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  Latest Vauxhall Corsas are free to tax and more fuel efficient 19 Nov 2009 (News)
  These engine changes are part of a wider 2010 facelift, which will also see a number of trim changes to bring Corsa into line with Astra and Insigna. There are changes to the steering and suspensio, aimed at making it sharper to drive and more comfortable, while trims will now be S, Exclusive and SE in place of Life, Club and Design. SXi, SRi and VXR remain unchanged. SE, SXi and SRi get cruise control and an on-board computer as standrd equipment, while SRi will be cheaper and get air conditioning, 17-inch five-spoke alloys and a VXR styling kit.
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  "Good Cause" Raffle Ticket Buyer Wins MX-5 Mk 1 25 Oct 2009 (News)
    My daughter Zoe, 13, and son Max, 11, are both very keen to inherit the car when they are old enough to drive but I think my wife Jo will have something to say about that.” The raffle raised in excess of £13,000 for the charity.  The draw for the car was made by Rachel Huxford from Help for Heroes at the MX-5 Owners Club National Rally, which was held at Mallory Park in September.
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  Suzuki Sales Now Top 40 Million 14 Aug 2009 (News)
    Looking to the future, Suzuki hopes to continue the success of this remarkable achievement and plans to concentrate on the further development of our vehicles; lowering emissions and providing cars that our customers will continue to enjoy driving.”        To find out more about the Suzuki automobiles range, visit www.suzuki4.co.uk .
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  SCRAPPAGE BRINGS DAIHATSU SIRION DOWN TO £6,320 4 Jun 2009 (News)
  Paul Hegarty, Operations Director, Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors Limited, said: “We pride ourselves on building ultra-reliable, practical, fun-to-drive cars for the twenty-first century motorist, and the Sirion is a brilliant example of this philosophy. The new Scrappage allowance makes the already great value Sirion even more affordable. And, combined with our unlimited mileage five-year warranty offer, there’s never been a better time to buy into the Daihatsu brand at entry level – especially now we have been awarded 1st place for reliability in the coveted Auto Express ‘Driver Power’ awards.
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  Mazda to Sponsor British Aerobatics 23 May 2009 (News)
  "Supporting the British Aerobatics Foundation Scholarship Scheme mirrors Mazda's brand values: daring, engaging and fun. These attributes can be experienced when driving a Mazda or flying an aerobatic aircraft," highlights Mazda UK's sales and marketing director, Mark Cameron. Cameron explained: "The BAeF scholarship sponsorship is a continuation of the broadening of Mazda's support for the sport since the announcement of the World Aerobatic Championships, which is going to be held at Silverstone circuit in August 2009".
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  MB World Saves Brooklands From Floods 14 Feb 2009 (News)
  “The largest water containment area is 10 acres of rough terrain which is usually used for off-road driving experiences. The Wet Skid Circle on the Handling Circuits is the second area we use to hold flood water, along with the low-lying land between there and the river. The third area is in the Community Park and has two direct channels to and from the River Wey to help manage water levels.
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  'Small is Great' in Used Car Market 15 Aug 2008 (News)
  “With demand across the used car market as a whole continuing to ease back, it is some small consolation to retailers that the current economic turmoil is at least driving sales of smaller models. “However, these customers are presenting dealers with a lot of unwanted part exchanges - cars that are fuel inefficient, with high emissions and often large.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 23 Nov 2007 (News)
  Manual NEW AT £19,999 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £5,321 Sports Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT Sport TDI 5dr Manual NEW AT £16,299 SAVING OF £2,323 People Carriers Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDTi Club 120 5dr Manual NEW AT £13,999 USEFUL SAVING OF £3,563 4 x 4s Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Sport 5dr Automatic NEW AT £25,999 PHENOMENAL SAVING OF £13,323 Land Rover Freelander 2 2.4 Td4 XS 5dr Automatic NEW AT £23,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £4,956 Convertibles Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.6 16V Sport 2dr Manual NEW AT £13,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,533 STAR VANS Ford Transit Connect SWB Diesel Low Roof Van TDCi 75PS NEW AT £8,699 SAVING OF £1,576 Nissan Navara Diesel Double Cab Pick Up SE 2.5dCi 4-Wheel Drive NEW AT £14,999 SAVING OF £2,581 These deals and many more at www.motorpoint.co.uk where all cars listed now carry the CO2 rating for tax purposes, or visit one of Motorpoint's five Supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley, Peterborough and Newport, South Wales.
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  New Octavias at up to £3,155 Off 2 Jul 2007 (News)
  These are all Skoda UK supplied with 3 years Skoda UK warranty, 3 years RAC cover, 12 months VED and 1st reg fee all included. Cars ready to drive away today. ALL cars supplied by Autofinders are UK franchised supplied-and do not sell any imported vehicles of any disguise. Autofinders Ltd is a proud member of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (R.M.I.F) and offers a 100% secure payment process.
