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  Quick New Astra Diesel Uses Stop/Start to Achieve 62.8mpg in EC Tests 12 Apr 2011 (News)
  Start/Stop – Vauxhall’s pain-free solution to lower-emissions motoring Vauxhall’s automatic Start/Stop system reduces the engine’s time spent idling, and therefore the car’s overall emissions and fuel consumption, especially during town driving. The engine automatically stops when the driver engages neutral and releases the clutch pedal, sending it into ‘Autostop’ mode. When the vehicle needs to move away again, the driver simply presses the clutch to re-start the engine and engages first gear.
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  September Savers From Drivethedeal 18 Sep 2010 (News)
    Amazing Deals Deal of the Month Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0T FSi vRS 5dr Just  £15,637 Save 20%   Deal of the Week Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec [82] 5dr Just  £9,809 Save 22%   model    drivethedealcom discounted price           %Saving Audi A3 1.4 TFSi Sport 3dr [Start Stop]         £16,405         Save 11% Audi A4 2.0 TDi 143 SE 4dr [Start Stop]         £22,891         Save 12% Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TDi SE 2dr [Start Stop]         £26,816         Save 10% Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi Sport 2dr [2011]         £23,898         Save 10% Citroen C1 1.0i VT 3dr         £6,385         Save 27% Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi 16V Exclusive [110] 5dr         £14,764         Save 12.5% Ford Ka 1.2 Edge 3dr*         £7,563         Save 16% Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi [95] Titanium 5dr*         £12,083         Save 21.5% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [110]         £13,424         Save 22% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Titanium 5dr DPF [110]         £14,641         Save 20% Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr 2WD         £19,150         Save 14.5% Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium 5dr         £21,130         Save 13.5% Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X 5dr         £25,944         Save 12% Honda Jazz 1.2 i-VTEC S [VSA] 5dr         £9,292         Save 16.5% Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC Si 5dr         £14,474         Save 19.5% Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC ES 5dr         £22,060         Save 11% Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto         £30,575         Save 12.5% Mazda 2 1.3 TS 3dr [AC]*         £8,031         Save 18.5% Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i SE 2dr*         £15,676         Save 20% Mazda 6 Hatch 2.2d [163] TS2 5dr*         £16,600         Save 20.5% Mercedes C220 CDi BlueEfficiency SE 4dr Auto         £25,031         Save 12% Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi [110] Acenta 5dr         £16,921         Save 10.5% Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban Lite 3dr         £6,570         Save 24.5% Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Exclusive 5dr         £17,425         Save 17% Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDi 112 Exclusive 5dr EGC         £18,636         Save 18.5% Renault Clio 1.2 16V Extreme 3dr [AC]         £8,656         Save 26% Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE 5dr         £10,463         Save 12% Seat Leon 2.0 TDi CR FR 5dr         £17,246         Save 12.5% Seat Leon 2.0 TSi Cupra 5dr         £19,160         Save 11% Skoda Fabia Hatch 1.2 TSi SE 5dr         £9,291         Save 19% Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDi CR vRS 5dr         £16,975         Save 20% Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr         £17,464         Save 12% Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr*         £6,814         Save 18.5% Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR 5dr*         £10,094         Save 21% Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr*         £16,220         Save 17.5% Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR 5dr*         £16,607         Save 17% Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr         £25,113         Save 15% Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] SE 5dr Geartronic         £27,995         Save 25.5% Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] Executive 5dr Geartronic         £32,681         Save 25% VW Golf Hatch 1.4 TSi Match 5dr         £15,993         Save 13% VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDi 105 SE 5dr         £16,698         Save 17.5% VW Scirocco 2.0 TDi GT 3dr         £20,185         Save 10.5% VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi Match 5dr DSG         £22,103         Save 13%   * These quotes are dependant upon you taking out some finance with the manufacturer's finance company.
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  Santa Pod Raceway Presents Bug Jam 24, Europe's Best VW Show. 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  Not only is multiple Guinness World Record holding Stunt Driver Terry Grant providing 3 days of incredible driving entertainment, but he'll be ably assisted by Podzilla, Santa Pod's very own car-crushing Monster Truck, this year battling it out with the similarly able 'Swamp Thing'. The live action arena will also be showcasing the inimitable talents of leading stunt riders UKFMX, defying the laws of physics on motocross bikes and making Evil Knievel look tame..
