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  Chris Evans’ ‘dirty dozen’ set for CarFest 30 Jun 2015 (News)
  The so-called ‘Dirty Dozen’ will be made up of Ferraris, Astons, Mercedes and Jaguars – all owned by the BBC Radio 2 broadcaster and new Top Gear host. They will be followed by the Sporting Bear Eleven, the Race Car Ten, Iconic Nine, Hot Rod Eight, Supercar Seven, Rally Six, Furious Five, Fun Four, Dragster Three, Dynamic Duo and Formula One.
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  Sir Stirling Moss to Race in Silverstone Classic 7 Jul 2010 (News)
    "I hope to race at Silverstone in the Osca; that's the race I'm aiming at," Moss told BBC Radio 4. “I’ll be putting my foot down,” he confirmed. Now 80 years old, Moss is determined to return to racing and says that the fall in early March has not dampened his enthusiasm for racing, 63 years after he started in the sport.
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  New MINI For FIAT 500 Money 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  As for all MINIs, customers will be able to personalise their model with a choice of option packages: Design Package £525.00 * 3-Spoke Sport Leather Steering Wheel * Heated Mirrors and Windscreen Washer Jets * Mirror Caps in Body Colour * Chrome Line Interior * Chrome Line Exterior Tech Package £855.00 * Multi-function for steering wheel * 3-Spoke Sport Leather Steering Wheel * Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch * Radio BOOST CD * CD Preparation * Basic Bluetooth with USB Audio Salt Package £390.00 * Floor Mats in velour * Passenger Seat Height Adjustment * Storage Compartment Pack * Front Fog Lights * On Board Computer * Interior Lights Pack The MINI First is available to order from 17-7-2009 from all MINI UK dealers.
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  MAZDA CELEBRATES HEROES OF LONDON TRIATHLON 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  Continuing the ‘Heroes’ theme, spectators were able to enjoy the new ‘Mazda Heroes Playground’, situated next to the ‘Run’ part of the course near the West entrance to ExCeL, where visitors could relax on giant bean bags, watch the race, listen to music provided by a local radio station and enjoy the Mazda hospitality suite. “Mazda believes that everyone who competes in the Mazda London Triathlon is a winner, whatever their level of ability,” explains Mark Cameron, marketing director for Mazda.
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  Pre-reg Unused Clios From Just £5,895 13 Sep 2005 (News)
  Renault Clio Extreme 1.2 3dr Save £3038.00 available in metallic colours Mercury Silver, Tempest Blue, Black, Flame Red with radio/single CD M/F. New cars delivered and include Road Fund Licence. £6347.00 Renault Clio Authentique 1.2 5dr Save £2889.00 available in various colours. New cars delivered and include Road Fund Licence.
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  New Focus 1.6 Zetec £9,350 at Auction Today 30 Apr 2004 (News)
  Other cheap nearly new cars today included a 9k mile 03 reg Audi A4 TDI V6 163bhp Sport Avant, sold for £19,650; a nice 11k mile met grey manual 2003/53 Jag S-Type 2.5 V6 Sport, sold for £16,900; and a 3,600 mile 2004/53 facelift Honda Civic 1.4E 5-door bid to a provisional £7,400. Interestingly the base model E has a CD radio, but comes without the console fitted to higher spec Civics since March 2003. Also far from dear, a 97k mile 2000X Mercedes E320 CDI Elegance estate bid to £12,000 provisional; 109k mile 2001Y BMW 320iSE 2.2, sold for £8,750; a 102k mile 2001/51 reg BMW 525iSE bid to a derisory £8,300; a 75k mile 2001Y Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 auto, sold for £4,800; while cheapest cheapie had to be a 112k mile 99T Focus 2.0 Ghia estate, sold for £2,750.
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  CARS OF THE YEAR UPDATE 31 Dec 2001 (News)
  Ken's choice: n/a George's choice: n/a WORST CAR OF THE YEAR CURRENTLY ON SALE NEW Your choice: Runaway winner: MINI (runner-up: MCC Smart; joint 2nd runners-up: TATA Safari, Land Rover Freelander) Quentin's choice: n/a Jeremy's choice: Lexus SC430 DHC Ken's choice: TATA Safari George's choice: Renault Avantime (runner-up Chrysler Neon R/T) I'll keep voting open until 18.00hrs Friday 4th January, then hope to announce the overall winners on the site and on LBC Radio (14.00-15.00hrs)on Saturday 5th January. Please send your votes by e-mail, with the e-mail subject 'Cars of The Year', to: letters@honestjohn.co.uk Only e-mails given the subject 'Cars of The Year' will be included in the tally.
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  Today's Motor Show News 26 Jul 2008 (News)
  Included are road works, incidents, the current status of the motorist information matrix signs on the motorway, and now picture stills from traffic cameras. There is also a digital traffic radio service providing updates on the latest conditions. The British International Motor Show is open to the public until 3 August 2008 at ExCeL London. Adult tickets start at just £10, children’s tickets from £6.
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  Super Rare Apollo Buick Among Spectacular New Entries to Historics 11th June Brooklands Auction 18 May 2016 (News)
  Finally, an American car built in Britain, the Austin A90 Atlantic coupe boasted luxuries such as hydraulically powered windows along with the option of EKCO or HMV Autocrat radios and a retractable rear window. Unfortunately, with its 4-cylinder A90 engine, it was underpowered for over there and only sold a few hundred. This 1952 Altlantic must be one of the finest available having undergone a £70,000 restoration in 1999.
