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  London’s first autonomous cars will be based on Heathrow Pods 29 Jan 2016 (News)
  The first autonomous cars to go into service in London will be based on the Heathrow pods, two-person vehicles that automatically drive along a track between Terminal Five and the business car park. They will be introduced in Greenwich. Three UK companies are to work on the project. Westfield Sportscars is leading the prject, while Heathrow Enterprises is developing software and Oxbotica is working on mapping, localisation and perception to enable the pods to safely navigate Greenwich.The pods are being developed as part of an £8m project called GATEway (Greenwich Automated Transport Environment).
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: More upmarket Octavia to appear 26 Feb 2014 (News)
  Three engine choices are offered – a 1.8-litre TSI petrol with 180PS, a 2.0-litre diesel with 150PS or a 2.0-litre diesel with 184PS. The petrol and lower-powered diesel versions will both be offered with the choice of a DSG automatic transmission, while an all-wheel drive version is due in late 2014.  >> Follow our LIVE coverage of the Geneva Motor Show on the 4th of March  
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  Halo Model KIA Picanto at £1,700 Saving 30 Aug 2012 (News)
  This means you can buy the1.25 84bhp 5-speed Picanto Halo manual from just £9,995 (insurance group 10) and the 1.25 84bhp 4-speed automatic from £10,595 (insurance group 6). The high level of equipment included heated front seats and steering wheel (unique to this size of car).  Other features include air conditioning, 14" black alloy wheels, and Bluetooth with voice recognition.
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  Porsche offers free health checks 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  Lots of models are eligible for the free check, including the 911, 924, 944, 928, 968 and the classic 356. Those who bring a car will automatically be entered into a free prize draw to win a £430 wine cooler made from an engine component originally installed in an early air-cooled 911. Porsche expects that 300 cars will be inspected at the clinics on Saturday October 8 th . 
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  L200 in lower congestion charge band 1 Apr 2008 (News)
  He said: "We have worked hard to reduce the emissions levels wherever we can to help minimise any negative financial impact on the thousands of businesses that have chosen to use our pick-ups." This comes as the company launches the automatic variant of its Montero SUV model in India alongside Hindustan Motors.
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  Hyundai i30 'represents value for money' 25 Feb 2008 (News)
  The estate model starts at £12,995 and comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty unique to the South Korean automaker. Drivers who prefer their vehicles to have automatic transmission can pick up the 1.6-litre engine version of the car with the feature. The i30 hits dealerships in the UK on April 2nd and it can be bought by consumers in three different engine and transmission options.
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  Sunderland site steps up Nissan production 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  The vehicle, available in four and front-wheel drive, as well as five-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission, helped push production at the site to 353,000 last year. Nissan adds that this makes it the UK's largest producer and exporter of automobiles, with the company hoping to hit the 400,000 mark this year.
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  Mazda5 comes to UK 22 Jan 2008 (News)
  The nine-model line-up is now available nationwide from £14,760 in a number of variants including petrol and diesel versions, while an automatic model is expected in March According to Mazda UK marketing director Mark Cameron, two key attractions to the range will be convenience and handling. He added that the vehicles will be a hit with young professionals between the ages of 35 and 45 and that it will be promoted as "a fine handling car that has our brand's typically high driver appeal".
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  Proton Winter Sale 9 Jan 2008 (News)
  Savvy 1.2 Style Manual £7,295 £750 off MRRP Savvy 1.2 Style Auto £7,995 £750 off MRRP GEN-2 1.3 GLS LE Manual £8,995 £1,000 off MRRP GEN-2 1.6 GLS LE Manual £9,995 £1,000 off MRRP GEN-2 1.3 GLS Manual £8,995 £500 off MRRP GEN-2 1.6 GLS Manual £9,995 £500 off MRRP GEN-2 1.6 GSX Manual £10,995 £1,000 off MRRP and free leather interior GEN-2 1.6 GSX Auto £11,795 £1,000 off MRRP and free leather interior Satria Neo 1.6 GSX Manual £9,995 £750 off MRRP Satria Neo 1.6 GSX Automatic £10,795 £750 off MRRP More at www.proton.co.uk
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  New Suzuki Alto Qualifies for £70 VED 17 Jan 2003 (News)
  Suzuki has launched its new Indian built Alto in the UK today. And this new 1.1 litre car emits just 119g/km CO2 which automatically qualifies of for £70pa VED. Combined consumption is very parsimonious too at 57.6mpg. Engine is a single cam 16v of 1,061cc which puts out 62PS and 85Nm (63lb ft) torque. The car is 3,495mm long by 1,475mm wide by 1,455 high.
