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  Honest John’s deals of the week 30 Jun 2014 (News)
  Want to save money on your next car service, cut the cost of fuel or save thousands off the price of your next car? Experts from HonestJohn.co.uk search the market every day to find you the latest money saving deals and offers. Here’s our round up of the latest discounts to save you £££££s on everything from breakdown cover to new cars.   Monday 30 June Sainsbury’s has halved the price of the Vax H88-12V-C Cordless Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner .
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  Fat Kids Cause Congestion 19 May 2009 (News)
  In a country where one in ten school children is obese, walking just one mile a day would burn 100 calories, equating to 19,500 calories across the school year. Cars consume most fuel and pollute more at the start of their journey when the engine is cold, therefore, covering short journeys on foot disproportionately reduces carbon emissions. Over the academic year, a single car journeying a three-mile round trip will produce 234 kg of carbon emissions.
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  Renault Uses Westfield Shopping Mall to Show Captur to Families 23 May 2013 (News)
  On top of that, it’s got a clever dual-height bootfloor and zipped, removable and washable seat covers - perfect for a family car.     Another reason for choosing a shopping centre location is Captur being offered in three, themed, colour-coordinated and eye-catching ‘Collections’; Arizona, Miami and Manhattan.
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  A Grand Monday: BMW E39 525d Touring 25 Feb 2019 (News)
    The “RV” registration plate also suggests that the car was first registered to BMW’s Head Office in Bracknell, so chances are it’s an ex-press or fleet demonstrator. It’s both family and dog friendly, as well as being rapid, economical and luxurious.
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  Restored Ford Capri 2.8i in Historics 20th August Auction 23 Jul 2016 (News)
  The ultimate Capri had a fuel injected 2.8 litre V6 (as seen in the Scorpio and Sierra 4x4) offering 160PS, a 5-speed manual transmission, power steering and a live rear axle with limited slip diff. This 1986 car has been taken apart and carefully rebuilt with new leather on the Recaro seats, a 20% power upgrade and powertrain and suspension checked and beefed up to handle it. Having only covered 600 miles since the build it is estimated at £12,000 - £16,000.
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  How to tune your 998cc A-series engine 2 Jul 2015 (News)
  That means many of the principles covered in this book can be applied to the earlier 948cc engine. Price: £14.99 From: Veloce
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  Harrods stocks the Hyundai ix35 (for one week only) 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  On sale since March, 2,300 people have already purchased the new Hyundai crossover in the UK, making the fastest selling car in the company's history. Hyundai's managing director, Tony Whitehorn said: "We are very proud to have our newest model on display in such an iconic location. Like everything in Harrods, the ix35 has been designed to be stylish, great value and of the highest quality."
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  Mitsubishi gets green motoring boost 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  In news that could be of interest to those environmentally aware motorists looking to buy a new car , Mitsubishi's i-MiEV was voted Ecobest 2009 by the Autobest jury. The motoring organisation that covers Europe's emerging markets evaluated the model ahead of its 2010 EU-zone launch. President Ilja Seliktar said: "So far, Misubishi is the only [carmaker] with a real electric vehicle for any customers.
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  Powershift Grants Extended to Older Vehicles 11 Oct 2001 (News)
  The Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR, formerly DTER) has announced an extension of its Powershift Grant system to vehicles up to 5 years old. Grants will be available to cover 30% to 50% of the cost of approved conversions to LPG fuelling, which usually range from around £1,300 to around £1,800. 902 refuelling stations now offer LPG. Grants for the conversion costs of new cars and light vans will be revised from 1st April 2002 and will range from 30% to 40% of the conversion cost, depending on the level of emissions improvement.
