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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Turbocharged Porsche 911 Carrera revealed 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  .  As well as more horsepower, the turbocharged Carreras gets more torque - 450Nm and 500Nm, respectively - and improved fuel economy with almost 40mpg available.  As you might expect, the new engines make the 911s faster, with top speeds increasing to 183mpg and 191mpg, while the 0-62mph dash times drop to 4.2 and 3.9 seconds. In addition to the new engines, the updated Carrera sits 10mm closer to the road and features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard to improve handling and allow the driver to choose between variable performance modes.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Rolls-Royce sees a new Dawn on the horizon 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The substantial power output means the Dawn can get from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds despite weighing 2560kg. Emissions are 330g/km and fuel economy is 19.9mpg. The Dawn has a well-appointed cabin, as you would expect, with plenty of luxurious material choices for buyers to select from. There is plenty of technology too, including an eight-speed transmission that responds to the road ahead using GPS data.
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  Mk 1 Austin-Healey 3000 project goes for £20,000 30 Mar 2015 (News)
  For most of this period, the engine was started and run at regular intervals. Work has been done to enable recommissioning of the car, which included a new fuel pump and tank, new clutch master and slave cylinders. We’re told the engine runs well and the gearbox is in good working order, although the overdrive has not been tested. The car appears to be mostly complete and even includes a rare original Works-style hardtop.
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  Ferrari 308 GTS QV set to light up Silverstone sale 16 Sep 2014 (News)
  The car, which has covered just 10,318 miles from new, has only had two owners – the first being the supplying dealer H R Owen. The 3.0-litre four-cam V8 uses Bosch electronic fuel injection with four valves-per-cylinder to produce 240bhp. Only 748 of these so-called ‘Quattrovalve’ models were made. Fastest of all the 308s produced, these models are much in demand – and if the current trend for Eighties supercars smashing estimates at auctions continues, then it may well surpass its £80,000-£90,000 estimate to hit the £100,000 mark.
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  Dream Rides to offer high octane thrills at the NEC Classic Motor Show 13 Nov 2013 (News)
  However, you don’t need deep pockets to get involved, there’ll be a number of affordable cars on offer, including the Capri Brooklands 280 and MGT GT VA. The Sporting Bears give their cars, time and fuel freely so that every penny raised goes to the various children's charities they support. In 2012 they reached the million pound milestone in their fundraising at the show and will, on average, give 1000 dream rides over the three days raising between £30,000 and £35,000.
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  Preview: Silverstone classic car auction, Northamptonshire, 27 July 10 Jun 2013 (News)
  This particular DB5 had a near 18 month, no expense-spared restoration with parts supplied from Aston Workshop and HWM Aston Martin. Extensive mechanical work was undertaken to include an upgrade to run on unleaded fuel, water pump overhaul, reconditioning of the starter motor and replacement of various other consumables and components. The car was fully stripped and repainted in Royal Blue metallic by Specialised Paintwork of Reading in March 2013.
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  New insurance saving tech from TomTom 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  .  So if you think of your insurance as your car's MPG - the better you drive, the longer your fuel will last.  It's the same with Fair Pay Insurance, good drivers get more for their money and in that sense they will pay ultimately less." What do you think of systems that monitor your driving?
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  September new registrations stable 6 Oct 2011 (News)
  This is largely owed to diesel cars which are increasingly popular, taking 49.9% of the market. Alternative fuel vehicles such as electric cars and hybrids made up 1.3% of the cars sold in September. Fleet and business sales were important in September, between them making up more than half of all new cars registered – 47.1% fleet and 6.2% business.
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  Europe’s fastest EV on display at EcoVelocity 28 Jun 2011 (News)
  In 2012 Don will attempt the beat the world land speed record for electric vehicles in the car, with a top speed of more than 350mph in his sights. Don Wales said: “One day we’re going to run out of today’s fuels and electric is the future.  I’ve felt strongly about this for over a decade and launched Bluebird Electric in the late 1990s.  “I’m pleased that it’s now being taken seriously by the industry, and events such as EcoVelocity are an excellent way to showcase how far green technology has progressed.”
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  Rare Vauxhall Corsa Diesel Auto On Offer 27 May 2011 (News)
  In addition to this, the Corsa SXi CDTi Easytronic is an Insurance Group 3, will cost only £30 for a Years Road Tax and has a EC Fuel Consumption figure of 64.2 MPG (Subject to driving conditions). The SXi Specification has always been one of the Corsa's most sought after trim levels, with features such as Front Foglights, Remote Central Locking and Leather Steering Wheel.
