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  Smart Car Sharing Arrives in London 4 Dec 2012 (News)
  Every car2go vehicle in London is based on the Smart mhd – an efficient, compact two-seater that emits just 98g/km of CO2, plus the convenience of automatic transmission, start-stop technology, GPS navigation and the comfort of air conditioning. The smart fortwo coupé is easy to drive due to its dinky dimensions, a dream to park, and super safe thanks to its tridion safety cell.
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  Order a New Mazda6 Skyactiv and Maybe Pay Nothing At All 6 Nov 2012 (News)
  Buyers of the new Mazda6 have a choice of four high-efficiency SKYACTIV powertrains with six-speed automatic or manual transmissions.  The 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engines produce 145ps and 165ps, while the 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engines generate 150ps and 175ps with 380Nm and 420Nm of torque (respectively) at 2,000rpm.
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  Japanese imports spotted in the classifieds 9 Nov 2011 (News)
  Thanks to its square sides it’s a fairly spacious car, with masses of rear legroom. As with most Japanese cars, this example is an automatic. It’s powered by a 1.5-litre VVTi petrol engine and has covered 62,000 miles since it was built in 2000. It’s quite steeply priced at £4,300, but it’s certainly a unique car – very few are imported to the UK.
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  SEAT Leon FR+ brings even more value to the SEAT brand 8 Aug 2011 (News)
  Bristling with sports styling and packed with equipment, the Leon boasts FR front and rear bumpers, twin chrome exhaust pipe, trademark silver-painted door mirrors, stylish LED rear-light clusters, FR sports seats and steering wheel, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights and auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Meanwhile, the new Leon FR+ is a significant step up from the ‘standard' FR trim in terms of both performance and equipment.  It's available to order now with SEAT's powerful 2.0 TSI 211 PS and 2.0 TDI CR 170 PS engines. 
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  Spotted in the classifieds 5 May 2011 (News)
  Like an 80,000 mile mid 90s BMW 520i .   Complete with leather, air conditioning, an automatic gearbox, electric windows and mirrors, alloy wheels and remote central locking, this big executive machine was boss of the company car park when it was young. Now it’s just a big thirsty car. But irrespective of that fact, many will still find it a desirable proposal.
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  Fast & Furious Auction on Saturday 5th June 3 Jun 2010 (News)
     It has a  computer-controlled automatic   dual-clutch direct-shift gearbox with seven gears and magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel with a shift time of less than 150 milliseconds.    This example is finished in dark blue metallic over silver metallic and has covered just 7,341 kms from when it was registered on 4 th  July 2006.
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  Smartphone App Helps Keep You Under The Limits 8 Dec 2009 (News)
  RoadPilot Mobile packs in lots of useful features, as well as RoadPilot’s comprehensive UK and European speed camera location database.  The latest updates to the database can be set to download automatically to the user’s mobile phone whenever the application is opened. RoadPilot Mobile will be compatible with many of the most popular GPS handsets sold in Europe each year (* see compatibility list below), and is available for download immediately from the recently-launched Nokia Ovi store, at http://tinyurl.com/yenpea5.
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  VW Launches Highline Plus Version of Current Passat 13 Nov 2009 (News)
  The Highline Plus also includes all the features of the standard Passat Highline including ABS and ESP, six airbags, 17-inch alloy wheels, semi-automatic climate control, cruise control and leather upholstery.  The new specification level is also available with the same engines as the Highline.  This means customers can choose from a 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS petrol, 2.0-litre TDI 110 PS, 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS with or without BlueMotion technology efficiency package, and the range-topping 2.0-litre TDI with 170 PS.
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  World's Fastest Driver Drives World's Fastest Jaguar 6 Jul 2009 (News)
  (Running with minor aerodynamic and safety modifications to meet the requirements for a Bonneville run, the 225mph top speed was achieved with additional horsepower liberated by a remapped ECU, a modified air intake and exhaust system and revised supercharger settings. No internal engine components were changed and the six-speed automatic transmission was standard, including the gear ratios.) (Thrust SSC (SuperSonic Car) is a British-designed and built jet-propelled car developed by Richard Noble, Glynne Bowsher, Ron Ayers and Jeremy Bliss.
