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  Mazda Puts Efficiency Before Electricity 4 May 2011 (News)
    Skyactiv transmissions   The manual is designed to be ‘short throw’ and feel like an MX-5. It is 16% lighter.   The automatic feels like a manual with faster gearchanges and a 4% - 7% improvement in economy.   Skyactiv bodies   The average weight reduction of Skyactiv bodies will be 100kg (more than the weight of the average man), though the use of 60% rather than 40% high tensile steel in the body construction.
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  Free Rides to London on 4th January in Congestion Charge Exempt Volvos 24 Dec 2010 (News)
  "The new system addresses the unfairness of the old pricing structure, which granted automatic Congestion Charge exemption to all hybrid vehicles, despite the fact that certain models had higher emissions than some non-qualifying petrol or diesel powered models" he concluded. Volvo currently offers three models with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km - the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe.
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  Which Car Parts Wear Out First? 9 Nov 2010 (News)
    Table showing top 10 parts that fail due to ‘wear & tear’   Component Percentage of all repairs Average repair cost Suspension arms 5.86% £230.60 Ball joint 3.89% £223.80 Steering rack 3.88% £377.68 Turbo 2.18% £794.78 Water pump 2.07% £209.00 Wheel bearings 1.86% £150.31 Fuel pump 1.38% £415.30 Flywheel 1.05% £630.92 Injector 0.86% £400.26 Automatic Gearbox 0.38% £1,378.65   McClure Fisher adds: “It’s not reasonable to expect manufacturer warranties to cover parts that wear out but, on the flip side, motorists are not necessarily aware that, as their car gets older and wear-related failures become more frequent, they won’t necessarily be covered unless they have a policy that covers wear, such as ours.
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  Nissan reveals final details of bold new Juke 28 May 2010 (News)
  The entry-level version is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 117bhp and a five-speed manual gearbox (a CVT automatic version is available) plus there's a frugal 110bhp 1.5 dCi diesel that is also used in the Nissan Micra and Nissan Note .
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  Save up to £3000 on brand New Fiestas from Buyanewcaronline.co.uk 5 Aug 2009 (News)
  All cars are Brand New and supplied by UK main dealers FORD FIESTA DIESEL HATCHBACK On Road Price     Saving   1.4 TDCi Studio 3dr [2008] £9,783      £2,412   1.4 TDCi Style + 3dr [2008] £10,731      £2,664   1.4 TDCi Style + 5dr [2008] £10,968      £2,727   1.4 TDCi Style 3dr [2008] £10,257      £2,538   1.4 TDCi Style 5dr [2008] £10,494      £2,601   1.4 TDCi Titanium 3dr [2008] £11,679      £2,916   1.4 TDCi Titanium 5dr [2008] £11,916      £2,979   1.4 TDCi Zetec 3dr [2008] £11,205       £2,790   1.4 TDCi Zetec 5dr [2008] £11,442      £2,853   1.6 TDCi Econetic 3dr [2008] £11,040       £2,755   1.6 TDCi Econetic 5dr [2008] £11,277      £2,818   1.6 TDCi Titanium 3dr [2008] £12,074       £3,021   1.6 TDCi Titanium 5dr [2008] £12,311       £3,084   1.6 TDCi Zetec 3dr [2008] £11,600      £2,895   1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [2008] £11,837      £2,958   1.6 TDCi Zetec S 3dr [2008] £12,074     £3,021       = In stock NOW    A = Automatic NISSAN QASHQAI DIESEL HATCHBACK On Road Price      Saving   1.5 dCi Acenta 5dr [2007] £15,402        £2,093   1.5 dCi Tekna Sat Nav 5dr [2007] £18,360       £2,385 S 1.5 dCi Visia 5dr [2007] £13,764       £1,931   2.0 dCi Acenta 5dr [2007] £16,817        £2,228   2.0 dCi Acenta 5dr 4WD [2007] £18,182       £2,363   2.0 dCi Acenta 5dr Auto 4WD [2007] £19,278        £2,467 A 2.0 dCi Tekna Sat Nav 5dr [2007] £19,775       £2,520 S 2.0 dCi Tekna Sat Nav 5dr 4WD [2007] £21,140       £2,655   2.0 dCi Tekna Sat Nav 5dr Auto 4WD [2007] £22,235       £2,760 A 2.0 dCi Visia 5dr [2007] £15,179       £2,066   For more outstanding offers Please visit www.buyanewcaronline.co.uk or call one of the sales team on 0845 612 3341.
