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  Motorists urged to TH!NK about going green 28 Oct 2008 (News)
  This particular electric car is already on sale in Norway and is due to roll into showrooms across the UK next year. The manufacturer has pointed out, as well as offering silent running and zero emissions, the vehicle can help drivers cut costs as owners would be exempt from road tax and the London congestion charge. Designed for an urban environment, the bodywork is made of a scratch and dent resistant, recyclable plastic.
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  Government 'needs to restore confidence among car buying public' 6 Oct 2008 (News)
  " She added a reduction in the interest rate would reassure customers and help business. In the long run it would be good for the economy, she insisted. Meanwhile, NFDA recently said it was an excellent time to buy a car as there were plenty of cheap deals and a range of finance packages to suit most budgets available.
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  Clio crowned best supermini 19 Sep 2008 (News)
  Taking the title ahead of the likes of the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Jazz and the Fiat Grande Punto, the publication praised the vehicle's stylish design, wide range of engine choices, good fuel economy and low running costs. Judge Mike Brewer, a former used car dealer, said: "The Renault is fine-looking with a great image and fun handling." He added although many of its rivals were great vehicles, the Clio had the edge and was particularly desirable among younger motorists.
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  Land Rover voted best in class 18 Sep 2008 (News)
  John Edwards, marketing manager at the group, stated: "The Discovery 3 is an ideal vehicle is you are in the market for a used 4x4." Land Rover also pointed out that it runs an approved used car scheme which ensures all of its vehicles are subject to rigorous safety checks. In August, the Discovery 3 was voted the Best Family 4x4 available on the UK market by women's motoring website evecars.com.
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  Scenic range revised 17 Sep 2008 (News)
  Meanwhile, in other motoring news the arrival in the English capital of a 104-year-old Renault, which had travelled from Paris, kick-started the celebrations for this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run earlier this month. To find the best deals around today visit Honest John best deals

  What Car? announces Green Awards details 24 Jun 2008 (News)
  group editor Steve Fowler stated that he is "delighted" with how proceedings are going, adding that the winners will be "great cars to own and run, without any compromises". He said: "With increasing environmental concerns among car buyers, not to mention green taxes and spiralling fuel costs, the time is right for a recognised Green Awards.
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  Credit crunch avoided 'through driver smarts' 1 May 2008 (News)
  " This comes as Car Parts Direct has stated that a two or three year old vehicle can often be more cost-effective than running a new car. To find out what Honest John has to say about buying at auction click here

  Chevrolet lifts lid on world's 'first car fitting room' 15 Apr 2008 (News)
  "You wouldn't dream of buying a dress or suit without trying it on first, so why should it be any different when it comes to buying a car?," said the fashion aficionado. Nicky Hambleton-Jones runs her own style consultancy, Tramp2Vamp, while also presenting 10 Years Younger of Channel 4. The programme sees a team of stylists led by Hambleton-Jones attempt to make members of the public look younger with a series of style changes.
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  'Savings possible when buying a new Chevy' 7 Mar 2008 (News)
  People who order their Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6SX before the end of the month could save more than £2,000. The carmaker has announced special offers, running from March 20th, on a number of its new cars, claiming it is bucking industry trends at a time when new registration plates typically mean high prices. It is selling this model of the Lacetti for £8,995, while its list price is in excess of £11,000, on orders placed before March 31st.
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  McLaren to supply cars to low-cost F1 team 23 Aug 2007 (News)
  It is suspected that the current head of Aston Martin, Richards' as yet unnamed team will run complete cars supplied by McLaren at Grand Prix events for as little as £30 million. Richards commented in the Times: "McLaren is one of three possible options for us, but they are closest.
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  Up to £2,000 Off New Mazdas 20 May 2005 (News)
  www.new-car-discount.com has new great deals on new UK supplied Mazdas. Remember, production of the current MX5 has now ended and supplies will soon run out before stocks of the new, more expensive MX5 arrives. Mazda 3 1.4 TS 5dr £10570 Save £1580 Mazda 3 1.6 TS 5dr £11328 Save £1622 Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 5dr £11925 Save £1625 Mazda 6 1.8 TS 5dr £13000 including Metallic Save £2200 Mazda 6 2.0 TS 5dr £13200 Save £2200 Mazda 6 2.0 TS2 5dr £14750 Save £2150 Mazda 6 2.0 Diesel 136 TS 5dr £14500 Save £2000 Mazda MX5 1.6i £13000 Save £2000 Mazda MX5 1.8i £13500 Save £2000 Please Visit www.new-car-discount.com or call 08703 500144 for more details of these and other great deals
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  Local Business Backed Racing at Castle Combe This Weekend 10 Jun 2013 (News)
  This should allow Seend's Adrian Slade to edge closer, though he too has a 20kg addition to his 106. Despite his extra weight, Di Claudio has still been capable of running at the front of the field, especially early in the race, though no-one should be in any doubt the Astra of Bristol's Mark Wyatt is now the class of the field. His relatively lowly championship points position belies the Astra's speed, only an errant back marker preventing a straight run of wins this year.
