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  eBay Auction Report -- 10th May 2007 11 May 2007 (News)
  This seems like a bit more car for your money than the 626 did. A high mileage very well equipped Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE automatic on a 99T with a new ticket and an LPG conversion made over book as well. Glass said £1,840 and it went for £2,550. This was exactly the same amount as an eBay favourite: the diesel Pajero.
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  Rover Facelifts 75 for 2004 20 Jan 2004 (News)
  1.8 Classic 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £16,995, Tourer £17,995 1.8 Connoisseur 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £18,695, Tourer £19,695 1.8 Connoisseur SE 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £20,595, Tourer £21,595 1.8 Contemporary 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £18,895, Tourer £19,895 1.8T Connoisseur 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £20,195, Tourer £21,995 1.8T Connoisseur SE 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £22,095, Tourer £23,095 1.8T Contemporary 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £20,395, Tourer £21,395 1.8T Contemporary SE 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £22,495, Tour £23,495 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 229g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £23,495, Tour £24,495 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE 229g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £23,895, Tr £24,895 2.0 CDT Classic 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £18,195, Tourer £19,195 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £20,095, Tour £21,095 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur SE 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £21,995, Tr £22,995 2.0 CDTi Contemporary 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £20,295, Tour £21,295 2.0 CDTi Contemporary SE 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £22,395,Tr £23,395 Key optional extras 5-speed automatic transmission £1,200 Classic option pack £750 Connoisseur / Contemporary option pack (1.8 / 1.8T) £560 Connoisseur / Contemporary option pack (CDTi) £750 Connoisseur SE option pack (1.8 / 1.8T) £950 Connoisseur SE option pack (CDTi / V6)£1,140 Contemporary SE option pack (1.8T) £1,135 Contemporary SE option pack (CDTi / V6) £1,325 Black/metallic/pearlescent £450 Fuel burning heater £210 17\" Serpent II and Meteor II alloy wheels £650 Sports suspension with 17\" Starspoke alloy wheels £925 Sports suspension £185 CD autochanger £340 Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation)£595 Highline navigation £2,325 Model trim level specification and options Classic 1.8-litre 120Ps lightweight K Series petrol 2.0-litre 116Ps CDT turbo-diesel Colour coded leather steering wheel Halogen projector headlamps Burr walnut facia ‘Axis’ Ash cloth seat trim Disc brakes all round, ABS and EBD Driver and passenger airbags, three rear inertia reel lap and diagonal seat belts Plip controlled central door superlocking Configurable drive-away or single-entry point locking Classic options comprise: Option pack: 15\" alloy wheels, folding rear seat, rear parking distance sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system CD autochanger Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Connoisseur Additional features over Classic model include: 1.8-litre 120Ps K Series petrol 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 16\" seven-spoke alloy wheels Fully automatic climate control system with pollen filtration Light Oak style dashboard and console Front and rear electric windows, with driver’s one-shot up operation Folding rear seat with load-through (saloon model) Connoisseur options comprise: Option pack: ITS (side head impact protection), cruise control (not 1.8 models), rear parking distance sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system CD autochanger 17\" Serpent II alloy wheels Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Connoisseur SE Additional features over Connoisseur model include: 1.8-litre 120Ps K Series petrol (auto option) 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.5-litre 177Ps V6 petrol (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 16\" forked-spoke alloy wheels Wood gear knob and leather handbrake grip Power adjustable, heated leather seats with memory facility Chrome capped door mirrors Front fog lamps and rear parking distance sensors Connoisseur SE options comprise: Option pack: Electric glass sunroof, electric rear window sunblind (saloon), loadspace restraint net (Tourer), ITS (side head impact protection), cruise control (not 1.8 models), auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system CD autochanger Highline navigation (including TV and teletext) 17\" Serpent II alloy wheels Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Contemporary Additional features over Classic model include: 1.8-litre 120Ps K Series petrol 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 16\" Multi-spoke alloy wheels Black Oak style dashboard and console Fully automatic climate control system with pollen filtration Summit cloth trim with contrasting borders and Ash interior Sports style seats and leather gearknob Front and rear electric windows, with driver’s one-shot up operation Front fog lamps Black side window surrounds Body-coloured waist finishers and door mirrors with hallmark chrome sill strip Contemporary options comprise: Option pack: ITS (side head impact protection), cruise control (not 1.8 models), rear parking distance sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system Sports handling pack: 17\" Starspoke alloy wheels with sports suspension CD autochanger 17\" Meteor II alloy wheels Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Contemporary SE Additional features over Contemporary model include: 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.5-litre 177Ps V6 petrol (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 17\" Starspoke alloy wheels Harman/Kardon® 180W premium amp/speaker system M3-100 premium CD tuner (with MP3 facility) CD autochanger (six-disc capacity) Black leather seat trim Powered adjustment and heated front seats Rear parking distance sensors Rain sensing wiper system Trip computer Auto dimming rear view mirror Message centre instruments with trip computer TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system Contemporary SE options comprise: Option pack: Electric glass sunroof, powerfold door mirrors, headlamp powerwash, xenon gas discharge headlamps with self-levelling, cruise control (not 1.8T), heated screen washer jets and ITS (side head impact protection).