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  Golf IV Spec Improvements 8 Jun 2002 (News)
  The price of the 170bhp V5 is cut by £395 to £16,893 for the 3-door or £17,445 for the 5-door (automatics: £17,985 and £18,605). And the price of the 204bhp 4-Motion is cut by £535 to £19,005 for the 3-door or £19,625 for the 5-door. More at www.volkswagen.co.uk
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  Quicker, More Relaxed New Cuore 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  Fifth gear ratio is now stretched to 21.7mph per 1,000 rpm making the car a much better motorway cruiser than before. An automatic version is also available. More at www.daihatsu.co.uk
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  Bargain New BMWs From Just £12,450 3 Sep 2009 (News)
  MotorProvider offers:   BMW  1 SERIES 116i 5dr BRAND NEW CHOICE, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2009 09 Reg, CHOICE OF CARS. ABS, Alarm, smokers pack ,  automatic aircon, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering  column/wheel, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric  windows, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser,   airbags, Power assisted steering, Remote locking, Radio/CD, Rear  headrests, Traction control..
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  Motability Mega-Bargains at Blackbushe Today 25 Feb 2005 (News)
  The Inchcape part-exchangers that form the basis of a lot of independent dealer stock were hard fought over today. An 18k mile 03 reg Shogun 3.2 D-ID SWB Automatic bid to £14,850, a 127k mile M reg Lucida Estima 2.2 diesel automatic sold for £2,275, last week’s 13k mile 2003/53 reg KIA Carens 2.0 CRDI SE bid to £6,100, a 23k mile 2000X Honda Civic 1.6VTI 3-door sold for a whopping £5,100, a 39k mile 02 reg Chrysler Voyager 2.5CRD sold for £13,000, a 38k mile 98S Alfa 2.0GTV with bling wheels and no red key sold for £4,200 and a 40k mile 02 reg BMW 530i Sport auto sold for £16,200.
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  Prototype Discovery for sale at NEC show 17 Oct 2017 (News)
  They featured leather seats, a Harman Kardon sound system and twin sunroofs, were supplied with automatic transmission but this is believed to be the sole manual gearbox example built. Land Rover actually used this prototype as part of its display at the 2017 Chinese Motor Show to support the launch of the Discovery V.
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  Honda previews adventure-style scooter in new video 26 Jul 2016 (News)
  Underneath the curious dirtbike-cum-scooter bodywork are the underpinnings of the popular NC750 motorcycle and the Integra scooter - specifically a torquey, 54PS parallel twin engine with a DCT automatic transmission. Quite how much it will cost when it goes on sale in 2017 remains to be seen, but we imagine you’ll have to pay a premium over the £8,150 price of an Integra. It might not be a typical cheap urban runabout, but it’s nonetheless one of the most interesting scooters of recent years.
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  Lancaster Insurance teams up with British Mini Club 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  As one of the club’s official insurance partners, members who insure with Lancaster Insurance will automatically qualify for a range of benefits. These can include up to 25% off insurance, limited mileage discount, UK and European breakdown cover, multi-car benefit, agreed valuation, salvage retention and foreign travel cover.
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  Which? launches 2014 reliability survey 20 Dec 2013 (News)
  The survey is used to compile lists of the least and most reliable cars in each class, and also gives an average annual repair costs, giving car buyers and owners and idea of what sort of garage bills they can expect depending on how old their cars are. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and those who participate will be automatically entered into the prize draw to win £2500. If you’d like to participate, click this link .  
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  Honda offers free extra equipment on CR-V 2 Apr 2012 (News)
  Those who chose the ES-T trim will be upgraded to EX, which includes a premium audio system, full leather upholstery, a panoramic roof, automatic lights and wipers plus an eight way adjustable electric driver’s seat.  Honda’s ‘Your Honda, Your Way’ offer, which was introduced in January, runs alongside the free upgrades and is also offered on the CR-Z and Jazz.
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  Parents given teenage driver tips 16 May 2008 (News)
  It stated that it was also important to make sure that the car they learn in is appropriate for their needs. "A larger vehicle that has an automatic transmission is of limited use if you know that your youngster will eventually do their test in a manual Micra," commented IAM. Meanwhile, a new Nintendo DS game is to be released this summer in which drivers can test their motor theory skills before they take the exam.