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  SEAT Young Driver scheme goes green 18 May 2011 (News)
  SEAT Young Driver, which offers driving lessons to youngsters from 11 to 16 years old, has just taken delivery of a brand new fleet of SEAT Ibiza Ecomotives. Featuring fuel-saving technology such as an engine stop/start system and brake energy recovery, the Ibiza Ecomotive is among the lowest-polluting new cars on the road with CO2 emissions of just 92g/km. The scheme opened at Birmingham’s NEC in October 2009 and has since provided over 20,000 lessons at venues across the UK including London, Bristol, Sheffield, Bluewater, Glasgow and Newcastle.
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  Renault Clio Gets Down tp 98g/km CO2 12 Jan 2010 (News)
  This represents a 17g per km reduction in CO2 emissions (15% overall) compared to current engine, achieved through series of aerodynamic, engine and tyre improvements.   Combined fuel economy raised to 76.3 mpg and drag co-efficient reduced from 0.725 to 0.69 CdA. Unlike rivals, the new models will cost the same as current versions. Available to order in France from 9th February and later this year in UK.
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  Top Value New LandRover Freelanders for 2010 19 Dec 2009 (News)
  The Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ models feature the six-speed manual 2.2-litre diesel powertrain, complete with keyless starter button and Land Rover’s intelligent Stop/Start e_technology which delivers combined fuel economy of 42.2mpg. Privacy glass, 17” alloy wheels and load space cover are also standard. John Edwards, Land Rover UK managing director said: “With a price less than £20,000 and the economical yet powerful diesel engine, the Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ Special Editions represent exceptional value for money in the compact SUV sector.
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  Extra Kit For Forester Diesel 24 Jul 2009 (News)
  With class leading fuel economy and emissions, the SureTrak is equally happy on the school run as it is winding its way down country lanes or across a muddy caravan field. For further information on the vehicle, advice on the scrappage scheme or details of your nearest Subaru dealer, visit www.subaru.co.uk .
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  Chevy Sale Starts Boxing Day 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  Introduced earlier in 2008, the Aveo shows the new face of Chevrolet and features an upmarket fascia, with soft-touch plastics and an integrated audio display. It also comes with a combined fuel economy figure of up to 51mpg, appealing to cost-conscious motorists and proving that the savings don’t start and end with a discounted sticker price. A great saving is also offered on the ever-popular Matiz 1.0 SE.
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  New Hyundais From Just £4,995 8 Oct 2007 (News)
  Generous equipment includes electric windows, CD player and split and folding rear seats for flexibility, plus fuel economy of 51.4 mpg combined. If you need something a little bit bigger, there’s the Getz. Now available from just £6,495 for the GSI 1.1-litre 3-door, this supermini offers luxuries such as air-conditioning and electric front windows in addition to the Hyundai five-year warranty.
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  Aewsome New 200mph Ferrari 575M 2 Mar 2002 (News)
  No official performance figures are yet available, but expect a top speed of over 200mph, a 0-60 of less than ten seconds, fuel consumption of 10 – 15mph and correspondingly high CO2 emissions. Price details too have been with-held but the rumours are in the region of £150,000 - £160,000. More at www.ferrari.co.uk
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  Mitsubishi Cuts Pick-Up Prices 18 Dec 2001 (News)
  All vehicles within the new range meet the new Euro III regulations. As well as producing up to 16% more power and up to 24% more torque, fuel economy is improved by up to 5%, resulting in lower CO2 emissions. All 4WD models come with Mitsubishi's Easy Select 4WD system which makes the L200 the ideal work or leisure vehicle. Exterior changes include a new grille and front bumper design.
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  Luxurious Baby Rover For Older Drivers 11 Aug 2001 (News)
  Rover 25 1.6 iXL 1.6 iXL Stepspeed Engine Capacity 1589cc 1589cc Max Power 109Ps @6000rpm 109Ps @6000rpm Max Torque 138Nm @4500rpm 138Nm @4500rpm 0-60mph 9.5secs (manual) 10.3secs (Stepspeed) Top Speed 115mph (manual) 110mph (Stepspeed) Combined Fuel consumption 40.8mpg (manual) 37.8mpg (Stepspeed) CO2 166g/km (manual) 178g/km (Stepspeed) Both £140pa VED. 3 Door Prices £13,980 (manual) £14,895 (Stepspeed) 5 Door Prices £14,480 (manual) £15,395 (Stepspeed) All Rover cars include a three-year/60,000 mile warranty.
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  Seven Heaven Starts in 2002 23 Jun 2001 (News)
  Combining VANOS variable valve timing with new Valvetronic technology and variable intake manifolding improves both power output and economy. Combined fuel consumption for the new 735i is 26.4mpg and for the 745i is 25.9mpg. Both cars are speed limited to 155mph with the 735i getting to sixty in 7.3 seconds and the 745i managing it in 6.1 seconds. More at www.bmw.co.uk