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  Motorists heading on holiday 'should look to rent' 25 Jun 2008 (News)
  People heading abroad this summer should consider renting a vehicle rather than risking their own, it has been claimed. Avis Rent a Car has stated that no expense should be spared when it comes to paying out for travel insurance or rental costs. In addition, the company added that taking the time to plan a journey in advance is a smart choice, as is motor assistance such as a thorough car insurance policy.
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  Younger drivers 'could be interested in Alfa Romeo MiTo' 19 Jun 2008 (News)
  According to a London analyst, the MiTo is "a small car you can buy without shame". The Italian automaker is responsible for a number of vehicles including the Brera, GT and Spider. Alfa Romeo is a private car manufacturer founded in 1910.
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  Nissan Maxima goes into production 29 May 2008 (News)
  Nissan's new four-door sports car, the Maxima, went into production today, the company has announced. Car insurance customers may be interested to know that the initial model came off the assembly line in at the company's North American plant in Smyrna, Tennessee earlier in the day.
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  Eco-friendly vehicles 'do not always receive cheaper cover' 16 May 2008 (News)
  Technical and corporate affairs executive for the group Graeme Trudgill commented that an automobile's environmental credentials are not be a "major factor" in car insurance. He said: "Smaller cars, which therefore give out less pollution, are automatically going to be cheaper to insure but it doesn't necessarily mean that a green one is going to be hugely beneficial financially on your insurance.
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  Interest rate decision 'keeps car credit affordable' 8 May 2008 (News)
  It added that it would like to see a cut next month, which could be a good see people looking for car buying advice hold off on a new purchase until then. Furthermore, it stated that the car market will remain strong as long as competitive credit deals and incentives are provided by automotive manufacturers.
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  Second-hand models 'can help people save' 17 Apr 2008 (News)
  People in the UK affected by the credit crunch can save money by purchasing an older vehicle rather than a new one, it has been claimed. According to Car Parts Direct, a new car worth £15,000 can drop in value by nearly half within the first three months it is owned. The company added that this make its one of the worst financial moves that people can make.
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  Britons 'love driving in convertibles' 15 Apr 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK are enjoying driving around in used convertibles, according to new research. Car supermarket chain Carcraft revealed a 33 per cent increase in the uptake of topless cars over the course of 2006 and 2007. The vehicles picked up most frequently by consumers are the Mazda MX-5 and BMW-3, the automobile company added, while newer convertibles such as the BMW 3-series have also proved popular.
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  March sees Seat gain 'best ever sales month' 4 Apr 2008 (News)
  Seat UK director Peter Wyhinny commented that he is "particularly pleased" to have broken September's record-breaking figures so soon. "Our continued strategy of offering fine-driving, value-for-money cars, backed by a dedication to quality and customer service at every step, is clearly an attractive proposition for more and more car buyers," he said. Seat is a part of the Volkswagen group and employs more than 14,500 people worldwide.
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  February sales see Skoda register increase 27 Mar 2008 (News)
  Indeed, an increase of 44.6 per cent in sales volume with recorded across eastern Europe and 2.4 per cent in western Europe. The Octavia was the most popular car among buyers last month, registered by 27,012 new customers, followed by the Fabia and Roadster models. Meanwhile, the Skoda Octavia picked up another achievement this month after being named Britain favourite car in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey.
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  Citroen launches new C5 20 Mar 2008 (News)
  Citroen has announced the launch of the new C5, a car the company claims will make "business and family motoring more alluring". The new saloon car from Citroen claims to bring the highest level of "comfort, innovation and in-car technology" with the likes of an automatic electric parking brake, seat massager and self-levelling suspension among the features.
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  BMW produces five millionth 5 Series 18 Mar 2008 (News)
  A Carbon Black 530d Saloon vehicle rolled out of its Dingolfing, Germany, production plant more than 35 years after its initial inception as a concept car. The series has gone on to pick up What Car? awards in its series in 12 of the past 14 years and is also the only car in history to be given the What Car? Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1981, the model was replaced after 700,000 initial 5 Series were sold and has been in production ever since.
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  Some drivers 'still choose to skip being eco-friendly' 28 Feb 2008 (News)
  Head of car insurance Tony Chilcott said that picking a green vehicle provides financial benefits as well as moral ones. "As a nation, we take pride in our cars and with new car registration plates available in the spring, March is a popular time of year for people to purchase a new one," said the official.
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  'Plate prejudice' may see motorists miss out 20 Feb 2008 (News)
  He said: "In the typical year, sales during the period September to February usually account for around 45 per cent of total annual registrations, so these weaker residual values are affecting a very significant number of used cars." This comes after a poll from Motor Trader found that just under half (49 per cent) of automobile dealers were expecting to shift more second-hand cars than new ones as 2008 progresses.
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  New car registration cost 'doubles in decade' 5 Feb 2008 (News)
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has produced statistics which show that a decade ago drivers paid £25 to document there new car while on April 1st this amount will go up to £50. However, people looking to buy may now be more tempted to consider the used market. The group added that the 2.34 million new cars bought in 2008 will generate £128 million in government funding.
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  Car-sharing 'can cut emissions and congestion' 24 Jan 2008 (News)
  In addition to easing congestion and reducing carbon emissions, the DfT adds that the activity can also see people save money. Further figures show that one per cent of workplaces offer a formal car-sharing scheme for colleagues. But Rosie Winterton, transport minister, believes that firms should be doing more to promote this. "Car sharing helps reduce congestion, tackle pollution and carbon emissions and importantly, cut the costs of travelling [but] it highlights that formal schemes run by employers are still in a small minority," she said.
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  Ford Mondeo 'best value for money' 25 Oct 2007 (News)
  The Ford Mondeo is officially the best value for money car according to the Northern Group of Motoring Writers (NGMW) awards. Winning the best value prize at this year's event, the new Mondeo has now taken a clutch of gongs since it was released. Auto Express, Caravan Club and Fifth Gear have all given accolades to the Ford car.
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  Latest Audi A5 fitted with Turbo FSI engine 12 Oct 2007 (News)
  According to the firm, the car is a natural progression. It said: "The advanced, directly injected successor to the familiar 1.8-litre Turbo petrol unit that has powered A3, A4, A6 and TT models in the past creates the A5 1.8 TFSI, which is available to order now.
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  Toyota sells 100,000 green vehicles 3 Sep 2007 (News)
  Environmentally-friendly vehicle sales in Europe from Japanese car manufacturer Toyota have topped 100,000 units. Since launch in 2000, some 101,235 cars have been snapped-up by eco-conscious motorists on the continent. Its Prius model has proven particularly popular, selling 73,000 over the last seven years.
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  DeLorean to make a comeback 21 Aug 2007 (News)
  Houston DeLorean Motor Co has announced that it will begin building new models of the traditional DeLorean car next year. The original automaker declared bankruptcy in 1982, ending all production of the stainless steel car, made famous for featuring as the time machine in the Back to the Future movie trilogy.
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