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  Design: Between the Lines by Patrick Le Quément 28 Oct 2019 (News)
  For years, design departments had fought to be heard and it’s through figureheads such as le Quément, whose management influence was as important as his design leadership, that the process by which design and engineering departments began working together evolved. Some 60 million cars across the world now bear the unmistakable stamp of le Quément - from the Ford Sierra to the Renault Avantime.
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  A Grand Monday: Isuzu Piazza Turbo 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  But despite a cracking powerplant, the Piazza didn’t get off to a great start as the first importer, Isuzu GB, went out of business a year later. The remaining stock was bought by dealer Alan Day before International Motors was awarded the Isuzu franchise in 1987. Worse was to come when the British motoring press got hold of the car.
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  2011 new car registrations exceed forecasts 6 Jan 2012 (News)
  The fleet and business markets were important during 2011, with more than half of all new cars sold being registered to fleet operators or businesses. 42.4% of new registrations were to private buyers, 14.1% fewer than in 2010. The bestselling car in 2011 was the Ford Fiesta , followed by the Ford Focus in second and the Vauxhall Corsa in third.
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  Hyundai reveals i30 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  Some of the finer details of Hyundai’s important new i30 have been revealed. The new model, which goes on sale in early 2012, falls into one of the busiest and most competitive markets in Europe, with rivals like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus to contend with.
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  Mercedes-Benz announces new B-Class 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  Externally the new B-Class is bold, with prominent lines along the sides, a large grille and a low-down stance. The design is exceptionally aerodynamic, which helps to improve the all important fuel economy figure, which is yet to be announced. Power comes from a range of four cylinder engines, both petrol and diesel, all of which are turbocharged. All models come with stop/start technology as standard.
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  New Car Alignment Website 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Kathryn Beaurain from AlignMyCar, said: "The new website provides a one-stop-shop for any motorist looking to understand more about alignment or just wanting to get their wheels properly aligned. It's been designed to dispel the myths and unscramble the industry jargon related to this important vehicle service and is brimming with useful information that should 'point' any visitor in the right direction." Modern wheel alignment systems now use sophisticated technology to measure 14 primary angles of all four wheels in a matter of minutes.
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  Office of Fair Trading warns people to know their rights as complaints rise 15 Sep 2010 (News)
    Has the car been modified from its original specification?  Is the car ex-hire or similar? Ask for important information and answers to your questions to be put in writing before you buy so you have proof of claims - don't just rely on verbal claims or promises by the seller. Find out about the dealer's customer complaint procedures and whether they are signed up to a code of practice - if a problem does arise after the sale you need to know who to contact.
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  Peugeot Invests in Rallying 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  We know we have a winning car, and in Kris and Paul we also have a winning team. In these difficult times, it is important that you make sound commercial decisions but it is also important to communicate to your customers in a positive way your brand and your commitment to it.” 2009 IRC Championship dates 21 / 24th January Monte Carlo Rally France Asphalt 5 / 7th March Rally Internacional de Curitiba Brazil Gravel 3 / 4th April Safari Rally Kenya Gravel 7 / 9th May Sata Rally Azores Portugal Asphalt 18 / 20th June Ypres Westhoek Rally Belgium Asphalt 9 / 11th July Rally Russia Russia Gravel 7 / 9th August Rally Vinho da Madeira Portugal Asphalt 28 / 30th August Barum Rally Zlin Czech Republic Asphalt 10 / 12th September Principe de Asturias Rally Spain Asphalt 24 / 26th September Rally San Remo Italy Asphalt 22 / 24th October Rally Japan Japan Gravel 19 / 21st November RAC MSA Rally of Scotland Scotland Gravel More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Don't Overvalue Your Vans, Warns BCA 31 Aug 2008 (News)
  Specification is very important and is not lagging far behind what motorists expect in their own cars. Consequently, vans that have air-conditioning, full electric packs and metallic paint are much favoured over more basic models.
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  Big Savings on Jaguar and Land Rover 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  www.smart-car-buyer.co.uk offers the following European Imported vehicles All prices are ON THE ROAD No Extra Charges. All are to UK specification Selection of Jaguar models available from stock or on order Examples.
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  Senna’s first and last Monaco GP cars lead Bonham sale 16 May 2018 (News)
  Philip Kantor, Bonhams European head of motoring, said, ‘We achieved astonishing prices across the board and found new owners for some of the most historically important cars to come to public auction in Monaco in recent memory. Other highlights included a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster at €1,219,000 (£1,064,597), a 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Sunroof Coupé that made €575,000 (£502,169), and a 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 Corto Gara Stradale hammered away for €414,000 (£361,569).
