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  Pre-reg Peugeots at 40% Discounts 1 Nov 2008 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has some excellent deals on some pre-registered Peugeots saving over 40% off the manufacturer's list prices, all supplied by UK main dealers, including one year's Road Tax and free delivery to your door. They can bought from drivethedeal's special offers page, there is one car of each available, sold on a first come first served basis. Peugeot 407 SW Estate 1.6 HDi 110 SE 5dr in Aluminium Metallic Paint (pre-registered, 08 plate) at just £11,250 Saving £8,359 (43%) Peugeot 607 2.2 HDi Executive 4dr in Lunar Mist or Montebello metallic paint (pre-registered, 08 plate) at just £14,750 Saving £12,339 (45%) Both cars will be delivered anywhere in England free of charge, and include 12 months Road Tax.
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  New Fiesta arrives in showrooms 2 Oct 2008 (News)
  Motorists considering buying a car may want to check out the new Fiesta which rolled into showrooms across the UK today. Ford celebrated the launch with a tango extravaganza at the Tower of London yesterday. A unique version of the dance was performed by stunt drivers in two of the very first new Fiestas to arrive on British soil.
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  Toyota produces safety device for backseat passengers 1 Oct 2008 (News)
  Safety-conscious drivers looking for car buying advice may be interested to hear that Toyota's upcoming iQ model is to feature an innovation intended to protect rear passengers involved in an accident. The supplemental restraint system rear window curtain shield airbag is a world first and is designed to minimise impact to the head in the event of a road traffic collision.
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  Anniversaries to be celebrated at Classic Motor Show 2 Sep 2008 (News)
  Meanwhile, representatives of Leeds College of Technology will be on hand in the Restoration Theatre to give out classic car advice. Those interested can get tickets from £15 with an advanced booking. In other automobile news, Alex Wright, sales director of commercial vehicles at car auctions company Manheim, has predicted that "stability is on the way" as far as prices are concerned in the currently "volatile" light commercial vehicle retail market.
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  Drivers given flash flood warning 15 Aug 2008 (News)
  Such a problem could result in people compromising their car insurance policies if their vehicles become damaged. IAM stated that those looking to avoid having to do this should consider taking an alternative route, making sure to keep to high sections of the road.
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  Lexus RX 400h goes up over July 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  In addition, there has been a 50 per cent fall in registrations for larger vehicles, which could suggest that people are seeking car buying advice which is seeing them move away from bigger models. Belinda Poole, Lexus GB director, praised the uniqueness of the Lexus automobile. She said: "The RX 400h is the first and remains the only hybrid SUV on the market.
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  CO2 emission issues 'confusing British drivers' 17 Jul 2008 (News)
  According to a study conducted by the British International Motor Show, six out of ten people consider themselves confused over such matters. In addition, 25 per cent of people incorrectly believe that a hybrid car runs on biofuels only and four per cent commented that they thought such a vehicle was actually two models welded together. People looking for car buying advice may consider doing their homework before purchasing a green vehicle as a result.
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  Goodwood debut for Hyundai 'a green affair' 14 Jul 2008 (News)
  It was recently announced that Hyundai has signed a deal to supply approximately 171,000 power trains to Xiamen Golden Dragon bus company in China during the next five years. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here .

  Young driver cover costs revealed in study 30 Jun 2008 (News)
  Research into the cost of car insurance for young people has found that they pay for a significant proportion of the market. According to statistics from uSwitch.com, people under the age of 25 currently make up close to 22 per cent of the total amount the industry makes.
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  Fuel in the north 'up 50% in two years' 30 Jun 2008 (News)
  This may be too expensive for those who have large, gas-guzzling vehicles, with motorists perhaps inclined to seek out car buying advice to keep prices down. "[The figure] highlights how much fuel has risen. Diesel is more economical, so many are switching to diesel cars, but this increases demand and pushes the price up further," remarked Brendan Mcloughlin, founder of Petrolprices.com.
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  Drivers 'should not be put off by complex Prius' 30 May 2008 (News)
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  Land Rover birthday gets royal presence 13 May 2008 (News)
  The prince, who also turns 60 this year, received an insight into the brand's future - something people looking for car buying advice may also be interested to know. Included in this is the company's CO2 offset programme - the largest in the word - in which it hopes to balance emissions against the first 45,000 miles of consumer use.
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  Tyre pressure 'picked up by new Ford systems' 14 Apr 2008 (News)
  The Deflation Detection System comes as an optional extra with the Ford Focus and Kuga models and gives motorists in-car warnings if their tyres need assessing. Other Ford vehicles including the Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy include a similar larger car system: the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. According to Michael Kremer, Ford wheel and tyre engineer, the system provides "an important additional safety measure".
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  Chrysler breaks UK sales record 3 Apr 2008 (News)
  Chrysler sold more cars in the UK last month than in any other in the UK, the company has announced. Some 4,010 vehicles were picked up by Britons during March, with the Dodge Caliber, Dodge Nitro and Jeep Patriot among the most popular.
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  British Fiat Bravo prices announced 19 Mar 2008 (News)
  The price range for Fiat's new Bravo range has been announced by the Italian car manufacturer. Pricing for the vehicle starts at £13,595 on-the-road for the Active 1.6 16v MultiJet 105 and £15,395 for the Dynamic 1.6 16v MultiJet. In addition to the different styles, motorists can pay an extra £300 to receive a host of eco-friendly extras.
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  Swindon plant produces 2 millionth Honda vehicle 22 Feb 2008 (News)
  "The fact that there are over two million happy customers driving Swindon built Honda cars is testament to our Associates' commitment and is a great accomplishment," said the official. Honda recently announced that it will be selling its CR-Z hybrid concept car primarily in Europe.
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  Nissan reveals plans for Geneva Motor Show 7 Feb 2008 (News)
  Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan has announced the vehicles it will be displaying at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The company will be showing off its new Murano model, along with the Pivo 2 and GT-R cars. Stylistically an improvement on the previous version, the Murano also offers improved comfort and performance, Nissan states. The Pivo 2, according to the firm, "represents the other end of Nissan's passion for cars", with an innovative design which features a driver cabin that rotates 360 degrees.
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  Interest rate cut 'positive' for industry, says RMI 7 Feb 2008 (News)
  People looking to buy a new car in the future could be buoyed by the Bank of England's positive step to reduce the interest rate, it has been claimed. According to the Retail Motor Industry (RMI), the decision from the monetary policy commission to bring the level down to 5.25 per cent will give people the confidence to spend again.
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  January sees automobile sales dip 6 Feb 2008 (News)
  She believes that this will only be regained once the rate falls. "January's car sales dip masked growth in a number of niche segments, but for sales to rise through 2008 interest rates must be reduced," said the official. This comes as Reuters reports that motor manufacturer Mazda has suffered a similar fall in sales.
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  Increase in Q3 profits at Nissan 1 Feb 2008 (News)
  Profits were up at Japanese car manufacturer Nissan over the third financial quarter of 2007. The firm announced that its net income went up by 26.6 per cent during the period compared to one year earlier, reaching 132.2 billion yen (£550 million).