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  Hybrid Concept Cars from Subaru and MCC 11 Sep 2001 (News)
  Dubbed the Smart Hyper (hybrid and performance) this combines a diesel engine with electric motor drive to offer extra economy and performance. Fuel consumption is less than 3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in the new European driving cycle (NEDC), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of less than 80 g/km. The system allows spontaneous starting when the combustion engine is shut off (automatic start-stop system).
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  New Polo To Debut at Frankfurt on 11th September 15 Aug 2001 (News)
  Numerous items of optional equipment will enhance comfort and safety: in conjunction with the electronic stability program (ESP), Volkswagen is offering a hydraulic brake assistant (HBA), designed to cut emergency braking distance. Other options will include Climatic, a semi-automatic air conditioning system which uses less fuel than a conventional system and integrated rear child seats. Enhanced security features will also be more widely available. Four trim levels: E, S, SE and Sport will be available at launch.
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  New Face for BMW 3 Series 29 Jun 2001 (News)
  The 136bhp 2.0 litre diesel engine gets common rail direct injection taking it to 150bhp and 243 lb ft (330Nm) torque. Fuel economy is 51.4mpg in the EU combined cycle and the 320d will also be available for the first time with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. Across the range improvements include revised suspension settings and a quicker steering rack as first applied to the Compact range and 330i models from April.
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  'K' reg 605 bid to just £375 18 Jun 2001 (News)
  A 134,546 mile 94M didn't do much better. This one was a manual 2.0SRTi with slightly less scary fuel consumption but bids still hit the wall at £750. Insurance hikes ensured that bidding for an ex Kent police 145,324 mile 98R Volvo V70 T5 manual ran out of steam at £3,500.
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  Free 6th Gear for Lupo; Free a/c for Polo 16 Jun 2001 (News)
  So the 1.6 litre 16v 125bhp engine has no trouble pulling it to 60mph in just 8 seconds and on to 127mph. Torque is 112 lb ft (152Nm) at 3,000rpm, combined fuel consumption 39.8mpg and CO2 emissions 168g/km (£140pa VED). Standard kit includes alloy wheels, colour coded sports seats, alloy pedals, leather rimmed steering wheel, special Gti gearknob, chrome ringed dials, ABS, PAS, twin airbags, remote central locking with alarm, Xenon headlights, height-adjustable steering wheel, Isofix child seat fittings and a Gamma radio cassette.
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  Tax Free 207 Arrives in October 22 Jul 2009 (News)
  Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) This new feature helps the driver to adopt a more economical driving style by indicating the optimal gear to be selected, thereby ensuring the lowest possible fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. The indicator is located in the odometer and consists of a rising vertical arrow indicating the best time to change gear. The driver, however, is responsible for following the system’s indications.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 28 Oct 2015 (News)
  cm_re=homeslides-_-Slide+2-_-autumnmotoring">Click for more details 26 October Get free fuel with Sainsbury's Car Insurance. New customers will receive 2x £2.50 coupons off fuel (one for each month) when they buy 12 months’ cover. Click for more details 23 October Get a minimum of £2000 off the price of a new car when you trade-in your old car with MG or Vauxhall.
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  Honest John's money saving deals from August 28 Aug 2014 (News)
  You can make big savings by shopping around. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying fuel, car insurance or booking a service, it pays to search the market and find the lowest deals.  Here’s our round up of the latest discounts to save you £££££s on everything from breakdown cover to new cars.  Friday 29 August You can save up to £2000 a new Volkswagen Beetle, with prices now starting at £14,825.
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  Honest John’s deals of April 2 May 2014 (News)
  Click here   Monday 21 April Supermarket Morrisons is cutting 6p off a litre fuel for anyone spending £40 in store. The offer will run until the 4 May, with participating supermarkets issuing vouchers, which can  be redeemed until the 11 May. Click here   Thursday 17 April UK Car Discount has a range of deals on Vauxhall Astras .
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  All three Mazda MX-5s finish Britcar 24 hour race 3 Oct 2011 (News)
  The Mazda MX-5 GT car set the early pace, lapping the 3.6 mile Northamptonshire circuit in 2 minutes 22 seconds and proving a match for the Aston Martins, Porsches and Lotuses that have previously dominated the class. Early in the race an impact caused a fuel leak that necessitated a repair to the GT car's fuel cell, effectively putting the car out of contention for the race. Notwithstanding this setback the Mazda MX-5's honour was upheld by the remaining two cars. 
