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  Preview: RM Auctions classic sale, Monterey, 16-17 August 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  A 1955 Jaguar D-type heads RM Auctions' prestigious Monterey sale at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance motoring week on 16-17 August. The iconic Jaguar D-type will undoubtedly be in the running to be the most expensive car to change hands at the week-long festival of top-end sales. The car, which was built in 1955, with chassis number XKD-530, was originally sold to Curt Lincoln, of Helsinki, Finland and was used regularly and competitively for ice racing in Scandinavia.
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  1,500,000 VW T2 Built in Brazil 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  Most notably in 2005 the type 1 air cooled flat four was replaced with a modern water cooled straight four. The new engine allows the VW T2 to run both gas and ethanol fuels (bio fuel). Danbury motorcaravans also offer an LPG conversion making the vehicle TRI FUEL. Power steering and air conditioning are also new options for Danbury customers for 2012.
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  Performance BMWs at Goodwood 20 Jun 2011 (News)
  To celebrate their heritage BMW are also bringing an M3 DTM car and a recreation of the classic 328 Kamm Coupe, named after aerodynamics pioneer Wunibald Kamm. Finally, the track focused M3 GTS will make a run up the legendry hill route. Only 15 right hand drive examples of this bright orange limited edition model came to the UK, and they are all sold. 
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  Chevrolet introduce Spring offers 7 Apr 2011 (News)
  Chevrolet is running a series of spring offers on many of the models in the range, with savings of up to £3,335. The BTCC winning Cruze offers the biggest savings, with the best selling 1.6 LS model reduced by £3,335 to £11,195.
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  Toyota Invites Hybrid Owners to Beat the Official Economy Figures 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  It is in no way a measure of the true economy figures likely to be achieved in day to day domestic and business driving. The challenge runs throughout April and May, coinciding with a new nationwide ad campaign which is using TV, billboards and print and digital media to spread the word about Toyota’s world leading technology, not only in the Prius and Auris models on sale today, but also in the forthcoming Prius+ MPV and the Yaris Hybrid Concept that was unveiled at the Geneva motor show.
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  Six months free fuel when you buy a Toyota Yaris 1 Apr 2011 (News)
  “Thanks to their Toyota Optimal Drive powertrains, Yaris petrol and diesel models are among the most fuel and emissions-efficient in their class, so even when the free fuel has been used up, they will be costing their owners a lot less to run than many of their rivals.” * This offer does not apply to Motability vehicles and certain fleet purchases. ** This figure is calculated on a fuel price of £1.336 per litre, 55.4mpg combined cycle economy and 1,000 miles driven per month.
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  Fixed Cut Price Skoda Octavia. Only £10,995. 17 Mar 2011 (News)
  A generous standard equipment list extends to 15” alloys wheels, ABS, airbags, air conditioning, front and rear electric windows, a touch screen stereo with six-CD changer, trip computer and electric heated door mirrors. The 1.6 MPI (102 PS) engine offers excellent performance and low running costs which, combined with Škoda’s engineering excellence, represent the outstanding value for money for which the brand has become famous. The Octavia already has a reputation as a great family car thanks to its combination of style, reliability, comfort and class-leading interior space.
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  Chinese man buys £9500 Nissan van with loose change 27 Aug 2010 (News)
  A businessman in China paid for a £9,500 van using loose change he had collected over the years. Mr Zhao, who runs a printing business dropped off bundles of notes, none worth more than one Yuan - about 10p - at a dealership in Jining, in the northern province of Shandong, the BBC reported. The Nissan dealership had to bring in extra staff who worked shifts to count all the money.
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  Car insurance policyholders get post-winter motoring advice 25 Jan 2010 (News)
  Potholes.co.uk recently called attention to the increased risk of damaging a vehicle's alignment or tyres after running over potholes. The organisation noted extreme weather cracks pavements and contributes to more of these road features. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Car insurance policyholders offered pothole advice 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  The firm pointed out that as section 230 of the Highway Code noted stopping distances could be up to ten times greater than they are on dry roads, running into a sliding car would still be the motorist's fault. 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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  Car insurance seekers told icy slip-ups are 'still their fault' 11 Jan 2010 (News)
  In turn, the motorist is left with higher premiums so it could be beneficial all around to have a clear idea as to what a driver's responsibilities are on the road. Nor will many insurers look kindly on reports of cars left running to warm up being stolen while their owners nip inside to escape the cold, auto cover shoppers were recently warned by various companies. 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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  Motor Racing to Return to Crystal Palace 13 Aug 2009 (News)
  SDMC last ran a series of successful events at the venue in the late 1990s, but had to stop in 2000 to make way for a London Borough of Bromley millennium project. In 2006, they were approached by the London Development Agency  to once again run motor sport in the park. The date for the first event is 30/31 May 2010. The plans for the event are to make it a very special day out for the family in the heart of South London, taking the park back to its heritage while supporting two local charities.
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  MOBILITY ROADSHOW: 12TH - 14TH JUNE 31 May 2008 (News)
  For 2008 the show has changed venue from Kemble airfield to Stoneleigh Park in Coventry and runs from 12 to the 14 June. Further information on the Toyota range can be obtained by telephoning 0845 275 5555 or by visiting www.toyota.co.uk . For details regarding the Mobility Roadshow go to www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk or contact Mobility Choice on 0845 241 0390.