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  Save up to 40% on a new Ford Focus from Drivethedeal 21 Apr 2010 (News)
  Drivethedeal Offers These Amazing Deals For the Rest of the Month of April 2010: Deal of the Month Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 3dr*         £10,995         Save 40% Deal of the week Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active ES 5dr         £22,595         Save 30%   model         drivethedeal com discounted price           Saving Audi A3 1.6 TDi SE 5dr         £17,192         Save 11% Audi A3 2.0 TDI Black Edition 5dr [Start Stop]         £20,495         Save 11% Audi A4 2.0 TDI 4dr [Start Stop]         £20,792         Save 12% Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSI S Line 2dr         £25,379         Save 9.5% Ford KA 1.2 Edge 3dr*         £7,950         Save 21.5% Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec [82] 5dr*         £10,084         Save 27.5% Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi [95] Titanium 5dr*         £12,405         Save 26% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [110]*         £12,689         Save 37.5% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Titanium 5dr DPF [110]*         £13,821         Save 35.5% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Econetic [110] Estate*         £13,461         Save 35.5% Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr*         £18,707         Save 11.5% Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr*         £20,795         Save 11.5% Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr*         £23,039         Save 11.5% Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi SE 5dr         £16,437         Save 10% Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto         £30,599         Save 12.5% Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi KX-2 5dr         £21,860         Save 15% Landrover Freelander 2 2.2 Td4 e GS 5dr         £21,959         Save 13% Mazda 2 1.5 Sport 5dr*         £11,134         Save 14% Mazda 3 1.6d TS2 5dr*         £14,413         Save 17% Mazda MX-5 Convertible 1.8i SE 2dr*         £13,086         Save 23% Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i SE 2dr*         £14,866         Save 21.5% Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban Lite 3dr         £6,648         Save 23.5% Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDI Sport 5dr         £16,015         Save 17% Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDI 150 Exclusive 5dr         £19,014         Save 18% Renault Clio 1.2 16V Extreme 3dr         £8,252         Save 26% Seat Leon 2.0 TDI CR FR 5dr         £17,409         Save 10.5% Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDi CR 105 SE 5dr         £10,544         Save 19.5% Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr         £15,402         Save 20% Skoda Octavia Estate 1.4 TSI Elegance 5dr         £13,232         Save 20% Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 Tdi CR vRS 5dr         £16,662         Save 20% Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr         £17,464         Save 12% Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVTi TR2 5dr*         £10,278         Save 18.5% Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr*         £16,347         Save 16.5% Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr*         £21,638         Save 19.5% Volvo XC60 D5 205 ES 5dr AWD Geartronic*         £25,287         Save 18.5% Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic         £31,116         Save 28% VW Polo 1.2 TSI 105 SEL 3dr         £13,430         Save 9% VW Golf 1.4 TSI SE 5dr Hatchback         £16,037         Save 11% VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI GT 3dr         £20,552         Save 9% VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi SE Auto 5dr         £22,179         Save 12%   * These quotes are dependant upon you taking out some finance with the manufacturer's finance company.
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  The UK's top three technicians revealed 29 Mar 2010 (News)
  The winner of Top Technician receives over £10,000's in prizes, including £2,500 cash, driving experiences, holiday vouchers and garage equipment. Most technicians however, list recognition, personal achievement, the chance to learn more and the title of ‘Top Technician' as their main reasons for entering the competition rather than the prize fund.
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  Finance Deals on Protons to 31-3-2010 7 Feb 2010 (News)
  Terms and conditions apply. To find out more about any of these offers or arrange a test drive, contact your local Proton dealer, call Proton on 0800 0 521521 or visit www.proton.co.uk . Proton Satria Neo 1.6 GSX (MT) 0% APR Typical over 12 months On the road price £10,315.00 Deposit £1,995.00 Part exchange £0.00 Amount of credit £8,320.00 First payment of £693.33 10 monthly payments of £693.33 Final payment of £693.33 APR 0.00% APR Typical Total amount payable £8,320.00 Proton GEN-2 1.3 GLS 7.58% APR Typical over 5 years On the road price £9,315.00 Deposit £1,233.50 Part exchange £0.00 Amount of credit £8,081.50 First payment of £159.00 58 monthly payments of £159.00 Final payment of £324.00 APR 7.58% APR Typical Interest and fees £1,623.50 Total amount payable £10,938.50   Terms and Conditions: On The Road price includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee.
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  Beat the Mazda Price Rise 14 Mar 2009 (News)
  While they are seeking better value, these customers still want a stylish and distinctive car, without compromising on the key aspects of quality, reliability and driving enjoyment,” added Cameron. Mazda’s product line-up is generously specified at each equipment level, so cars like the most popular Mazda6, the petrol 2.0 (147ps) TS hatchback, come with standard equipment that includes: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS), six airbags and ‘Active’ front seat head restraints, 16-inch alloy wheels, a radio/single CD audio system with 6 speakers and an auxiliary jack for MP3 players, electric and heated door mirrors, cruise control, trip computer with speed alarm, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning and a leather steering wheel with CF-Net controls.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  New edition, the Corsa Ecoflex model is available from nil advance payment. Arriving in early 2009 will be Smart cars with the new Multi Hybrid Drive (MHD) stop-start engine and the Blue Efficiency range of the Mercedes Benz A, B, and C-Class. Plus, look out for better prices on diesel models that deliver huge fuel savings throughout the life span of the car.
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  2008 London Motor Show Preview 23 Jul 2008 (News)
  Probably the most fun to be had at the show is the Mazda Zoom Zoom Challenge, where you get to drive against the clocks in a Mazda 2 Sport and an MX5 Sport on a very tight circuit. Most of you will be able to beat my pathetic time of 23.4 seconds, but you are also marked on style with 10 seconds deducted every time you get a wheel over a white line.
