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  Economy Driving Tips From Millers Oils 1 Feb 2011 (News)
  Now is the perfect time for Britain¹s drivers to start thinking about the easy ways they can save money. Leading oils and fuel treatment manufacturer, Millers Oils, offers some top tips to help ease the pressure on your wallet and improve fuel economy. 1. Avoid any unnecessary weight in the car by taking off any roof racks or roof boxes that aren¹t needed.
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  FIAT 500 TwinAir to be Congestion Charge Exempt 27 Oct 2010 (News)
    Further evidence of the new Fiat 500 TwinAir’s industry-leading environmental credentials has been highlighted following the recent Transport for London (TfL) decision to remove the city’s Congestion Charge for sub-100g/km CO 2 cars. The ruling means that the 500 TwinAir, which emits just 95g/km CO 2 , will be one of the few petrol cars entitled to travel across the capital without incurring the charge.
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  BCA gives private car buyers the 'inside knowledge' with its new website 27 Jul 2010 (News)
  Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), is aiming to make buying a car at auction a lot easier for motorists with the launch of its new website: www.british-car-auctions.co.uk .
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  Peugeot Mobility System Removes Need to Own a Car 5 Jul 2010 (News)
    Mu by Peugeot brings a new mobility offer to our customers, irrespective of their brand familiarity and crucially in the year that the Peugeot brand celebrates 200-years of industrial prowess, it is leading the race to find solutions to current economic and environmental challenges". A Mu card is obtained and topped up by purchasing credits on line via the www.mu.peugeot.co.uk internet site.
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  Ford Powershift 'auto' Now More Widely Available 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  Shifting the gear lever to the right activates a sports mode, enabling the driver to make swift and smooth manual changes when the lever is moved forwards (to change down) or backwards (to change up). The strong torque output of the TDCi diesel engine allows a high sixth gear ratio, leading to relaxed cruising with excellent fuel economy and enhanced refinement. What is it? Ford PowerShift is a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, combining the performance and fuel-efficiency of a manual gearbox with the ease and convenience of a conventional automatic How to get it.
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  New FIAT Bravo Tour Special 15 Jun 2009 (News)
  The new Bravo MSN Special Series is the result of a collaboration between Fiat and internet giant MSN, bringing together all the quality, safety and value of a leading mid-sized family hatchback with the most advanced radio navigation and infomatic systems such as Instant Nav and Blue&Me. Based on a Bravo 1.4 16V, the new special edition version is also fitted with some of the latest Sony Ericsson mobile phone technology, custom-made for this car, which will allow direct access to the MSN portal.
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  Diesel Price Premium Falling at Auction 26 Mar 2009 (News)
  ” He concluded “In the remarketing arena, supply and demand is the critical price-driver and as fleets have registered increasing numbers of diesel cars in recent years, it is tempting to suggest that used fleet diesels will continue to get relatively cheaper. However, the market dynamics are not that simple. If motorists follow the lead set by fleet operators – as they inevitably do – we could see increasing demand for used diesels matching the rising supply of stock available to the market.” More at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk
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  KIA Launches LPG Hybrid 25 Mar 2009 (News)
  It reflects the determination of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group to propel Korea into the ranks of the world's four leading producers of green cars by expanding investments into eco-friendly vehicles and R&D. The announcement of the green label also signifies the adoption of environmental management as a new growth strategy for Kia.
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  Christmas Presents For SEAT Owners 16 Dec 2008 (News)
  Ibiza buyers keen to underline their individual motoring taste can also opt for the smart Style Pack which, at £295.50 RRP including fitting, adds a colour-coded dashboard decorative kit, eye-catching chromed door mirror caps, bespoke handbrake and gearknob covers, and a handy two-metre auxiliary lead for connecting iPods or MP3 players to the car via the standard AUX-in socket. Similar Protection and Style packs for other SEATs offer, depending on model, a variety of useful and elegant additions including flexible load liners, roof bars, door mirror covers, door and sill mouldings and interior trim additions.
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  NEW CAR TAX RULES WILL HIT RESIDUAL VALUES 27 Mar 2008 (News)
  ” About EurotaxGlass’s William Glass first published Glass’s Guide to Car Values back in 1933. Today, EurotaxGlass’s International AG is Europe's leading supplier of automotive intelligence; a group with unrivalled resources and market knowledge. The company operates in 30 countries and offers a wide range of automotive data products and solutions that are used at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle.
