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  Auction Price Gap Continues to Widen 21 Jun 2002 (News)
  Everyone wants a BMW or Merc, and lumpy old rep’s cars are dead in the water. That’s the way it’s been going since March and the price gap is now becoming a chasm of Grand Canyon proportions. A very average stone-chipped metallic black 99S E36 318iS coupe with 76,000 miles sold for £7,500.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Punto 55S 18 Mar 2019 (News)
  The car comes with a brand new MoT, a full service history and two sets of keys and has been serviced every year from new.  £850 might seem quite a lot for a 25-year old Punto, but when you look at the overall condition, it’s a fabulous little car for not a huge outlay.
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  Skoda drivers 'among the most satisfied' 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  Commenting on the survey, he stated: "This result is impartial confirmation that Skoda continues to offer great quality products and excellent value for money." Meanwhile, motorists looking to trade in an old banger may be pleased to hear the company has signed up to the government's scrappage scheme and is offering a minimum discount of £2,500 across its range. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Latest Audi A5 fitted with Turbo FSI engine 12 Oct 2007 (News)
  " Meanwhile, Audi has announced that its sponsorship of Premier League champions Manchester United allows for perks for its drivers. People in Audi cars can park at Old Trafford for free on matchdays, eliminating the need for tram, train or bus journeys.

  BMW reveals registration increase in 2007 8 Jan 2008 (News)
  The 21-year-old boxer was clocked by officers on the M62 driving at 140 mph.
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  Details announced for British International Motor Show 2008 12 Dec 2007 (News)
  The organisers of the 2008 British International Motor Show have revealed their plans for the event. New attractions include the Kidz Car Zone, which has been designed especially for those who will take to the road in years to come, while the hair-raising Drift School takes visitors round a tough circuit - sideways. Old favourites also return, including the 4x4 Experience and Motor Theatre stunt show, it added.
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  Goodwood Revival - wouldn't it be good to do it '70s and '80s style? 18 Sep 2013 (News)
  The mouth waters just thinking about it. As we all know, most peoples' obsession with old cars is enmeshed in their sense of nostalgia. So, the best cars that were making news, and winning races, when we were growing up - say, between the ages of six and 16 years old, are the ones the indelibly embed themselves into our souls.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Top 10 highest rate of theft by manufacturer 20 Aug 2013 (News)
  Identifying why that is the case is rather difficult because it depends on such a broad number of factors – some marques are popular in international markets and so are stolen to order and shipped abroad, while other cars are stolen simply because they are old and easy targets. Another potential cause for a high theft rate is the vehicles’ origin. If a car was manufactured for a market with less stringent security laws and guidelines – like Japan – before being imported to the UK then it will bring its poorer security systems with it, making it an easy target.
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  Car buyers may back call for scrappage extension 4 Aug 2009 (News)
  In other motoring news , Glass's recently reported prices for one-year-old used cars have increased by 25 per cent since the beginning of 2009. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  UK car production 'is suffering' 23 Feb 2009 (News)
  Mr Everitt also suggested by making finance and credit more readily available to motorists, the government could make buying a car a more attractive and realistic proposition. Earlier this month, SMMT recommended every vehicle owner who was prepared to scrap a model more than nine years old should be given £2,000 towards a new car .
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  759 mile MG ZR heads to auction 22 Aug 2017 (News)
  ‘This car is simply stunning in every respect,’ said Simon Langsdale, CCA's classic car consignor. ‘Low-mileage modern classics are extremely popular these days, and I very much doubt there’s another one in this condition and with this mileage out there.’ The MG ZR is accompanied by all the original booklets and SORN certificates, as well as old MoTs from its short time on the road.
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  For sale: Car restorer’s dream home 29 Sep 2015 (News)
  It’s been the perfect property for us, it’s ideal for car collectors,’ said Meg. Honest John Classics also understands that the property includes some other non-car related rooms, such as bedrooms and a living room.
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  Ford Pays the VAT Increase to 28th February 12 Jan 2010 (News)
    Ford's VAT offset applies to all car ranges from compact Ka to seven-seater Galaxy.  Even greater discounts remain available for scrappage customers replacing cars at least eight years old.  Scrappage incentives of at least £2,000 have attracted an extra 35,500 customers to the blue oval.
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  Rally greats reunited at show 4 Jun 2015 (News)
  A third car, the Austin Healey that Philip drove in the Himalayan Rally remains on show in the museum itself. Jane Strange from the ERA said, ‘It was a great day and the ERA would like to thank all those who kindly displayed their cars and joined us for the event as well as the many personalities who attended including Rosemary Smith and ERA vice-president Willy Cave.’  
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 17 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  The car park however was brimming with locals, far more interested in rallycars. There were few problems today. The Rover 100 of Tony Smyth was in trouble again, having found an overnight workshop willing to make a brand new king-pin to get Car 75 running again – all suggestion of payment refused – the crew set out today with high hopes their troubles are over and the car will make it to Paris.
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  Rovers Cheaper at Auction Today 8 Apr 2005 (News)
  Upcoming auctions at Blackbushe include a Ford ex-rental sale open to the public on 26th April. April Top Car sales at Blackbushe are on Mondays 11th and 25th. For Top Car sales at Blackbushe, Measham, Brighouse, and Nottingham, phone 0845 702 3366 or link to www.bca-europe.com/prestige Remember, Top Car sales now include sections direct from Black Horse Finance, Bank of Scotland, Porsche retail and BMW Group.
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  Video: Police pursue stolen Morris Minor 13 Nov 2018 (News)
  This is the moment a stolen Morris Minor nearly crashed at a junction while being pursued by police. The incident happened in the Fagley area of Bradford on Saturday. The car was reported as stolen at 7.30am and was spotted by West Yorkshire Police just after 8am. Offers from the Road Policing Unit tweeted, ‘It’s not every day you have a pursuit with a 51-year-old Morris Minor. They added, ‘Can anyone explain how it didn’t crash at this junction?
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  New Kia Shuma: More Power for Same Money 30 Jan 2001 (News)
  Kia has replaced its 87bhp 1.5 litre and 108bhp 1.8 litre Shuma engines with a new 1.6 developing 100bhp. The new car lists at a starting price of £8,495 including Kias three year / 60,000 mile warranty and is 17% more fuel efficent than the old 1.8. The Kia Sportage 4x4 has been updated with new trim at prices from £12,995.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Top 10 cars that thieves steal from 1 Aug 2013 (News)
  Click through the top 10 gallery below to find out more. Most of the cars in this list, perhaps unsurprisingly, are either old and outdated or imported. Cars originally sold in markets outside of Europe tend to have poorer security systems, while older models often have no security systems at all.  We filtered the data to only show cars of which more than 1000 are registered.
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  SEAT puts disabled youngsters in the driving seat 21 Oct 2011 (News)
  The lessons mean that wheelchair users can get behind the wheel of a SEAT Ibiza fitted with DSG gearbox and hand controls, as well as dual controls for the driving instructor. The lessons, which launch at the end of October 2011, are backed by 26-year-old TV presenter Sophie Morgan, who was paralysed in a car accident at the age of 18. She said: “Having had a road accident shortly after passing my driving test, which left me paralysed for life, I wholeheartedly encourage any initiative aiming to help young drivers be better prepared for the road and, accordingly, lower the chance of accidents.”