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  Government Wires Up Electric Car Grants 14 Dec 2010 (News)
    Cars so far qualifying include: Mitsubishi i-MiEV (due in January 2011) Smart Fortwo electric drive (due in early 2011) Peugeot iOn (due in January 2011) Citroen C-ZERO (due early 2011) Nissan Leaf (due in March 2011) Chevrolet Volt (due in 2012) Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (due early 2012) Vauxhall Ampera (due early 2012) Renault Fluence EV (due early 2012) Car Eligibility Vehicles must have been confirmed by OLEV as eligible under the rules of the scheme in order to receive subsidy.
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  Up to 26% Discount and Beat the VAT Increase 28 Aug 2010 (News)
      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 £10,415 Save 17.5%    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 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 £13,087 Save 23%  Ford Ka 1.2 Edge 3dr £8,063 Save 10.5%  Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi [95] Titanium 5dr £12,583 Save 18%  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 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium (new model) £18,229 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  Powershift £27,213 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%  Kia Ceed Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 2 5dr (pre-reg) £12,669 Save 17.5%  Mazda 2 1.3 TS 3dr [AC]* £8,031 Save 18.5%  Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i SE 2dr* £15,449 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%  Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban Lite 3dr £6,648 Save 23.5%  Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Exclusive 5dr £17,177 Save 17%  Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDi 110 Exclusive 5dr EGC £18,543 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* £10,183 Save 20%  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 SE 5dr Geartronic £27,520 Save 26%  Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £32,245 Save 25%  VW Polo 1.4 SE 3dr £10,813 Save 13%  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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  Sportscar Racing, Castle Combe, Monday 30th August 19 Aug 2010 (News)
  Despite taking valuable points from each other Charles is still within a point of the overall championship lead, their battle alone worth coming along for. Bristol's Mark Wyatt still retains the lead of Class B for up to 3 litre 2 wheel drive cars, despite being off the pace in the last two races with his Astra. His opposition includes former champions Tony Dolley in the 206 and Hilperton's Tim Hanlon in the SEAT Ibiza Cupra. Staying with saloons, it's the final round of the Ajec AWD Academy, where Melksham's Simon Norris has his awesome Mitsubishi 'Bogey' Evo.
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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  The organisations and businesses taking part in the programme are Transport for London, the Government Car and Despatch Agency, the Metropolitan Police Service, News International and Sky.Miguel Fonseca, Managing Director Toyota (GB) PLC, said: “I am delighted to be joining with EDF Energy to launch the UK’s largest plug-in hybrid programme, a project that will deliver valuable insights into the behaviour and preferences of UK drivers as they engage with the technology for the first time and experience it in their everyday driving routines. Toyota is committed to developing sustainable, low emissions mobility and Prius Plug-in marks another important element in our environmental leadership, and a further step towards its ambition of building the ultimate eco-car.
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  Buying at Auction: BCA Offers Some Tips 27 Mar 2010 (News)
   If you are unsure about the car, walk away.  But if it is the car for you, bid confidently up to your budget and you could be driving the car of your dreams this Easter." BCA's top 10 tips for buying a car at auction:   * Don't buy on your first visit - sample the atmosphere and get used to the pace.
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  Mitsubishi i-MiEV First Electric Car on Government Trial 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  Endorsing the programme as an i-MIEV driver in the trials, Quentin Willson, said:  "These first EVs that go on the Technology Strategy Board's trial mark the start of a seismic shift in the sort of cars we drive and how we power them. “The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a forerunner of a transport revolution that eventually will change the world. At last here's an electric car that doesn't look like a church pew, seats four, does 80 mph and costs less than a quid to charge.
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  MINI E (electric) UK Test Drivers Sought 1 Sep 2009 (News)
    With MINI already firmly established in the hearts of British motorists and the opportunity to drive a 204hp, emission-free version of the car in the UK now on offer, a similar rush of interest is expected.  Ends.
