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  New Ibiza supermini revealed by Seat 2 Apr 2008 (News)
  The company enlisted former Lamborghini stylist Luc Donkerwolke to design the vehicle, which is eight centimetres longer than the current model. A new seven-speed DSG gearbox engine - which is available in sequential manual or automatic variations - sits inside the vehicle, the company added. Peter Wyhinny, head of Seat UK, commented that the model show that the firm produces vehicles both practical and on the cutting edge of technology.
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  Skoda Fabia Estate arrives at distributors 7 Feb 2008 (News)
  This comes as the firm has told the industry what they can expect from the latest iteration of the Superb. When it hits the European market in September, consumers can pick up a model with an automatic parking assistance system, which help drivers to avoid picking up dings on the way into a space.

  New Ford Mondeo 'creates a smooth and stress-free drive' 17 Jan 2008 (News)
  Indeed, ACC also provides extra safety to motorists by utilising radar technology that automatically slows the vehicle down if a car in front puts on its brakes. Commenting on the high-tech equipment, Ford active safety supervisor Volker Weinhold said: "Collision mitigation is another benefit, with audible and visual alerts warning of situations that may lead to a collision.
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  Audi hands A3 Cabriolet world debut 3 Dec 2007 (News)
  Vehicles will initially be four-wheel drive only from launch, with Audi commenting that safety has also been improved. "[It] will be available with either a semi or fully automatic hood specification while crucially for an open car, its advanced body structure features a high proportion of high-strength steel reinforcing measures," commented the company. The A3 range has been distributed by Audi since 1996 and comes in both three and five-door models.
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  PORSCHE Cyaman S For June Delivery 20 Apr 2006 (News)
  * *Includes* *Basalt Black Metallic Paint Black Leather Seats 19inch Sport Design Wheel Wheel Centre Set Park Assist Stainless Steel Exhaust Tail Pipe Fully Automatic Climate Control Sports Seats Top Tinted Windscreen* * june delivery uk car* *If you are wishing to Finance your new car below are some examples* £4,000 deposit £647.02 pm 0ver 48 months end payment of £22,206.25* This deal and many more at www.motorprovider.co.uk
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  £4000 MGF and other cheap used cars 6 Jun 2005 (News)
  www.used-car-discount.com has great deals on a large stock of used cars: Nissan Micra 1.0 S 02/02 in met black, 5 dr, 36k with full service history £3500 Peugeot 206 1.6 Roland Garos 00W in met green with cream leather interior 5dr 28k with full service history £4250 MGF 1.8 convertable 95 N in white with black leather, alloys, 64k with full service history £4000 Renault Megane 1.6 Rt Automatic 96P in met red 64k 5 dr with full service history £2000 Nearly New Renault Megane 1.9 DCi dynamique 05/05 in met silver 5dr 3500 miles Huge saving on new £11,000 For full range please visit www.used-car-discount.com or call 08703500644
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  Isuzu Rodeo Special: £1,110 Kit For £200 5 Aug 2004 (News)
  The Rodeo 3.0 DT 4x4 Double Cab Max is £15,802.02, the Rodeo Denver range-topper Max is £17,502.02 with manual box or £18,606.02 as an automatic. All prices On-The-Road but exclude VAT. In addition, the Denver can now also be ordered with a leather interior for an extra £1,102.13 excluding VAT. Braked towing limit of up to 3,000 kg and 1,000-plus kg payload for all models.
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  New Accord is Bigger and Better 13 Sep 2002 (News)
  Wih a 6-speed box the 2.4 delivers a combined consumption of 30 mpg (no mention of its CO2). A 5 speed sequential shift automatic is also on offer. Both new engines are EU 5 compliant. After extensive consultations with advisers from CAP, all new Accords will come with alloy wheels as standard, together with climate control.
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  Super Hot New MGs at Frankfurt 11 Sep 2001 (News)
  MG Rover is today unveiling two supercars in the metal: a £50,000 160mph 2+2 alloy bodied sports coupe based on the Qvale Mangusta code-named the X80. Power will come from 4.6 litre V8 engines with outputs from 260bhp to 385bhp. Manual or automatic transmissions will be offered. Launch date is Summer 2002. The other MG supercar is a 385bhp rear-drive version of the Rover 75 based MG ZT to be called the MG ZT XPower 385. Torque is a mammoth 385lb ft (522Nm) fed through a six-speed manual box, zero to 60 is predicted at less than 5 seconds, top speed will be 175mph and the price will be around £40,000.
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  1966 Le Mans Ford GT40 for sale 19 Jun 2018 (News)
  There, the car was driven by Bucknum – this time paired with Grand Prix racer Richie Ginther – as the race length was increased to 24 hours – at Ford’s request – in anticipation of Le Mans later that year. Ford took the spoils of victory with its GT40s, but P/1016 did not finish - its automatic gearbox failed after 13 hours at 4:20am. This car remains the only example to have raced as an automatic model. Alexander Weaver, RM Sotheby’s car specialist, said, ‘This Ford has been restored to the condition it raced in, which will be a vital consideration for any prospective buyer.