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  More Cut-Price Nissan Activ-ity 14 Jul 2001 (News)
  And if you buy on Nissan's Preferences contract purchase scheme, the first year's comprehensive insurance is included in the price. All Nissans are covered by a three year or 60,000 mile mechanical warranty. More at www.nissan.co.uk
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  New One Box Suzuki for Summer 22 Jun 2001 (News)
  Prices are £9,995 for the GL and £11,495 for the GLX, which has ABS with EBD, air-conditioning, alloy wheels and a CD player as standard. Bodies are 80% galvanized (unusual for a Japanese car) and covered by a 12 year no perforation warranty. The mechanical warranty lasts 3 years or 60,000 miles, backed up by 24 hour roadside assistance. More at www.Suzuki.co.uk
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  Aston Martin V8 Zagato prototype for sale 22 May 2019 (News)
  Other features include black leather seats, leather covered steering wheel and dashboard, walnut centre console and authenticity plaques. Between 2009 and 2013 the car was restored by Pebble Beach winning specialist Auto Restorations, based in New Zealand.
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  Preview: Silverstone classic car auction, Northamptonshire, 17 May 22 Apr 2013 (News)
  We love the early left-hand drive interior, which retains the Citroen SM dashboard almost completely unmodified, although its bright red retrim is certainly attention grabbing. But it is a well-recorded car, with a fully documented history, and that counts for a great deal in today's market, even if the styling's a little Marmite (love it or hate it). The car is available for viewing at the new Wing building at Silverstone race track before the car auction commences at 2.00pm on Friday 17th May.
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  New Octavias at up to £3,155 Off 2 Jul 2007 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk has in stock in its showroom a batch of 07 plate Skoda Octavia cars saving over £3,000. These are all Skoda UK supplied with 3 years Skoda UK warranty, 3 years RAC cover, 12 months VED and 1st reg fee all included. Cars ready to drive away today. ALL cars supplied by Autofinders are UK franchised supplied-and do not sell any imported vehicles of any disguise.
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  Endurance Rally Association reveals 2018 calendar 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  The Endurance Rally Association (ERA) has launched its 2018 calendar of events, which includes three long-distance rallies covering Asia and America as well as the tenth outing of the highly acclaimed Flying Scotsman rally. The ERA will kick off 2018 with The Road to Saigon, a follow up to the 2015 Road to Mandalay, held 4-27 February.
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  Confused.com adds Drive Like a Girl Telematics to its panel of insurers 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  We believe that safer drivers should get cheaper insurance”, said Charlotte Halkett, spokeswoman at drive like a girl. By fitting a black box to the car, it records driving styles. Unlike some other telematics products, there are no fines, curfews, or mileage restrictions and premiums will not increase during the course of the year because of driving feedback.
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  Quickest Ever Mazda MX5 Race Car Breaks Cover 23 Mar 2011 (News)
  New 850kg 275PS Mazda MX5 GT to compete in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship, first race is a three hour endurance race at Silverstone next weekend, Saturday 26 March 2011, starting at 3.00pm.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ40 3.2 5 Mar 2018 (News)
  Against that backdrop, this 1991 3.2-litre example  looks like a bargain. It has covered a few miles, but comes with a good maintenance record and has seen some recent bodywork repairs. It's also a great colour. At £650, it's a huge amount of car for the money, and we can't see it being for sale for long...
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  A Grand Monday: Renault Clio 1.2 RN 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  s=carAndClassic&id=C923371" target="_blank" title="Renault Clio RN £995">this entry-level 1.2 RN that we discovered in the classifieds is one of only 35 1995 examples still taxed in the UK. Owned by the same family from new, the car has covered just 45,000 miles from new, with a comprehensive service history stamped all the way up to 43k. According to the vendor, the car is corrosion-free and has been stored in a garage for all of its life.
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  Timewarp Mercedes SL for sale 23 Mar 2017 (News)
  A 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SL with just 956 miles on is for sale. The car, an R107 series, is on the forecourt at London classic car dealer Hexagon. Having covered an average of just 34 miles a year over its 28-year lifespan, this 500SL is said to be in ‘timewarp’ condition, completely cherished from new with flawless black paint and unmarked cream beige hide.