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  Future Classic Friday: Chrysler PT Cruiser 14 Apr 2017 (News)
  An almost inaccessible battery - caused by the need to fit the engine in beneath a narrow nose - which lived under the passenger seat, meaning changing it was pretty much a dealer-only job, and a fairly awful automatic transmission option being another. Nevertheless, PT Cruiser sales started strongly. It was refreshingly different, and the type of buyer who had long craved a retro-pastiche of an American hot rod (of which, in fairness, there were sursprising numbers) finally had the car they'd always wanted.
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  November recall round up: Fires and hacking 1 Dec 2015 (News)
  There is also a separate recall for the S-Class Hybrid. The internal-combustion engine may not restart automatically, though it can be restarted manually by turning the ignition off and on. A software update is required to fix the issue.  More than 1000 Porsche Macan models are being recalled because of a potential fuel leak.
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  Save more than £5000 on a Vauxhall Insignia with UK Car Discount 25 Apr 2014 (News)
  New 2014 Vauxhall Insignia SALOON Deals : VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] ecoFLEX SE 4dr [Start Stop] £18,084 - SAVING OF £3,270 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] ecoFLEX SRi 4dr [Start Stop £17,672 - SAVING OF £3,682 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] ecoFLEX SRi Nav 4dr [Start Stop] £18,327 -  SAVING OF £3,877 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] SRi Nav 4dr Auto £19,639 - SAVING OF £4,230 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] ecoFLEX Elite 4dr [Start Stop] £19,275 - SAVING OF £4,459 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] ecoFLEX Elite Nav 4dr [Start Stop] £19,921 - SAVING OF £4,663 New 2014 Vauxhall Insigia HATCHBACK Deals : VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [140] ecoFLEX Tech Line 5dr [Start Stop] £17,417 - SAVING OF £4,427 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] Tech Line 5dr Auto £18,949 - SAVING OF £4,920 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [140] ecoFLEX SE 5dr [Start Stop] £17,800 -SAVING OF £3,194 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [140] ecoFLEX Elite Nav 5dr [Start Stop] £19,647 - SAVING OF £4,577 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi Bi-Turbo [195] SRi Vx-line Nav 5dr [S/S] £21,930 - SAVING OF £4,954 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi Bi-Turbo [195] Elite 5dr Auto £22,080 - SAVING OF £5,299 New 2014 Vauxhall Insignia ESTATE Deals : VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX Tech Line 5dr [Start Stop] £18,194 - SAVING OF £4,700 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [163] Tech Line 5dr Auto £19,945 - SAVING OF £5,264 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi [140] ecoFLEX Elite Nav 5dr [Start Stop] £20,635 - SAVING OF £4,889 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6T SIDI Elite Nav 5dr Auto £22,303 - SAVING OF £4,376 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTi Bi-Turbo [195] Elite 5dr Auto [S/S] £23,076 - SAVING OF £5,603 SE  models feature 17-inch alloys, front and rear electric windows,  automatic windscreen wipers and lighting control and tunnel detection. Tech Line  models add the following to the SE model: satellite navigation system with touch-screen and touch-pad control plus IntelliLink.
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  Curios: Rapport Forte 14 Feb 2014 (News)
  The car also featured a sumptuous interior, upholstered in Connolly hide complemented by lambswool rugs. The standard specification included air conditioning, electric windows, central locking, automatic transmission, cruise control and a stereo hi-fi system. The electrically-operated aerofoil mounted over the headlamps – a typical Rapport touch – was designed to provide the benefit of a sleek bonnet line without incurring the airflow problems associated with traditional retractable headlamps when raised.
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  KIA Develops 3 Alternative Ways to Go Green 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  It has a 2.4-litre petrol engine and a 30kW electric motor driving through a hybrid-specific six-speed automatic gearbox. Uniquely among current hybrids, it has a lithium-ion polymer battery which is 30% lighter than the nickel-metal hydride systems in rivals, but has a higher energy density. It can accelerate to more than 60mph on battery power alone.
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  Small cars in the classifieds 21 Jun 2011 (News)
  There are only two seats, but that's to be expected in a car that can be parked end-on to the curb, should you dare to challenge the authority of the parking attendant.  It’s powered by a two-cylinder diesel engine linked to a CVT automatic gearbox and has a top speed of 65mph, although getting up to such a speed would be an arduous process, exacerbated by typical two-cylinder coarseness. Expect a genuine 65mpg, depending on your weight... 
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  British Motorists Name The Nation's Top Ten Garages 28 Mar 2010 (News)
  The Golden Garage national winner, picked by an expert panel of judges will receive prizes worth over £5,000. Motorists nominating their favourite garage will be automatically entered into a draw to win one of five coveted Land Rover experience days for themselves and two friends.
