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  SEAT Eco-nomics Savings on SEAT's Most Eco-nomical Cars 20 Apr 2010 (News)
  ‘However, we wanted to take the original ethos of the scrappage scheme and add a SEAT twist by making our latest, class-leading, green technology models even more accessible for everyone, not just owners of ten-year-old cars. Already great value, with the added Eco-nomics discounts, our Ecomotive models now appeal even more to the head as well as the young at heart.'
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  The UK's top three technicians revealed 29 Mar 2010 (News)
  The tens of thousands of professional technicians who keep millions of motorists safe on the road do a job they should quite rightly be proud of. We encourage the technicians to enter the competition directly through monthly editorial in leading trade magazine Aftermarket (30,151 ABC controlled circulation) and other trade and consumer titles. We also ask motorists to nominate their local workshop using advertising and editorial opportunities.
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  Interesting Entry For Barons 27th October Classic Auction 20 Oct 2009 (News)
  And those with young children may recognise the 1964 Traveller in the sale - it has recently starred as the much–loved Humphrey, a lead character in the hit BBC TV CBeebies series ‘Gigglebiz’ (£3,000-£4,000). Jaguar is well represented with, amongst others, three MkII saloons and a stunning bright red 1971 Series 3 E-type roadster (£35,000-£40,000).
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  Black is back, says online used car retailer Autoquake.com 5 Aug 2009 (News)
  Because Autoquake.com takes out a step in the value chain, it can provide higher returns for fleets while still saving consumers money. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners who investor in companies such as Facebook, Digg and Real Networks.      
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  Black is Back says Online Used car retailer Autoquake 4 Aug 2009 (News)
  Because Autoquake.com takes out a step in the value chain, it can provide higher returns for fleets while still saving consumers money. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners who investor in companies such as Facebook, Digg and Real Networks.
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  Scrappage Scheme Busting Deals From Motorpoint 27 Apr 2009 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk says why settle for a £2,000 saving under the Government's car scrappage scheme when you can save up to £13,877 on a massive range of new and nearly new models from Motorpoint, the UK's leading car supermarket, over the next seven days Deal of the Week Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi 16v VTR Plus 5dr EGS. 08 Reg. Only 15,486 miles at £11,599 - a saving of £7,878 on list price when new*.
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  Dutch Motor Show Pioneers New Way to Exhibit Cars 19 Mar 2009 (News)
  ‘It’s not so easy to jettison a trusted and trusted formula, but together with the total motor industry we’re now leading the way. Much interest in the updated concept has also been shown by other countries: we’re mounting a more interesting motor show at a lower cost for the exhibitors while improving the level of visitor experience.
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  Report: Jaguar MkI sets record price at Brightwells 29 Jul 2015 (News)
  Five of the six Lotus models on offer also sold well, a charmingly patinated and highly original 1972 Europa Twin Cam with later ‘big valve’ head leading the pack at £19,800. A similarly race-derived 1971 Marcos GT with a 3.0-litre Volvo engine comfortably exceeded its pre-sale estimate at £13,200 thanks to its wonderful ‘E-Type from the darkside’ looks.
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  SKYACTIV. The future of cars according to Mazda – Driven. 5 Jun 2011 (News)
  Ignition also happens after the piston has reached the top of its stroke.   The lower compression ratio of the SKYACTIV diesel leads to decreased compression temperature and pressure. Therefore the components of the engine can be made much lighter, reducing combustion pressures by 20% and allowing a reduction of engine weight of 10% and allowing the engine to reach higher RPM.
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  Peugeot Reveals Prices and Specs of 3008 31 Jul 2009 (News)
    Peugeot has been a leading pioneer in many new motoring concepts, from the first four valve per cylinder twin cam engines of the 1900’s, to the first production car with independent front suspension (201); the first “folding roof cars” (401 Eclipse); electric sliding front doors on the Peugeot 1007 and now the new Peugeot 3008, another new concept ideal for today’s modern lifestyles.
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  Huge Engine Technology Breakthrough From FIAT 7 Mar 2009 (News)
  For low-rpm torque, the solenoid valve is opened near the end of the camshaft profile, leading to early intake valve closing. This eliminates unwanted backflow into the manifold and maximises the air mass trapped in the cylinders. In engine part-load, the solenoid valve is opened earlier, causing partial valve openings to control the trapped air mass as a function of the required torque.
