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  MOTORISTS PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENT DURING CAR CARE WEEK 14 Oct 2008 (News)
  Sales of new and used cars might be falling in response to the economic downturn, but it seems UK consumers remain very willing to purchase premium car care products. Autoglym, the UK’s market leading car care brand and sponsor of Car Care Week (13 to 19 October), reports it is bucking the trend of ‘belt-tightening’ in retail spending, as more motorists seek to protect the investment in their cars rather than seek out a replacement model.
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  VW Transporter Adapted For Up To 3 Wheelchairs 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  Kevin said: ‘It’s wonderful to see these vehicles in action, being used every day to allow disabled people to lead independent and active lives. We look forward to collaborating with Gowrings Mobility and setting the standards in supplying high quality, converted vehicles for wheelchair users.’ For more information on the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles call 0800 717131 or visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk .
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  Get That Bargain Used Car Checked For Just £99 9 Sep 2003 (News)
  Unipart Car Care Centres is a national network of independently owned garages supported by Unipart - one of Europe's leading independent logistics, automotive parts and accessories companies and one of the ten biggest privately owned companies in Britain. More at www.usedcarchecks.com
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  Petrol prices hit three-year high - and further rises are expected... 27 Nov 2017 (News)
  Find your car in Real MPG While the UK sees a variety of fuel prices - rural areas and motorway service stations are usually much more expensive - the average is a good gauge of what motorists should aim to pay. The reason for the increase is unrest in Saudi Arabia, one of the world's leading oil suppliers. An anti-corruption purge saw a wave of arrests of princes, ministers and officials. This was led by Saudi Arabia's crown prince,  Mohammed bin Salman, in an attempt to consolidate power.
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  World record for Porsche 550 12 Sep 2016 (News)
  Knight, who was auctioneer on the day, added, ‘The saleroom was packed full of enthusiastic bidders, with clients phoning in from all around the globe, leading us to sell more than 70% of lots, and creating a world record price for a Porsche 550 Spyder.’ A 1950 Frazer-Nash Le Mans Replica also sold well, achieving £610,000. The car was famously campaigned by great racing driver Roy Salvadori in the early 1950s.
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  Crash for cash claimants detected every three hours 1 Apr 2016 (News)
  Birmingham was the crash for cash capital in 2015, with 25 per cent of fraudulent claims originating there – although the rankings split London into regions. Second place was north London, followed by East London, Leads, Harrow, North West London, Bradford, Luton, Coventry and Oldham. Tom Gardiner, Head of Fraud, Aviva, said, “We remain very concerned that fraudsters continue to put their own greed ahead of innocent motorists’ safety.
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  Petrol prices will reach 86p-per-litre, say experts 13 Jan 2016 (News)
  Britain’s motorists could see a 13p-per-litre drop in the cost of unleaded fuel after leading banks issues a warning that oil was heading for $10 a barrel. If true, the prediction would be good news for drivers, with unleaded falling to 86p-per-litre. The Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Chartered have both predicting an unprecedented crash in oil prices as OPEC, Russia and the USA continue to battle for market share and flood the market with surplus oil.  Wholesale oil prices have already fallen by 70 per cent since June 2015, but analysts have warned that further cuts are on the way.  RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “This latest prediction of oil hitting just $10 a barrel would have the potential to take petrol prices down to around 86p per litre.  "At $10 a barrel, tax would account for around 84% of the total price per litre – a clear indication of just how high a proportion of every litre we buy goes straight to the Treasury."
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  New car sales up in November 2015 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  The best selling car in November was the Ford Fiesta, with 7826 registrations, though the Vauxhall Corsa was close behind with 7267 registrations. The Fiesta has a much bigger lead when it comes to year-to-date sales, though - 124,457 have been registered so far in 2015, versus 85,163 examples of the Corsa. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “November’s figures come as a reminder of the strength of the UK car market, as low interest rates and competitive finance deals continue to attract consumers to new car ownership.
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  Dealer H R Owen to launch classic car venture 20 Oct 2015 (News)
  Owen Classic Cars we’re confident that the reputation we’ve built as the world’s leading luxury car dealer is set to flourish further.’
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  Obituary - Noël Pasteau 13 Mar 2015 (News)
  Pasteau, a man passionate about Le Mans and well known to the drivers and teams of the famous 24-Hour race. His family operated the hotel for over 100 years. He was a tremendous hotelier, one of the leading chefs in the area and the first out with the champagne on each victorious occasion. He would always organise a super celebration dinner at the hotel for the winning team. Mr. Pasteau was a quiet man, but with charm and kindness, who was loved by all the regulars.
