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  EcoForecourt launches design competition 10 Mar 2011 (News)
  EcoFourcourt opted to use the Audi A1 after testing a range of eco vehicles including the MINI Cooper, Fiat 500 TwinAir and Honda CR-Z. James Walker, Founder of EcoForecourt said: “The A1 was the last car we tested and after driving the competition we felt it offered the complete package in terms of economy, image and quality and of course the all important fun factor.
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  Independent Solves Problem of Teves Mk 60 ABS Pumps 19 Mar 2010 (News)
  This explains: http://ecutesting.com/vw_golf_touran_abs_pump_module.htm l It is worth noting that this problem is not just limited to VAG. The exact same designed ABS/ESP pumps are being fitted to BMWs, Minis,Renaults, Peugeots and Toyotas.  
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  New car emissions fall by record margin 9 Mar 2010 (News)
  Biggest improvement over the 12 months of 2009 compared to the previous period in 2008 were minis and sports car, which fell by 6.7% and 6.3% respectively. This marks a 12 th consecutive years of falling CO2 figures for cars sold in the UK and cars sold under the Scrappage Incentive Scheme had average CO2 emissions of 133.3g/km.
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  Lease a Nissan Qashqai from £159pm + VAT 6 Aug 2009 (News)
  SAVE ££S ON SELECTED NEW CARS - Nissan Qashqai - £159 - Nissan Note 5dr - £119 - Fiat 500 - £129 - Audi Cabriolet - £229 - BMW Convertible - £274 - Audi A6 - £296 - Mini Cooper - £179 - Audi A5 Coupe - £289 - Mercedes New E Class - £369 Daily updated list of 150+ special offer lease cars: - Saves You ££s compared to independent motoring costs figures; - Will Protect You from future falls in car resale values; - Eliminates The Hassle of buying and selling your car.
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  Pale blue Fiat 500C 'prettiest on the market' 27 Jul 2009 (News)
  "But it's a much better waste of money than that other retro-based, expensive small car that trades on people's affections, the Mini," Ms Baker remarked. She also predicted that the Pop trim will be the most popular with British drivers, although the lower Lounge package is "generous enough". Earlier in July, supermodel Elle Macpherson took the Fiat 500C for a test drive.
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  Elle MacPherson Drops Her Top 15 Jul 2009 (News)
  Starting at £11,300 OTR, which includes revised Abarth type suspension, the new car is better value than a MINI for lovers of soft-top motoring. “I was delighted to hear Elle’s feedback and look forward to seeing her driving a new 500C soon,” says Elena Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
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  Latest Daihatsu 'ideal for green families' 14 May 2009 (News)
  Motorists who struggle when buying a family car to find a model that is kind to the planet may be impressed by the latest offering from Daihatsu. The new Materia mini MPV releases 169 g/km of CO2 and boasts fuel economy of 46.3 mpg - which means it could reduce a driver's petrol bill as well as their carbon footprint. In addition to this, the manufacturer claimed the vehicle is perfect for clans who need a lot of space.
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  Alfa Romeo available for less than 9K 6 May 2009 (News)
  Those who opt for the Alfa MiTo will find the car comes with electric power-assisted steering, air conditioning, alarm and immobiliser, seven airbags and electrically adjustable door mirrors. In February, a report from valuation expert Cap revealed the model had knocked Mini off top spot in terms of resale prices. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Maserati 'keeps its promise' 24 Feb 2009 (News)
  The car comes with 20-inch wheel rims, which were included to highlight the vehicle's elegance and strength. It also features under-door mini-skirts intended to enhance the dynamism of the motor. Maserati predicted buyers would be impressed by the vehicle's equipment specification, revealing it includes Bluetooth and wireless technology as standard, with the option of an iPod interface.
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  Increase in motor show visitors this summer 6 Aug 2008 (News)
  Motorists may have been using the event to get up close and personal with some of the newer vehicles on the market - perhaps seeking car buying advice from officials on-hand. One such vehicle displayed at the show was the powerful Mini John Cooper Works hatchback. Kirsty Perkinson, BIMS marketing director, stated that a "wide-range" of features brought people to this year's event. She said it was "not only [due] to the quality of the global debuts and the support of such a fantastic collection of motor manufacturers, but also to the wide range of interactive attractions and family-friendly features".
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  CO2 savings 'take Fiat to the top of the league' 15 Jul 2008 (News)
  Environmentally-friendly automobile industry organisation Clean Green Cars has found that the company's average output is 138.2g per kilometre. Mini placed second in the rankings with 139.6g, followed by Peugeot (141.1g), Toyota (146.3g) and Citroen (146.3g) - statistics that may help those looking for car buying advice who want to remain eco-friendly.
