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  Report: Race Retro Show, Stoneleigh, 20-23 February 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  In the Rally Hall, there was a collection of Metro 6R4s marking 30 years of rally action but it was out on the purpose built rally stage where these iconic cars came to life. They performed alongside Group B and C rally cars including Rauno Aaltonen’s Mini Cooper, the Rothmans Audi Quattro, the Brookes Sapphire and ex-Auriol Ford Sierra Cosworths, and the ex-McRae Lotus Cortina. Back in the halls, and the crowds were delighted to find British motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss on the interview stage with host Gemma Scott and the queues for the autograph signings on sponsor Peter James Insurance stand crossed into two halls.
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  UK car production hits a six-year high 23 Jan 2014 (News)
  Car factories are recruiting for new employees across the board, while Jaguar Land Rover is investing heavily in its new factory near Wolverhampton, as well as actively seeking a huge number of apprentices and degree-level engineers. MINI, also has made huge investments in its Oxford and Hams Hall factories, anticipating further growth in the coming years. Interestingly, China’s share of exports of British cars has grown rapidly over recent years, and the country now looks set to become the largest non-EU market for UK-built cars.
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  Rare Fisker Tramonto Makes £50k at BCA Bedford 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  Other strong sellers included: 0858            Range Rover Sport 2.7             33,000 miles            £23,800             105% CAP 1010            BMW 520D 2.0SE                         32,000 miles             £19,100             106% CAP 1111            Audi Q5 2.0 QS                          6,000 miles,             £32,300             107% CAP 0858            Mini Cooper 1.6                         40,000 miles              £7,100             106% CAP Robert Sturley Southern Area Auction Manager for Lex Autolease said: “This was a very strong result and shows there is plenty of confidence in the used car market early in the year.  BCA once again delivered plenty of buying power, both in the auction hall and online, and bidding was very competitive throughout the sale.” Alan Gupwell BCA Corporate Account Manager for Lex Autolease commented “The high end prestige market has a strong following with buyers and themed events such as this create a great deal of interest.  However it is notable that there was demand across a wide range of cars in this sale, underlining the strong start to trading in 2012 and the uniformly excellent quality of vehicles offered by Lex Autolease.” More at BCA
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  360 Cars Sold Outright at BCA Blackbushe Saturday Auction 5 Apr 2011 (News)
   Among the strong sellers were:   Year            Model                                                                        Sold                                    Vs CAP   07/07   BMW 320i SE Convertible                                     £13,500                        116.0%   08/08   Jaguar XF 2.7D V6                                                £16,000                        107.0%   08/08   Mercedes Benz SLK 180                                      £18,000                        109.0%   06/06   Mini Cooper Convertible                                     £7,200                         109.0%   08/08   Audi A5 1.8 TFSI                                                £13,600                        118.0%   07/07   BMW 630i Sport Coupe                                     £15,900                        109.0%   08/08   Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI                                      £18,000                        106.0%   05/05   Peugeot 206 CC 1.6                                                 £3,900                                    124.0% The next ‘Super Saturday’ sale is at BCA Belle Vue on Saturday April 9 th .
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  Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 14th and 15th May 10 Feb 2011 (News)
  The MotorMarque feature, celebrating a significant anniversary in the history of a model that went on to become a legend or started an iconic design trend will showcase Mini Cooper, this year celebrating its 50 th anniversary.  Taking place on Sunday 15 th May only, the Sodbury Sortout, features hundreds of stands selling Land Rover and 4x4 parts and accessories, a must visit for all Land Rover enthusiasts.
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  Slight increase in wholesale used car values in October, reports Manheim Remarketing 3 Nov 2010 (News)
  Reductions in average values in the Fleet sector include Small Hatchbacks down by 0.9% (£38) to £4,142, Medium Family down 0.7% (£39) to £5,298, Mini MPVs down 1.9% (£92) to £4,830 and MPVs down 4.6% (£306) to £6,287. Dealer part exchange Small Hatchbacks fell in value by 3.1% (£58) to £1,810 and Compact Executives down by 4.0% (£137) to £3,259 meanwhile in the Manufacturer sector Compact Executives fell by 8.6% (£1336) to £14,106.
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  August sees a 17 per cent drop in new car sales 6 Sep 2010 (News)
  Over the year-to-date the supermini and lower medium segment markets have contributed the largest volume to the market's growth, but they, along with the mini segment, recorded a sharp decline in August volumes. MPV, dual-purpose (SUV), executive and luxury saloon segments have sustained their strong growth momentum.   The Ford Fiesta was the best selling model in August and the year-to-date.
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  New Suzuki SZ-L, On Sale In Time For Scrappage 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  Swift has become a highly popular model in the range since launch and in this months Glass’s Guide industry pricing update it is noted as having a particularly strong residual value of 59.5% at three years old and with a mileage of 39,000. This places it ahead of the Citroen C1, MINI, Honda Jazz and VW Fox; proving that a Swift is an intelligent choice as either a new, scrappage, or used purchase. The new SZ-L is based on the popular 1.3-litre GL five-door but has a higher luxury specification for added customer value.
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  Manheim Expects Auction Prices to level Off 21 Apr 2009 (News)
  In the Dealer sector the Large Family segment fell by 5.6% (£81), the Executive segment fell by 6.6% (£187) and the Mini MPV segment fell by 2.6% (£57). In the Manufacturer sector Superminis fell by 7.1% (£415), Medium Family segment fell by 4.6% (£449) and the 4x4 segment fell by 22.6% (£4,277).
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  Cheap Citroen C5 Car Leasing deals from £196.49pm 14 Feb 2009 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  £5,000 Off Jag XF Diesels 3 Feb 2009 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  New Jaguar XF Car Leasing deals from £439.99 16 Jan 2009 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Cheap Mercedes CLK Leasing Deals from £259.99pm 14 Dec 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  New Mercedes C Class Leasing Deals from £239.99pm 28 Nov 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, MINI, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Special Lease Deals From DSG Auto 16 Nov 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Aachen University Designs New Model T Ford 23 Oct 2008 (News)
  The result is a modular vehicle concept – the Model T for the year 2015 – with an estimated price of $6,780. The base model is a mini-size pick-up version of a three-seater, with passengers accommodated next to each other. With the driver's seat centrally located, there are no extra costs for right-hand-drive or left-hand-drive versions.
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  Motorists forced back to DIY servicing and repairs 23 Oct 2008 (News)
  Peter Burton an accountant from Bawtry in South Yorkshire said, “When I was at University I used to repair my mini with the help of a Haynes manual. “I’m forty-eight now and with the credit crunch I’ve reverted to repairing my own car, buy my parts online and I still use a Haynes workshop manual.
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  Low Price Mercedes Benz Leasing from £129.99pm 27 Aug 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S Line from £499.99pm +VAT 9 Aug 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . We specialise in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Chrylser 300c PCP Deals from £388.73pm 27 Jul 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.