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  Megane RenaultSport Snatches Back Nurburgring Record 16 Jun 2014 (News)
  .  Customers can order the car from today with first deliveries in November and choose from the following options: Red finish for the 19” ‘Turini’ Speedline alloy wheels in lieu of black £250 Metallic paint £525 Renault i.d. paint: pearlescent Arctic White with black roof  £625 Renault i.d. paint: pearlescent Liquid Yellow  £1,300 Electrically operated, heated and folding door mirrors £150 Emergency spare wheel £95 Rear parking camera £350 Climate Pack (Automatic dual zone climate control and Automatic headlights and windscreen wipers) £500 Renaultsport Monitor v1 £200 Radio/CD with R-Link multimedia system with Renaultsport Monitor v2 £500 Lithium ion battery – tbc Sabelt harnesses – tbc Performance brake pack – tbc 4 spare wheel covers – tbc The Mégane Renaultsport 275 Trophy-R will make its global public debut at the Festival of Speed on 27 th  – 29 th  June being driven up the famous hill by the record setter Laurent Hurgon.
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  Plug-in car grant reduced from £3000 to £2500 18 Mar 2021 (News)
  .  The plug-in car grant allows buyers to claim a Government subsidy when they purchase a new electric car, with the grant automatically deducted from the list price of the vehicle by the dealer.  The decision to cut the plug-in car grant from £3000 to £2500 has been labelled as "wrong" by Mike Hawes,chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and comes at a time when new car sales are struggling amid showroom closures forced by the coronavirus pandemic.  “The decision to slash the Plug-in Car Grant and Van & Truck Grant is the wrong move at the wrong time.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 45 CVT 1 Oct 2018 (News)
  As a result, many pundits failed to notice the model's newly conceived CVT automatic transmission, or the cabin improvements that involved the installation of the sumptuous seats from the 75. The 45 was still outdated compared to many of its rivals, but it was outdated in a well-executed way, and many traditional Rover buyers liked that.
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  Now you can pay contactless...with your car key 1 Sep 2017 (News)
  Users can add funds to their digital wallet using the mobile app, online through the bPay web portal or set their account to top-up automatically when their balance falls below a pre-set level. All payments come with the same fraud protection that's applied to contactless cards. If lost or stolen, users can remotely shut down their contactless accessory via the bPay mobile app or bPay website. The maximum balance you can have in your bPay wallet is £200.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Jul 2017 (News)
  The  wide-angle lense can capture four lanes of traffic in Full HD 1080P - even at night. The  motion-activated sensor automatically records if your car is bumped to record hit-and-runs. The dashcam also has built-in wifi and comes with a 12 month guarantee. >> Click here to see the deal Get a free luggage kit when you order the new Lexmoto Tekken If you pre-order a brand new Lexmoto Tekken motorbike from one of the first two containers to enter the UK, you'll receive a free complete Tekken luggage kit.
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  Outstanding 1967 Porsche 911S in Historics Ascot Auction 22 Apr 2017 (News)
  Moving on to water-cooling this 1987 928S4 automatic was first registered on 23 rd January 1987 and over the last two years has undergone a £25,000 refurb and upgrade. The engine has been rebuilt, the suspension upgraded, even the a/c fully reconditioned by Ritech Engineering to make the car thoroughly usable in today’s traffic conditions.
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  A Grand Monday: Audi 100 17 Apr 2017 (News)
  Second, it was the first car to feature Audi's revolutionary Procon-Ten safety system, which was designed in such a way that deformation of the bulkhead would automatically pull the dashboard and steering wheel up and away from the driver's face. It's a feature that many safety experts still believe is actually safer than an airbag, but for obvious reasons isn't compatible with one.
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  Barn Found Aston Martin DB6 Offered at No Reserve in Historics Ascot Auction 1 Apr 2017 (News)
  ."  The interior also has some good points, but the photo confirms that the transmission is automatic. The carpets are worn and require replacing throughout. The leather dashboard top and headlining is in good order, but the front seats are missing altogether. All five wire wheels are present and intact although corroded.
