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  High prices for classic registrations 13 Dec 2013 (News)
  Personalised registrations have attracted very strong bidding at a last week's DVLA Number plates Auction in Warrington, with a matching pair of classic car numbers heading the list at a rather impressive price. The big news from the sale was that the registration CO11 EEN went to a retired businessman from Kent, who travelled to the auction at Park Hall hotel in Warrington, paying a total of £39,850.
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  Donington Historic dates confirmed for 2014 8 Nov 2013 (News)
  The event is a three-day celebration of classic racing at its best on one of the UK's best circuits.  With close-fought racing every day, over 400 historic racing cars spanning seven decades, historic rally car and karting action and a ‘living motoring museum’ created by dozens of car clubs displays - plus a host of other attractions - exhilaration and entertainment is guaranteed, whether you buy a ticket for one, two or all three days.
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  Used 4x4 values increase by 7.3 per cent in October 6 Nov 2013 (News)
  The cost of a used four-wheel drive vehicle rose by 7.3 per cent in October, with buyers keen to get an all-terrain vehicle before winter sets in, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). The average value of a 4x4 at BCA in October was £13,864 - an increase of £948 when compared to September and £841 ahead of October 2012.  Last winter values peaked at £14,816 and this figure could be eclipsed if Britain experiences another harsh winter.
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  Aston Martin to celebrate centenary at the Goodwood Revival 12 Sep 2013 (News)
  Aston Martin is a main sponsor of this year’s Revival Meeting, and will be showing several of its rarest and most highly-prized sports cars of the revival period – 1948-1966. Among the cars set to do battle on the West Sussex track include two DBR1s, numerous DB3, DB3S and DB2/4 Mk IIIs, plus the 1961 Aston Martin Project 212. Aston Martin’s centenary will be a signature theme of the 2013 Revival with the strong association between the brand and the historic racing circuit celebrated fittingly throughout the weekend.
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  New Nissan Note to be built in the UK 4 Jul 2013 (News)
  In addition to final assembly, NMUK is also producing axles, cylinder heads, camshafts and petrol engines for the new car. The introduction of Note production to Europe has created around 2000 new jobs at Nissan and throughout its UK supplier network. The integration of Note production into what is one of the world’s most productive and efficient car plants further highlights Nissan’s engineering skills.
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  61-plate deals from Autofinders 4 Aug 2011 (News)
  www.autofinders.co.uk  has a selection of new cars available in time for the September 61 plate, including the Audi Q5 and Skoda Yeti, both of which normally have substantial delivery times. See below for details. Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE in metallic black with option at £52,695, saving more than £4,000 on the RRP.
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  Honda Launches BTCC Website 17 Mar 2011 (News)
  Honda (UK) has launched a website counting down to the start of the Dunlop British Touring Car Championship, which begins in just over two weeks' time on 3 April. The new site kick-starts the Honda Racing Team’s challenge for the 2011 Championship. Last season, the team took two out of three titles and is aiming for a clean sweep this year.
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  Volvo issues 'congestion charge scam' warning 18 Jan 2011 (News)
  Although how many drivers believe that the congestion charge system works by merely photographing what badge is on the back of each car, remains to be seen. It doesn't stop with newspaper adverts though. There is even a suitably amateur website that Volvo has mocked up at www.avoidthecongestioncharge.com (pictured below) which claims to offer the DRIVe badge kit at a 'special introductory price' which includes 'full installation instructions' and works on whatever car you drive.
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  Round-up of weekly deals on offer from autoebid.com 18 Oct 2010 (News)
  Another is the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI Quattro 2d R Tronic. The buyer was offered a number of cars for immediate delivery that he was not offered through the Audi network and at discounts. Cheshire-based Ian Pye used the service to secure over £12,500 off the price of a brand new Aston Martin DB9 Volante convertible built to his specification and was quoted a far quicker delivery time than his local dealer could offer.
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  Six More Suzuki Dealers 20 Aug 2009 (News)
  Suzuki offers a wide range of cars including the highly successful Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara models as well as the recently launched Alto which is one of the lowest emitting 5-door petrol cars on sale at just 103g/km with combined fuel economy of 64mpg.
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  Motor Racing to Return to Crystal Palace 13 Aug 2009 (News)
  Crystal Palace Park will again roar with the sound of historic racing cars in 2010 - that is the plan of Sevenoaks and District Motor Club. "The plans are all in place and we are ready to go; we now need to raise the funds to pay for repair work to the track surface and the building of safety barriers," said a spokesman for the club.
