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  MINIs and BMWs Beat New Congtestion Charge 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle cleaner than London black cab. Independent analysis shows BMW Group cut car CO2 emissions more than any other manufacturer in 2007. BMW and MINI’s market positions as the number one premium cars within their segments in London were strengthened today with the Mayor of London’s announcement of a new charging structure for entering the capital in a car.
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  The MoT Files: When does a car become a classic? 27 Feb 2019 (News)
  MoT Test results by year of registration. Covers models from 1980-2013 and provides a round-up of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
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  2023 Ferrari Purosangue SUV: Prices, specs and release date 18 Mar 2024 (News)
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  Government criticised for scrapping plug-in car grant 12 Oct 2018 (News)
  The Government is facing criticism from the automotive industry for its decision to scrap the plug-in hybrid car grant. From 9 November, only plug-in cars that can cover 70 miles on electricity will qualify for the grant, effectively ending the Government-funded discount for all plug-in hybrids currently on sale in the UK. Pure electric cars will also get less public money, with the grant cut from £4500 to £3500.
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  Don't Get Done For Emissions in Europe 31 May 2019 (News)
  As well as speeding tickets from European countries, British drivers are getting hit with fines as high as £7,500 for repeatedly entering emissions zones that their cars do not qualify for. You need to be aware of the emissions category for your car and you need to have the correct Crit-Air sticker or you could get done too. You can find all the information you need about environmental zones on the free Green-Zones App.
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  First production Triumph TR5 to go under the hammer 10 Apr 2018 (News)
  The engine was overhauled while the fuel injection was set up by Lucas injection specialist ME & JW Pumford at a cost of £1674. Overdrive was also fitted. Since the restoration was completed, the car has been garaged and lightly used. A run of eight old MOTs back to 2010 show that it has covered just 200 miles since being returned to the road, the current MOT running until December 2018 with no advisories recorded.
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Vectra 28 Nov 2016 (News)
  s=carAndClassic&id=C814437" target="_blank">this one worth grabbing, though, is its pedigree. It has covered just 41,000 miles, and has had just one elderly owner from new. Rather than spend its life being thrashed up and down motorways, or acquiring sticky stains on the school run, it has had a mollycoddled existence.
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  The Queen's Daimler on offer at Historics 31 Jul 2013 (News)
  Every British monarch from King Edward VII to Queen Elizabeth II has been transported in Daimler limousines. A further 11,000 miles were covered while in the possession of Her Majesty before the vehicle was returned in 2004 to The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, with whom it is still registered today.  It is offered by Historics with precisely the same specification as it was then, including its original tyres, and with a mileage of 15,242.
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  BCA and Lex Autolease To Offer 500 Convertibles in Two Auctions 1 Mar 2012 (News)
  .  There will also be Live Online bidding for buyers unable to travel to either location. Both sales will be open to the public, and every convertible offered will be covered by the BCA Assured programme, giving peace of mind to buyers by providing a report on a 30 point mechanical check carried out by an independent motoring organisation.  Full details of the entry, including vehicle images and grades can be found by logging onto www.british-car-auctions.co.uk .
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  Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 14th and 15th May 10 Feb 2011 (News)
  Events Manager, Judith Maddox said:” We are often told by both the public and exhibitors that they really enjoy the Spring Autojumble as, the event not being as large as the International Autojumble, it enables them to get round the whole show over the weekend without missing out on extra features such as the MotorMarque and Car Club displays.” The Autojumble has over 1,000 stands selling everything motor related, including parts, accessories, automobilia, literature, tools and clothing, covering all motoring eras.
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  Revealed: The UK's top 24 technicians 27 Jan 2010 (News)
  Entrants from throughout the UK completed a mixture of multiple choice and open questions covering every aspect of advanced vehicle repair and diagnostics. The top-scoring technicians will now compete for a place in the competition’s grand final at regional heats on February 4th and 5th at Delphi’s training centre in Warwick.
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  1928 Austin 12/4 Star of Classic Auction 18 Jun 2002 (News)
  Seems that the original purchaser, a Mr Scott, insisted on having it in Riviera Blue metallic as shown in the MG catalogue, despite the car not being available in that colour. He then proceeded to cover just 6,300 miles in nine years after which, when the fuel pump inevitably failed due to stale petrol, he attempted to have a new one fitted under warranty.
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  New Lexus IS300 Here from 1st October 25 Sep 2001 (News)
  As with other Lexus models, the IS300 saloon and SportCross are backed by a three year/ 60,000 miles warranty, three year paint and 12 year anti-perforation warranty. For a photo of the IS300 SportCross see Lexus IS300 in the Car by Car Breakdown. More at www.lexus.co.uk
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  1967 Lotus Elan SE FHC to Feature in H&H Classic Auction 21 May 2014 (News)
  The SE, ‘Special Equipment’ model has the desirable standard spec of a close-ratio gearbox, knock-on steel wheels, servoed brakes and a more highly tuned Lotus twin-cam engine. The vendor, who has owned the car twice in its life, first in 1978, and then from 2007 to date, states that much work has been done to keep the car in tip-top condition. Since an extensive refurbishment by marque expert Peter Day in the 1990s, which included fitting a new, galvanised chassis, it has covered just 19,479 miles.
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  Renault, Too, Offers Redundancy Insurance 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Renault has now joined Honda and Volvo in offering free Payment Protection Insurance giving reassurance to customers buying new cars and vans across the range in April. The free insurance will cover customer’s payments for the first 12 months of their Renault Finance agreement should they be unable to work through accident, sickness or redundancy.
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  Honda Drops Prices to Shift Unsold Stocks 1 Apr 2009 (News)
  Honda (UK) has announced a new package of car offers including free payment protection against redundancy, giving consumers greater confidence to purchase new cars. Free payment protection is available on all promoted Civics and CR-Vs purchased on Honda finance from 1 April, and means Honda will cover the monthly car repayments for up to a year, safeguarding customers should they be made redundant for more than three months.
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  Nissan Puts Jan VAT Rise Back to April 30 Oct 2009 (News)
  That’s the pledge made by Britain’s biggest car builder, which is promising to cover the price increase of any new Nissan resulting from the Government’s planned 1st January VAT increase*. As the temporary VAT rate of 15% comes to an end, Value Added Tax is expected to return to 17.5%.
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  BMW M635 CSI goes for record £100,100 at auction 4 Apr 2017 (News)
  A 1985 BMW M635 CSI manual sold for £100,100 at auction over the weekend- a new UK auction record for the model. The car went under the hammer at Classic Car Auctions’ (CCA) debut sale at NEC Restoration Show. The highly original, manual gearbox car had covered only 15,300 miles in the hands of just two owners and was subject to a long bidding war between buyers in the room and over the phone.
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  More Entries for Barons December 13th Classic Car Auction 23 Nov 2011 (News)
  It has covered just 59,000 miles from new, has benefited from an oil change approximately every 500 mile and has been garaged all its life. The car was repainted in its original colour of opalescent British Racing Green by Southern Classics some 12 years ago and the interior retains the original carpets, leather and headlining. £14,000-16,000.
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  Interesting Entry For Barons 27th October Classic Auction 20 Oct 2009 (News)
  This benefited from a total restoration by XK Engineering between August 1990 and September 1991 and has covered just 12,800 miles since and has been a Jersey resident for six years. Other Jaguars on offer include a 1990 XJS convertible with a fine Jaguar company history. Originally a Jaguar company car, it was subsequently owned by Rex Marvin, Product Testing Manager for Jaguar.