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  52 reg Hard-to-Gets at Top Car Today 29 Sep 2002 (News)
  This fully loaded Dutch import RHD 52 reg BMW X5 3.0D Sport HJ52GGK comes under the hammer at BCA's Top Car auction on 30th September. To give you some idea of what you'll need to buy it, a virtually identical slightly lower mileage 52reg X5 3.D from the same source sold for a massive £47,750 at Top Car Blackbushe on 19th September.
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  X5 Makes £5k Over List at Top Car Today 16 Sep 2002 (News)
  The moneyed classes have obviously gone crazy for X5s. Crazy enough for someone to stump up £46,750 for this independently imported 52 reg X5 3.0D Sport Auto with a lot of extras that would have pulled its UK list up to around £41,750. So if you read elsewhere that the car made £10k over list, you’ll know not to pay any more attention to that particular pundit.
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  Bags of Variety at Auction Today 6 Mar 2002 (News)
  Warranted mileage? You must be kidding. A pukka Ralliart imported FTO 2.0 Mivecs, 2001Y with 10,000 miles but a crunched front bumper, bid to £11,300 and didn’t sell. A 99V Elise with a hardtop, 17,000 miles and a strange history of having resided in Gibralter and Jersey bid to a low £12,800.
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  HITTING THE CHILD; MISSING THE POINT 29 Jun 2001 (News)
  The ABD believes the campaign needs to have a broader emphasis. Gregory continues: "We need to tell drivers about how important it is to look well ahead and anticipate - to see the child before he runs out and to be ready to avoid him should he do so." The ABD also stresses the need for drivers to use observation links.
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  Top 10: Mitsubishi's best bits from 45 years in the UK 10 Dec 2019 (News)
  As Mitsubishi celebrates 40 years in the UK, we highlight some of its greatest, and most important cars.
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  Top 10: Cars that reinvented their makers 11 Dec 2018 (News)
  We've concentrated on the 1960s, '70s, '80s and '90s, an exciting era that saw huge change acros the motor industry, as the car became an increasingly important factor in daily life. We also went through an energy crisis, and a change in the way the car was viewed by society. Most successful car manufacurers evolved to meet changing conditions, but others were slow to react, leaving themselves ripe for reinvention - and these cars show what they were capable when they needed to face the future.
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  Superstars' supercars for sale 26 Feb 2018 (News)
  A 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 originally owned by Beatles legend, Sir Paul McCartney is one of just 250 made, and only four imported to the UK. Capable of 167mph thanks to its V12 engine, McCartney bought the car in 1968. The Italian supercar is expected to fetch up to £500,000. Another Lambo, this time owned by Scottish singer Rod Stewart is also going across the block.
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  BMW restores M1 Procar for classic enthusiast 19 Nov 2014 (News)
  Hosobuchi said, ‘BMWs are my great passion, and the Procar definitely will get a place of honour in my collection. ‘It was very important to me to restore the car to its former glory after so many years of racing. And who could have done a better job than the manufacturers themselves?’ And it looks like Hosobuchi won’t be afraid to use the car, either.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Top 10 Bangers targeted by criminals 12 Aug 2013 (News)
  All of those things combine to make easy targets for opportunists out to make a quick few pounds – so it’s the more important to be careful. Click through the gallery below to see which older cars are the biggest targets for criminals. The number shown is the overall offence rate per 10,000 vehicles, to keep things comparative.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Cars thieves avoid 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  It is worth noting that for these cars to appear in our data at all, some crime of some sort must have been committed involving them, whether it be damage to, theft from or otherwise – cars that criminals have never touched don’t end up in police databases!  It’s also important to acknowledge that some cars might be stolen by thieves who take keys from the homes of owners. These crimes aren’t necessarily recorded in police databases as car crimes but as burglaries and so don’t appear in our data.
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  Marmalade rewards its safest drivers 25 Jun 2013 (News)
  Crispin Moger, managing director of Marmalade said: “We were delighted to welcome our top performing drivers on board the yacht. We believe it is important to recognise and reward the achievements of our young drivers and we look forward hosting a similar event next year.”
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  Cholmondeley Pageant of Power stars announced 30 Apr 2013 (News)
  Important racing cars from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Bentley and Williams will be present at the 2013 Pageant, which takes place from 14-16 June.
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  Halfords to host driving tests 9 Jan 2013 (News)
  .” “This is a great example of working with private sector partners to provide an important local service that is convenient as well as being cost effective.” For more information on issues affecting learners and young drivers, as well as bespoke road tests, advice and tips, click here . 
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  Volvo Concept You unveiled 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  The styling nods at older models from Volvo’s past, but combines it with touch-screen interior controls and a high tech audio system, as well as luxury materials like thick, hand tufted carpets, leather, suede and suit fabric. The touch screen controls are in important part of the design, explains Peter Horbury, Vice President Design at Volvo Car Corporation: "The Concept You explores new territories in our search for the ultimate intuitive car that makes the owner’s manual a thing of the past.
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  Volkswagen showcases car auto-pilot 23 Jun 2011 (News)
  Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Executive Director Volkswagen Group Researc, called the system “an important milestone on the path towards fully automatic and accident-free driving.”
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  New independent tyre review site launched 19 Jan 2010 (News)
  It noted that in the winter, issues of sufficiently deep tread, adequate pressure and proper alignment were especially important. Are you buying or selling? Click here to see what Honest John has to say.

  Fleet managers targeted by motoring advice 14 Dec 2009 (News)
  Another organisation involved in this message is the Institute of Advanced Motorists. It recently called attention to the importance of having deep enough treads on tyres to avoid slipping on icy roads during the winter. Are you buying or selling? Click here to see what Honest John has to say.

  Ford receives 30,000th scrappage order 24 Nov 2009 (News)
  Meanwhile, people looking at buying a car under the initiative need a model that is at least two years older. In other news, Ford recently reminded young motorists about the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Drivers urged to choose tyres carefully 29 May 2009 (News)
  Motorists who want to protect the no-claims bonus on their car insurance policy may want to choose their tyres carefully. TyreSafe has warned people who purchase this important vehicle part online to avoid cutting costs in this area. It explained some drivers may be tempted to pick a cheaper product with a speed symbol under the recommended level for their car.
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  Fiesta praised for 'outstanding design' 24 Mar 2009 (News)
  All the products that participated were assessed in a number of areas including, innovation, functionality and quality. Martin Smith said the award was particularly important to the manufacturer. He explained: "Research shows that whether they are in Milan, Beijing or New York, customers put style at the top of their list." Some 35,642 Fiestas have been sold in the UK since it was launched in August 2008.