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  Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (2006-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  Engine 1968cc common rail turbodiesel, 170PS and 350Nm Performance  0-62mph in 8.3 seconds, top speed 139mph Economy 47.1mpg combined Transmission Six-speed DSG automatic (optional) Price new £22,350 While the original Fabia vRS was diesel only, the Octavia vRS was powered by a petrol engine. That changed in 2006 though when Skoda added a TDI option to the line up.
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  Save as much as £6261 off the price of a Peugeot 3008 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  Allure models add: rear parking aid, dark tinted rear windows, electric folding and heated door mirrors, stainless steel front and rear scuff plates, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, front and rear electric windows and automatic dual zone air con. UK Car Discount has cars of all makes and models available with great savings. It only genuine UK dealer supplied vehicles with full manufacturer’s warranty, and can provide free on-line quotations.
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  Massive DSG Recall in China 23 Mar 2013 (News)
  just-auto.com has alerted us to a news item by Bloomberg that VAG faces a recall of 7-speed dry clutch DSG automatic transmissions in China that cvould cost the company more than $600 million 384,181 vehicles  were recalled to replace defective gearboxes that may result in the loss of acceleration.
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  BCA gives private car buyers the 'inside knowledge' with its new website 27 Jul 2010 (News)
  Automatic searches and alerts can be set up and the online service will advise buyers by email when a suitable vehicle has entered BCA's system. There's also a BCA Showroom section, providing a short-cut to details of prestige, sports and other special interest vehicles.
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  NEW RENAULT MEGANE SPORT TOURER NOW IN UK 22 Aug 2009 (News)
    An ample range of comfort and status-enhancing options are also available to tailor specific models to individual tastes. Among them, are 17” alloy wheels, automatic parking brake, electric panoramic sunroof and leather upholstery. Just like the New Clio and Scénic ranges, the load-carrying version of the New Mégane range also benefits from the new Carminat TomTom® satellite navigation system, at £450.
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  Quaife Diff Makes Difference to Winter Driving 12 Feb 2009 (News)
  Which is where Kent-based Quaife Engineering excels, as it is world famous for production of its automatic torque-biasing helical-gear limited-slip differential (ATB for short), which excels in slippery conditions where grip is at a premium, greatly outperforming any factory electronic stability control system.
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  12 Month Jeep & Chrysler Leasing Deals from £159.99+VAT 12 Nov 2008 (News)
  2008 57 Plate Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Saloon Auto Luxury Pack (Black, Silver or Mineral Grey available with Grey Leather - 9,000 to 12,000 miles) 2007 57 Plate Jeep Commander 3.0 CRD Limited Auto (Black, Silver or Mineral Grey available with Grey Leather - 9,000 to 12,000 miles) 2007 57 Plate Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Executive Auto (Black, Silver, Mineral Grey, Midnight Blue and Magnesium Available with Grey Leather - 10 to 15,000 miles) 2007 07 plate Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Petrol Touring Automatic Convertible from £159.99+VAT (1 x Inferno Red with Grey Cloth - 20,000 miles) 2007 07 plate Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 Coupe Automatic @ £259.99+VAT (1 x Black with Dark Slate - 5,500 miles) Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  Notable ‘No Sales’ at Top Car Today 26 Apr 2004 (News)
  Perhaps Jeremy Clarkson’s colourful allusion to a squatting dog has put down the Chrysler Crossfire. They’re at £1,650 discounts new and the 3k mile December 2003/53 automatic in the sale failed to get past £20,000. A 30k mile 2002/52 reg X5 diesel didn’t have the right bits to sell for big money. It wasn’t a Sport and had no satnav which is why bids petered out at £28,500.
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  New Land Rover Discovery 3 Apr 2004 (News)
  The driver chooses one of five terrain settings via a rotary switch on the centre console: a general driving programme, plus one for slippery conditions (known as ‘grass/gravel/snow’) and three special off-road modes (mud/ruts, sand, rock crawl). Terrain Response then automatically selects the most appropriate settings for the vehicle’s advanced electronic controls and traction aids – including ride height, engine torque response, hill descent control, electronic traction control and transmission settings.
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  Rover Launches BIK Tax Beaters 18 Jul 2002 (News)
  The new 1.8T power unit is available from launch with a 5-speed manual transmission in both Saloon and Tourer body styles. A 5-speed automatic transmission will be made available with the 1.8T engine later in 2002. Tyres are 195/65 15s giving much better ride quality tha low profiles. BIK Tax beating diesel versions of the 75 based MG ZT and ZT-T have also been launched.