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  Nissan Navara 2.5Di 133PS Double Cab 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  133PS is developed at 3,600rpm and 304Nm (224lb ft) torque is developed at 2,000rpm. As well as being useful for caravan and trailer towing this has raised the maximum braked trailer weight to 3,000kg. Performance, fuel consumption and CO2 figures aren’t given, but prices start at £12,600 + VAT for the basic single cab 4x4 pick-up, rising through £12,850 + VAT for the King Cab and £14,450 + VAT for the Double Cab to £16,100 + VAT for the Navara Double Cab in the photo.
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  Subaru "We Pay The Extra VAT" Deal To End Soon 22 Mar 2011 (News)
  The accessory options fit a variety of lifestyles with bespoke packs for touring, skiing, cycling, and towing as well as packs for winter driving and dog owners.* For more details on either of the offers customers should text VATFREEZE to 60800 or visit www.subaru.co.uk/vatfreeze .
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  Nissan 4x4s. New Range. Lower Prices. 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  Not an option is the X-TRAIL’s superb on-road handling, acclaimed off-road ability and class-leading maximum braked towing capability of 2200kg. To mark the new X-TRAIL’s arrival in showrooms in June, Nissan is offering 0% finance (with minimum 10% deposit) for buyers who sign up for Preferences, Nissan’s personal contract purchase plan.
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  Skoda releases first Fabia Scout photos 20 Feb 2009 (News)
  Skoda announced the vehicle is scheduled to arrive in showrooms up and down the UK in May. Meanwhile, the company's Superb model recently came out on top in the Caravan Club's Tow Car of the Year awards. At the moment the vehicle is on display at the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show at the Birmingham NEC. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Chrysler announces Jeep Patriot accessories 5 Jun 2008 (News)
  "You can now personalise the internal and external styling of the Jeep Patriot or even enhance the performance of the diesel engine," he said. Indeed, those who use their Jeep Patriot to transport many passengers or tow a caravan can boost the engine performance with the new PowerXtra Performance Module. One car writer believes the engine already performs quite well. Sam Philip wrote on the Top Gear blog that while the engine is "as gruff as Brian Blessed with a bad hangover", it is "actually fairly sprightly".
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  Santa Fe Gets Diesel Option 10 Jul 2001 (News)
  Standard equipment includes ABS with EBD, engine immobiliser, seat belt pretensioners, air conditioning, four-wheel-drive with double differential, CD radio with RDS, electric windows and mirrors, alloy wheels and metallic paint. Kerb weight is 1,718kg; gross vehicle weight: 2,380kg and maximum braked towing weight 2,000kg. The on the road price is £16,999 including a three year warranty. Hyundai will launch a second new diesel engine, this one 1.5 litres for its new Matrix mini-MPV towards the end of 2001.
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  Hyundai's 7-Seater Goes Diesel 6 Jun 2001 (News)
  Insurance Groups is a low 10D. Other statistics are a gross vehicle weight of 2,510kg and a maximum braked towing weight of 1,550kg (unbraked 700kg). Standard equipment includes driver and passenger airbags, ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (important on an MPV), air-conditioning, electric front and rear windows and three 12 volt power sockets.
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  Captain America cars set to star in upcoming Historics auction 19 Jan 2011 (News)
    The epic 50+ strong collection features vehicles from 1931-1948; the more unusual including a 1942 Chevrolet Gillig School/Tour Bus, a 1933 Dodge Tow Truck and a WWII Dodge Military Ambulance, with all vehicles used during filming at Shepperton Studios in London, and on location in Manchester and Liverpool, UK. With the film due for global release from July 2011, the cars will be part of an action-packed sale at Brooklands on 3rd March 2011, alongside a supporting cast of a further 65 fine classic and sports cars.
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  KIA Deals For October to December 6 Oct 2005 (News)
  The 7-seater Sedona comes with £1000 cash-back and an in-car DVD player for the pocket money price of £1 available between 1 October and 31 December. The Sorento (Caravan Club ‘Tow Car of the Year 2006’) is offered at £2000 off every high specification XS model. Two years’ free servicing is also offered across all Sorento models except commercial variants and limited to two years or 20,000 miles which ever is first.
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  7-Seat Nissan Patrol Down to £24,000 16 Jan 2003 (News)
  For that you get a full size 5,010mm x 2,090mm 7 seater weighing in at 2,335kg and capable of towing 3,500kg. Power comes from a 3.0 litre direct injected turbodiesel which pumps out 156bhp and 354Nm (261lb ft) torque at 2,000rpm. ABS, rear diff lock, selectable high and low ratio four wheel drive, free wheeling front hubs with manual lock and switchable rear stabiliser bar for increased wheel travel are all standard.
