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  Drivers 'not too keen to be green' 10 Mar 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK are not yet fully incorporating an environmental approach to motoring, a new survey has found. British Car Auctions (BCA) states that only four per cent of 3,000 people polled considered green issues to be an important factor when looking for a new car. It added that such concerns ranked tenth among drivers overall, with BCA public relations manager Tim Naylor commenting that it may take a while for motorists to fully get to grips with being environmentally-friendly behind the wheel.
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  Buying a new car 'much harder' today 4 Feb 2008 (News)
  He said: "The problem for customers is that they are overwhelmed by choice, making it increasingly difficult for them to make informed decisions." The new year may prove to be the ideal time to pick up a new car, according to the RMI's National Franchised Dealers Association. Group director Sue Robinson comments that new registration plates, usually introduced at the beginning of the year, could be particularly popular with motorists.
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  Statistics show Nissan production increase 30 Jan 2008 (News)
  Production figures for December released by Japanese car manufacturer Nissan show that there has been an increase in its activity in the UK. The firm states that vehicles such as the Qashqai are responsible for a 32.5 per cent rise in cars put together compared to last year, as the company put together 24,753 new automobiles.
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  London Eye launch for Fiat 500 23 Jan 2008 (News)
  It redefined the notion of the small car and is considered a pioneer of the city car.
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  Ford lifts lid on high-performance Focus 17 Dec 2007 (News)
  Automobile manufacturer Ford has begun work on a high-performance version of its popular Focus range. The RS model will be one of the most powerful cars in the range yet and will be available to consumers from 2009. Jost Capito, who is set to be made Vehicle Line Director for the firm's performance car division in 2008, is in charge of the team of specialists developing the vehicle.
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  Mayor gains Prius of mind with car 13 Dec 2007 (News)
  "Our priority in sourcing the new vehicle was to find the most fuel-efficient and least polluting option available, while retaining the attributes of equivalent conventional cars," said the official. Mr Clark is not the first politician to attempt to raise awareness of the issue of climate change. Former US vice president Al Gore staged Live Earth concerts earlier in the year at a number of different locations across the globe.
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  Repairs to bumpers 'cost £2 billion each year' 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  Britons are paying more than £2 billion each year in repairs and car insurance costs because of poor bumper support, according to new research. Thatcham, a company which provides services and products for the cover industry, states that some vehicles can be written off in a collision at six mph because of the insufficient protection.
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  All-new Mazda6 prices revealed 13 Nov 2007 (News)
  Marketing director at Mazda UK Mark Cameron commented that the car will be perfect for people looking for a unique experience behind the wheel. "We expect the new model to be especially attractive to user-choosers looking for something different and anticipate sales in the region of 13,000 to 14,000 cars during 2008 and beyond," said the official.
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  UK motorists ready to get behind wheel of new Laguna 22 Oct 2007 (News)
  The new Renault Laguna has been launched by the French car manufacturer with the slogan "You can never be too demanding". According to the company, comfort, safety, quality and driving pleasure are features which it hopes will reel customers into their dealerships to pick up the model.
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  Demand sees supply increase at Rolls-Royce 9 Oct 2007 (News)
  Full production is being employed at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' Goodwood plant so that it can meet demand. The firm has commented that it is 22 per cent ahead of projections in terms of the number of cars it is rolling out of the site. It is expecting this momentum to continue into 2008 after the unveiling of the new Phantom Drophead Coupe.
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  MPH 07 visitors to catch glimpse of Jaguar XF 26 Sep 2007 (News)
  The company is hoping that the model makes a mark on the market, tempting consumers away from competing vehicles from BMW and Audi. According to show director Lee Martin, it is a delight to be able to display the new car. He said: "The live action arena showcases the greatest cars alongside stunt and theatre elements ... Jaguar was inundated with interest when it launched the XK here in 2005, I am sure it will be the same with the XF.