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  Dodge Charger owned by Bruce Willis and Jay Kay could sell for £60k 13 Feb 2018 (News)
  It was then given to her husband Bruce Willi who kept it for more than ten years. Jay Kay bought the car in 2008 from the American actor and producer and imported it to the UK. The comprehensive history file shows that in 2014 Jay Kay spent £25,000 to have the engine rebuilt and upgraded as part of an improvement package. With an 8.2-litre V8 engine and three-speed automatic gearbox, the left hand-drive American muscle car is certainly going to be fun to drive.
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  One-off Pininfarina-bodied XK120 unveiled at Pebble Beach 21 Aug 2017 (News)
  Peter Neumark, of CMC, said, ‘It was a privilege to take the cover off this long-lost Jaguar at one of the most important concours in the world. He added: ‘The car was admired all day and we are delighted to be bringing a trophy home as a further testimony to the skills, dedication and attention to detail that we have in our business.’ The team of specialists faced a number of challenges during the restoration, from finding the original paint colour to remaking the bumpers and rear windscreen.
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  100 cars set for Coys Monaco auction 11 May 2016 (News)
  .’ Other cars going under the hammer include an ex-Thierry Boutsen 1985/86 Arrows A8 Formula One (worth up to £142,000), a 1986 Lancia Delta S4 Group B (up to £315,000), a 1974 MP 3 2000 (£43,000) and a 1973 March F3 763 (up to £47,000). Other important classic and sports car going under the hammer include a 1967 Alfa Tipo 33 Stradale Continuation, a 1960 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder coachwork by Carrozzeria Vignale (up to £671,000), a 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (up to £118,000), and a 1955 Lancia Aurelia B20 IV Series (up to £118,000).
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  Aston Martin announces 1000 new jobs 23 Mar 2016 (News)
  The company will host its first recruitment event at the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) in South Wales between 11:00-15:00 on 30 March. Michael Kerr, Aston Martin HR director said: "Our new manufacturing facility is an important part of Aston Martin’s Second Century Plan and it is crucial that we have a world-class team at the heart of our new plant. We are looking for dedicated, committed and passionate people to join the Aston Martin team."
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  Apprentices to restore classic Lancia 11 Jan 2016 (News)
  CMC chairman Peter Neumark said, ‘We carry out restorations for customers around the world, but as far as we know this is the first time that apprentices in the UK have been given the opportunity of restoring a car from scratch themselves.’ He added, ‘Apprentices are extremely important in the world of classic cars, which is worth several billion pounds to the UK economy every year. 'It is essential that they learn the skills to keep classic vehicles on the road. We are proud of the fact that currently we have one apprentice for every ten members of our workforce.’ Local Ludlow MP Philip Dunne said, ‘This is a really great project for these six young apprentices, who will be restoring a classic car, from start to finish.’
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  Retromobile 2016: Porsche 550 Spyder could make £2.5m at auction 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  Max Girardo, RM Sotheby’s Europe managing director says Porsche 550 Spyders rarely come to auction. ‘It is a real delight to be able to offer this important Frankfurt show car at our Paris sale,’ said Girardo. He added, ‘We are also excited to feature a selection of very affordable classic cars, ideal for anyone wishing to get involved with the hobby for the first time or for anyone looking for quality on a more limited budget.
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  Janis Joplin's iconic Porsche heads to auction 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  The car was restored in the early 1990s before going on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland from 1995 until 2015. ‘Besides Janis's music and legacy, her Porsche is the most visual and important piece of memorabilia that exists,’ said Michael Joplin. ‘She drove it everywhere - and with everyone that was anyone in the San Francisco music scene - with the top down and her feathers flying.
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  Classic advert: Subaru 360 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  But that didn’t stop entrepreneur Malcom Bricklin from doing a deal with Fuji Heavy Industries (the owner of Subaru), enabling him to import the 360 to the USA from 1968. And during its relatively short career there, no fewer than 10,000 Subaru 360s managed to find American buyers. Bricklin knew that the 360 would be laughed at in some quarters, hence these four self-deprecating adverts admitting that the Subaru was small and ugly – but boasting that it was cheap to buy, cheap to run and brilliantly economical.
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  £4.6m Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB cabrio heads to Florida auction 29 Jan 2015 (News)
  Chassis number 10814313 has coachwork by Zagato and this one is a fifth-series example with matching body stampings throughout. Like the Superamerica, it has had a chequebook restoration. Imported to the United States in 2011 and exhibited the following year at Pebble Beach, it carries an estimate of between £1.5m and £1.7m.