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  HPI UPDATES CO2 INFORMATION 3 Jun 2009 (News)
  The sheets also offer practical advice to motorists on factors such as the impact driving behaviour has on fuel economy. Car buyers simply conduct a HPI Check online or by phone and will automatically receive the updated environmental information sheet on cars registered after March 2001. Johnson concludes, "As the recession continues to hit UK households, consumers are looking for new ways to reduce their outgoings.
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  Lewis Hamilton picks an MBGL or the road. 20 Oct 2008 (News)
  The luxurious seven-seat GL-Class range has 4MATIC four-wheel drive with the 4ETS Electronic Traction System as standard, and all three engines (GL 320 CDI, GL 420 CDI, GL 500) drive through the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission system. The standard Off-Road Pro package adds low range gearing, centre and rear differential locks, under-body protection, and extended ground clearance for the AIRMATIC suspension.
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  Prices Still Strong at Auction Today 7 Oct 2005 (News)
  Sporty diesels are increasingly good news, which helps explain why a 31k mile 54 reg SEAT Leon TDI 150 Cupra sold for £10,950, why a 16k mile 2005/54 reg BMW E46 320dES bid to £14,500 and why a 63k mile 2003/53 Volvo S80 D5 facelift model Executive automatic sold for £14,400. Yet someone seemingly snatched a 66k mile 2001/51 VW Passat TDI PD 130 for £5,950. Cheap high milers today included a 132k Y reg BMW 325i Coupe sold for £7,350, a 93k mile 2001/51 facelift SAAB 9-5 2.3Turbo Aero estate sold for £6,850, a 120k mile 02 reg BMW 320dSE bid to £7,450, a 96k mile o2 reg X-Trail 2.2DI Sport bid to £7,425, a 99k mile 2002.52 old shape Espace 2.2DCI Authentique sold for £5,900 and a 117k mile 2002/52 Zafira 2.0DTI Elegance sold for £5,225.
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  Toyota, VW and Mazda Savings 28 Oct 2004 (News)
  Prices include delivery, registration tax and 12 months VED 54 reg YARIS T SPIRIT 1.0 5DR IN METALLIC SILVER £9484 OTR 54 reg YARIS T3 1.3 5DR IN CARLO BLUE £8525 OTR 54 reg YARIS T3 1.4D4D 3DR IN SILVER £8490 OTR 54 reg YARIS 1.3 T SPIRIT AUTOMATIC 5DRS IN MET BLACK £10135 OTR 54 reg YARIS T SPIRIT DIESEL 3DR IN ICE BLUE £9973 OTR 54 reg Corolla T2 1.4 5DR IN MET SILVER £10431 OTR 54 reg Corolla T3 1.4 5DR IN MET BLACK £11362 OTR 54 reg Corolla T3 1.6 5DR AUTO IN SILVER £12645 OTR 54 reg Corolla T3 2.0 D4D 5DR IN SILVER £13436 OTR 54 reg Corolla T SPIRIT 1.6 5DR AUTO IN IGNEOUS GREY £13540 OTR 54 reg Corolla T3 2.0 D-4D 5DR £11868 OTR Saving £3027 54 reg Corolla T3 2.0 D-4D 5DR £11868 Saving £3027 54 reg Corolla T3 1.6 VVTi 5DR Auto £11857 Saving £2538 54 reg Corolla T-Spirit 2.0 D-4D 5DR MRRP £13052 Saving £2843 54 reg Avensis T4 2.0 D-4D 5DR £15824 Saving £2521 54 reg Avensis T Spirit 2.0 D-4D 5DR £17039 Saving £2806 54 reg Avensis T-3X 2.0 D-4D 5DR £14600 Saving £2245 54 reg Avensis Verso T3 2.0 VVTi £16585 Saving £1938 54 reg Avensis Verso T-Spirit 2.0 VVTi Auto £19560 Saving £2463 VW Touran and Passats all in stock ready for delivery 7-10 Days all they require is pre delivery inspection and valet.