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  Rolls-Royce shows off convertible in Qatar 20 Sep 2007 (News)
  "We have seen exceptional customer interest in the Phantom Drophead Coupe around the world and are pleased to show the car for the first time in this region," he said. The Goodwood factory where the car was developed features one of the largest living roofs in Europe. More than ten thousand sedum plants are contained within the 22,500 sq m structure.
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  HDi engine tops 10m in sales 10 Sep 2007 (News)
  Peugeot Citroen's HDi engine is now in ten million cars on British roads. Introduced in 1998, the technology cuts carbon emissions and has led to further breakthroughs in the field like the 2.7-litre V6. The French manufacturer, which was originally founded in 1976, has commented that the engine gives motorists "superior environmental performance, driveability and fuel efficiency".
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  Citroen C8 7-Seaters From £14,813 23 Mar 2005 (News)
  Brand New 2005 05 Registered. For more details, please visit www.new-car-discount.com or telephone 0870 3500 144.
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  New Audi TTs From Just £19,189 19 Jan 2005 (News)
  www.car-brokers.net has stocks of 2,000 new, unregistered UK supplied cars direct from UK main dealers. Prices are on the road and cars are ready to drive away. VW GOLF S 1.4 3DR £10861 - Save £1134 VW GOLF GT TDI 2.0 5DR £16922 - Save £1808 VW POLO TWIST 1.2 3DR £7877 - Save £718 VW POLO TWIST 1.4 5DR £8716 - Save £799 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK 1.6 SE £16690 - Save £1320 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET 2.5 TDI £25377 - Save £2073 AUDI A4 AVANT 1.8T £20293 - Save £1632 AUDI TT 150 COUPE £19189 - Save £1536 These and many more at www.car-brokers.net
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  Ford Ka Contract Hire from £99.99 11 Jan 2005 (News)
  Contract Hire offers from www.dsgauto.com (the new name for new-car-leasing.com. The following is a contract hire deal from £99.99 (+VAT) a month, based on 3 advance payments and 10,000 miles per annum. If you can't find what you are looking for please call for competitive quotes on all makes and models.
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  Mazzive Discounts on Mazda 6 7 Jan 2005 (News)
  www.new-car-discount.com has these Mazda 6s on offer. Mazda 6 1.8 TS 5dr 2005 54 Registered £12,371 save £2528 Mazda 6 2.0 TS 5dr 2005 54 Registered £12,500 save £2900 Mazda 6 2.0 TS Auto 5dr 2005 54 Registered £13,458 save £2941 Mazda 6 2.0 TS 2 5dr 2005 54 Registered £13,938 save £2961 Mazda 6 2.0 D 136 TS 5dr 2005 54 Registered £14,142 save £2357 Mazda 6 2.0 TS Estate 5dr 2005 54 Registered £14,400 save £2000 For more information, telephone 0870 3500 144 or visit www.new-car-discount.com
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  Shortage of New BMWs, SAABs and Volvos 14 Dec 2002 (News)
  Anyone expecting a new BMW, SAAB or Volvo for December or January delivery should get in touch with their franchised dealer to find out if their car is at the bottom of the sea.
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  Amazing Savings on Hot Citroen 5 Oct 2001 (News)
  www.showroom4cars.com is offering an amazing deal on the 167bhp Citroen Xsara 2.0 16V VTS Coupé: just £11,399.00 on the road. These are UK supplied cars, include a three year warranty and even free insurance. The saving on UK list price is £4,996. Citroen itself is also offering the same car for £11,995 if bought direct via its own website www.citroen.co.uk They are actually quite good cars.
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  Toyota Gets Serious About Solar Power 5 Jul 2019 (News)
  Hot on the heels of  Lightening One, the World's first practical solar powered car , Toyota is getting deeper into solar assisted PHEVs. Unlike plug-in electric cars, solar power has the potential to provide greater range with smaller batteries so could be the breakthrough to free fuel for every car on the roads.