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  FORD DEALS FOR MARCH 08 REG 1 Mar 2008 (News)
  The result is a classier and more distinctive appearance from a vehicle that's now as impressive to look at as it is to drive. Inside, the upmarket feel continues with soft-touch plastics, plush new seat fabrics and upgraded technology and convenience features. The new-look Focus is in showrooms now with revised turbocharged ST and Coupe-Cabriolet versions expected imminently.
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  eBay Auction Repoert 3rd April 2005 3 Apr 2005 (News)
  Whether the £3,100 paid for a 92K 7 seater Japanese import Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 diesel with 121k and a years MOT was worth it would possibly depend on whether you wanted to drive it around with a ‘51’ plate on the front. It appears the DVLA gave it a plate relating to the year it was imported. Which sporty Peugeot would you have chosen if you had a spare £2,150?
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  Lex Warns of Increased Engine Failures 12 Nov 2002 (News)
  The cause of these problems is two-fold according to Lex research: As carmakers drive towards providing drivers with extra power and performance, combined with increased scheduled servicing there is a need to use high grade oils. As a result of the use of these high grade oils together with relaxed tolerances to reduce friction, engines are physically using more oil as the engine takes longer to "run in".
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  FIAT Stilo is an Inside Job 15 Jan 2002 (News)
  As with mini MPVs in the same market sector, the five-door Stilo has been designed to be easy to get into and out of with plenty of room inside and a high driving position to give a feeling of control. The front passenger seat tilts right forward or folds down to form a table to accommodate long loads or act as a work surface. Airline-type folding tables pull down from the front seat squab so that children can eat or draw, or adult rear passengers can write or work on a laptop.
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  Biggest Classic Festival of the Year Coming in July 9 May 2012 (News)
  Based right at the heart of the venue, close to Silverstone’s impressive new Wing pits and paddock complex, the new AA World motoring theme park will provide show-goers of all generations with an unprecedented line-up of free driving experiences ranging from electric cars for toddlers and taster driving lessons for teenagers to hot laps around the Stowe Circuit in some of today’s latest and most desirable performance cars.
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  Huge Engine Technology Breakthrough From FIAT 7 Mar 2009 (News)
  The aim was to provide customers with substantial benefits in terms of fuel economy and driving pleasure, while maintaining the engine’s intrinsic refinement, based on a smooth combustion process and on light structures and components. The key parameter to control diesel engine combustion and therefore performance, emissions and fuel consumption, is the quantity and characteristics of the fuel injected into the cylinders.
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  Classics at Brooklands 7th June 1 Jun 2007 (News)
  The 1962 Jaguar E-Type fixed head coupé has been the subject of a meticulous restoration by a motor racing engineer who is a long-standing Jaguar enthusiast. An original right-hand-drive example, this motor car was manufactured on 26 th January 1962 and despatched on 7 th February to distributors, Sagers, of Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Returning to the UK in 2002, the car was acquired by the vendor and a three-year, £60,000 restoration project began.
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  Manufacturer new car offers, deals and promotions 26 Aug 2010 (News)
  As well as receiving market value for your current car, you could also receive a further discount of up to £3557.75 off a new Volvo C30 DRIVe (109PS) SE Lux Start/Stop or £4179.00 off a new V50 DRIVe (109PS) SE Lux Start/Stop. More Volvo new car deals   Still looking for a good deal?
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  Rare Citroen Mehari in Historics 18th May Classic Car Auction 13 Apr 2019 (News)
    2011 Ferrari California 2+2  with electric folding hardtop. 4.3 litre 453HP V6. 7-speed DCT. 0-60 4 seconds. Left hand drive. 28,000 kilometres. Originally supplied to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. April 2019 service by Maranello Concessonaires, Egham. Ready for Summer. Est £52,000 - £57,000. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 Duetto Spider Veloce.
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  Obituary: John Haynes 12 Feb 2019 (News)
  John Haynes, the entrepreneur and creator of the Haynes Manual, has passed away after a short illness. Born in 1938 in Ceylon, he had a passion for cars and used to drive around his family's tea plantation with his father in their Morris 8 saloon. At the age of 12 he moved to the UK with his brother David, to attend boarding school in Kent. It was at school that John’s flair for art and his entrepreneurial spirit developed and flourished.
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  How to get the cheapest classic car insurance for young drivers 6 Nov 2018 (News)
  Which means a quote of nearly a grand for a 1980s Mini is steep, but so is the £1750 policy on that 1.0-litre Vauxhall Corsa. Some classics, however, are able to offer younger drivers a great drive, the chance to stand out from the crowd and a premium that won’t see you saddled with years of debt. Heck, it might it even come in cheaper than the purchase price of the car… Minis make a great classic for younger drivers, as do Morris Minors and Mk1 Ford Fiestas.