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  65% OF MOTORISTS SAY INDEPENDENT GARAGES ARE BEST FOR SERVICE 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  Local independent garages must be doing something right because they come way out on top in all the areas we asked consumers about,” explains Honest John.  “With 95% of the respondents to the survey driving their own vehicle rather than a company car, this highlights a very important sector of the car market which, although keen to find the best price, also puts considerable value in long-standing relationships with local garages.
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  Scrappage Orders Reach 154,927 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The dealer will check that the vehicle being traded in and the new one being bought qualify under the scheme:- OLD VEHICLE     * Passenger car or small van not exceeding 3.5 tonnes     * Registered in United Kingdom on or before 31 August 1999     * Currently registered with DVLA or DVA to the registered keeper making the application     * has been registered to the customer continuously for 12 calendar months before the order date of the new vehicle     * has a UK address on the registration certificate (V5C)     * has a current MOT test certificate before the date of order for the new vehicle, or one that has expired no more than 14 days before the order for a new vehicle was placed           * is taxed, or has a tax disc that has expired within 14 days of the order and insured NEW  VEHICLE     * Passenger car or small van up to 3.5 tonnes     * First registered in the UK on or after the date the scrappage scheme is launched and declared new at first registration in the UK with no former keepers     * UK specification vehicle (can include left-hand drive vehicles that meet UK specifications)     * Registered to the same registered keeper as the registered keeper of the eligible vehicle to be scrapped Department for Business, Innovation & Skills The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed.
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  Wreck Rescue Christmas Vid 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  Story 5: 1980's Toyota Land Cruiser eBay-addicted city stock-broker, Paul Graham-Clarke bids farewell to a big bundle of dosh when he's forced to pull in the professionals to keep his dream drive alive. His latest online purchase is a wrecked 1980's Toyota Land Cruiser - a really rare find in the UK. He's got just ten months to restore it ready for his ultimate overland adventure - the long road home from London to Cape Town.
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  eBay Auction Report – 12th June 2005 16 Jun 2005 (News)
  Using the able Fiesta as a base, dressing it in a smart suit and getting a certain Mr McQueen to “drive” it around San Francisco immediately made it a cult car. A 2000W silver 1.7 with 45,000 miles passed through the virtual halls today. Its owner was emigrating to Spain and this very good condition car with a new ticket and some tax made £4,350.
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  Vaneo Here 16th May, from £14,680 3 May 2002 (News)
  It has a revised version of the sandwich floor concept pioneered in the A-Class, strengthened because of the larger capacity and retains the A-Class’s high driving position, adding a huge passenger compartment and load area. The design features a large glass area, low waistline and vast interior volume. The constant interior height of Vaneo is 1240 mm, adding to the practical nature of the car by allowing large objects to be loaded without damaging the roof lining.
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  Today's Car Auction Prices Reflect Economic Upturn 7 Aug 2013 (News)