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  Win Eco Vouchers For Driving Economically 31 Mar 2009 (News)
  Other innovations include an ECON button, which puts the car into ultra-frugal mode. It means smoother operation of the automatic gearbox, a gentler throttle response and more efficient use of the air-con no matter how the Insight is driven. The Honda Insight is more than just a frugal fuel-sipper; with CO2 emissions of 101g/km it’s also ultra-clean.
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  Up to £3,500 off Fiestas, and Many More 19 Nov 2008 (News)
  New Car offers Brand New Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI Diesel Dynamique PAN ROOF 17"ALLOYS £11495 Brand New Renault Megane Dynamique 1.6 Convertible, New Facelift Model and the new 2008 model with upgraded 17" steppe alloys wheels, Air Con & Much More £11995 Brand New Registered Renault Grand Scenic and Scenic 2.0 Petrol Dynamique £11495 and choose from 0% finance over 5 yrs with £2000 deposit or minium £2000 part exchange Brand New Ford Focus 1.6 Zetecs 5 drs £9995 Brand New Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI Zetecs 115ps 5dr £12295 Brand New New Shape Fiestas Save up to £3500 Brand New Ford Transit 350 LWB HR and MR 2.4 TDCI 115ps £15500 plus vat Brand New Nissan Micra 1.4 Urbis C + C Cabriolet £9495 Brand New Kia CARENS 2.0 5dr [7 Seat] Automatic, with 5 Doors, Estate, Petrol, New, ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, CD, Central locking £8295 Brand New Peugeot 207 CC sport 1.6 £12495 Brand New Eos 2.0 tdi Sport with multifunction wheel, cruise, 17" le Mans alloys, rcd 500 6 cd, lux pack, dual zone climate, highline computer £20495 Brand New VW Golf GTi 2.0t fsi (200ps) DSG 3DR and centre armrest £18295 Brand New Fiat Grande Puntos from £6795 Brand New Kia Sportage 2.0 A/T Petrol Power steering, 2 Airbags, Radio CD, ABS+EBD+ Traction Control, Alloy Wheels, Aircond Hot & Cold, Front Fogs, E/W all round, Half Leather,Wood Garnish, Roof Rails, Rear Parking Sensors £10195 BRAND NEW CITREON C4 GRAND PICASSO 2.0 AUTO Exclusives and Tiptronics £14495 More details and more offers at www.motorprovider.co.uk
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  New System Helps Drivers Buy Their Company Cars 24 Sep 2008 (News)
  The Driver Sales Website is a new facility in epyx's 1link Disposal Network platform, used by large fleets such as car leasing companies to control their entire defleeting process online. The new option works fully automatically based on a series of parameters chosen by the fleet manager. As the vehicle becomes due for disposal, an e-mail is sent to the driver asking them current details about the car such as its mileage and road fund licence expiry date.
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  More Cars, More Choice at Mobility Roadshow 2006 23 May 2006 (News)
  The first items available will be a driver or passenger swivel seat and, for RAV4 and Verso, an automatic lift-up front passenger seat. Hill Gruau SV is presenting the first 'official' showing in England of the new Citroën C8 wheelchair accessible MPV and there is a raft of new conversion models being previewed by the country's leading adaptation and conversion specialists.
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  12 Month Mercedes CLK car leasing deal from £299.99 13 Dec 2005 (News)
  VAT Specification Includes: * Metallic Paint * Air-Conditioning * Alloy Wheels * 5 Speed Automatic * Single CD * 6 Airbags * Multi-Function S/Wheel * Cruise Control * Electric Windows * Electric Mirrors * Electric Folding Mirrors * Alarm / Immobiliser * ½ Leather Trim * Anti-Lock Brakes * Electronic Stability * Brake Assist * Remote Boot Release * Aluminium Trim * Centre Armrest * Easy Entry Front Seats * Leather Steering Wheel * Auto dimming Mirror * Headlamp Assist * Rain Sensing Wipers * Split Folding Rear Seats * Headlamp Wash * Heated Screen Wash Quick delivery, these cars must be delivered before Christmas.