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  Audi Prices To Rise From 23rd February 26 Jan 2009 (News)
  On top of existing SE model equipment, including three-zone climate control, a 10-speaker, 180 watt sound system and automatic headlight and wiper operation, the new Executive SE specification also adds an alloy wheel upgrade to a 17-inch 10-spoke design, an Audi Symphony audio system with six CD autochanger, cruise control and mobile phone preparation.
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  Winter Deals From Nissan 14 Nov 2008 (News)
  With its three rows of seats, the closely related Pathfinder SUV mixes family car comfort and car like handling with mountain goat agility thanks to set-and-forget ALL-MODE 4x4 and a 171 PS 2.5-litre turbo diesel delivering an awesome 403 Nm. The Aventura model with automatic transmission is available at £26,995, a whopping reduction of £4,210. Accessories to go Customers can also take advantage of 15 per cent off the retail price of the following Accessory Packs: Micra Protection Pack – velour mats, entry guards (£60.31 (3-door) or £64.80 (5-door) NOTE Protection Pack – velour mats, entry guards, front and rear flaps (£181.68) Qashqai Style Pack – front styling plate, side bars and roof spoiler (£690.45*) X-trail Style Pack – front entry guards, rear styling plate (£295.43*) X-trail Style Plus Pack – front entry guards, rear styling plate and side bars with steps (£744.43* – 20 per cent discount) Finally, the Armadillo roll top that’s proved extremely popular among Navara customers is now on special offer at £999.99* incl VAT.
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  03 XJ 4.2 Sport Just £19k At Auction Today 23 Jun 2006 (News)
  Unwarranted mileage ‘n/w’: BMW M3, 2002/52, 43k miles n/w £21,700s Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.2CRD, 03 reg, 39k miles £6,150s Citroen Picasso 1.8SX, 03 reg, 36k miles £4,000 Ford C-Max 1.6LX, 05 reg, 8k miles £7,000s Jaguar XJ 4.2 Sport, 03 reg, 41k miles £19,000s LandRover Freelander 1.8 Kalahari, 03 reg, 18k miles £7,500s Mazda MX5 1.8 automatic, 2001/51, 69k miles £5,100s Mercedes C180K Classic SE auto, 04 reg, 26k miles £10,300s Mercedes C220CDI Classic auto, 02 reg, 91k miles £7,450s Mercedes SLK200 manual, 02 reg, 73k miles £10,200s Mercedes E270CDI Elegance auto, 03 reg, 50k miles £16,800 Peugeot 307 SW TDI 90 7-str, 2002/52, 116k miles £3,650s Toyota Yaris Verso 1.3 T-Spirit auto, 04 reg, 11k miles £7,100s Toyota LandCruiser LC 3.0 D4-D auto, 2002/52, 56k n/w £15,000s Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Club Easydrive, 05 reg, 3k miles £8,100s Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe Monday 26th June 10.00am start Top Car , BMW ex-courtesy cars, Porsche Retail p/x, Black Horse top cars, Fleet & Finance, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon Group p/x.
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  This Weekend's Discounts and Premiums 22 Jun 2002 (News)
  www.seat.co.uk Trade Sales of Slough:- New Astra 1.6 16c LSs with a/c: £8,299 New VW Golf V6 4-Motions with a/c: £16,999 New Mondeo 1.8LXs with a/c: £10,999 New Citroen C5 2.0LXs: £10,999 51 Reg Micra 1.0Ss: £4,999 51 Reg Vectra 2.0LS DTi estates: £8,999 www.trade-sales.co.uk Motorpoint of Derby and Burnley:- New Renault Laguna 1.9Dci 120 Dynamique: £13,699 New Renault Scenic 2.0 Monaco Privilege, leather: £12,999 New VW Golf 1.6S 5-dr with a/c: £11,299 New VW Golf GT TDi 130 5-dr: £14,999 51 Reg Ford Focus 1.6LX 4-dr automatics: £7,699 51 Reg Ford Focus 1.4LX estates: £7,999 www.motorpoint.co.uk Dagenham Motors: New Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia 5-doors: £10,999 New Ford Kas with PAS: £5,799 New (old shape) Ford Fiesta Flights: £6,599 New Ford Mondeo 1.8LXs; £12,999 (24 Branches throughout London Area: Check Yellow Pages) oneswoop:- New MINI Cooper, a/c, leather, CD, front fogs: £12,250 New Mercedes C320 Avantgarde: £34,999 New BMW 318Ti Compact: £18,499 www.oneswoop.com Drivethedeal:- New UK Supplied Renault Scenic 1.6 Expression: £10,870 New UK Supplied Citroen Picasso 1.8 Exclusive: £11,995 www.drivethedeal.com Alliance:- New Jaguar XKR Convertible with leather and satnav: £55,496 New SAAB 9-5 2.0T Vector estate: £19,995 New Subaru Impreza WRX X2, bucket seats: £17,995 New Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.0 D-44 auto, 8-seats: £26,995 New Toyota MR2 1.8 VVTi base no a/c: £15,195 www.alliancecarimports Showroom4Cars:- New MINI Coopers from £12,028 to £14,314 according to spec.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 11-4-2015 11 Apr 2015 (News)
  At my age now, a smaller car would be fine since I now drive only locally with a long drive to Kent perhaps once a year. I can afford up to £10,000 and need a reliable and inexpensive to run automatic. Is the Legend worth anything as scrap? VM, Derby The Legend is probably worth £200 as scrap; maybe more as a spares donor car. It may even be worth preserving for someone prepared to make the belt change himself.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Mitsubishi L200 Series 4 (2006-2015) 27 Nov 2019 (News)
  Throughout the L200’s near 10 year production run it would see some changes to its specification. In 2010, the L200 gained the option of a five-speed automatic, while power was increased to 175PS. There was also a very slight restyle inside and out, with the exterior getting new fog lamp housings and a redesigned grille. Advertised fuel economy for the 2.5-litre diesels officially span from 34 – 37mpg.