  Ex-Fleet: Audi A3 1.9TDI Sportback, 2007/56, 46k miles £5,750s Audi A5 3.0V6TDI quattro coupe, auto, 09 reg, 37k miles £16,900s Audi A5 2.0FSI 180 Sportback, auto, 10 reg, 9k miles £22,600s Audi Q5 2.0TDI 170 quattro, man, 09 reg, 114k miles £11,000s BMW 116d SE 5-dr, 09 reg, 61k miles £8,350s BMW E91 318i 143 ES Touring, 2008/58, 151k miles £3,500s BMW 520d 177 M Sport, nav, 2008/58, 95k miles £9,400s BMW 520d 177 M Sport, Bnss, nav, 2010/59, 81k miles £11,400s BMW 525d 218SE auto, lthr, 2011/61, 18k miles £21,200s Ford Galaxy 1.8TDCI 100 LX, 07 reg, 48k miles £6,100s Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES, 10 reg, 43k miles £5,650s Honda Civic 2.2iCTDI ES pan roof, 2009/59, 74k miles £6,400s Honda CR-V 2.2iDTEC ES, nav, 10 reg, 79k miles £10,600s Jaguar XF 3.0D 240 Luxury, nav, 10 reg, 92k miles £10,900s Jaguar XF 3.0D 240 Luxury, nav, 10 reg, 37k miles £15,200s Lexus RX 450H SE-L, nav, 2009/59, 14k miles £25,800s Mazda 3 1.6D TS2 5-dr, 10 reg, 31k miles £7,300s Peugeot 308 1.6HDI90 S 5-dr, 2009/59, 99k miles £2,800s Peugeot 5008 1.6HDI 112 Excl EGC, 2011/60, 42k miles £10,350s Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.33 VVT-I, man, 10 reg, 44k miles £5,500s Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit, lthr, 10 reg, 16k miles £10,700s VW Golf 1.6TDI 105 Blue Tech SE DSG, 10 reg, 32k miles £9,900s VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 140 Blue Spt 2WD, 2013/61, 30k miles £17,400s Volvo V60 1.6 DrivE 115 SE Lux, 12 reg, 13k miles £15,700s Volvo V70 2.0D SE man, lthr, 10 reg, 45k miles £11,300s Volvo XC60 2.0 D3 163 DrivE, man, 10 reg, 78k miles £9,950s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active man, 09 reg, 119k miles £8,000s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active auto, 2010/59, 54k miles £12,600s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active auto, 10 reg, 30k miles £14,600s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Exec auto, 10 reg, 50k miles £17,800s Part-Exchanges: Alfa Romeo 159 1.9JTDM Lusso, 2007/57, 40k miles £5,550s Audi A5 3.0V6TDI quattro coupe, man, 2007/57, 29k miles £13,900s Audi A6 2.7TDI SE Avant Multi, 06 reg, 159k miles £4,350s BMW 116iES 50dr, 05 reg, 106k miles £2,850s BMW 316i 1.8 Compact auto, 02 reg, 82k miles £1,900s BMW E93 325i 3.0 SE CC auto, 08 reg, 42k miles £11,600s Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6SX, 2001Y, 97k miles £325s Ford Fiesta 1.4LX 5-dr, 02 reg, 99k miles £1,025s Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 3-dr, 2003/52, 64k miles £1,275s Ford Fiesta 1.24 Zetec Climate 3-dr, 08 reg, 62k miles £2,375s Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI LX, 2004/54, 67k miles £1,825s Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCI 200 Tit X Sport, 11 reg, 38k miles £13,000s Honda CR-V II 2.2iCTDI Executive, 06 reg, 106k miles £3,900s Jaguar X-Type 2.0D Sport, 2004/54, 108k miles £2,000s KIA Carens 2.0CRDI LX, a/c, 04 reg, 81k miles £575s KIA Sedona 2.9CRDI LS auto, 08 reg, 58k miles £4,340s Mazda 3 1.6S 5-dr (import), 2005/54, 100k miles £1,200s MINI Cooper 1.6, a/c, 02 reg, 139k miles £1,375s MINI Cooper 1.6, a/c, 04 reg, 62k miles £3,300s MINI Cooper Clubman auto, lthr, 2007/57, 30k miles £5,700s Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0D Warrior, 08 reg, 55k miles £8,350s Nissan Terrano II 3.0DI SVE auto, 03 reg, 67k miles £3,250s Peugeot 206 1.6HDI GTI 3-dr, 05 reg, 125k miles £1,075s Peugeot 206 1.4HDI Look 5-dr, 2007/57, 157k miles £1,300s Peugeot 307 1.6S Estate, 04 reg, 141k miles £375s Renault Clio 1.4 Dynamique 3-dr, 03 reg, 76k miles £800s SEAT Leon 1.9TDI 110SE, 03 reg, 121k miles £850s Smart ForTwo Smart& Passion, 2002/52, 39k miles £1,575s Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-I T2 5-dr, 09 reg, 30k miles £3,800s Toyota Corolla 1.6VVT-I T3 5-dr, 05 reg, 125k miles £1,200s Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-I Vermont auto, 2001Y, 74k miles £625s Toyota RAV-4 2.0XT4 5-dr, 04 reg, 40k miles £5,000s Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 80 SXI 3dr, 05 reg, 98k miles £950s Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v Sporthatch 3-dr, 2010/60, 47k miles £5,050s Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club, 2006/56, 87k miles £2,275 