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  This Bentley R Type Made £123,000 at Auction 11 Dec 2004 (News)
  The results for the 600+ lots of automobilia were best yet achieved by H&H, and the automobilia sale total was £85,000. Highlights included a run of bound Motor Sport magazines being knocked down for £3,850, while a 1920s winged B bonnet mascot made over double its estimate at £687.50 – an amazing price. Among the many other treasures was a pencil sketch by none other than Ettore Bugatti.
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  Skoda Cuts List Prices by 10% 1 Jul 2004 (News)
  Now that the new Octavia is here www.skoda.co.uk has cut list prices of the carryover old model Octavia by 10%. Unlike a limited special offer, these are list price cuts so mean a reduction in BIK for anyone running one as a company car. Old shape Octavia estates will remain current models until around this time next year. Classic 1.9TDI 90 hatchback: £10,700 Ambiente SE 1.6 MPi 102 hatchback: £11,110 Ambiente SE 1.9 TDI 90 hatchback: £11,990 Ambiente SE 1.9 TDI 90 automatic hatchback: £12,940 Ambiente SE 1.9 TDI PD 130 hatchback: £13,490 Elegance 1.9 TDI PD 130 hatchback: £13,900 Laurin & Klement 1.9 TDI PD 130 hatchback: £15,250 VRS 1.9 20v Turbo 180 hatchback: £13,900 Classic 1.9TDI 90 estate: £11,400 Ambiente SE 1.6 MPi 102 estate: £11,530 Ambiente SE 1.9 TDI 90 estate: £12,410 Ambiente SE 1.9 TDI 90 automatic estate: £13,360 Elegance 1.8 20v Turbo 150 4x4 estate: £15,125 Elegance 1.9 TDI 110 estate: £13,760 Elegance 1.9 TDI PD 130 estate: £14,600 Laurin & Klement 1.9 TDI 110 estate: £15,140 Laurin & Klement 1.9 TDI PD 130 estate: £15,990 VRS 1.9 20v Turbo 180 estate: £14,690 More at www.skoda.co.uk
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  Young Motoring Writer of the Year Competition 22 Sep 2001 (News)
  Well here's his chance (and anyone else's for that matter). None other than The Daily Telegraph is running a Young Motoring Writer of the Year Competition. You've got to be 17 to 25, you can't already be a professional writer and you have to write a 1,000 word feature on 'The Future of Motoring'. It must not be more than 1,000 words (and if you can make it EXACTLY 1,000 words, then that's good practice for the editing discipline you will need).
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  Full Bi-Fuel Range from Volvo 23 May 2001 (News)
  Volvo calculates that even taking account of poorer economy with LPG, because the fuel only costs 38p a litre at service stations, at current fuel prices the saving on fuel costs alone over three years and 45,000 miles in a 1.8 litre S40 would amount to £2,769. Owners of cars running on LPG also report engine oil remaining cleaner for longer, providing yet another economy. Prices of Bi-Fuel Volvos, together with CO2 ratings are as follows: S40 1.8 S LPG 168g/km CO2 OTR Price £17,020 V40 1.8 S LPG 168g/km CO2 OTR Price £17,870 S60 2.4 LPG 191g/km CO2 OTR Price £20,695 S60 2.4 CNG 161g/km CO2 OTR Price £21,495 V70 2.4 LPG 193g/km CO2 OTR Price £24,460 V70 2.4 CNG 164g/km CO2 OTR Price £25,260 S80 2.4 LPG 193g/km CO2 OTR Price £22,840 S80 2.4 CNG 162g/km CO2 OTR Price £23,640 More at www.volvocars.volvo.co.uk
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  Real MPG challenge: Range Rover Evoque covers 530 miles on a single tank 5 Jul 2016 (News)
  Diesel exhaust fluid, or AdBlue as it’s sometimes known, has become a common requirement in many cars to ensure they achieve Euro6 emissions standards. And all of them will shut down the engine if the fluid runs out. The fluid, a solution of urea, water and other chemicals, is injected into the exhaust to help reduce NOx emissions. It’s used in direct proportion with the amount of fuel burnt, and as this was a press car and had most likely been driven hard over many of its first 8000 miles, the fluid had run low.
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  Happy Birthday: Alfa Spider 9 Mar 2016 (News)
  It was a combination of safety legislation, emissions control and the emergence of an all-new Spider, based on the same platform and running gear as the Fiat Coupe and Alfa Romeo GTV that finally killed off the classic model. By the time that happened, in 1993, The Graduate’s Benjamin Braddock would have been 48 years old, or roughly the same age as Mrs Robinson was supposed to be when she famously seduced him.
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  Motors Live TV Race Day, Castle Combe, 7th May 27 Apr 2012 (News)
  Both ancient and modern have two bites of the cherry, with the added excitement of the 'Miglias' and 'Se7ens' running together. In the 'Se7ens' are Gloucester drivers Darren Thomas and Roland Parsloe and from Coleford in Somerset, Julian Proctor, his car running in the 'S' class. Peter "the Mini legend" Baldwin will be a favourite, fresh from his 'Miglia' pole position and a win at Donington Park.