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  Jaguar Land Rover to open factory in Brazil 6 Dec 2013 (News)
  This new programme will enable us to bring exciting new vehicles to them, with outstanding British design and engineering, creating a world-class Jaguar Land Rover facility incorporating leading premium manufacturing technologies. We have established excellent working relationships with the State of Rio de Janeiro, the City of Itatiaia & the Rio de Janeiro State Industrial Development Company and we look forward to attracting new customers to our business in this important market.’ Based in the City of Itatiaia, the new programme represents a total investment of R$750m (£240m) by 2020.
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  Porsche 911 beats the world parade record 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  The original plan to produce a parade of 911 x 911s was almost immediately exceeded when the celebrations were announced, with registrations building hugely in the months leading up to the event. Organisers managed to squeeze 1208 of the Porsches on to the circuit. The parade, which raised funds for the Hope for Tomorrow cancer charity, was led by a number of famous Porsche legends.
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 30 July 19 Jul 2013 (News)
  A barn find Jaguar E-type, which Barons says is the final Series 2 roadster to leave Brown's Lane leads the lot list at Barons’ British Heritage Sale at Sandown Park on Tuesday 30 July.
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  Tracker Found £1,850,000 Stolen Vehicles in January 17 Mar 2011 (News)
  "Once again, TRACKER's success speaks for itself, with police making 15 arrests, asa result of our devices leading officers to the location of stolen vehicles," says Stephen Doran, managing director of TRACKER. "In the process of tracking the stolen vehicles fitted with TRACKER units, 14 other stolen vehicles were discovered -  highlighting the role TRACKER plays in fighting crime.
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  Hyundai 'no VAT' offer on pre-facelift i10s and i20s 6 Jan 2011 (News)
  Sample PCP monthly rates based on 10,000 miles per annum: Model     Deposit  36 monthly payments of i10 1.2 Classic five door    £449.10 £165 i20 Classic three door  £791.30  £199 i30 1.4 Classic five door  £1,365.60 £279 “Hyundai begins 2011 by offering fantastic deals on a great range of products that are backed by our class leading five year unlimited mileage warranty. Making selected models VAT free as well as offering competitive PCP plans should make buying a new car more affordable,” explained Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai Motor UK’s managing director.
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  Baked turbo on the menu for more drivers 1 Dec 2009 (News)
      Average incidence rate Average repair cost Engine failure (overall) 11.3% £619 Turbo failure 27.8% £874.82     Delivering up to 40% better fuel economy for diesels and 20% for petrol, turbochargers are leading the way in the drive towards smaller, greener engines.   Today, 50 percent of cars built in Europe come fitted with the technology, which pushes compressed air into the engine, but that figure could rise to as high as 85 percent by 2020.
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  USED-CAR PRICES JUMP 25% AND COULD RISE FURTHER, SAYS GLASS’S 30 Jul 2009 (News)
  “Since the third quarter of 2008 the very depressed new-car market has seen fewer cars registered – particularly as short-term rental vehicles and dealer demonstrators – leading to an all-time low in the supply of younger cars for sale. Consequently prices have risen, in line with the laws of supply and demand.” This pattern has been repeated in the market for older second-hand cars, where similarly limited supply has driven up prices despite the economic downturn.
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  Ford Ahead 5 Sep 2008 (News)
  Roelant de Waard, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: "Ford is improving its market share, particularly in the retail market, thanks to our strongest and most appealing product line-up yet. The new Ford Fiesta will give us another boost thanks to its striking new design and leading fuel efficiency. Ford is meeting the imperatives of family motoring: lower fuel costs and CO2 emissions from stylish affordable vehicles." Both during August and the year to date, Ford grew its popularity among private buyers to win more retail sales.
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  Zymol Polish Now Available In the UK 20 Jan 2008 (News)
  Zymol is accepted as the best by the owners of the most loved cars in the world. As a leading Swissol/Swissvax distributor since 2003, www.morethanpolish.com resigned its distributorship on 7 December 2007 due to changes in operational and commercial arrangements imposed by the UK Swissvax Importer.
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  Zymol Polish Now Available In the UK 20 Jan 2008 (News)
  Zymol is accepted as the best by the owners of the most loved cars in the world. As a leading Swissol/Swissvax distributor since 2003, www.morethanpolish.com resigned its distributorship on 7 December 2007 due to changes in operational and commercial arrangements imposed by the UK Swissvax Importer.
