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  Paris Motor Show 2012: SEAT debuts the new Leon 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  Interior quality has been improved, with more soft-touch materials and improved safety tech, including a drowsiness detection and lane keep assist. There are also full-LED headlights, a feature usually restricted to luxury cars. Additionally, all cars sold in the UK will come with a colour touchscreen system, incorporating audio controls and Bluetooth. SEAT will show the five-door model at the Paris Motor Show, in both FR and SE trim.
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  Chrysler relaunches in the UK 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  . “The brand’s great success in the States is widely recognized, and this will help us to establish Chrysler as a main competitor in the UK car market." “From the Motor City, Detroit, Chrysler celebrates the car industry and its people and the pride in the things they make. It features a story of resilience not dissimilar to many around the UK and Europe.  Chrysler's Different Is What We Do line is set to become a confident movement statement.” Chrysler’s range starts at £10,695 for the Ypsilon 1.2S.
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  Nissan donating quick chargers to improve EV network 8 Nov 2011 (News)
  Normally it takes several hours to charge an electric car, but the quick chargers mean drivers can top up to 80% while they have a coffee break, and then continue on their journey. Jim Wright, Managing Director, Nissan Motor (GB) Limited said: “While we are confident that the LEAF’s range will satisfy most customers’ needs, we understand that some will need to make occasional longer journeys.
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  M25 celebrates its 25th birthday 1 Nov 2011 (News)
  It’s the subject of many radio traffic announcements and is the butt of many jokes, a lot of drivers calling it the world’s biggest car park. After its completion in 1986 it didn’t take long for the M25 to reach capacity and since then it’s been almost continually worked on, widened and added to – something that’s likely to continue for a very long time.
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  Cheques delayed over holidays 26 Apr 2011 (News)
  If you’re buying or selling a car soon then you might have to wait up to two weeks for cheques to clear, the Payments Council has warned. Because of Easter, the Royal Wedding and May bank holidays falling so close together the amount of working days has been reduced, so cheques paid during the end of April may take a lot longer to clear.
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  Crystal Palace May Bank Holiday Sprint - Final Call For Entries 20 Apr 2011 (News)
  The organisers anticipate over 200 historic, contemporary and thoroughbred racing cars in action over the two-day event, which will take a similar format to last year: two practice runs and three competition runs each day. Elsewhere, numerous clubs and organisations will be displaying their vehicles, including the Colin Chapman Museum, the Brooklands Motorcycle Museum, the AA Heritage Collection, the Ferrari Owners' Club and the Historic Rally Car Register, among many others.
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  Suzuki Offers Cut Rate Winter Tyre Fitting Service 8 Nov 2010 (News)
  Michael-Le Flay, Suzuki Aftersales Marketing Manager, explained: “Many people are unaware of the fact that when temperatures drop below 7°C, the rubber in standard tyres becomes harder and less flexible, which affects braking and cornering performance. “It doesn’t matter how many electronic aids your car may have, the quality of its tyres is critical. The compound used for winter tyres, and their tread design are tailored to cope with adverse conditions, so that the best levels of car control can be maintained.
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  Prolong Can Boost Octane Up To 6 Numbers 29 Oct 2009 (News)
  Typically, Premium Unleaded rises to around 100-101 RON whereas Super Unleaded can be taken to a heady 103-104 RON. The advantage of these higher values is more efficient combustion, resulting in a car that’s noticeably more responsive, cleaner burning and with greater fuel efficiency. Also, many imported Japanese sports models are only configured to run on 100 RON fuel, so running them on the UK’s lesser-quality petrol may be false economy, with possible engine damage ensuing from inefficient combustion.
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  Affordable Audis From UK New Cars 28 Jul 2009 (News)
  www.uknewcars.com offers the following Audis at significant savings:   AUDI A4 1.8T FSI 4dr - (Saloon Petrol) MOTR: £20,490.00. UKNC...
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  Weak Pound Forces Ford Prices Up Again 24 Jun 2009 (News)
  Price-inflationary pressure would continue to be an issue for all UK-based businesses whose costs were incurred in Euros. Prices for Ford cars will rise by an average of 4.0 per cent, meaning an extra £600-£650 on the most popular models, Ka, Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, Kuga and Mondeo; rising to £700 on a Ford S-MAX and £800 for a Ford Galaxy.
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  Expensive Sports Seats for 500 and Grande Punto Abarth 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  Abarth Grande Punto and Abarth 500 owners will now be able to enhance their cars even further, following the introduction of stylish new sports seats for these two high performance models. The seats, called ‘Abarth Corse by Sabelt’, are the result of co-operation between the two sporting Italian brands.