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  Seven classic Minis head to auction 16 Nov 2016 (News)
  Subject to some cosmetic restoration last year and MoT’d until July 2017, this particular automatic example is offered for sale with no reserve. A 1996 Rover Mini Sprite, registered as ‘M1 NYW’ (Mini W) and in the current ownership since 1999, was treated to a repaint in 2004 and is understood to have covered just 69,700 miles (estimate: £4000-£5000).
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  Trio of timewarp BMW E46 3-series coupes for sale 10 Oct 2016 (News)
  With just 1300-miles on – it could be the lowest mileage E46 Coupe in existence. Factory-fit equipment includes an automatic gearbox, electric glass sunroof, electric front driver seats and 18-inch M Sport double spoke alloy wheels. Under the bonnet is BMW’s 231PS 3.0-litre straight-six engine. It is priced at £20,995.
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  Ex-George Best Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow for sale 27 Sep 2016 (News)
  As well as ‘Plain Sundym Glass throughout’ and an ‘internally adjustable mirror to the driver’s door’, optional equipment also included ‘Automatic Speed Control’ (better known these days as cruise control). A letter on file from Tony Clark of Grassicks Ltd reveals that the Silver Shadow was sold to Best before the dealer had the chance to open a Service Record for it.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: MINI shows off new Clubman 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  However, there's a penalty in terms of economy, with 134g/km of CO2 and 45.6mpg. All three engines are available with a manual or automatic transmission. MINI is hoping that the new Clubman will rival the Volkswagen Golf. As a result the Clubman will be one of the largest MINIs ever built, stretching more than four meters in length and close to two meters in width. However its additional length over the hatchback doesn’t go to waste – the Clubman has some very spacious rear seats.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Smart reveals Fortwo Cabrio 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The engine line-up remains unchanged, which means buyers get two three-cylinder engines to choose from, with the 0.9-litre engine offering 90PS while the 1.0-litre unit will provide 71PS. A five-speed manual will be fitted as standard although a new dual-clutch six-speed automatic 'box is also available. Smart hasn’t said if the 260-litre boot will be diminished by the folding roof, but it’s safe to assume that it will be smaller with the roof rails taking up valuable space.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New C-Class Coupe on the way 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Safety kit includes Attention Assist drowsiness detection, radar cruise control, high-speed braking assist, low speed automatic braking, and self-parking. It’s not clear which of this is standard, as yet. The engine lineup comprises, at first at least, four petrol and two diesel units, with the petrol lot starting at a 1.6-litre C 180 with 156PS and ending with the 245PS C 300 2.0-litre unit.
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  Jaguar Land Rover fights back on potholes 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  .” Dr. Bell continues by explaining that the company is working on a system that will automatically guide a car around a pothole – or even stop the car if the pothole was big enough. 
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  For The Love Of Cars restores Rover SD1 police car 24 Apr 2015 (News)
  Grampian Police needed a high-speed patrol car to deal with this problem and they ordered a special Vitesse for the job: C356 YST. Most police SD1s were automatics but the Grampian force commissioned a police specification manual, stripped of the luxuries usually fitted such as electric-windows, electric-sunroof, central-locking and air-conditioning; partly to minimise cost and weight but also to simplify the car and thus improve reliability.  After leaving the force, it was put into storage before being recomissioned by Glenister's on screen partner,  Ant Anstead of Evanta Motors.
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  Ross Brawn takes on London to Brighton challenge 25 Oct 2014 (News)
  . ‘It has a 2.7-litre horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine that is suspended in a cradle in the chassis. It also has a sophisticated semi-automatic gearbox which, I believe, was a forerunner of the famous Wilson Pre-Selector ’box. But compared to a modern car, the suspension is crude and the braking takes anticipation, shall we say.’ With absolutely no experience of driving a veteran car, Brawn has been taking driving lessons from Nigel. ‘There’s no denying the London to Brighton will be a challenge.
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  Diesel Particulate Filters to be Tested in MoT from February 6 Dec 2013 (News)
  Now VOSA has announced that garages and testing stations will be required check for a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the inspection of the exhaust system as part of the MoT test (or annual test for heavy vehicles) from February 2014. The vehicle will automatically fail the MoT test if a DPF was originally fitted as standard but is found to be no longer present. (Obviously if no DPF was ever fitted in the case of EUIII and many EUIV vehicles, the vehicle will not fail for not having one.)