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  Used cars 'better value in 2010' 31 Dec 2009 (News)
  Don't be surprised if the new car buyer has to foot the bill," he added. Mr Skantze went on to suggest the scrappage scheme was "likely" to run out of money in February. "A quality used model is much better value," he stated. Recently, the online vendor published data suggesting more and more people were turning to the internet to buy an auto.
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  Peugeot 107 'top for residual value' 24 Aug 2009 (News)
  "These results demonstrate that what really makes a difference to consumers - and therefore to residual values - is cost, specifically purchase cost and running costs," he remarked. Searching for car insurance online may be another good way of ensuring the best deal on motoring costs.
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  Toyota Prius may tempt eco-friendly drivers 3 Aug 2009 (News)
  In related motoring news , Calder Cabs in Edinburgh recently became the first Scottish taxi firm to start running a fleet of Toyota Prius models. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Skoda Increases Scrappage Offer on Octavia 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  “We’ve taken over 2,000 orders under the scheme and are confident of that figure rising further as more drivers seek to take advantage of the extended offer and koda’s economic running costs.” To test drive any of the full range of kodas or for more information on the scrappage scheme, go to www.skoda.co.uk/scrapagge or call 08457-745745.
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  1953 Type 2 Makes a 12.65 Second Quarter Mile 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  Although this represents a new world record for a non-turbocharged Volkswagen van, this unique 1953 Transporter, run by a team from Frankfurt, Germany, is planning to beat the record of 12.5 seconds for any Volkswagen van when it returns to Santa Pod for the annual 'Bug Jam' Volkswagen enthusiasts event from 17-19 July.
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  Skoda Joins Scrappage Scheme 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  Overall, it’s a great deal for customers – helping more people to get into modern cars that are safer, greener and more economical to run. koda has the ideal range of cars to meet customers’ needs and we’ve already had a lot of interest.” koda, the manufacturer of happy drivers, has been named the Top Manufacturer in the 2009 Auto Express Driver Power Survey of customer satisfaction.
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  Motorists urged to help fight vehicle identity fraud 20 Feb 2009 (News)
  Car insurance customers have been urged to take precautions to reduce their chances of becoming victims of vehicle identity fraud. Police in Oldham are running two sessions in the Failsworth and Hollinwood areas of the town to offer crime prevention advice and to help motorists fit security screws to their number plates. The first is being held on Sunday February 22nd between 12:00 and 16:00 GMT in Tesco car park on Ashton Road West and the second has been scheduled for the following Wednesday from 16:00 to 19:00 GMT outside Netto on Hollins Road.
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  Warranties 'can protect motorists from unexpected bills' 13 Nov 2008 (News)
  " Motorists were advised - as times are tight at the moment - a warranty might help prevent any large, unexpected repair bills. Tesco recently warned the warranties of some 400,000 UK drivers were due to run out leaving them exposed to the possibility of an expensive visit to a garage. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance , finance or warranty visit our car insurance calculator .
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  'Something for everyone' at London Motorexpo 12 Jun 2008 (News)
  Motorexpo 2008 offers something for everyone, according to Adfero researcher Lara Ellington-Brown who attended the event to check out the luxurious designs on show. The annual event opened at London's Canary Wharf on Monday and will run until the end of the weekend, meaning car lovers still have a few days to head over to the capital's business district. Exhibitors this year include Volvo, Volkswagon, Land Rover and Smart as well as luxury brands such as Alfa Romeo, BMW, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz.
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  Big Deals on Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator 11 Oct 2007 (News)
  20" Chrome alum wheels Premium Appearance Package Entertainment Package Power Deploying Running Board Electronic Rear view mirror and folding door mirrors Navigation radio with THX audio Rear Seat Entertainment System 2nd row Leather bench seat £44,995.00 Other Models Available.
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  £8,845 Fiesta with Voice Activated Sounds, Phone and Satnav 1 Apr 2006 (News)
  Thousands of MP3 tracks can be listened to inside the car. Choice of 1.25 or 1.4 angines and 3 or 5 doors from £8,845. Limited run of 2,500 from April 2006. Retail customers who sign up to the special deal with Vodafone, which costs from £25 per month, get a G3 Nokia N70 phone, cradle and Tom Tom Mobile 5 satellite navigation that is viewed through the phone, to be used inside or outside of the car.
