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  Spotted in the classifieds: Automatics 5 Oct 2011 (News)
  It’s well equipped even in its most basic form, and has space for four adults despite its compact size. Light steering makes it easy to park and to drive around town – but many buyers also want the ease of an automatic box. The automatic in Active trim is listed at £9595 new, but this model, with 12 miles on the clock, is for sale at £8,995. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Small automatic cars are few and far between, but when you come to larger vehicles like this C-Class there’s a massive choice.
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  Record Entry Expected for HRDC Final 15 Aug 2011 (News)
  The series is so popular that current BTCC star Paul O'Neill took to the wheel of a Morris Minor 1000 at the HRDC's recent round at Thruxton, declaring afterwards that he was extremely impressed by the speed of the cars and the overall high standard of driving from the HRDC drivers. HRDC 'GRAND TOURING GREATS' for sub-1500cc pre-'66 historic GTs. 'Pocket Rocket GTs' is the nickname often applied to this competitive series. All cars in this series run engines under 1500cc, yet the race pace of these historic GTs is phenomenal.
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  Renault Wind, Now From Just £12,995 14 Jul 2011 (News)
    As Britain continues to enjoy another *tropical summer, Renault’s Wind Roadster has ushered in a new Gordini flagship, as well as shed a few pounds for the summer. Up to £2,215 to be precise.  Timed perfectly to coincide with open-air summer driving and the imminent arrival of the two new Gordini versions, Renault has also reduced the list price of Dynamique and GT Line versions of its coupé-roadster, making the entry-level version now just £12,995.
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  Fun Packed Charity Event at Goodwood on 5th July 13 Apr 2011 (News)
  Drivers can bring along a friend/other half as a Paid-up Passenger' (PUP) for £60, which includes food and a couple of drives. Extra lunches are available at £15 per head. Spectators are always welcome and a small donation will be taken at the entrance to the Paddock. To join in the fun, email to request a 'Good Cause at Goodwood' Entry Form or, for more info, drop Jenny a note at

  Ferrari Daytona Driven by HRH Prince Charles up for Auction 29 Mar 2011 (News)
  A 1973 Ferrari Daytona festooned with a host of eclectic connections including HRH The Prince of Wales, is set to create a stir when it goes under the hammer at Historics forthcoming sale on Wednesday May 18 th , at Brooklands in Surrey. One of just 158 right-hand-drive 365 GTB/4s – which adopted the Daytona moniker following Ferrari’s 1-2-3 success in the 1967 Daytona 24-Hour race – the Pininfarina designed Gran Turismo was ordered new by Maranello Concessionaires Ltd. in 1973, as a UK demonstrator model.
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  Suzuki Announces High Spec Low Price Alto Cruz 6 Oct 2010 (News)
  For customers who do not wish to place a larger deposit and need lower monthly payments, Drive Plan PCP’s are available across many models in the Suzuki range and, again taking Swift Sport as an example, costs £199 per month payable over three years with a 20 per cent deposit.
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  Significant Savings on New Toyotas via Drivethedeal 5 Jul 2010 (News)
  Toyota IQ 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £8,704 Save £1,291 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £6,814 Saving £1,406 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Blue 5dr £8,070 Saving £1,740 Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i T2 3dr £8,194 Saving £2,051 Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR 5dr [6] £10,042 Saving £2,418 Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i T Spirit 5dr [6] £11,088 Saving £2,500 Toyota Auris 1.33 Dual VVTi T2 5dr £11,985 Saving £2,921 Toyota Auris 1.33 Dual VVTi TR 5dr £12,295 Saving £3,286 Toyota Auris 1.6 V-Matic TR 5dr [6] £12,603 Saving £3,325 Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D TR 5dr [6] £13,603 Saving £3,472 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T3 5dr CVT Auto £18,091 Saving £1,764 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T4 5dr CVT Auto £19,613 Saving £1,897 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T Spirit Hybrid 5dr CVT Auto £20,947 Saving £2,013 Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D XT-R 5dr £21,416 Saving £2,551 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T2 4dr £15,330 Saving £3,169 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T2 Tourer 5dr £16,220 Saving £3,278 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D TR Nav Tourer 5dr £18,011 Saving £3,529 Toyota Verso 1.6 V-matic TR 5dr [5 seats] £14,624 Saving £3,054 Toyota Verso 1.8 V-matic TR 5dr M-Drive S £16,418 Saving £3,304 Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr £15,707 Saving £3,207 Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR Pan Rf 5dr £17,050 Saving £3,394 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 5dr 4WD £15,018 Saving £2,032 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D LC3 5dr Auto [173] £27,748 Saving £2,856 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Renault celebrates 20 years of the Clio by offering 1000 at 1990 prices 19 May 2010 (News)
  In addition, until the end of June, Renault dealers throughout the UK will give customers the chance to win a Clio 20th Special Edition, worth almost £15,000, simply by entering a prize draw after taking a test drive in a New Clio. There are also 20 romantic weekends at a Mr & Mrs Smith hotel in Paris to be won. And, the first thousand customers that go for a spin, will get a copy of another French icon, the Mr & Mrs Smith French Hotel Collection guide, worth £20.