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  Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer’s Camaro SS heads to auction 12 Nov 2019 (News)
  There were further upgrades to the drive belt pulley system, distributor, plus the inclusion of a stainless-steel fuel tank and rebuilt Muncie M21 four-speed manual gearbox, as well as an aluminium prop shaft. Work didn’t stop there and with plans for decent quarter-mile times, the suspension, springs, anti-roll bars and anti-tramp bars were either added, rebuilt or upgraded in a bid to keep the axle located under hard acceleration. Increased power meant better brakes were required to a vacuum servo was fitted along with disc brakes all round, with the front discs grooved and cross-drilled for maximum performance.
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  Hidden Hero: Rover Metro GTi 16v 4 Oct 2019 (News)
  .  In 1993, the GTi was made even more entertaining with the adoption of the multi-point fuel injection system that had been introduced for the 200-series, which shaved the 0-60 time to just 8.5 seconds - quicker than a Golf GTi.  Like all Metros, the GTi was great until it rusted away, rear sills and wheelarches first, into oblivion.
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  Ultra-fast electric car chargers to be installed at petrol stations 7 Jun 2019 (News)
  BP Chargemaster announces plans to install 400 150kW electric car chargers on fuel station forecourts by the end of 2021.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sport 4 Jun 2018 (News)
  They're terrific cars to drive, with a fabulous ride and handling combination that really does give the best of both worlds - a supremely luxurious car, but also one that's easy to press on with. Plus, while no Jaguar will be a paragon of fuel economy, the 3.2 is at least relatively sensible over long distances, with MPG in the high 20s achievable on a run. Droopy headlining aside (they all do that, sir...), the interior looks to be in stunning condition, while the optional 'Dimple' brushed alloy wheels appear pretty decent.
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  Classic cars set for MoT exemption 16 May 2018 (News)
  And it means that there’s nothing to stop you giving a 40-year-old car that hasn’t moved in 20 years fresh fuel and a battery and driving it off down the road… only to find the brakes don’t work. There is also a huge grey area that is a court case waiting to happen. That’s because, technically, your car needs to be roadworthy for it to be insured.
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  Where to, Guv? Plug-in black cab reaches London 5 Dec 2017 (News)
  Fare payments will be contactless while a  retractable integrated ramp should make it quicker and easier for wheelchair users to get in and out. The TX's hybrid powertrain will cover 400 miles on a single tank of fuel, including an all-electric range of 80 miles with zero emissions. The taxi is powered by an electric motor and 1.5-litre petrol engine and can travel from London to Manchester and back again without needing to stop to refuel.
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  A Grand Monday: Citroen AX Debut Diesel 8 May 2017 (News)
  An absolute doddle to maintain, it'll cost pennies to insure on a limited mileage classic policy, and sips fuel. It also has a long MoT, until January 2018. In fact, it's MoT test history over the past five or six years is relatively spotless, with barely any advisories - apart from a few minor headlight issues.
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  A Grand Monday: Audi 100 17 Apr 2017 (News)
  Its drag co-efficient of 0.30 was by far and away the best in its class, giving it excellent refinement, fuel economy and high-speed performance. The angular nose sliced through wind resistance, while the biggest innovation was the 100's use of flush-fitting glass, a feature adopted by practically every car manufacturer since.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 620ti, £950 25 Apr 2016 (News)
  It was never a huge seller, no doubt down to the dowdy image and Honda Accord underpinnings, but like all 600s, the Ti was a much better car than its sober outward appearance would suggest. Driven sensibly, it also offered better fuel economy than the basic 618, which made it an attractive proposition for fleet managers who wanted to incentivise their field staff. Visually, the clues to the cars potential came in the form of its unique alloys, front fogs and figure-hugging ‘Silverstone’ half leather seats, identical to those in the 800 Vitesse.
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 5-series Touring £795 4 Jan 2016 (News)
  Being the SE model, the car has the double sun-roof fitted, which no longer works. There are a few other electrical issues as well – like a faulty bulb behind the fuel gauge and a heated rear screen that only works intermittently. Body-wise, there’s some wear and tear – the worst of which looks like the dent on the offside rear quarter panel.