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  Dewar Trophy presented to McLaren for the P1 20 Nov 2013 (News)
  The medal recognises motoring innovation by individuals and companies, and was this year presented to Lord Drayson for the Drayson B12/69 EV. The Le Mans style car broke the world land speed record for electric cars this year, reaching 205.139mph. Ben Cussons, Chairman Motoring Committee of the Royal Automobile Club, said: “We are pleased to recognise outstanding achievements by the British automotive industry.
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  Preview: Thockmorton Challenge, Worcestershire, 12 October 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  The Throckmorton Challenge is a qualifying round of the 2013 HERO Cup in association with EFG International, the club’s annual championship. It is also part of the Historic Rally Car Register's (HRCR) Clubman Championship, a series of events that are held throughout the country. Peter Nedin, HERO’s Event Director, said: 'More than 60 participants are taking part in the Training and Briefing day on Friday, which is testament to HERO’s dedication to provide training for novices and more experience.'
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  Porsche 911s star at Historics classic car auction 19 Aug 2013 (News)
  Historics at Brooklands has lined up a strong line-up of classic Porsche 911s for its 31 August sale.
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  MG Rover's accountants face tribunal 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  According to reports by Reuters, MG Rover’s accountants face a tribunal next week, which will be examining its role in the finances of the Phoenix Four during its tenure of the car company between 2000-2005. The tribunal will be assessing the accountancy firm’s advice to the directors, and whether it came into conflict with the best interests of MG Rover in the lead-up to its collapse in May 2005.
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  New showroom opens at Aston Martin Heritage 20 Jun 2013 (News)
  Kingsley Riding-Felce, Managing Director, Aston Martin Works said: 'Aston Martin Works can now provide its customers with an exceptional service, spanning the most modern super cars to cherished heritage models; from sales, to ongoing service, maintenance and repairs, to full restoration.'
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  Red Driving School To Offer Affordable Fully Comprehensive Insurance For Young Drivers 15 Oct 2012 (News)
  Any driver who passes with Red (and is aged between 17 and 25 years ld), will be offered an 'out of sight' black box, which collects data on how the car is being driven. The box assesses individual driving styles and driver feedback is available via the ingenie mobile app and online. Key areas of driving are assessed including speed, cornering, braking and acceleration.
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  Bits For Older BMWs 3 Feb 2012 (News)
  The range of parts in the new online shop currently totals some 35,000 items for classic BMW cars and motorcycles dating from 1960 to around 1990. Large, heavy spare parts, dangerous goods and materials, electronic components and yard goods are excluded from the range. For customers, the online Parts Shop will not only make the search for spare parts much easier, it will also facilitate the replacement process: when a component is purchased, a BMW partner is automatically recommended to help the customer restore his or her classic vehicle and to provide technical support.  The BMW Classic Parts Supply online shop will be presented for the first time at the Bremen Exhibition Centre during the Bremen Classic Motorshow, which takes place from 3 – 5 February 2012.
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  ABI proposals to reduce young driver deaths 24 Nov 2011 (News)
  Douglas added: "The system will encourage new drivers to drive less aggressively and within the law, and benefit from reducing car insurance premiums. Aggressive drivers, on the other hand, will be penalised with higher premiums.  A home computer 'dashboard' enables drivers to analyse their performance and apply the lessons learned to their driving style."
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  Toyota's latest safety technology 2 Aug 2011 (News)
  Pedestrian safety is being considered too, with a pop-up bonnet designed to reduce the risk of serious head injury should a car strike a pedestrian. The system works by increasing the distance between the bonnet and the engine, cushioning the impact of the pedestrian. Toyota is developing these technologies with research based on real crash data as well as in collaboration with hospitals and universities. 
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  SEAT Young Driver scheme goes green 18 May 2011 (News)
  Featuring fuel-saving technology such as an engine stop/start system and brake energy recovery, the Ibiza Ecomotive is among the lowest-polluting new cars on the road with CO2 emissions of just 92g/km. The scheme opened at Birmingham’s NEC in October 2009 and has since provided over 20,000 lessons at venues across the UK including London, Bristol, Sheffield, Bluewater, Glasgow and Newcastle.
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  Morris Minor Post Van Makes £8,000 For Barnados 15 Sep 2010 (News)
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  Motorpoint offers up to £8000 off BMW 3-Series and Vauxhall Insignia 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  Motorpoint is offering company car drivers savings of over £8,000 on a selection of the most popular sales reps cars
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  End of the road for Saab 18 Dec 2009 (News)
  GM has also confirmed that warranties will continue to be honoured and parts will remain widely available. Residals, however, could take a knock. Buyers are traditionally wary of buying a car built by a manufacturer that has gone out of business, as the collapse of MG Rover in 2005 proved. Last week GM announced that it had concluded a deal to sell the technology for the existing 9-3 and 9-5 to Beijing Automotive.
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  BCA Reports Strong Demand for Motorbikes at Auction 9 Nov 2009 (News)
  The latest sale of motorbikes by British Car Auctions (BCA), was a record for the company, with an entry of 203 motorbikes, scooters, quads and mopeds attracting 150 registered bidders. The high number of buyers underlined the enduring popularity of motorbikes, particularly with anyone trying to save on motoring costs.
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  Revamped Potholes.co.uk gives motorists more power against councils 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  Automotive warranty company, Warranty Direct, created Potholes.co.uk as part of its long-standing and ongoing campaign against the blight of the UK’s potholed roads, which contribute to a third of all mechanical failures on cars. The website includes a facility for motorists to pinpoint potholes they have encountered on a map to warn other drivers of its location, as well as a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to claim compensation from local councils for damage done to your car by a pothole.
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  Lex Centre For a Day at BCA Bedford 7 Feb 2009 (News)
  The Bedford Lex sales started on 13th January and have attracted hundreds of buyers, both in the auction hall and bidding online. The first sale saw 254 cars offered and sold, for a 100% sell-out success, with 301 cars sold in the second sale and 293 in the third. Lex’s Ken Boothe commented “The Lex and BCA partnership goes from strength to strength and this new ‘centre for a day’ sales initiative is proving hugely popular, with buyers attending Bedford in large numbers and massive Live Online interest.
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  MOTORPROVIDER'S NEW YEAR OFFERS 5 Jan 2008 (News)
  www.MotorProvider.uk.com offers brand new independently imported cars at knock-down prices. Many are from stock: VW EOS Sport 2.0tdi dpf 140ps Brand New £20495 VW EOS Sport 2.0tdi dpf 140ps DSG Brand New £21495 VW EOS Sport 2.0 fsi 150 ps Brand New £19495 VW EOS Sport 2.0 T-FSI 200 PS Brand New £20995 Brand New Peugeot 207CC GT 1.6 150ps Coupe Cabriolet...
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 6 Dec 2007 (News)
  NEW AT £11,799 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £7,545 These deals and many more at www.motorpoint.co.uk where all cars listed now carry the CO2 rating for tax purposes, or visit one of Motorpoint's five Supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley, Peterborough and Newport, South Wales.
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  Accidents Abroad: Claims Made Easier 26 Nov 2007 (News)
  New laws relieve the headache of car accidents on foreign soil LEGAL experts have welcomed new laws that make it easier for UK holidaymakers to claim damages after being involved in road traffic accidents abroad.
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  2nd Phase newcar4me website now running 19 Nov 2005 (News)
  www.newcar4me.com has launched the second phase of its website that has a full range of discounted new cars. Call 0870 990 5583 or visit www.newcar4me.com and see what is on offer. Get your order in for guaranteed delivery before Christmas of certain makes and models.