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  Santa Pod Retro Show: Win a Ford 100E 4 Dec 2012 (News)
  If you’re the kind of enthusiast who prefer cars from a bygone era when carbs ruled the roost and a radio was considered a luxurious option, then you’ll love this show. Classics from both sides of the Atlantic are most welcome, as are motorbikes, scooters and even the current crop of ‘neo-retro’ incarnations like the BMW MINI, VW Beetle and FIAT 500.
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  Wilmslow Gears Up For an Official Supercar Show This Saturday 18 Sep 2012 (News)
  Sam and International Indy car Driver Oli Webb, both local to Wilmslow, will be around to sign autographs. Chris Hawkins, BBC 6Music and Radio 2 DJ will also be positioned outside Bang & Olufsen using all their equipment to compere the entire event. Wilmslow is no stranger to supercars. On a normal non-match day, they are often seen cruising through the town centre to display the affluence of their owners.
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  1,000 Clios at 1990s Prices 20 May 2010 (News)
    Priced from £14,950, the Clio 20th Special Edition has 20th edition badging, newly-styled front bumpers, sporty 16” Lyria alloy wheels, sport upholstery, extra tinted rear windows, integrated Carminat TomTom satellite navigation, climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, 4 x 20W radio CD sound system with MP3 connectivity and Bluetooth hands free connectivity.  For more information, see www.renault.co.uk/clio20 . Customers can find further information on Sky Guide 883, www.twitter.com/renault_uk and www.facebook.com/renaultuk.
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  Even Hotter 265PS SEAT Leon Cupra R 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  In its home market, the latest Leon’s extensive line-up of standard equipment includes ABS + TCS, ESP + EBA, XDS (SEAT’s new electronic system which mimics the function of a limited slip differential), front and front side airbags, curtain airbags, passenger airbag disconnection, rear window seat Isofix anchoring points, low tyre pressure warning, light and rain sensors, rear parking sensors, cruise control, trip computer, cornering fog lights, dual zone climate control and MP3-compatible eight-speaker CD/radio. More at SEAT
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  SEPTEMBER OFFERSFROM SEAT 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  Even entry-level S 1.2 versions include the likes of a height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel; height adjustable driver’s seat; speed-sensitive electrohydraulic power steering; electric front windows; driver, front passenger and head-thorax front side airbags; ABS braking; remote central locking and six-speaker FM/AM RDS radio with MP3-compatible CD player. And there’s great news on insurance groups, with the new Ibiza five-door boasting competitive ratings ranging from Group 2 for the frugal S 1.2 to just Group 5 for the lively Sport 1.6.
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  Handbooks Help 93% of Drivers 9 Aug 2008 (News)
  For information ESP means Electronic Stability Programme, EBFD stands for Electronic Brake Force Distribution and RT4 is Peugeot’s Radio & Telematics system. More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Nissan Offers October - December 6 Oct 2007 (News)
  Compare this with the competition and you can see what Nissan means by value: Micra 1.2 Acenta CD Radio with MP3 Rear sliding seat Air-conditioning Bluetooth Speed limiter Coloured electric mirrors Seat lumbar adjustment Seat height adjustment Sports styling kit Follow me home lighting Nissan’s supermini MPV NOTE is now bucking the latest trend of high finance rates with an offer of 0% APR over 3 years and a minimum 30% deposit; only available on Acenta and Acenta R.
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  Up to £5585 Off New Hondas and Renaults 24 Aug 2005 (News)
  RRP £13675 Online Cars Price £10311 Renault Clio Extreme 1.2 3dr Save £3038, available in metallic colours Mercury silver, Tempest blue, Black, Flame Red with radio/single CD M/F. RRP £9385.00 Online Cars Price £6347.00 Renault Clio Authentique 1.2 5dr Save £2889, available in various colours RRP £8930 Online Cars Price £6041 Renault Laguna Dynamique 1.9 dci 120bhp Hatch Save £4778 available in various colours.
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  New Volvo S40 Prices and Specs Confirmed 12 Dec 2003 (News)
  Standard Specifications: S Spec: ABS with Brake Assist, Dynamic sability and traction control. electro-hydraulic power steering, electronic climate control, 16” alloy wheels, radio/CD player, electric windows front and rear, electric heated mirrors, height/reach adjustable steering wheel, driver and passenger front airbags, inflatable curtain side airbags, WHIPS seats, SIPS-bags front, alarm/immobiliser, remote door locks, centre console cupholders/oddments holders, manually height adjustable front seats, curtain airbags, SIPS side impact protection, Intelligent Driver Information System.
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  Chris Evans CarFest Heads North to Cholmondeley 3 Sep 2012 (News)
  After the fantastic success of CarFest South, that raised more than £500,000 for BBC Children in Need, Northeners demanded their own festival and CarFest North is expected to raise at least a further £300,000 for the charity. It all began as an idea on Evans Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The irrepresible star was already donating more than £250,000 a year by his 'Magnificent Seven' Ferrari drive and dine charity auction runs that culminated at The Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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  New Mercedes ML Comes with Cut Price Command Satnav as Launch Offer 3 Apr 2012 (News)
  Their interiors feature Artico artificial leather upholstery with a choice of three colours and the option of full leather for £1,305, brushed aluminium trim highlights or, optionally, four wood finishes priced at £210-£380, a Multi-function four-spoke steering wheel finished in Nappa leather, front seats with full electric adjustment and four-way lumbar adjustment on the driver's side, and an Audi 20 radio/CD system with a 5.8-inch colour display, Becker Map Pilot® satellite navigation, Bluetooth and a USB port.     Seven-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels are a no-cost option, or twin five-spoke 20-inch wheels are available for £630, allowing buyers to personalise their car.