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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.
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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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  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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  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.