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  Car Warranty Con Exposed 4 May 2004 (News)
  apc=311" target="_blank">www.reliabilityindex.co.uk And to get that used car checked properly before you buy, using the only used car inspection service that warrants its work, go to www.usedcarchecks.com Conducted on a hydraulic ramp at one of over 1,400 accredited and approved garages nationwide, every car comes complete with the added bonus of a 45 day warranty provided by Used Car Checks partner, Warranty Direct. Buyers of the Action Pack will also automatically receive a £25 discount off the full price of an extended warranty. Each inspection costs £99. For more information, visit www.usedcarchecks.com or call 08700 46 86 02
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  Last of the Pre-Summer Bargains at Auction 17 Jul 2002 (News)
  A 31k unwarranted 2000W Yaris 1.3SR made a hefty £6,250. And a 19,000 mile 2000X Focus 1.6 Zetec automatic with a/c found a buyer at £7,200. Remember tomorrow’s Interleasing Sale at Blackbushe from 11.00. 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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  New Polo Prices £7,995 to £13,995 28 Jan 2002 (News)
  A 75bhp Polo 1.4SE 5-door comes out at £11,695 and a 75bhp 1.4 TDI PD SE 5-door at £12,560. However, the 1.4 petrol is available with automatic transmission at £12,585. A 100bhp Polo 1.4 Sport 5-door is £13,000, and a 100bhp Polo 1.9 TDI PD Sport 5-door is £13,995. So the new Polo is outclassed on innovation, specification and price by the Honda Jazz.
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  Five Grand Alfa 156 at Auction Today 7 Sep 2001 (News)
  The not so chirpy cheap-cheaps included: 69,000 mile 96P old shape Mondeo 1.8iLX bid to £1,725; 124,000 mile 98S Rover 618i with a/c sold for £2,125; 103,000 mile 98S Laguna 2.0RT Estate bid to £2,900; 93,000 mile 98R Mondeo 2.0 Ghia auto sold for £3,250; 87,000 mile 98R Omega 2.0CDX sold for £4,400; 87,000 mile 99T Peugeot 206 (yes 206) 1.9LD sold for £4,450; 80,000 mile 98R Peugeot 306 2.0XSi sold for £4,800; 70,000 mile 98R Mercedes C180 Esprit, sold for £6,800; 108,000 mile 98R Audi A4 2.4SE sold for £6,900; 88,000 mile 99T BMW E46 318i automatic bid to £10,200. Among the more desirable dearer tackle were: 45,000 mile 98S Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 sold for £6,100 (hairdressers queue up for them); 70,000 mile 97R Audi A4 TDI 110 sold for £7,325; 48,000 mile 99T Focus 1.8 Ghia sold for £7,350; 19,000 mile 99T Golf GTi 1.8T sold for £12,000; 46,000 mile 99T Lexus IS200SE sold for £12,600; 19,000 mile 2000W Audi A3 T-Sport sold for £14,400; 3,300 mile 2001Y BMW 318iSE auto sold for £18,650.
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  SLK350 Sells for £32,400 at Auction Today 1 Mar 2006 (News)
  It was an 05 automatic, dark blue with white leather on an 05 with 2,283 miles. List £36,765 plus the leather and until very recently supposed to be in short supply and at a premium. Maybe it still will be when it retails.
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  Future Classic Friday: Range Rover Sport 31 May 2019 (News)
  .  The least desirable model, to both a buyer and a car thief, is the launch spec 2.7 TD V6, which has average performance at best, yet is barely less thirsty than the 4.4 V8. The 2.7’s are also prone to turbo failure and automatic gearbox problems, neither of which tend to bother the Jaguar-developed AJ V8. Later cars got the much improved 3.0-litre TD V6 along with the 3.6-litre TD V8, which was a completely in-house design and a wonderful engine, which is still being used today after well over a decade in service.  Whichever model you go for, though, the Range Rover Sport feels special.
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  Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction Preview 22 Nov 2018 (News)
  Lot 266 is a near unique 1973 Intermeccanica Indra, featuring a Chevy Corvette 327ci V8 and 3-speed GM automatic transmission. A lovely looking piece of exotica without the huge engine bills. It’s even comfortable to sit in. Estimated at £78,000 to £88,000. Lot 268 is a 1928 Sunbeam 20HP, specially built in December 1928 to compete in the January 1929 Monte Carlo Rally.