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  Peugeot Invests in Rallying 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  We know we have a winning car, and in Kris and Paul we also have a winning team. In these difficult times, it is important that you make sound commercial decisions but it is also important to communicate to your customers in a positive way your brand and your commitment to it.” 2009 IRC Championship dates 21 / 24th January Monte Carlo Rally France Asphalt 5 / 7th March Rally Internacional de Curitiba Brazil Gravel 3 / 4th April Safari Rally Kenya Gravel 7 / 9th May Sata Rally Azores Portugal Asphalt 18 / 20th June Ypres Westhoek Rally Belgium Asphalt 9 / 11th July Rally Russia Russia Gravel 7 / 9th August Rally Vinho da Madeira Portugal Asphalt 28 / 30th August Barum Rally Zlin Czech Republic Asphalt 10 / 12th September Principe de Asturias Rally Spain Asphalt 24 / 26th September Rally San Remo Italy Asphalt 22 / 24th October Rally Japan Japan Gravel 19 / 21st November RAC MSA Rally of Scotland Scotland Gravel More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Don't Overvalue Your Vans, Warns BCA 31 Aug 2008 (News)
  Specification is very important and is not lagging far behind what motorists expect in their own cars. Consequently, vans that have air-conditioning, full electric packs and metallic paint are much favoured over more basic models.
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  Big Savings on Jaguar and Land Rover 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  www.smart-car-buyer.co.uk offers the following European Imported vehicles All prices are ON THE ROAD No Extra Charges. All are to UK specification Selection of Jaguar models available from stock or on order Examples.
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  Senna’s first and last Monaco GP cars lead Bonham sale 16 May 2018 (News)
  Philip Kantor, Bonhams European head of motoring, said, ‘We achieved astonishing prices across the board and found new owners for some of the most historically important cars to come to public auction in Monaco in recent memory. Other highlights included a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster at €1,219,000 (£1,064,597), a 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Sunroof Coupé that made €575,000 (£502,169), and a 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 Corto Gara Stradale hammered away for €414,000 (£361,569).
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  Dodge Charger owned by Bruce Willis and Jay Kay could sell for £60k 13 Feb 2018 (News)
  It was then given to her husband Bruce Willi who kept it for more than ten years. Jay Kay bought the car in 2008 from the American actor and producer and imported it to the UK. The comprehensive history file shows that in 2014 Jay Kay spent £25,000 to have the engine rebuilt and upgraded as part of an improvement package. With an 8.2-litre V8 engine and three-speed automatic gearbox, the left hand-drive American muscle car is certainly going to be fun to drive.
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  One-off Pininfarina-bodied XK120 unveiled at Pebble Beach 21 Aug 2017 (News)
  Peter Neumark, of CMC, said, ‘It was a privilege to take the cover off this long-lost Jaguar at one of the most important concours in the world. He added: ‘The car was admired all day and we are delighted to be bringing a trophy home as a further testimony to the skills, dedication and attention to detail that we have in our business.’ The team of specialists faced a number of challenges during the restoration, from finding the original paint colour to remaking the bumpers and rear windscreen.
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  100 cars set for Coys Monaco auction 11 May 2016 (News)
  .’ Other cars going under the hammer include an ex-Thierry Boutsen 1985/86 Arrows A8 Formula One (worth up to £142,000), a 1986 Lancia Delta S4 Group B (up to £315,000), a 1974 MP 3 2000 (£43,000) and a 1973 March F3 763 (up to £47,000). Other important classic and sports car going under the hammer include a 1967 Alfa Tipo 33 Stradale Continuation, a 1960 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder coachwork by Carrozzeria Vignale (up to £671,000), a 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (up to £118,000), and a 1955 Lancia Aurelia B20 IV Series (up to £118,000).
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  Aston Martin announces 1000 new jobs 23 Mar 2016 (News)
  The company will host its first recruitment event at the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) in South Wales between 11:00-15:00 on 30 March. Michael Kerr, Aston Martin HR director said: "Our new manufacturing facility is an important part of Aston Martin’s Second Century Plan and it is crucial that we have a world-class team at the heart of our new plant. We are looking for dedicated, committed and passionate people to join the Aston Martin team."
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  Apprentices to restore classic Lancia 11 Jan 2016 (News)
  CMC chairman Peter Neumark said, ‘We carry out restorations for customers around the world, but as far as we know this is the first time that apprentices in the UK have been given the opportunity of restoring a car from scratch themselves.’ He added, ‘Apprentices are extremely important in the world of classic cars, which is worth several billion pounds to the UK economy every year. 'It is essential that they learn the skills to keep classic vehicles on the road. We are proud of the fact that currently we have one apprentice for every ten members of our workforce.’ Local Ludlow MP Philip Dunne said, ‘This is a really great project for these six young apprentices, who will be restoring a classic car, from start to finish.’