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  Convertible prices could rise by 20 per cent this Summer 26 Apr 2010 (News)
  Best Buy Under £7.5k 2007/07 Renault Megane CC 1.6 VVT Dynamique (27k miles) Carsite.co.uk price: £7,418 Recommended Retail Price: £7,995 Saving: £511 Best Buys Under £10k 2007/07 Peugeot 307 CC 2.0 S Petrol Auto (34k miles) Carsite.co.uk price: £8,845 Recommended Retail Price: £9,725 Saving: £880 Best Buys Under £12.5k 2007/07 Mazda MX5 1.8i (14k miles) Carsite.co.uk price: £10,212 Recommended Retail Price: £10,995 Saving: £783 Best Buys Under £15k 2009/09 Ford Focus CC-2 2.0 Petrol Auto (3.7k miles) Carsite.co.uk price: £13,608 Recommended Retail Price: £14,450 Saving: £842 Best Buy Under £20k 2006/06 Porsche Boxster 2.7 Petrol (70k miles) Carsite.co.uk price: £16,200 Recommended Retail Price: £17,459 Saving: £1,259 Best for City Driving 2007/07 Nissan Micra C+C Sport 1.6 Petrol (10.1k miles) Carsite.co.uk price: £7,882 Recommended Retail Price: £8,495 Saving: £613 Best for Families 2007/57 Volvo C70 CC 2.4i S (30.8k miles) Carsite.co.uk price: £12,995 Recommended Retail Price: £14,395 Saving: £1,400  
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  British Gas Goes For Spanish Diesel 23 Mar 2010 (News)
    SEAT UK Head of Fleet and Business Sales, Nick Andrews, said: ‘The handover of the very first right-hand drive new generation Leon Ecomotives to British Gas is a significant moment for us. ‘The delivery of these exciting new cars marks the culmination of months of hard work by the entire SEAT fleet and business team, not to mention the efforts of our colleagues from SEAT S.
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  16 Year Old Sarah Moore Awarded British Club Driver of the Year 10 Dec 2009 (News)
  The Go Motorsport stand will provide information on a range of racing disciplines which enable young drivers to take to the wheel well before they are legally allowed to drive on British roads. Different entry routes to the sport include Ginetta Juniors, SaxMax and Formula Renault UK, as well as karting, junior rallying, autotesting and drag racing. "I started out racing karts, which you can do from about six or seven years old," said Moore.
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  Axon shows plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Milton Keynes Science Festival 27 Oct 2009 (News)
    “We have had our greenhouse gas emissions calculated to include typical UK powerstation emissions when driving in electric mode.  The result gives us just under 50g/CO 2 per km for the mix of electric and petrol used in the Government test.   This is just half the level needed for free annual road tax in UK for this car,” (band ‘A’ is below 100g/CO 2 per km = zero road tax in the UK).
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  NEW RENAULT MEGANE SPORT TOURER NOW IN UK 22 Aug 2009 (News)
    Priced £15,485 to £22,785 on-the-road, with a further trim level, Extreme, to follow in the autumn, for more information on the New Mégane Sport Tourer, see www.renault.co.uk , or book a test drive at your nearest Renault showroom from today.
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  Bedford OB Nostalgia Event at the Vauxhall Heritage Centre 13 Jul 2009 (News)
  As well as the OB gathering, owners of all Bedfords and other historic commercial vehicles are invited to attend, while there will be a specially reserved parking area for owners of any classic vehicle, be it a bike, car, van, lorry or – of course – bus. Owners are encouraged to simply ‘drop-in and drive’ – there’s no fixed time in which vehicles need to be on display, and the Vauxhall Heritage Centre, accessed via the GM UK staff car park entrance in Park Street, will be open from 10am until 4.30pm on 16th August, so they can stay for as long, or as short a time as they wish.
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  Suzuki Sells 2,100 on Scrappage 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  More than 2,100 confirmed orders have been taken since launch on May 18th as car buyers realise that leaving their old car behind and driving away in a new Suzuki Alto can be theirs from just £4,795 – a saving of £2,000 on today’s price and £1,850 less than a new Alto cost back in June 1999. Cost of ownership on Alto is also very low as it qualifies for £35 Annual road tax with a combined fuel consumption of 64.2mpg, and enjoys an insurance grouping of just 1E (2E for the top specification SZ4 with manual or optional Automatic transmission).
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  Vehicle scrappage scheme good news for buyers, says SMMT 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  The number of cars in the vehicle parc over ten years old to the end of 2008 is 9,528,582 and the number of light commercial vehicles is 993,731. 2. At 20 bn, the automotive sector is Europe's largest investor in R&D, driving industry forward and helping deliver more sustainable motoring for the 21st century. Technological innovation has helped car and CV manufacturers slash CO2 and air quality emissions from vehicles.
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  Kia cee'd tops Class in Driver Power Survey 18 Apr 2009 (News)
  The independent annual Driver Power survey was carried out by Auto Express, in conjunction with the Daily Telegraph, and measured the views of over 21,400 new car drivers across the UK. The cars they drive are scrutinised and scored on their performance in a number of key areas, including practicality, build quality, reliability, and running costs. The Kia dealer network was also under scrutiny and, amongst others, was measured on helpfulness and attitude, standard of workmanship and value for money.
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  5,000 KIA Souls Sold 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  Customers who have never considered a Kia before are taking Soul to their heart and are discovering the quality, value and exciting design of our cars”. Soul is a five-door, full five-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, a high roofline and has a generous luggage area that matches many larger C-segment offerings. It is available with a choice of frugal and clean 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines, each generating 126 ps.
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  2010 Motor Show Cancelled 19 Mar 2009 (News)
  ” At 20bn, the automotive sector is Europe’s largest investor in R&D, driving industry forward and helping deliver more sustainable motoring for the 21st century. Technological innovation has helped car and CV manufacturers slash CO2 and air quality emissions from vehicles.
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  NEW GOLF VI FOR UNDER £200 PER MONTH 17 Jan 2009 (News)
  Styling of the sixth generation Golf represents the evolution necessary to create a modern Golf, but not so much that it will either date rapidly or drive away the many customers who make the Golf Europe’s most successful car. The new model is the safest, most refined, most technically advanced and most dynamic iteration yet. At launch the new Golf is available with a choice of four advanced petrol and two common rail diesel engines.