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  'Must-see' Hyundai stand to display HED-5 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  According to the South Korean automobile manufacturer, the six-seater embodies the firm's commitment both the green issues as well as providing new and exciting models. Hyundai will also be showing off its new Matrix mini MPV, which comes in a variety of colours and has a contemporary look for 2008, when the show begins in March. "A stunning new concept car, low-emission versions of Hyundai production models and a face-lifted version of the Matrix will make the Hyundai stand a 'must-see at the Geneva motor show next month," the company commented.
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  Daihatsu Offers For Summer 2007 6 Jul 2007 (News)
  Now start at £6,955 on-the-road with air-conditioning, ABS with EBD, driver, passenger and side airbags, radio/CD player, four electric windows and remote central-locking. 1.0 litre has an ultra-low CO2 of 118 g/km, so £35pa VED. Materia mini MPV now on sale at £10,995 OTR with high specification. More at www.daihatsu.co.uk
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  Cut Price BMWs and MGs from a New Site 2 Dec 2004 (News)
  £24,302.40 saving £9,000.00: MG TF135 £13,578.00 Saving £4,500 MG TF135 £14,728.00 Saving £3,900 MG TF115 £13,215.00 Saving £5,000 Rover251.4 SEI (103Ps) 5 Door £9,965.00 Rover251.4 SEI (103Ps) 5 Door £10,113.00 Rover451.4 Club SE 5 Door £10,646.00 Rover451.4 Club SE 5 Door £10,646.00 MGZT+160 (1.8T) £16,632.00 MGZR105 3 Door £9,167.00 MGZR105 3 Door £8,710.00 MINI Cooper many extras £15,126.10 325ti Sport Compact £24,287.40 Saving £2,107.60 330d Sport Saloon £30,576.00 Saving £2,729.00 535d A Sport Saloon £41,643.00 Saving £2,862.00 545iSE Saloon £44,119.00 Saving £4,596.00 730i Sport £49,125.00 Saving £5,080.00 X3 2.5i Sport £34,715.28 Saving £844.72 X3 3.0i Sport £37,155.40 Saving £919.60 For these amd many more link here www.broker4ukcars.com
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  Santa Fe Gets Diesel Option 10 Jul 2001 (News)
  Hyundai will launch a second new diesel engine, this one 1.5 litres for its new Matrix mini-MPV towards the end of 2001. More at www.Hyundai-car.co.uk
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  Barn Find 1962 Jaguar E-Type Makes £145,600 at Historics Auction 4 Mar 2017 (News)
  f=001vHSdGr2fjUGkuCDE-xcdwNGNq_us7gsYfGppex1f9GhhjHTuM_YPc7IP1c-OI76UzX7lBOf__IxHxDHSb_6oiTwyv-fY49iBREfEkvhsuAbROU_-qRy_k-maS13DG0vzlhzE2jcWF752aPvlOnDSjKr6Bk0KQ5opS8hWy_z8Eh0SzaoZIWWoKVhF7FHK2CDITyFPLyz2bB_GW2JcO0FDhevr4VqjJ_g0AQj6JtCt2Mx5qgLH7StEcVY2ywplCsaL&c=J8R7D87qyZ2pc6t-RVx6aaqKbfVbzogwMvbWdt0Kgc9JukQkGbYiNw==&ch=HExBjp-kjI2QY_IzvtIOiYdHY3JUyNqQnacpX5RxES0N4LM6W42xXA==">Lot 133  1999 Rover Mini 40   £12,040 Sold

  Today’s Auction Action at Blackbushe 9 Nov 2007 (News)
  This 02 reg MINI One in the private vendor’s Sure Sell section did well today. If didn’t have much going for it: Wheeltrims instead of alloys, no a/c. The only extra I could see was a rev counter. Then there were the two small matters of its horrible colour and the 84,000 miles under its wheels.
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  Wheeler Dealer Restoration Book Out 2 Mar 2015 (News)
  With more than 100 restorations under their expanding belts, picking their favourites was no easy task, but Mike & Edd used their usual determination to hammer out their top five: 1.  Austin Mini Mike Brewer says: “The Mini is definitely one of my all-time favourite classics, and is just such good fun to drive. If you want a small classic that’ll be easy to work on, this is definitely the car for you; and there’s a great owners’ scene too, so you’ll never be stuck for help or advice.” Edd China says: “The Mini is the perfect car to learn about restoration skills.