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  BMW X3s up to £5,000 off list 15 Dec 2004 (News)
  For example X3 2.5I Sport Manual, Black Sapphire, Terracotta Leather Trim, Alloy Running Boards, Bluetooth Phone Prep, Electric Folding Mirrors, Velour Mats, Heated Front Seats, £28,181.00. 48 Month PCP from £414 a month, 3+47 Payments, APR 7.9%, GFV £13,648 48 Month HP from £675 a month, 3+47 Payments, APR 7.9%.
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  Lowest BIK Tax £14.58 a Month 16 May 2002 (News)
  GX models further benefit from powered windows, central locking, cup and coin holders, and metallic paintwork. Furthermore, the Kelisa EX remains the lowest priced new car to own and run over 3 years/60,000 miles according to independent research analysts CAP. Sadly it just misses the new £70 VED break of cars emitting less than 120g/km and remains taxed at £100 a year. More at www.perodua-uk.co.uk
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  163bhp for MINI Cooper S 17 Oct 2001 (News)
  The main external differences between the Cooper S and the standard Cooper are a front bonnet air-scoop, which you can see in the photo, and big sixteen-inch or seventeen-inch wheels (the original Mini had to make do with ten-inch wheels). Run-flat 195/55 R16 tyres or optional 205/45 R17 tyres remove the need for a 'spare' wheel, allowing progress to continue for up to 90 miles at up to 50mph. Electro-hydraulic rack and pinion power steering offers a direct 2.5 turns lock to lock.
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  Time for the classic car scene to unite and fight for our place in the low-emissions world... 15 Mar 2014 (News)
  The initial story about the consultation into old car usage within London's proposed Ultra Low Emissions Zone was run by Autocar and a number of classic car magazines have subsequently picked up on it. Classic & Sports Car is currently running a campaign on its website, inviting people to sign a petition against the proposal continuing the free use of all classic within the capital, while Practical Classics stated on its Facebook feed, ' We shall fight it every step.
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  Gulf Race Cars to Demo at CarFest South 9 Aug 2013 (News)
  McLaren GTR F1 Longtail In 1995 Gulf executive Martin Allen decided to take the Gulf name into GT racing. While Gulf had been running the Kremer Porsche, British 'gentleman driver' Ray Bellm had persuaded McLaren Cars to build a racing version of the F1 road car. Allerton met Bellm and impressed with his plans signed a deal before the car was even off the production line.
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  Rally of the Tests Takes New Route From London to Harrogate 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  This was the first club level historic event and five years later came the Pirelli Classic Marathon – widely recognised as being the starting point of international classic rally events. In 2013 the CRA will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary and has now run in excess of 70 events, the vast majority of which have been run in mainland Europe. More at:  www.craevents.eu 2013 HERO Cup in association with EFG International The Rally of the Tests is the fifth qualifying round of the much coveted 2013 HERO Cup, in association with EFG International.
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  Big Event at Castle Combe Next Weekend 6 Aug 2011 (News)
  Nathan Ward in the local Swift Cooper and Bradford on Avon's David Vivian in the Wiltshire College run Swift will try to take as many points away as possible, the latter with the handicap of a bent car after the last meeting. Luke Cooper, of the Swift Cooper fraternity from Yatton Keynell is also close enough to annoy them.
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  GO GREEN WITH MOTABILITY AND SAVE MONEY 23 Feb 2009 (News)
  TRY DIESEL The Searchable Price Guide, online at www.motability.co.uk , includes both the average MPG and an average annual fuel cost for each car, so customers can calculate the likely running costs when choosing their car. The difference between a diesel model and its petrol equivalent could see customers saving several hundred pounds over the course of their three year Motability lease.
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  Porsche Carrera Cup Race Season Set to be More Exciting Than Ever 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  With seven-tenths of a second covering the top six drivers on the new three-mile track, the pace-setters were an intriguing mix of established Carrera Cup aces and exciting newcomers. As drivers did new tyre runs later in the afternoon, Red Line was the last of the three big teams to send their drivers out with fresh tyres. Sutton and Meadows worked together, with Sutton running just ahead of his team mate to set the standard at 1m50.245s.