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  Toyota Announces Prices of New Camry 6 Nov 2001 (News)
  Four-speed auto only, it gets to sixty in 8.9 seconds, runs to 140mph, gives you 25.7 miles per gallon on the combined cycle and emits 263g/km CO2. Maximum braked towing weight of all models is 1,600kg. External dimensions are: length: 4,815mm, width: 1,795mm, height 1,500mm. Boot capacity is a big 587 litres. More at www.toyota.co.uk
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  Seven Seats for New Suzuki 4x4 22 Aug 2001 (News)
  Length is 4,700mm (15 ft 5 in); width is 1,780mm (5 ft 10 in) and height is 1,740mm (5 ft 9 in). The gross vehicle weight is 2,260kg and the maximum braked towing weight is 1,850kg. Luggage capacity with 2nd and 3rd rows of seats folded is 1,492 litres. Turning circle is a tight 11,800mm (39 feet) for this class of vehicle. The engine develops 170bhp at 6,000rpm and 231Nm (170 lb ft) torque at 3,300rpm.
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  Pajero Recall 13 Mar 2001 (News)
  But the automatic transmission change points are mapped differently for Japanese market Pajeros. In heavy traffic or when towing this can lead to an excessive number of changes in and out of first gear which overheats the automatic transmission fluid and splits the oil cooler fitted integral to the radiator. The cure is to fit the separate radiator and oil cooler of European market Shoguns and Pajeros.
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  Aftermarket Tyre Pressure Monitoring System For Caravans 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  Tyresure, a manufacturer of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) has launched a dedicated system created specifically for the leisure and towing market. EU legislation has dictated that all passenger cars must have TPMS fitted from the factory as a legal requirement from 2012. Although this hasn’t yet been rolled out as a mandatory fitment in the leisure market.
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  Hyundai takes 5,400 Orders Under Scrappage 22 May 2009 (News)
  * Dealers surprised at selection of cars traded in under scrappage * Old cars towed in after breaking down on the way to showroom * Enquiries flood in as public make most of government scheme Car dealers like to think they have seen it all, but even veterans of the industry have raised an eyebrow at the stories coming out of Hyundai dealerships this week as scrappage ‘goes live’.
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  Wayne's World AMC Pacers sells for £31k 17 Oct 2016 (News)
  The 1976 car was modified for the film with a colour change from yellow to blue, tow hooks welded to the front subframe and various steel plates fitted for camera supports. According to the auction catalogue, the Pacer’s heating and air-conditioning had been removed.
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  Saab Parts UK launches autumn sale 24 Sep 2013 (News)
  Accessories on offer include bicycle carriers from £41, cargo space dividers from £18 and 9-5 tow bars from £123. For the future skiing season there are Saab branded ski-holder clamps from £51. Alloy wheels are included in the promotion, with prices starting from just £39, and it’s possible to buy new 9-3 body panels (1998-2003) from just £80.
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  Saab Parts UK launches autumn sale 24 Sep 2013 (News)
  Accessories on offer include bicycle carriers from £41, cargo space dividers from £18 and 9-5 tow bars from £123. For the future skiing season there are Saab branded ski-holder clamps from £51. Alloy wheels are included in the promotion, with prices starting from just £39, and it’s now possible to buy new 9-3 body panels (1998-2003) from just £80.
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  Summer Offers From KIA 6 Jul 2006 (News)
  KIA buyers can accessories with the Sportage 4x4 which comes with £1,000 of free travel or entertainment accessories such as in-car DVD with wireless headphones and satellite navigation to keep everyone entertained and on track regardless of the weather. The top towing Sorento SUV is also feeling bright and cheerful with £2,000 off XE models and all available for £1 deposit. Spring saw the birth of the Zapp! special editions and they have flourished in the early summer heat with Rio and Cerato joining in the fun.
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  Autumn Facelift of Mercedes M-Class 6 Jun 2001 (News)
  This develops a massive 325lb ft (440 Nm) torque at a usefully low 2,700 rpm which shouldbe good for off road and towing. Top speed is 137mph, with 60mph coming up in 6.5 seconds. Thankfully, fuel tank capacity of all MLs has been increased to 83 litres, so reckon on £66 to fill it up. The even quicker 347bhp ML55 AMG will cointinue, distinguished from its lesser brethren by a silver painted radiator grille.