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  Winter offers from Proton Cars 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  All Satria Neo models have Lotus designed brakes and suspension, twin airbags, remote central locking and alarm, parking sensors and trip computer. Centrally mounted exhaust, halogen head lamps and sloping bonnet leading to menacing front grille, complete the Satria Neo’s look and prices for the range start at just £7,995. Offer ends 31 March 2008. For full offer details visit www.proton.co.uk/offers .
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  The End of Worthless Car Warranties 5 Dec 2004 (News)
  ” McClure Fisher believes that the need for dealers to be more transparent will lead to a shake-up of the market, and eventually, the end of the worthless warranty. Dealers handle approximately 5m used cars sales every year, each being sold with at least a 3-month warranty.
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  Local Business Backed Racing at Castle Combe This Weekend 10 Jun 2013 (News)
  Bob's weekend will be even busier than usual as he is also taking part in the three Ma5da Racing Series encounters. Coventry's Nathan Ward, who was deposed from his class lead by Richard Higgins on the last corner at the last race, is still the B class leader, with Yatton Keynell's Luke Cooper snapping at his heels in his Swift SC92, which was way down on power last time out.
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  Autoglym Launches New, Improved Super Resin Polish 12 Jan 2012 (News)
  It not only significantly raises the performance benchmark for car polishes and will carry the iconic Super Resin Polish product name into a new era, but it also leads the introduction of a new look and feel for the entire Autoglym brand. It will play a crucial role in the future success of our retail range." Such is the significance of Super Resin Polish to Autoglym that the launch of the new formulation leads the introduction of revised branding and labelling for the British company's retail range.
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  More Japanese High Jinks at Castle Combe on 30th May 20 May 2011 (News)
  Last year, former Eurocar racer Paul Sheard picked up two victories, but this season it's Tom Roche who leads the way, his best here last time being a second place. A number of local drivers feature in the MK1 cars, including Bath's Amy Barker, Calne's Paul James, Matthew and Ben Short from Mere, Swindon's Andrew Childs and Glastonbury's Martin Thomas.
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  Appeal For an Original 1959 Mini 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Calvin has also specially curated a bill to DJ in support of him. Saturday 23 May Chris Thompson, former lead singer of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, will open the night with a special guest appearance. He will be followed by the band Raygun, who were selected by US superstar Pink to support her on her current European tour.
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  WHY CAR AUCTION PRICES ROSE STRONGLY IN THE FIRST QUARTER 1 Apr 2009 (News)
  Manheim Retail Services: providing retail marketing support including point-of-sale materials; used car stock locators; professional vehicle photography; online retail sales portals, sales lead management software and aftersales CRM software. It includes the brands of Portfolio, Carmony, e-GoodManners and Real Time Communications. More at www.manheim.co.uk
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  The MoT Files: When does a car become a classic? 27 Feb 2019 (News)
  After this, cars start to find enthusiastic owners willing to spend some time and money keeping their pride and joy on the road. As always, it's the high-value premium-badged sports cars leading the pack, with the Ferrari 550 Maranello boasting a 91.5% pass rate. The first model with more than 1000 tests under its belt is the Porsche 911 (72.5% pass rate) Of course, cars that more than 40 years old are no longer required to have an MoT test - although as our data shows there are still plenty of conscientious classic owners getting a professional to check their car is still roadworthy.
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  2.3 million clocked and potentially dangerous cars on UK roads, report suggests 19 Nov 2018 (News)
  Simon Blackburn, chair of the LGA’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, said: “Unscrupulous dealers are tricking unsuspecting buyers into paying thousands of pounds more for a vehicle with false mileage, which could put their safety at risk and lead to expensive repair bills if it is in a poorer condition than has been suggested. “Trading Standards teams across the country often receive more complaints about used cars than anything else.
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  UK Car of the Year winners announced 10 Jan 2018 (News)
  The Stinger saw off stiff competition from many highly regarded names to take the Best Performance crown, while Hyundai's i30 N prevailed in the new Best Hot Hatch category. The UK Car of the Year Awards are voted for by a panel of 27 leading motoring journalists, including our very own David Ross, who asked us to mention that he was a judge but not to make it a big deal... Best Supermini – SEAT Ibiza Best Small Hatch – Volkswagen Golf Best Family – Peugeot 3008 Best Executive – BMW 5 Series Best Luxury – Rolls-Royce Phantom Best Estate – BMW 5 Series Touring Best Small Crossover – Citroën C3 Aircross Best Medium Crossover – Volvo XC60 Best Large Crossover – Skoda Kodiaq Best Coupe – Lexus LC Best Cabriolet – Mazda MX-5 RF Best Hot Hatch – Hyundai i30 N Best Performance – Kia Stinger Let us know what cars you think should've taken home a crown in the comments.