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  Test Drive a 370Z And Maybe Win Race Training 28 Jul 2009 (News)
  Providing 331PS of pure driving pleasure from its 3.7-litre 24-valve engine, resulting in a 5.2 seconds 0-62mph time, few sports cars can offer so much for so little. Of course the best way to appreciate and enjoy such a performance car is by specialist training.
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  Michael Jackson fan comes up with Off the Wall tribute 21 Jul 2009 (News)
  Meanwhile, motorists planning to invest in a personalised registration may find their car insurance provider requires notification. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  BCA Not Stopped By Snow 10 Feb 2009 (News)
  BCA centres nationwide refused to be snowed under despite the worst snowfall for 18 years according to Met Office records. BCA failed to lose a single car or LCV sale day at any location, despite operating in snowy coldspots such as Nottingham, Derby, Manchester, Brighouse, Bridgwater, Tewkesbury, Blackbushe and Newport and was the only national auction group to hold a full programme of car and van sales in the first week of February.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 15 May 2008 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Just some of the great deals on offer from Motorpoint over the next seven days (while stocks last) Star Deal of the Week: Honda S2000 Roadster 2.0i 2-dr Manual. NEW. Only £20,999 - a saving of £6,366 Estate Cars Renault Megane Diesel Sport Tourer 1.9 dCi 130 Dynamique 5-dr. NEW. Only £11,599 - a saving of £5,703 Sports Cars VW Golf Special EDS 2.0T GTI Edition 30 5-dr Manual.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 8 May 2008 (News)
  Star Deal of the Week: Kia Sorento SW 2.5 CRDi XS 5-dr Auto. NEW. Only £18,999 - a saving of £4,431 Small Cars Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic 5-dr Manual Hatchback. NEW. Only £7,699 - a saving of £2,322 Sports Cars Seat Leon 2.0 16v T FSI Cupra 5-dr Manual Hatchback.
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  Motorpoint Star Deals of the Week 11 Apr 2008 (News)
  Star deal of the Week: Nissan Micra C+C 1.4 Urbis [Climate] 2-dr Manual. NEW AT £9,699 INCREASED SAVING OF £3,961 Family Cars Honda Accord 2.0 i-VTEC EX 4-dr Auto Saloon. NEW AT £15,999 HUGE SAVING OF £4,973 Estate Cars Ford Focus 2 1.6 Ghia [115] 5-dr Manual Estate. NEW AT £11,999 EXCELLENT SAVING OF £5,006 Sports Volkswagen Golf 2.0T GTi [DSG] 3-dr Hatchback.
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  More than 200 Convertibles in Two Separate Auctions 29 Mar 2008 (News)
  Both events are expected to feature a wide selection of convertibles ranging in value from under £5,000 to over £50,000 with a mix of business, ex-lease and finance cars on offer. All the cars will be pre-sale prepared by BCA Smart Prepared to look their very best. There is a mouth-watering selection of vehicles already entered for the first sale including Audi A4 and TT, BMW 3-series, M3, Z3 and Z4, Chrysler Crossfire, Lotus Elise, Mazda MX5, Mercedes CLK and SLK, MG-TF, Porsche Boxster and TVR Tuscan.
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  No C-Charge for LOW CO2 Citroëns 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  The scheme, part of the Mayor’s Climate Change Action Plan and aimed at encouraging people to use less polluting cars in the capital, is due to be implemented from the 27 October 2008. More at www.citroen.co.uk
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  New Ford S-Max From Just £14,783 22 Jan 2007 (News)
  www.ukcarbroker.co.uk has European Car of The Year, the Ford S-Max at some very special prices. All cars new, UK supplied and prices include registration tax, VED and delivery. Ford S Max 2.0 Lx Duratec (145) £14,783 Ford S Max 1.8 Lx Tdci (125) 5 Speed £15,510 Ford S Max 1.8 Lx Tdci (125) 6 Speed £15,680 Ford S Max 2.0TDCI Lx Duratec (140) £16,083 Ford S Max 2.0 Zetec Duratec (145) £16,058 Ford S Max 2.5 Zetec Duratec (220) £17,758 Ford S Max 1.8 Zetec Tdci (125) 5 Speed £16,784 Ford S Max 1.8 Zetec Tdci (125) 6 Speed £16,954 Ford S Max 2.0TDCI Zetec Duratec (140) £17,358 Ford S Max 2.0 Titanium Duratec (145) £17,333 Ford S Max 2.5 Titanium Duratec (220) £19,032 Ford S Max 1.8 Titanium Tdci (125) 5 Speed £18,060 Ford S Max 1.8 Titanium Tdci (125) 6 Speed £18,229 Ford S Max 2.0TDCI Titanium Duratec (140) £18,633 These deals and many more at www.ukcarbroker.co.uk