types. Norman also raced alongside the greats which included Moss, Hawthorn and Fangio behind the wheel of a works Jaguar D-Type. The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, with the support of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, have assembled a line-up of three cars that represent key moments in Norman’s career.
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  ‘FoMoCo Blue Demo’ Cobra to star at Race Retro 2 Dec 2019 (News)
  Intended as a demonstrator, potential customers would be treated to some very exciting test drives courtesy of Peter Brock, designer of the Daytona Cobra and split-screen Chevrolet Corvette. Having spent around ten years in America, the car came to the UK where it has remained ever since.  It is currently owned by Kevin ‘KeKi’ Kivlochan’s and has been hugely successful in the 2019 HSCC Historic Road Sports Championship. Its current owner began racing in 1992 with a 1966 Shelby GT350 Mustang and has since owned and campaigned a number of well-known Cobras, including COB 6008 driven by Jack Sears.
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  Car buyers over-55 less likely to choose electric, survey finds 15 Nov 2019 (News)
  Running costs were cited as the top priority, followed by purchase price, fuel/energy consumption and driving experience. Having the ability to charge at home was cited as the most important need by over half (53 per cent) of consumers when considering whether to purchase an electric vehicle.
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  'Timewarp' Peugeot 309 GTI to go under the hammer 19 Jan 2019 (News)
  It’s a real eye-catcher, in Bahama Gold and definitely more early Land Rover than modern Range Rover to drive! This charismatic and practical car to own and use has a guide price of £9000-£11,000. For those looking for something to get their teeth into for the spring, there’s the 1974 VW Karmann Ghia convertible restoration project.
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  One to watch: Porsche 928 21 Nov 2018 (News)
  Ideally it will have no more than 80k miles, a reassuring service history and the 5-speed manual gearbox (so much rarer than the auto and much more sporting to drive). You will struggle to find one but if you do, expect to pay around £12k - £15k. My hunch is that they will be worth double this amount within a year. Do not get distracted by high mileage cars with patchy history – these can still be picked up from around £4k but they are never going to be of interest to the serious collector.
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  Honda's new Mean Mower can hit 150mph 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  Oh, and the cutting blades are made from actual carbonfibre. As well as the engine, Fireblade parts include the clutch, ECU, six-speed drive train and full colour LCD display. Gears can be changed through carbon paddles on the steering wheel - although Honda says it can hit 90mph in first gear alone. Underneath, it looks neither like a motorbike or a standard Honda mower.
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  Mazda to build a Compression Ignition Petrol Engine with a 35% improvement in economy 8 Nov 2017 (News)
  The potential application of compression ignition has dramatically expanded, allowing this technology to be used in almost all driving conditions. Because a spark plug is now being used at all times, the engine can switch seamlessly between combustion using compression ignition and combustion using spark ignition. The overall effect is a significant improvement in torque in low speed traffic at low engine revs, dramatically improving fuel economy by as much as 35%.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Oct 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the deal Tuesday 10 October Halfords 200-piece socket and ratchet spanner set is now £175, down from £300. The kit includes 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. >> Click here to see the deal Wednesday 11 October Get a free Proofcam PC106 dach camera from ATS Euromaster when you purchase two or more Michelin Crossclimate tyres at any ATS Euromaster centre or on the website between 1 October and 30 November 2017.