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  Mobile Battery Booster Only £39 22 Nov 2006 (News)
  Flat batteries account for almost 20% of all vehicle breakdowns in the UK according to the AA and RAC. Motorists who drive short journeys, leave headlights on and heaters blowing whilst stood in traffic are most likely to be left stranded. Leaving the interior light on or parking up for prolonged periods in very cold weather is enough to drain ANY battery.
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  www.used-car-discount.com relaunched 17 May 2006 (News)
  Through the site, customers can also search for the lowest prices for finance and insurance. It also holds test drive reviews for more than 300 car models and contact numbers for the Used-Car-Discount.com sales team for those people who prefer to speak to someone about their options. Green continues: "The aim of the investment in the redevelopment of the site is to generate a similar volume of transactions and visitors as its sister site www.new-car-discount.com currently achieves.
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  Buy or Lease? Best Deals, Best Terms, and Best Advice 22 Dec 2003 (News)
  www.new-car-leasing.com aims to satisfy everyone, from the company accountant to the employee who wants to drive the best car he can have for the minimum BIK. www.new-car-leasing.com doesn’t just offer the best deals. It’s also very flexible, catering for 12 and 18 month leases as well as the more usual 24, 36 and 48 month terms.
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  Breakdown Cover From Just £29.95 9 Oct 2003 (News)
  Its spokes man says, “Just like the low cost airlines have brought down the cost of air travel, we aim to drive down the cost of breakdown cover for UK motorists. Whilst low cost airlines are associated with reduced service levels and no frills, we have a customer satisfaction guarantee, and give away free extras.
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  Peugeot Adopts Speed Limit Warning System 20 Aug 2003 (News)
  "Drivers benefit from an audible warning of cameras 800m away, a clear display of the speed limit and a combined audible and visible alert if they are approaching too fast," explains Steve Wreford, Managing Director of Cyclops. "The net effect is a safer driving environment for the motorist. With more and more people receiving fines and points, it protects a drivers’ life, licence and livelihood." Wreford adds: "Statistically, safety cameras certainly help reduce accidents but they also mean more fines and the increased likelihood of points.
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  Breakdown Assistance From Just £29.95 11 Aug 2003 (News)
  In the words of Director Tim Jury, “Just like the low cost airlines have brought down the cost of air travel, we aim to drive down the cost of breakdown cover for UK motorists. Whilst low cost airlines are associated with reduced service levels and no frills, we have a customer satisfaction guarantee, and give away free extras.
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  Peugeot 206 Creates 700 More Jobs at Ryton 2 May 2002 (News)
  * 279,942 206s sold in the UK (to March 2002) since launch in October 1998. * Ryton is the sole producer of right-hand-drive 206s. * Over 3,000 employees involved in 206 production. * Peugeot's success responsible for 17,000 jobs in the UK (directly and indirectly). * 90 robots now in place and will increase in 2002.
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  Cheap 4x4 Van 13 Nov 2001 (News)
  The Safari Access Van is a genuine off-roader built for difficult conditions. Its electrically controlled 4x4 system transfers drive from two to four-wheels on the move at the flick of a switch and the transmission is equipped with a further set of low gear ratios for dealing with rough terrain. The engine is a turbocharged and intercooler four-cylinder diesel based on the PSA XUD developing 90PS to provide good load-lugging performance.
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  £7,995 YRV, Plus 5 Year Warranty from Daihatsu 30 Jun 2001 (News)
  New top model is the YRV 4trak at £10,995. This comes with a very efficient part-time four-wheel-drive system and larger 15 inch alloy wheels with 185/55 Continental Premium Contact tyres. Top speed is only slightly blunted from 109mph to 107mph and 0-60 acceleration from 10.3 seconds to 11.1 seconds.
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  Big Stuff Goes Belly-up at Auction 8 Jun 2001 (News)
  Sensible status was still sought-after; BMW 3-Series in particular with a 34,000 mile 99V 323Ci selling for £18,100, a 27,000 mile 99T 323iSE selling for £16,250 and a 56,000 mile 99S E46 318iSE selling for £12,700 (all in silver, of course). A desirable, nice to drive and not too juicy 64,000 mile 99V Lexus IS200 Sport earned a strong £13,600. A 39,000 mile 99T Passat 1.8 Sport estate made a mega £9,350. A tasty 67,000 mile 98R Alfa 156 TS with alloys and air rated a respectable £7,800.
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  New Audi A4 Avant Arrives September 3 Jun 2001 (News)
  Many engines including 155bhp TDI V6 will be offered with Audi's excellent steering wheel button Multitronic CVT transmission. Quattro four wheel drive will also be available and manual gearboxes with five or six forward ratios. More at www.audi.co.uk