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  Bumper Saturday Public Car Auction at BCA Blackbushe 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  BRITISH CAR AUCTIONS SUPER SATURDAY PROMISES BUMPER CHOICE FOR USED CAR BUYERS  BCA, Blackbushe, Super Saturday Sale – 2 nd April 2011 www.british-car-auctions.co.uk   Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA), is opening its doors to private used car buyers with an exciting sale at BCA Blackbushe on Saturday 2 nd April 2011.  More than 400 vehicles are set to go under the hammer, including over 200 convertibles – ideal timing to make the most of the Spring sunshine!
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  Chevrolet Reveals 2011 BTCC Livery 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  Chevrolet Managing Director, Mark Terry, said: “Last year I had great pride in seeing the Chevrolet Cruze winning the BTCC driver’s title in its first full season, and this year I can’t wait to once again see the Cruze leading rival models around the track. We’ve got a great team behind us, and we’re extremely excited about our prospects for 2011. It’s Chevrolet’s centenary year, we have four major new model launches, and it’s important that our long tradition of motorsport is part of what will be one of the most significant years in our company’s history.”
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  1962 E-Type Makes £51,975 at Barons Auction 22 Jun 2010 (News)
  A splendid 1962 Series 1 E-Type roadster took the lead at Barons’ sale   at Sandown Park on June 15th. The steel blue machine sold for just   under £52,000, surpassing its estimate. In second place was a fine   2002 Dax 427 (AC Cobra replica), which achieved £33,650, followed by   another Series 1 E-type – this time a 1964 fixed head coupé (£20,130).
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  Peugeot-Citroen Cleans Up its Engines 9 Jun 2010 (News)
  Our e-HDi engines deliver the highest performance, in terms of fuel efficiency and carbon emissions, but also in terms of driving pleasure, with instantaneous engine restart, no vibrations and no noise.”  e-HDi will enable PSA Peugeot Citroën to widen its lead in low-carbon vehicles. Its launch is part of a vast plan to deploy technological innovations designed to offer every customer a low carbon vehicle suited to his or her individual needs. Under this plan, in addition to e-HDi technology, between 2010 and 2012 PSA Peugeot Citroën will also launch:  - Two fully electric vehicles: the Peugeot iOn and the Citroën C-ZERO (2010).
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  What was the best-selling car in February? 4 Mar 2010 (News)
  Small cars lead the way; sales are up 26.4 per cent in February to 68,686 with private buyers taking advantage of the scrappage scheme.
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  Most Online Cars Bought On The Boss's Time, Says Autoquake 26 Aug 2009 (News)
  Because Autoquake.com takes out a step in the value chain, it can provide higher returns for fleets while still saving consumers money. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners who investor in companies such as Facebook, Digg and Real Networks.
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  STP Presents 1,000mph Challenger at Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  Green will be at the controls of BLOODHOUND SSC when the bid to raise the record to 1,000mph begins next year. For STP, whose market-leading fuel additives will be used in BLOODHOUND SSC, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a fitting arena in which to showcase the brand’s long heritage in motorsport. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of STP’s first bid for the World Land Speed Record by American, Athol Graham.
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  JAGUAR XKR AND XFR AT LONDON MOTOREXPO 2009 12 May 2009 (News)
  2009 London Motorexpo – from Monday 8th – Sunday 14th June 2009, the Motorexpo will return to London to transform the business district of Canary Wharf with a FREE TO VISIT display of the very latest vehicles from many of the world's leading motor manufacturers. For more information please visit www.motorexpo.com
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  Faster Parts for Fords 1 Jul 2008 (News)
  "Improved parts availability has made a huge difference for customers - both retail and trade. We are now the first choice supplier of Ford parts for local independent motor traders. Our lead time for servicing has reduced dramatically, and we have adopted a 'never say no' mentality towards short-notice service work. If we receive the vehicle before noon, we can get the part by 15.00 and complete the work the same day."
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  New FIAT 1.6 Multijet Under 120g/km 6 Feb 2008 (News)
  In addition to revised engine ECU settings, this ‘Eco’ pack employs special measures to optimise aerodynamics, and incorporates low rolling resistance tyres and ‘taller’ gear ratios to return some outstanding fuel consumption and CO2 figures: 62.7 mpg in the combined cycle (an increase of some 5 mpg on the standard 105 bhp 1.6 MultiJet) and CO2 emissions of just 119 g/km. This latter figure will assist in Fiat Group’s pledge to be the leading manufacturer in terms of weighted average CO2 levels. Last year, Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne told the international media that: “regardless of what other car makers will do, our Group is committed, by 2012, to reaching the lowest weighted average CO2 emission level for the cars it produces, with respect to competitors.