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  Buynewcars4less Full Offers List 9 Aug 2007 (News)
  Metallic and Parking Pack £15,678 saving £3579 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.8 inc metallic £13890 saving £1670 Citroen C2 1.4i Cool inc metallic £8100 saving £999 Fiat Idea Diesel Hatchback 1.3 Multijet 90 Dynamic 5dr Semi-Auto £10512 saving £3221 Fiat Sedici Hatchback 1.6 16v Dynamic 5dr £10591 saving £1957 Fiat Panda 4x4 with air conditioning £7150 saving £2100 Fiat Panda 1.1 Active 5dr inc. metallic £5500 saving £1815 Jeep Patriot 2.0 CDR Ltd inc metallic £17490 saving £1705 Honda Civic ES 5dr 2.2 Diesel metallic £15,950 Honda CRV 2.0i VTEC ES with pearlescent paint £19770 save £1900 Honda CRV 2.0i VTEC EX with pearlescent paint £22,970 saving £2032 Honda FRV 2.2 ES Diesel metallic paint £17,290 saving £1799 Honda FRV 2.2 EX Diesel metallic paint £18,320 saving £1892 Jaguar S-Type Diesel Saloon 2.7d V6 Spirit 4dr £25424 saving £4540 Kia Sorento Diesel SW 2.5 CRDi XT 5dr Auto £21999 saving £4219 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 Auto GS inc metallic £22,680 saving £2640 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 Auto XS inc metallic £24550 saving £2820 Land Rover Discovery 2.7 inc metallic £25325 saving £2510 Lexus IS Diesel Saloon 220d 4dr (Multimedia) £23185 saving £2646 Lexus RX Estate 400h 3.3 5dr CVT Auto £33735 saving £2668 Mazda MX5 Roadster inc metallic and Bose upgrade £20,560 saving £1350 Mazda 3 Diesel Hatchback 1.6d S (90) 5dr £11682 saving £1226 Mercedes-Benz E Class Diesel Sal E280 CDI Classic 4dr Auto £28391 saving £4694 Mercedes Benz CLS320 CDi auto +metallic, leather, parktronic, Command APS £43,757 saving £3903 Nissan Note 1.4 SE 5 door metallic £10,600 save £1015 Mini One £10,399 Mini Cooper convertible inc chilli pack £15495 saving £1717 Mini Cooper S in metallic £15,600 Mini One in metallic + Pepper Pack £11,867 Mitsubishi Lancer Estate Sport 2.0 in metallic £10850 Peugeot 307 Coupe Cabriolet Allure £16,650 saving £1345 Renault Clio Hatchback 1.4 16v Expression 5dr £8937 saving £2061 Renault Meganne Coupe Convertible DCi 105 Dynamique 1.5 diesel £15,550 Saving £4500 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet 1.6 VVT Privilege 2dr £15998 saving £3330 Skoda Fabia Diesel Estate 1.9 TDi PD Elegance 5dr (AC) £11392 saving £1211 Skoda Superb Diesel Saloon 1.9 TDi PD Comfort 4dr (115) £14581 saving £1677 Toyota RAV 4 Diesel Estate 2.2 D-4D XT3 5dr £17707 saving £2626 Toyota Yaris 1.4 DM T3 3dr £9583 saving £2120 Toyota Aygo Plus 3dr in metallic £6850 Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1.9 CDTi £16,978 saving £3082 Vauxhall Astra Twintop 1.6 16v 2dr (115) £15397 saving £1786 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4i 16v Life 5dr £10184 saving £2720 Vauxhall Astra Diesel Hatchback 1.3 CDTi 16v Club (90) 5dr £11368 saving £3120 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i 16 valve £9738 saving £1662 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI S £13250 saving £1630 Volkswagen Golf Gti 3dr £18990 saving £1590 Volkswagen Passat TDi £15,895 saving £1767 Volkswagen Polo 3dr S in metallic £8850 Volkswagen EOS CC 2.0 £20240 saving £1267 Volkswagen T5 Transporter Shuttle S LWB Vis Pack,Roof Prep rem tow-bar £21758 save £2k+ ALL UK SUPPLIED CARS at www.buynewcars4less.com
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  Motor Show Live Highlights 26 May 2004 (News)
  MG/Rover: 75 V8, 75 limo; 25 and 45 , MGXR, MGZS facelifts Mercedes: NEW McCaren Mercedes SLR. MINI: NEW convertible, MINI facelift, + MINI Open Air Theatre Mitsubishi: NEW Colt hatchback, NEW Colt roadster concept, NEW Grandis 7 seater MPV Morgan: NEW Roadster with 220bhp 3.0 V6 replaces Plus 8 Nissan: NEW Nissan Murano SUV.