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  Christmas feature: Hot Wheels at 50 21 Dec 2018 (News)
  And that shows just how deeply passions have run for Hot Wheels over five decades and over four billion sales. The brand is a household name in over 200 nations, and the market-leading die cast toy in the USA, UK, Europe, China, Australia and, thanks to Elon Musk, outer space. The difference being that, while boys below the age of 14 still make up a large percentage of Hot Wheels’ customers across the world, around a quarter of Hot Wheels toys these days are bought by collectors.
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  Driver's insurance cancelled after insurer erroneously claims he was doing 164mph 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  James' Octobox (the black box provider) innacurately shows his car not following the curve of the road James said, "I'm bitterly disappointed. In the days leading up to the incident, I was singing the praises of having a box as a competent driver to reduce premiums. Clearly the technology is innacurrate and will need perfecting before having such a massive impact on those that choose to have a box.
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  Gulf Race Cars to Demo at CarFest South 9 Aug 2013 (News)
  Allerton met Bellm and impressed with his plans signed a deal before the car was even off the production line. As a result of this the Gulf team were the leading runners in 1995 and 1996, winning the title for Bellm in 1996. McLaren GTR F1 Short Tail Gordon Murray designed the iconic McLaren F1 as the 'ultimate' road car and, despite his renowned background in motorsport, never intended for his new baby to have a career in competition.
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  Third Quarter Discount Deals From KIA 2 Jul 2013 (News)
  The entire cee'd range is available with the Care-3 all-inclusive servicing plan that offers the first three services for a fixed £329 and, as with every new Kia, the cee'd range comes with Kia's industry-leading seven year warranty. For further details on all Kia offers please visit  www.kia.co.uk (The £99 insurance offer is available on Picanto 'City', Picanto 5-door '1 Air', Rio '2', New cee'd '1' and New cee'd Sportswagon '1', at participating dealers only, for customers aged between 21 and 80.
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  Honda Back in Full Production 8 Apr 2012 (News)
  Last year's disasters saw Honda's global production drop from 3.6m vehicles to 2.9m and sales fell from 3.5m to 3m. Even its motorcycle division felt the effects with sales falling 9% - although the company still leads with 16m sales. Keir said that Swindon lost 50% of its planned production last year as supplies of parts from Japan and Thailand dried up. "This also had a significant effect on our tier two and three suppliers who have also had a very difficult time."
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  This year's Goodwood Revival in pictures and video 20 Sep 2011 (News)
  The celebration of the 100 th  anniversary of Ford of Britain was flagged-off by Ford’s chief financial officer, Lewis Booth, with Ford of Britain chairman, Joe Greenwell, riding in the Ford Consul in the lead.  Several of Ford’s iconic Model T vehicles were in a line-up of classic cars that included the 1966 Le Mans 24-hour race-winning Ford GT Mk II; the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup rally-winning Ford Escort Mk I; and the 1912 all-Ford-race winner at Brooklands. 
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  Three MX-5s for Britcar 24hr race at Silverstone on 1 October 22 Aug 2011 (News)
  These include The Not Forgotten Association - one of the 2011 chosen charities for the RAF Typhoon Display Team, of which Mazda is the 2011 vehicle sponsor, Help for Heroes, the 'Soldiers' Charity' - the Army Benevolent Fund, Forces Children's Trust and Scotty's Little Soldiers. Leading this team will be Major James Cameron of the 2 nd Royal Tank Regiment (2RTR) based at Tidworth in Wiltshire. James has just returned from Afghanistan where he commanded the Warthog Group - Task Force Helmand's independent armoured Squadron.   
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  Former F1 and Touring Car Aces Line Up For Silverstone Classic 14 Jul 2011 (News)
  From rallying is Norwegian veteran and multiple RAC Rally class winner John Haugland who will field a Lotus Cortina in the U2TC race. Finally, the entry list is packed with all the leading racers of historic cars from across Europe. Notable crowd pleasers include Brackley’s Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams in the E-type Challenge, Willie Green (Ferrari 275 GTB/C), Simon Hadfield and Martin Stretton.
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  Celebrities in Cancer Charity Fundraiser Race at Silverstone Classic 8 May 2011 (News)
  Other famous faces confirmed for the charity fundraising event include Comedy Dave, Jonny Saunders, Neil Fox, Luther Blissett, Lord Charles Brocket and Paul O’Duffy. Further names will be announced in the lead up to the race. Speaking at the launch Heston Blumenthal said: “I made my racing debut at the Silverstone Classic last year and absolutely loved it… even if I did go sideways round most of the corners.