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  'LIFE ON MARS' CARS IN DEMAND 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  This time, the action takes place in 1981, with Gene swapping his Ford Cortina for an Audi Quattro. And leading vehicle auction specialist, BCA (British Car Auctions) is predicting a rise in nostalgia for 80s cars as a result. Robin Lawton, Head of BCA's 'Classics' department commented "We've seen a rising interest in cars from the 1980s in recent sales and we expect the start of the new BBC TV series to fuel this even further.
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  Auction Prices Continue to Rise 7 Dec 2001 (News)
  Accepted, to quote one trade buyer, "Friday is the most expensive day at the most expensive auction in the country." But where Blackbushe leads, others follow, so it's still better to buy now than face paying as much as 10% more in January. For information of upcoming BCA auctions, visit www.bca-auctions.co.uk Full list of auction centres throughout the country at www.honestjohn.co.uk (go back to the home-page and click on auction directory).
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  Classic concept cars celebrated at British Motor Museum exhibition 29 Jul 2019 (News)
  Visions of the future from times past include the 1970 Crompton Leyland Electricar. Styled by Michelottis and based on standard Mini parts it was powered by 24 lead-acid batteries driving two 3.9hp (2.9kW) motors. It had a stop speed of 33mph and a battery life of 40 minutes. Also on show is the Triumph XL90.
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  Future Classic Friday: Alfa Romeo 147 9 Mar 2018 (News)
  It was enough for Alfa Romeo to sell more than 26,000 147s in the UK. Compared to the market-leading Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the sales figures were a drop in the ocean, but by Alfa Romeo standards they were pretty good. However, the model suffered from typically poor residual values - an Alfa Romeo stigma that affects the UK market more than any other, and which makes them descend all-too-rapdily into the banger doldrums.
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  Brands hatch success for MG Car Club 5 May 2017 (News)
  Jonathan Smare won the first of two Iconic 1950s races, and pole sitter Robin Ellis made sure he ended the weekend on a high by winning the second race after falling short in the first. After giving up the lead in race one of the Peter Best Insurance MG Cup due to a fuel pick-up problem, Tom Diment’s fortunes changed in the second outing as he crossed the line to claim victory. The Petro-Canada Lubricants Porsche Club Championship and two of BARC’s Championships were also a part of the action in Kent, providing spectators with even more variety and entertainment.
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  Review: Thule Gauntlet 3.0 Attaché 23 May 2016 (News)
  .  As well as space for a 13-inch laptop, the bag has two deep pockets, with storage for power leads and computer accessories. There are also lots of snap shut pockets, large enough for pens, notebooks and tape measures. Like the laptop compartment, the pockets can also be secured by a Velcro strap, which means you don't have to worry about the contents falling out when you open the bag.
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  DTV Vauxhall Firenza Magnum heads to auction 18 Feb 2016 (News)
  Despite being built using standard body panels, the car was below the permitted weight limit, necessitating the addition of some lead. Brock and Marshall eventually finished second overall. In the 24 hours, the 'Spa Magnum' had covered 2414 miles, averaging more than 100mph.
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  32 Years of Mini Cooper S at Next Historics Auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  Multi point fuel injection was incorporated, Koni suspension and a higher ratio final drive of 4.2:1, enabling less engine revs at speed. It was first owned by a gentleman who spent a lot of time in Japan leading to the Mini spending much of its early life in storage until being purchased by the current owner in May 2005. Delightful details such as the John Cooper signed lightened alloy window winders and door handles further adorn the interior.
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  Bumper Classic Auction Weekend at the NEC on 15th/16th November 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  We’ll split this into two, first featuring lots 301-368 that will be offered on Saturday 15 th , then lots 601-657 coming up on Sunday 16th Saturday 15th November: It’s only fair to start with a charity lot kindly donated by Chris Evans with 10% of the proceeds going to the Sporting Bears. That means no reserve for this 1964 Mk I Austin Mini (lead photo), rebuilt to 998cc Cooper spec with Minilite wheels and a straight-cut gearbox. Another no reserve car is this right hand drive 1972 FIAT 500L, complete with a 650cc engine upgrade. Reportedly rust-free, it has a recorded mileage of just 33,000.
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  Britain's pothole 'plague' reaches crisis point 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  The epidemic is down to a lack of funding - less than 10% of the annual road tax bill is spent on road maintenance, leading to a short-term fix culture, with 23% of councils admitting they usually temporarily fix potholes. The AA President, Edmund King is outraged by the explosion in pothole numbers. He said: 'We actually describe it as a plague of potholes out there.