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  More Japanese High Jinks at Castle Combe on 30th May 20 May 2011 (News)
  His namesake father was champion in 1974. This year junior heads the class A points and is second overall in his Van Diemen RF00, also run by the Kevin Mills team. Our third improver is Nathan Ward from Coventry, another B class driver making the newer class contenders work harder in his Swift SC95, run by the Castle Combe based Swift Cooper team.
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  RoadRunner Charity Rally for £500 Bangers 4 Apr 2012 (News)
  Overall, Road Runner Rallies is hoping to raise £30,000 for charity through the Riviera Run – it’s up to individual teams what they want to raise for. All cars must be roadworthy and Road Runner Rallies can arrange European breakdown cover for participants. Someone from each team must be sober each morning to drive.
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  HRDC 2012 Calendar Announced 4 Dec 2011 (News)
  HRDC 'GRAND TOURING GREATS' CATEGORY: For pre-'66 sub-1500cc Historic GT cars running to HRDC/Goodwood regulations. :: TYRES: Dunlop CR65 'L'-section in 204 compound. :: RACE FORMAT: 30-minutes, single-driver race. :: CLASSES: INT A: 1001cc-1500cc; INT B: up to 1000cc; NAT A: 1001cc-1500cc; NAT B: up to 1000cc.
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  MAXIMUM Benefits in MINI September Sale 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  Take the MINI Countryman Cooper D; with CO 2 emissions of 115g/km, BIK rating of 13%, predicted residual value of 40.98% and whole life cost of 42.61%, it easily out-performs the Nissan Qashqai Acenta 1.5 dCi 2WD. Over 36 months and 60,000 miles, the MINI would cost £3,156 less to run. It may surprise you to learn that, according to KWIKCarCost, March 2011, the same MINI Countryman Cooper D would be £2,016 cheaper to run than a Ford Focus Titanium TDCi 115 over the same period.
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  Toyota and Lexus at Goodwood Festival of Speed 16 Jun 2011 (News)
  The car, driven on the event by Jun Mitsuhashi and Alain Geuhennec, took a third consecutive victory in the T2 category for production spec’ vehicles, adding to a run of six wins for Land Cruiser (100 and 200/V8 versions) in the event. The Toyota pavilion will mark the first UK appearance of the new Yaris hybrid concept, previewing the launch of the full hybrid version of Toyota’s next-generation supermini that is scheduled to go on sale in 2012.
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  SEAT Eco-nomics Savings on SEAT's Most Eco-nomical Cars 20 Apr 2010 (News)
   The total fuel saving is then taken over three years which is the average period a vehicle is retained, giving a saving of £1,977.45. Given these assumptions, total running cost savings over three years are therefore £2,352.45.  These, allied to the £2,000 Eco-nomics discount on Leon Ecomotive SE, combine to generate savings of more than £4,300 over three years.
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  Nick Reilly to Run Vauxhall/Opel 11 Nov 2009 (News)
      Reilly, with extensive prior experience in Europe with the Opel and Vauxhall brands, will support the European leadership team in running the business and will oversee the creation of a strategy to position Opel/Vauxhall for long-term success.  Reilly maintains overall direction of GM's International Operations based in Shanghai, China, but day-to-day operations of the various international subsidiaries in his organization will be handled by the respective country managing directors while he serves in Europe.
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  Lex Warns of Increased Engine Failures 12 Nov 2002 (News)
  Lex Vehicle Leasing has experienced an unprecedented increase in the number of car engines that have blown up due to running out of engine oil during 2002. This year alone it has seen nearly 60 engines blow up, which at up to £7,000 a time to replace is causing concern not just for the Lex One Call Technical Services department, but for Lex customers who are having to foot the bill.