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  Retromobile 2016: Porsche 550 Spyder could make £2.5m at auction 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  Max Girardo, RM Sotheby’s Europe managing director says Porsche 550 Spyders rarely come to auction. ‘It is a real delight to be able to offer this important Frankfurt show car at our Paris sale,’ said Girardo. He added, ‘We are also excited to feature a selection of very affordable classic cars, ideal for anyone wishing to get involved with the hobby for the first time or for anyone looking for quality on a more limited budget.
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  Janis Joplin's iconic Porsche heads to auction 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  The car was restored in the early 1990s before going on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland from 1995 until 2015. ‘Besides Janis's music and legacy, her Porsche is the most visual and important piece of memorabilia that exists,’ said Michael Joplin. ‘She drove it everywhere - and with everyone that was anyone in the San Francisco music scene - with the top down and her feathers flying.
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  Classic advert: Subaru 360 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  But that didn’t stop entrepreneur Malcom Bricklin from doing a deal with Fuji Heavy Industries (the owner of Subaru), enabling him to import the 360 to the USA from 1968. And during its relatively short career there, no fewer than 10,000 Subaru 360s managed to find American buyers. Bricklin knew that the 360 would be laughed at in some quarters, hence these four self-deprecating adverts admitting that the Subaru was small and ugly – but boasting that it was cheap to buy, cheap to run and brilliantly economical.
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  £4.6m Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB cabrio heads to Florida auction 29 Jan 2015 (News)
  Chassis number 10814313 has coachwork by Zagato and this one is a fifth-series example with matching body stampings throughout. Like the Superamerica, it has had a chequebook restoration. Imported to the United States in 2011 and exhibited the following year at Pebble Beach, it carries an estimate of between £1.5m and £1.7m.  
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  Classic Advert: Lancia Delta Integrale 12 Dec 2014 (News)
  The Integrale got off to a flying start, with even the eight-valve model of ’87 pumping out 185bhp. By the time imports ceased in 1994, the Integrale Evo 3 (as it was known by then) offered 210bhp – with, as ever, four-wheel drive giving superb roadholding. 
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  Spare wheel provision now detailed in reviews 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  One of the latest additions is the provision of spare wheels, wherever the information is available. It’s becoming increasingly important information as more car makers move to repair kits in order to reduce weight. You can find the details in the specifications tab of car by car review pages. For many car buyers a spare wheel is not just a priority it’s essential.
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  Last Ever VW T2s Arrive in UK 9 Jan 2014 (News)
  Visit the web site www.danburymotorcaravans.com for more information on this and also the last batch of new VW T2 Kombis ever imported with some vehicles still available. But be quick because they are selling fast. More on the T2 and on Danburys conversions: VW T2 Car by Car entry  
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  Nissan spearheads drive to install 74 EV charging points 22 Oct 2013 (News)
  Work on installations will start in the next few weeks and be completed in late 2014.  ‘Nissan is delighted to be leading this important initiative. The UK's Rapid Charge Network will provide a vital sense of security for all EV drivers as well as helping to promote the advantages of zero emission mobility to others, ’ said Olivier Paturet, general manager of Nissan’s zero emission strategy.
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  James Bond Lotus sells for £616,000 at RM 11 Sep 2013 (News)
  The one-off submersible prop was presented on the second day of RM's two-day auction, in excellent, complete condition and represented an important piece of film memorabilia. In an excited sale room, which contained numerous bidders keen to take advantage of this unique opportunity, the vehicle ultimately went to an anonymous telephone bidder who secured it for a total of £616,000.
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  Gallery: 50 years of Porsche 911 8 Feb 2013 (News)
  The evergreen 911 is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2013, and Porsche will be marking the occasion in style with a series of events throughout the year. We thought we'd mark the anniversary, too, by bringing you a gallery of all the important road versions you could buy over the years. During the past 50 years, Porsche has built more than 820,000 911s, and that makes it the world's most successful sports car. It was launched in 1963 to replace the 356, and through five generations, it has continually evolved, grown more popular, and ultimately seen off the cars its maker created to replace is.
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  Gallery: 50 years of Porsche 911 8 Feb 2013 (News)
  The evergreen 911 is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2013, and Porsche will be marking the occasion in style with a series of events throughout the year. We thought we'd mark the anniversary, too, by bringing you a gallery of all the important road versions you could buy over the years. During the past 50 years, Porsche has built more than 820,000 911s, and that makes it the world's most successful sports car. It was launched in 1963 to replace the 356, and through five generations, it has continually evolved, grown more popular, and ultimately seen off the cars its maker created to replace is.