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  New 2006 Model Clios at Discounts Now 10 Oct 2005 (News)
  1.2 Extreme £8595 Save £635 1.5 Dci Extreme £9395 Save £735 1.2 Expression £8695 Save £1090 1.4 Expression £9195 Save £1090 1.6 Expression £9495 Save £1290 1.6 Expression Automatic £10395 Save £1490 1.5 Dci 68 Expression £9395 Save £1290 1.5 Dci 86 Expression £9795 Save £1390 1.4 Dynamique £9395 Save £1190 1.4 Dynamique (AC) £9795 Save £1290 1.6 Dynamique £9795 Save £1290 1.6 Dynamique (AC) £10195 Save £1390 1.5 Dci 86 Dynamique £10095 Save £1390 1.5 Dci 86 Dynamique (AC) £10095 Save £1890 1.5 Dci 106 Dynamique (AC) £11095 Save £1590 1.4 Dynamique S £9555 Save £1330 1.4 Dynamique S (AC) £9995 Save £1390 1.6 Dynamique S £9995 Save £1390 1.6 Dynamique S (AC) £10395 Save £1490 1.5 Dci 86 Dynamique £10285 Save £1500 1.5 Dci 86 Dynamique (AC) £10695 Save £1590 1.5 Dci 106 Dynamique (AC) £11295 Save £1690 Specifications Extreme: Electric Windows/Alloy Wheels/CD + More Expression: Air-Con/Electric Windows/Electric Door Mirrors + More Dynamique: Electric Windows/Alloy Wheels/Fog Lamps + More (Air-con on the AC Models) Dynamique S - As the Dynamique Plus Tinted Windows and Upgraded 16" Alloys.
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  Private Multi-Car Insurance Policicies 19 Jun 2005 (News)
  I said to Paul that most people had multiple insurance policies because that was the only way that they could get the best total price and he replied, “the problem that most insurance companies have is linking policies together so that you automatically get their best price. Our three companies all have purpose-built computer systems that allows them to look at the full picture. You would expect to get a better price from a cash and carry than a supermarket because you are buying in bulk.
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  Private Multi-Car Insurance Policies 19 May 2005 (News)
  I said to Paul that most people had multiple insurance policies because that was the only way that they could get the best total price and he replied, “the problem that most insurance companies have is linking policies together so that you automatically get their best price. Our three companies all have purpose-built computer systems that allows them to look at the full picture. You would expect to get a better price from a cash and carry than a supermarket because you are buying in bulk.