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  Frazer Nash sells for £236,000 at Brightwells auction 14 May 2015 (News)
  Also noteworthy was the £13,200 raised by an exceptionally smart 1987 XJS-C 3.6 Cabriolet with just 52,000 miles on the clock and forecast to fetch nearer £9,000. A trio of Daimler 2.5 V8s also found new homes. A tidy 1965 automatic with a recent repaint fetching a market correct £14,100 while an average 1969 example raised £9100 and a smart and very rare 1968 manual overdrive looked a snip at  £11,500, perhaps  held back by its brown paint with pale blue leather colour scheme.
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  70 Years of Jaguars up for Auction at Sandown Park 22 Apr 2010 (News)
  The 1959 3.4 XK150 FHC was the subject of a comprehensive, £40,000 restoration in 1999/2000 by Lawford Heath Classics to ‘factory fresh’ condition (£35000-40000), while the 1958 XK150 DHC was restored and upgraded some years ago and features a modern, ZFHP22, 4-speed automatic transmission, stainless steel exhaust, 15 inch chrome wire wheels, uprated cooling system with a Kenlowe fan, Vicarage power steering, adjustable AVO shock absorbers and uprated brake servo (£37500-40000).
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  MINIs and BMWs Beat New Congtestion Charge 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  While the X5 3.0d and X5 3.0sd emit 214g/km and 216g/km respectively, the very latest LTI Vehicles TX4 2.5 produces 233g/km. By contrast the biggest selling BMW X3, the 2.0d automatic, produces just 178g/km. It’s a similar story with regard to fuel consumption. On the combined cycle the X5 3.0d achieves 34.9mpg compared to a black cab’s 32mpg. The X3 2.0d trumps this by recording 42.2mpg.
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  Cheap C-Max, Scenic and Many More 29 Jun 2004 (News)
  ZT Tourer Brand New Uk Cars 2004 from £14,494 Mazda6 2.0 TS2 Diesel 2004 from £14,695 Mazda6 Choice Of Brand New Cars 2004 from £10,994 Mazda MX-5 1.6 Euphonic Ltd Edn Also 1.8 from £14,295 Mazda Mx-5 Brand New Uk Cars 2004 from £11,995 Mazda Premacy Brand New Uk Cars 2004 from £11,994 Mazda Tribute Brand New Uk Cars 2004 from £14,494 Peugeot 206 1.4 X line 2004 £8,294 Peugeot 206 1.4 XT SE 90bhp 2004 £8,794 Peugeot 206 1.6 Coupe Cabriolet Quicksilver 2004 £11,894 Peugeot 206 1.6 Coupe Cabriolet S 2004 £11,995 Peugeot 206 1.6 Coupe Cabriolet S Leather, Sports Pack, Alloys 2004 £12,994 Peugeot 206 1.6 Coupe Cabriolet S, Alloys, New 2004 £12,294 Peugeot 206 1.6 XSI Automatic 2004 £10,394 Peugeot 206 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet Se Brand New 2004 £13,194 Peugeot 206 2.0 Coupe Cabriolet Se Sports Pack, Leather, New 2004 £13,794 Peugeot 206 Brand New Uk Cars Instock With Massive Savings 2004 From £5,994 Peugeot 206 Brand New Uk Cars With Massive Savings 2004 £6,994 Peugeot 307 1.4 16v Xs Brand New 2004 £9,195 Peugeot 307 1.6 Automatics 2004 £10,294 Peugeot 307 1.6 XS 2004 £10,294 Peugeot 307 2.0 138 Coupe Cabriolet 2004 £16,194 Peugeot 307 All Models Available 2004 from £8,994 Peugeot 407 Brand New Uk Cars 2004 from £13,494 Renault Clio1.2 Dynamique 16v Brand New Uk Cars 2004 £7,794 Renault Clio1.2 Expression + 2004 £7,894 Renault Clio 1.5 DCi 100 Dynamique Brand New Instock Uk Car 2004 £9,694 Renault Clio1.5 DCi Dynamique 3dr 80 Bhp Brand New In Stock 2004 £8,694 RenaultSport Clio 182 2004 £11,695 RenaultSport Clio182 Cup Pack, Spoiler + Suspension 2004 £12,694 Renault Clio Brand New Uk Cars Instock 2004 from £5,994 Renault Laguna1.9 DCI 120 Ps Dynamique Brand New 2004 £12,294 Renault Laguna 2.2 DCi Dynamique 2004 £13,294 Renault Laguna Brand New Uk Cars In Stock 2004 from £9,994 