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  Olympian to tackle London to Brighton run 9 Oct 2014 (News)
  Sir Ben Ainslie, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, will take part in this year’s London to Brighton veteran car run on 2 November. Ainslie, who is leading his own team to challenge for the America’s Cup, will be a passenger in the 1904 Panhard-Levassor owned by Lord Irvine Laidlaw – a keen sailor and veteran run regular. Ainslie said, ‘I am really looking forward to making the trip from Hyde Park to Madeira Drive in Brighton.
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  Jaguar Land Rover to build R&D centre in UK 24 Sep 2013 (News)
  The building will feature engineering workshops and advanced powertrain facilities to develop the latest in design and rapid prototyping technologies. Jaguar Land Rover is the lead partner in the project investing £50m, along with Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) and the UK Government’s Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE).
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  Simply French at Beaulieu 9 Apr 2013 (News)
  The winning vehicle owner will be presented with a prized Beaulieu Trophy and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade around the grounds of the attraction. For entrants arriving on 12May in their French vehicles and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, entry prices are adult £10 and child £5.
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  Allard Dragster to star at Chelsea Autolegends 28 Jul 2012 (News)
  But i n recent years, the Allard Chrysler Action Group has painstakingly restored the  vintage drag racer to its original condition, including a brand new engine to  replace the one that was lost The National Motor  Museum in Beaulieu now owns the historic dragster and is supporting its showcase at this year's Chelsea AutoLegends Festival, which is now one of the country's leading  classic automotive events. On Sunday, 2nd September, Europe's first ever drag racer will be one of a multitude of fine machinery on show at the Chelsea AutoLegends Festival in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
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  Honest John announces partnership with AROnline 11 Jan 2012 (News)
  We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with AROnline , the leading website dedicated to British-built cars.  The popular site was established more than ten years ago and focuses on both modern and classic British vehicles. The well respected site has a reputation for its forensic analysis of the post-war British car industry, and offers in-depth histories of particular models.
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  61-plate deals from Autofinders 4 Aug 2011 (News)
  Mazda 6 2.2 TS2 diesel 163PS , in both five-door and estate forms, from £17,995 saving more than £4,000 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro S Line Special Edition in Ibis white with privacy glass, navigation and loads more options for £35,695, a huge saving on a car with a long lead time Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI 140PS DSG 4x4 Elegance in a choice of colours. The Yeti normally has a 6-8 month delivery time. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 163PS AWD Titanium for £21,995, a huge saving over the list price.
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  BMW now selling parts via eBay 9 May 2011 (News)
  We recognise that there are customers who wish to buy BMW products but do not necessarily want to travel to a BMW dealer to make a purchase. Angus McCarey, UK Retail Director of eBay, said: “eBay UK is home to over 100 leading brands who realise the added value an eBay shop brings, whether they are already selling online or not. There are over 600,000 searches for BMW every month on eBay and BMW will now be able to access this existing, yet untapped customer base, while increasing its reach to the millions of other consumers who buy and sell on the site.”
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  Toyota Invites Hybrid Owners to Beat the Official Economy Figures 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  The challenge runs throughout April and May, coinciding with a new nationwide ad campaign which is using TV, billboards and print and digital media to spread the word about Toyota’s world leading technology, not only in the Prius and Auris models on sale today, but also in the forthcoming Prius+ MPV and the Yaris Hybrid Concept that was unveiled at the Geneva motor show. More at Toyota
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  Fixed Cut Price Skoda Octavia. Only £10,995. 17 Mar 2011 (News)
  The Octavia already has a reputation as a great family car thanks to its combination of style, reliability, comfort and class-leading interior space. But don’t just take our word for it – the Octavia was recently awarded by What Car? readers as the Best Small Family Car. Škoda also picked up the award for Best Manufacturer, and came out top in the Auto Express Driver Power Awards.
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  Sensational Chevrolet Deals for September 16 Sep 2010 (News)
  Order a new Chevrolet before the end of September and you can save as much as £3,400, with the impressively equipped Cruze 1.6S saloon on offer from an astonishing £9,995 on the road – against a list price of £13,395. That’s a spacious family saloon with a class-leading five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating for less than many superminis. With air conditioning, remote central locking, electric front windows and a CD stereo system. There are also some incredible savings on offer on the new Spark – Chevrolet’s smooth riding urban hatchback.