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8i Exclusiv, 09 reg, 46k miles £5,100s VW Golf IV 1.6 Match 5-dr, 03 reg, 113k miles £1,100s VW Golf V 1.9 TDI 105 Match 5-dr, 2008/57, 50k miles £6,200s VW Passat 2.0TDI 140 SE Estate, 2006/55, 151k miles £2,450s VW Passat 2.0TDI CR 170 SEL, 09 reg, 87k miles £5,400s VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 140 SE 4Motion, 2008/58, 48k miles £12,200s VW Sharan 1.9TDI PD 130 Sport, 2004/54, 162k miles £1,850s Volvo V70 2.4D SR auto, lthr, 09 reg, 72k miles £9,500s Provisionals: Audi TT 2.0TFSI S-tronic, 08 reg, 68k miles £10,000p FIAT Panda 1.2 Dynamic, 2006/56. 46k miles not warranted £1,500p FIAT Scudo 2.0 M.Jet 163 9-seat Combi, 13 reg, 915 miles £15,000p Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style 3-door, 2011/61, 11k miles £5,200p Lexus IS250 SE auto, Nav, lthr, 2007/57, 48k miles £6,500p   To view the full new Lex Autolease sales programme click on 

  New Audi A6 2.0 TDI Here for 54 reg at £24,020 6 Aug 2004 (News)
  In all its forms the Audi allroad quattro offers an exceptional compromise between the comfort and refinement of a family estate car and the versatility and all-terrain capability of a fully-fledged off-roader. It takes the celebrated permanent four-wheel-drive quattro concept a stage further with the addition of four-level air suspension that gives the allroad quattro body up to 208mm of ground clearance – more than any other comparable ‘crossover’ vehicle.
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  BCA CLASSIC CAR AUCTION ON MONDAY 27 Nov 2001 (News)
  The top entry for BCA's Classic Car Auction at Blackbushe on Monday 3rd December is a 1937 Cadillac V8 Series 60 drop head coupe. This is a very rare export model in right-hand-drive form, that left Detroit for South Africa where it resided until early this year. The car was stored for a considerable part of its life before passing into the hands of a collector who refurbished it.
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  Scrappage schemes explained: All you need to know to make the most of 2017's offers 2 Oct 2017 (News)
  Manufacturer offers and discounts including PCP offers 2. Cars that you can drive for less than £100/month 3. Latest high street lending rates for car loans   Scrappage Scheme Q&As
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  Christmas gift guide: The handiest in-car gizmos and tech 24 Nov 2016 (News)
  At the top end of the scale there are head units with built in navigation and even DVD players, plus there are systems designed to plug into upgraded speakers. Enthusiasts will plumb in amplifiers to drive subwoofers for bass, along with extra tweeters and more powerful speakers - there’s no real upper limit of what can be achieved, but it comes at a cost. That said, it’s probably best to keep it simple for a gift.
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  Happy Birthday: Jaguar XJ40 7 Oct 2016 (News)
  Indeed, it was only the fact that the original XJ6 was such a great design, and such a modern car to drive compared to others of its era, that the XJ saloon managed to last 18 years without significant change, by which time its antiquated lines and 1960s influenced cabin design were curiously attractive for their retro-appeal alone.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 29 Apr 2016 (News)
  Save money on your daily drive with Honest John's motoring deals and discounts.
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  Silverstone Classic: bigger and better than ever 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  Minassian won, setting his record lap time of 1:36.712s on the way – which was more than a second quicker than the previous best set by Bob Berridge in the Mercedes C11 back in 2011.  'To be given a car like this to drive, and at an event like this, is just pure joy,' said Minassian. Michael Lyons did the double in the FIA Masters Historic Formula 1 Championship races, as he backed up Saturday’s win with another on Sunday.