Renault Megane 1.5 DCi Authentique Aircon 2004 £9,494 Renault Megane 1.5 DCi Dynamique 5 Dr 2004 £10,095 Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique VVT 115 Brand New Uk Car 2004 £9,794 Renault Megane 1.9 DCi 120 Dynamique 6 Speed New Uk Car 2004 £11,244 Renault Megane 2.0 Sport Dynamique Vvt 136 6speed Brand New Uk Car 2004 £10,744 Renault Megane Brand New UK Cars Instock 2004 from £7,894 Renault Megane New Model1.6 Vvt Dynamique Brand New Uk Cars 2004 £9,994 Renault Megane New Model Uk Cars 1.4 16v Authentique 5 Dr Brand New Instock 2004 £8,994 Renault Megane New Models 1.6 Vvt 115 Expression Brand New Uk Cars 2004 £10,194 Renault Scenic 1.4 Authentique with Aircon 2004 £10,294 Renault Scenic 1.5 Dci Dynamique Brand New 2004 £12,394 Renault Scenic 1.6 Expression 2004 £10,794 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi 120 Dynamique New Model Brand New 2004 £13,150 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi 120 Privilege Brand New 2004 £14,794 Renault Scenic 2.0 Privilege 2004 £13,194 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 Dci 100 Dynamique 2004 £14,494 Renault Scenic New Model 2004 from £9,494 Rover 75 Brand New Uk Cars 2004 from £11,794 Toyota Avensis Brand New Models Uk Cars 2004 from £11,494 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Elegance And 1.4 Available Brand New 2004 £7,495 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v SXi 2004 £7,494 Vauxhall Corsa Brand New 2004 Facelift Models from £5,994 Vauxhall Vectra Brand New Uk Cars 2004 from £10,994 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Gt Tdi 140 New Model 3drs and 5drs 2004 from £15,494 Volkswagen Passat Brand New Cars 2004 from £12,994 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 Tdi Highline 130 Bhp Brand New Uk Cars 2004 £15,394 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 Tdi Sport 130 Bhp Brand New 2004 £16,095 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 SE FSI 7 Seater 2004 £14,645 Link here: www.motorprovider.co.uk
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  Why 2019 could be the best time to buy a diesel 1 Feb 2019 (News)
  All modern diesels are fitted with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), which is designed to reduce harmful emissions but can become clogged over time. Driving at high speeds for prolonged periods will cause DPFs to automatically regenerate, burning off the accumulated soot in the filter and preventing any issues caused by a blocked DPF. If most of your driving is around town, the DPF won't be able to regenerate and could become blocked.
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  Future Classic Friday: Volkswagen Golf Mk4 25 Jan 2019 (News)
  It was, for several years, the most sought after car for sale on Auto Trader, while there was a period where traders were buying automatic models in the northern counties and driving them down to London to sell them, such was the demand for two-pedal Golfs in the capital’s hustle and bustle.  The fit and finish of the interior trim was leagues ahead of many rivals, and in addition to that it came with blue dashboard lighting - a unique feature that won praise from motoring journalists and fashion victims alike.
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  1976 Ferrari 308 GTS Vetroresina Makes £123,200 at Brightwells Bicester Heritage Flywheel Auction today. 24 Jun 2017 (News)
  1964 LandRover SIIA SWB with Holden 3.3 litre engine sold for £6,832 inc. 1995 Maserati Ghibli automatic, recent cambelt change, sold for £8,176 inc. 1954 MG TF 1250 Roadster, recent resto, 5-speed gearbox, sold for £11,760 inc. 1933 MG J2 1935 Australian Grand Prix car sold for £29,120 inc.