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  Nissan enjoys 'bumper start to year' 8 Apr 2008 (News)
  Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has seen its vehicle sales get off to a great start in 2008, it has been reported. The company has released figures showing that there have been 36 per cent more cars sold so far this year compared to the same period in 2007.
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  New plate drives Ford's March sales 7 Apr 2008 (News)
  He said: "A record sales month is the loud and clear answer I wanted to hear - and we still have the new Ford Kuga crossover, Ford Fiesta and Ka to come." This comes as Car Pages has reported that the Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX has been named top second-hand car of 2007 in a Carcraft study.

  New plate drives Ford's March sales 7 Apr 2008 (News)
  He said: "A record sales month is the loud and clear answer I wanted to hear - and we still have the new Ford Kuga crossover, Ford Fiesta and Ka to come." This comes as Car Pages has reported that the Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX has been named top second-hand car of 2007 in a Carcraft study.
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  Used new-look Focus 'greater value than original' 4 Apr 2008 (News)
  According to valuation group EurotaxGlass, the vehicle will have a residual value some £500 more than the first model when it hits the used car industry. This is because the low level of supply will lead to increasingly high demand, according to car editor at the firm Johnathan Brown. Indeed, he said that prices generally go up for vehicles on the market when they are in demand.
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  'Cheap foreign second-hand vehicles should be avoided' 31 Mar 2008 (News)
  Kieren Puffett, editor for Parker's, commented that "these cars should be seized and taken off our streets". "The government has trouble putting a figure on how many immigrants there are in the UK, so it's hardly surprising it can't tell us how many illegal foreign cars there are here," said the official.
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  Seven Seats for Five Quintuplets 12 Mar 2008 (News)
  Kia Motors offers unique discounts and deals to parents of multiple births and was keen to support the family with the offer of a new Sedona. Even though the special deals only apply to UK residents, the car manufacturer has arranged a long term car loan for the couple for the remainder of their stay in the country. Stephen Kitson, Director of Communications for Kia Motors UK, comments: ‘When we heard about Dmitry and Varkana and their new quintuplets, how could we not lend a hand?
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  Shopping for a new vehicle online 'can see people save' 14 Feb 2008 (News)
  Research from www.drivethedeal.com has found that consumers can gain an understanding of market trends and pick up the best deals by using the internet. This may be helpful to people looking to purchase a new car from March 1st, when 2008 vehicle registration plates come to dealerships nationwide, the firm added. "By logging on to an internet car broker website, buyers can be introduced to a UK main dealer willing to offer a much better deal than their local dealer," said Richard Sanders, managing director of the company.
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  Castle Bromwich welcomes first Jaguar XF 27 Nov 2007 (News)
  Mr Quinn commented that his grandfather "would have been immensely proud", while he himself was "thrilled" to be involved. "The new XF is a car that truly represents the core values which have lain at the heart of this great brand since its foundation in 1922," he said. Delivery on the model is expected in March if people looking to drive the car place their orders now, while some 66 markets worldwide will receive it.
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  New Boxster 'harks Porsche racing legacy' 27 Nov 2007 (News)
  The newest edition of the Boxster from automobile manufacturer Porsche comes close to the racing car standards the firm set in the 1960s, the company has claimed. Although performance differs from vehicles such as the Type 718 RS 60 and Boxster S, the automaker believes it strongly represents the ideology and design rules it set over the decade.
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  Operating profits increase for Nissan 26 Oct 2007 (News)
  Meanwhile, Nissan has received some good press in the form of a Mirror review for its GT-R sports car from television personality Richard Hammond. "It has the same power as a Porsche 911 Turbo and, on paper, is a bit quicker. Oh, and it is £37,000 cheaper than the Porsche," he said.
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  Details of "striking and effective" BMW convertible announced 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  "The new BMW 1 Series Convertible is the latest in the line of BMW models announced in 2007 to benefit from a raft of performance and economy measures under the banner of BMW EfficientDynamics," it said. BMW also has a hand in the luxury car market, as it is the parent company of British car brand Rolls-Royce.
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  Motorists can 'drive like Bond for under £10K' 19 Sep 2007 (News)
  Models from the 1980s and 1990s are becoming cheaper to pick up once they go under the hammer, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). The DB7 models are an example of the brand become more affordable used, as is the AM V8, which can often fetch a price under £10,000. Simon Henstock of the BCA commented that people do not need a hefty bank balance in order to purchase a luxury car.
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  GreenFleet Awards sees Citroen come up trumps 10 Sep 2007 (News)
  French car manufacturer Citroen has been awarded for its environmental efforts at the GreenFleet awards. The firm fought off competition from Japanese vehicle developers Honda and Toyota in order to scoop the Car Manufacturer of the Year gong.
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  Save £3,2476 Off a new Lexus GS300 SE Auto 11 Oct 2005 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has a selection of very good deals on some luxury cars with savings of up to £3,500 off manufacturer list prices. All these cars are brand new, supplied by a UK main dealer and come complete with 12 months VED ('road tax). Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sport hatchback 3dr £17999 saving £1866 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi SE £21222 saving £2228 BMW 523 SE Auto Saloon (06 model) £26063 saving £2497 Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.2 D £23620 saving £3565 Landrover Discovery 2.7 TD V6 S Auto £31943 saving £1547 Lexus RX300 3.0 SE Auto £31629 saving £3136 Lexus GS 3.0 SE Auto £32628 saving £3247 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Geartronic 185 £33396 saving £2713 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  More £££s Off Renaults, Citroens and FIATs 17 Aug 2005 (News)
  www.look4mycar.com have the following fantastic offers available for immediate or September delivery. All cars supplied by www.look4mycar.com are UK dealer supplied, Brand new and come with the full UK warranty, roadside assistance cover, 12 months VED and include delivery to your home or place of work.
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  Half Price Sale of New Vauxhalls 23 Dec 2004 (News)
  On 28th December Thurlby Motors ( www.vauxhallmotors.com ) will be holding a special one day sale of over 120 delivery mileage Vauxhall cars and vans on offer direct from Vauxhall. At least one 54 reg, delivery mileage car is at HALF LIST PRICE, and many more are not far off. Choice of Corsa, New Model Astra, Astra Coupe, Vectra, Signum and Frontera all available, average saving - £5,658.
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  Fronteras at up to £7,335 off + GM Points 7 Dec 2004 (News)
  At the list price saving alone, 2 and 4 door petrol engined Fronteras are from £13,995 on the road. HALF PRICE 54 REG CARS Also on 28th December Thurlby Motors will be holding a special one day sale of over 120 delivery mileage Vauxhall cars and vans on offer direct from Vauxhall. At least one 54 reg, delivery mileage car is at HALF LIST PRICE, and many more are not far off.
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  BMW X3 Contract Hire From £360 a Month 9 Nov 2004 (News)
  For further details on this offer please contact the sales team on 08707 875419 or email sales@new-car-leasing.com .
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  Reliability Index Adds User Reviews 14 Oct 2004 (News)
  Every year Warranty Direct publishes its Reliability Index, based on the cost and frequency of claims on its aftermarket warranties. Now it has taken that one step further by inviting owners opinions of their cars. Added to Warranty Direct's own data, that is likely to give the most complete picture of the true reliability of cars. So it's well worthwhile contributing. The User Reviews section allows owners to rate their ownership experience and comment on everything from performance to running costs.
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  Contract Hire New Colt For Just £170 a Month 8 Oct 2004 (News)
  www.new-car-leasing.com has come up with contract hire deals for the cute new Mitsubishi Colt from just £169.99 a month +VAT. This contract is based on 3+35 payments and allows 10,000 mpa. Other mileages available.