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  'Drivers could save by reversing' 18 Jul 2008 (News)
  Demand for environmentally-friendly vehicles has been outlined by automobile manufacturer Ford. The car company has stated that it produces more than one million engine units per year at its site in Dagenham, east London. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here .
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  'Debts being covered using fraudulent claims' 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  It added that one vehicle owner resorted to pushing his car off a cliff in order to meet a hire purchase cost. Nick Starling, director of general insurance and health at the ABI, remarked that the crime is not one without victims. He said: "Honest motorists pay through higher insurance premiums - an extra £40 a year on average.
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  Oil levels 'need to be checked regularly' 1 Jul 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK need to make sure that they are regularly checking the oil levels of their vehicles. The message comes from car care company Comma, the group behind National Oil Check Day, which is being held on Friday July 25th. People who avoid breakdowns by topping up could find that they save on their car insurance policies in the long run.
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  Used market 'looks to 2009' 27 Jun 2008 (News)
  The used car industry is expecting a promising 2009 after a slowdown this year, it has been reported. According to EurotaxGlass's experts, commercial dealers can expect a bright 2009 after the number of used vehicles sold this year went down as a result of the credit crunch.
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  Motorists 'to get green lesson at BIMS' 27 Jun 2008 (News)
  Also on display at the BIMS will be the first new model from sports car maker Lotus for 12 years. The model, codenamed Project Eagle, will be making its UK debut at the show. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here.
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  UK exhibition to feature over 20 world firsts 25 Jun 2008 (News)
  Visitors to the show will also be able to feast their eyes on the new Vauxhall Insignia as well as the first all-new Lotus in 12 years, codenamed Project Eagle. However, car insurance customers may have to save up their cash to afford the vehicle when it goes into production, while a car insurance policy for it could also prove expensive.
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  Motorbikes 'an option for women looking to save' 25 Jun 2008 (News)
  Female motorists in the UK would switch their car for a motorbike as a means of saving money in credit crunch Britain, a new survey has found. According to Post Office statistics, some 14 per cent are prepared to make the change in an effort to cut costs.
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  New Clio Sport Tourer prices announced 19 Jun 2008 (News)
  "[The Clio is] ideal for customers who need the space and practicality of an estate car, but still want a car with sporty and modern looks," the company commented. Renault has been producing the Renault Clio vehicle since 1990 as a follow-up model to the Renault 5. The latest Clio received a 5-star EuroNCAP safety rating in 2005.
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  Safety for driving workers encouraged 4 Jun 2008 (News)
  It will be free to all-comers and offers advice on how to ride safely. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here

  Sneak peek for fans at motor show preview day 30 May 2008 (News)
  According to Kirsty Perkinson, true motor buffs will be on hand for the exclusive preview event. "For real car enthusiasts, VIP Preview Day is the day to come to the Show ... Car fans travel hundreds of miles from across the UK and Europe to see the year's hottest new arrivals," commented the official. Sponsored by Zurich Connect, the British International Motor Show comes to ExCeL London on July 23rd.
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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.

  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.