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  Nissan Increasing Production 9 May 2009 (News)
  However, Nissan is extending this to include £2,000 minimum trade-in offer to models aged 8-10 years old for any customer choosing one of the car maker’s British built range – including any new Micra, Note, Qashqai or Qashqai+2. Nissan also offers redundancy protected finance. More at www.nissan.co.uk
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  Hyundai Sales Up as Offers Continue 7 Apr 2009 (News)
  Managing director Tony Whitehorn says this is due to Hyundai’s range of new, efficient cars with a long warranty and highly competitive pricing. “We have got the right products at the right time,” he says. “Consumers are thoroughly researching their purchases and Hyundai comes out on top in any comparison.
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  Special Oil For Original Minis 12 Feb 2009 (News)
  Millers Oils Classic Mini Oil 20w50 lubricates the combined engine and gearbox systems of these unique cars, allowing enthusiasts to make the most of their original Mini during this significant anniversary year, and long into the future. For the car, immortalised in the 1969 film 'The Italian Job', the Mini Oil formula contains protective additives which benefit the gearbox and engine, and can prolong the life of the engine and transmission.
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  New Mobile Text Service Warns Drivers to Leave Their Cars at the Pub 13 Dec 2008 (News)
  A mobile information service that has helped reduce failed roadside breath tests in Belgium launches in the UK on 15th December. The...
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  Guy Salmon first to offer MBGL for rental 7 Mar 2008 (News)
  www.guysalmon.com is the first UK Luxury Car Rental Company to offer the 7-seater Mercedes GL 320CDI: one of the biggest and arguably the best 4x4 in the World. A premium off-roader capable of seating 7 six-footers in comfort, the Mercedes GL, oozes confidence, style and power, ensuring everybody knows it's king of the road.
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  Big September Discounts from Drivethedeal 20 Aug 2004 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com is offerign the following discounts on UK supplied cars for September 54 reg. Prices read: List Price, Drivethedeal Price, Saving Ford Ka 1.3 £6995 £5490 £1505 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Finesse 3dr £8495 £6107 £2388 Citroen C3 1.4 HDi SX £11945 £9221 £2724 Honda Jazz 1.4 DSi SE £10362 £9716 £648 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDi PD 130 vRS £12240 £11185 £1055 Skoda Octavia 1.9 Classic (new model)£12820 £11984 £836 Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi LX £15490 £12379 £3111 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDi 110 SE [a/c] 5dr£15820 £12925 £2895 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi L £15508 £13480 £2028 BMW 116 5dr (new model)£15700 £15429 £271 VW Passat 1.9 TDi Highline 130 4dr £17850 £16043 £1807 Honda CRV SE Sport £18213 £16527 £1686 VW Touran 2.0 TDi SE 5dr £18500 £16625 £1875 Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sportback 5dr £18070 £16633 £1437 Toyota Rav 4 2.0 XT3 5dr £18745 £16798 £1947 Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 T Spirit 5dr £18795 £16924 £1871 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi 136 SE £18595 £16939 £1656 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi 130 Sport Auto £25030 £20555 £4475 Jaguar X Type Estate 2.0 d SE £25365 £23050 £2315 Lexus RX300 SE £33095 £31304 £1791 These and many more at Link www.drivethedeal.com
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  MAZDA SUMMER PRICE CUTS 22 Jul 2004 (News)
  Choice of three body styles, including 4 door pillarless king cab, two powerful 2.5-litre engines, rear or all-wheel drive and passenger car levels of interior comfort. For nearest Mazda dealer visit www.mazda.co.uk and go to buy/dealer locator then simply type in your town or post code.
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  Plenty of Low Bids at Auction Today 5 Dec 2003 (News)
  December’s Top Car sales at Blackbushe are on 8th and 22nd. For what’s coming up where and when, link to www.auctionview.co.uk Brightwells HUGE 4x4 SALE at Leominster is now WEEKLY.
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  Big Diesel Savings from Drivethedeal 15 Aug 2003 (News)
  Save £1,406 off the new diesel X-TYPE Save £1,812 off the best selling diesel Golf 130 Save £2,620 gg the new diesel Signum Save £2,361 off a diesel S60 Save £1,844 off a diesel A4 Avant www.drivethedeal.com only sells cars supplied by UK main dealers, is offering discounts of up to £4,000 on some diesels and is offering instant discounts on models only just launched by the manufacturers such as the Jaguar X-TYPE, BMW 5 series and VW Touran.