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  03 Reg SL500 £44,200 at Auction Today 28 Jan 2005 (News)
  Of the Focus and Mondeos there’s a good model range with most engines, including TDCI 115s and 130s. Focus and Mondeo automatics as well as manuals. Total of 160 cars in the pre-sale catalogue. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  Discounts on 2005 Focus Already 6 Dec 2004 (News)
  2005 SHAPE FORD FOCUS (prices incl Metallic Paint) FOCUS 1.4 STUDIO 3DRS £10,350 OTR 5DRS £10,895 OTR FOCUS 1.6 TDCI 110 BHP ZETEC 3DRS £13,195 OTR 5DRS £13895 OTR FOCUS 1.6 TDCI TITANIUM 115 BHP 3DRS £13,895 OTR 5DRS £14,395 OTR FOCUS 2.0 TDCI GHIA 5DRS £15.495 OTR FOCUS 2.0 ZETEC 115 BHP 5DR WITH CLIMATE PACK £15,595 OTR FOCUS 2.0 TDCI TITANIUM 5DR £15,995 OTR NISSAN ALMERA \ ALMERA TINO ALMERA 1.5S WITH A\CON 3DRS £7795 OTR 5DRS £8495 OTR ALMERA 1.5SVE WITH S\R ALLOYS A\C 3DRS £9995 OTR 5DRS £10750 OTR ALMERA 1.8 S AUTOMATIC 3DRS £9295 OTR 5DRS £10195 OTR ALMERA TINO 1.8S £10750 OTR ALMERA TINO 1.8SE £11750 OTR ALMERA TINO 2.2 DCI S 112 BHP £11750 OTR ALMERA TINO 2.2 DCI SE 136BHP £13195 OTR TOYOTA COROLLA : THE FOLLOWING STOCK CARS AVAILABLE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF ORDER , T3 1.4 3DR IN MET BLACK £10750 OTR T3 1.4 5DR IN MET GREY £11295 OTR T3 1.6 5DR IN MET GREY X 2 £11595 OTR T3 2.0 DIESEL 5DR CARLO BLUE £12995 OTR T3 1.6 ESTATE IN CARLO BLUE £12395 OTR T SPIRIT 1.6 5DR IXION BLUE X 1 NEPTUNE BLUE X 1 IGNEOUS GREY X 1 SILVER X 3 BLACK X 1 £12595 OTR T SPIRIT 1.6 AUTO 5DR NEPTUNE BLUE X 1 BLACK X 1 £13395 OTR T SPIRIT 2.0 D4D 5DRS SILVER OR NEPTUNE BLUE X 2 £13995 OTR These deals and many more at www.look4mycar.com
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  Car of the Year Undercuts City Rover 16 Dec 2003 (News)
  Top model so far is the 1.2 8v Eleganza which, for £8,095, comes with 14" alloys, electric heated door mirrors, black aluminium roof bars, stereo radio CD player, reconfigurable multi-function display, automatic climate control air-conditioning, rear folding seats split 50/50 and remote central locking. Or use the extensive accessory list to have your Panda custom built the way you want it.
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  Multispace 5-dr Diesel Just £3,425 At Auction Today 16 Oct 2002 (News)
  A 73k mile 98S Mercedes C180 Esprit manual with no history started promisingly enough at £4,500, but went on to sell for £7,200. A 13,000 mile 2002/02 Volvo S80 D5 automatic made a solid £18,750. A 12,000 mile 2001Y Audi S3 held its own to sell for £18,300. While a trio of new-shape Audi A4 B6s were not too far off 3-Series money. The 22k mile 2001Y 2.0SE bid to £13,200; the 21k mile 2001Y 2.0 Sport sold for £14,200; and the 8k mile 2002/02 2.5TDI 180 Quattro sold for £18,800.
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  No Friday 13th Factor at Auction Today 13 Sep 2002 (News)
  A pair of 97R 1.2 Breeze models with sunroofs and 47k and 51k miles sold for £2,200 and £2,000. A 26k mile 96P LS 1.4 5-door automatic with heavily oxidised paint and no power steering sold for £2,375. A 20k 96P Corsa Vegas 1.4 5-door sold for £2,300. While even a very basic, white, imported, 63k mile 1.2 Merit 5-door still made £1,600.
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  Explosion of Activity at Auction Today 5 Jul 2002 (News)
  So lots of other stuff that wasn’t bought during World Cup Month found car lots to go to. In particular, a smart black 36,000 mile 98R Lexus LS400 5-speed automatic, complete with touch-screen navigation, drove away for £15,250. A new shape 25,000 mile 98S Mazda MX-5 1.8 with the glass rear window was knocked down for £8,500, making another old-shape plastic window 97R 25,000 miler look dear at £6,775.
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  New Audi Cabrio Sold Out for 2002 21 Dec 2001 (News)
  Standard kit includes 16-inch 5-arm Aero alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres, remote central locking activating an alarm with interior microwave protection, electronic climate control, a leather 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel and a Concert stereo with single CD player. An automatic roll-over protection system adds to the extensive list of safety features already fitted to A4 saloon and Avant models. Sport versions gain striking 17-inch 5-spoke star alloy wheels with 235/45 R17 tyres, sports suspension, a sports leather steering wheel and sports seats with electric lumbar support.