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  Used Car Checks Takes Over 15 Oct 2004 (News)
  ” Available through 1,400 plus accredited Unipart Car Care Centres and approved independent garages nationwide, every inspection comes complete with the added bonus of a 45-day warranty provided by the UK’s leading independent automotive warranty firm, Warranty Direct. Instead of a complicated price structure, www.usedcarchecks.com is a flat fee service at just £99 to make it a worthwhile investment for either the buyer or seller.
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  Dodgy Engine Warning From Ford 4 Apr 2001 (News)
  On all engines the pistons and camshafts used would not result in the correct emissions level, which would lead to MoT test failure and cost the motorist more money to rectify. All three engines were supplied without oil, and after being filled, developed severe oil leaks. One engine was supplied so incomplete that parts and labour charges required to finish off the unit would eliminate any initial saving.
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  New Fiat 500 revealed: popular city car goes electric 4 Mar 2020 (News)
  Although clearly identifiable as a Fiat 500, the Electric is marginally bigger than the electric car, leading to more space inside. The interior that's been also been given a significant update, with more leg and shoulder room for passengers, while the boot remains the same size as its predecessor. The wide dashboard houses a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, DAB radio and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
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  Sweeney Consul restoration to be unveiled at NEC classic motor show 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  Appearing in the opening title sequences of the first three series, the Consul was on-screen with the show’s lead actors John Thaw, who played Regan, and Dennis Waterman as Carter, along with their boss Haskins, played by Garfield Morgan. This Consul was used in some of the most remembered 1970s TV classic car chases around west London and consequently was fitted with some non-standard equipment including a full engine sump guard, full fuel tank shield and a bulkhead brace bar.
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  A Grand Monday: Audi 80 Cabriolet 12 Nov 2018 (News)
  .  It also has the added benefits of an electric roof and unusual green leather trim, while the 'JB' number plate (just like Diana's second Audi) leads us to believe it may have been an Audi press or demo car when it was new. Even if it wasn't, at £845 ono, it's worth every penny. Read our Audi 80 review and buyer's guide How many Audi 80 survived?
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  Bentleys dominate Baltic Classic Rally 13 Jun 2017 (News)
  Peking to Paris European Cup winners Bill Cleyndert and Jacqui Norman added to their trophy cabinet, which also includes win of the 2015 Road to Mandalay, after holding their lead from the Copenhagen start to the Berlin finish in the 1925 Bentley 3-4½. Bill said driving the WRC stages was a real thrill, but added the entire route was fantastic. Jacqui added, ‘It’s been a fabulous rally with some really tough navigation to keep us on our toes.
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  Le Mans winning Jaguar D-type breaks auction record 21 Aug 2016 (News)
    The first D-Type supplied by Jaguar to a privateer team, XKD 501 was sold new to the famed Scottish Racing team, Ecurie Ecosse, who campaigned it to victory at the grueling 1956 Le Mans 24 Hours.   It was offered for sale after almost two decades in one of America’s leading collections. The record-setting Jaguar is only the fourth British car to have sold for more than $10 million at auction and eclipses the previous record by over $7 million. That was set by a $14.3m 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato sold by RM Sotheby’s in New York in December 2015.
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  Cooper anniversary set for Prescott hill climb 9 Jun 2016 (News)
  Twelve years later, Cooper were Grand Prix World Champions with Jack Brabham at the wheel, completely transforming the design of the Grand Prix car and leading the rear engine revolution. At their peak, Cooper were the world’s largest dedicated manufacturer of racing cars. They dominated in Formula One in 1959 and 1960 with two world championship titles.
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  British classics shine at London show 22 Feb 2016 (News)
  One of the show’s main events was a Classic Six Nations Cup in which teams of ten iconic classic cars from the six leading car-producing nations vied for votes from visitors. And when all the votes had been counted, the UK team – which included the original Mini, the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Le Mans Bentley, McLaren F1 supercar, Aston Martin DB5, Land Rover and Graham Hill’s 1988 title winning Lotus 49 Grand Prix car – narrowly beat an Italian team full of Ferraris, Maseratis, and Lamborghinis.
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  Pedestrians aged 18 to 24 most likely to be distracted by phones 2 Nov 2015 (News)
  According to official data, more than 85,000 pedestrians lost their lives on European roads between 2003 and 2013. And car crashes are the leading cause of death in 18 to 24-year-olds. More than half of those surveyed admitted to using their device when crossing the road, even when there is no recognised crossing. But it's the younger pedestrians that appear to be most a risk with almost 9 out of every ten 18 to 24-year-olds saying they the have been using their phone when crossing the road.