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  Go 'inside' Rolls-Royce with new exhibition 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  But what we’re most looking forward to is seeing the expert craftsman from the factory at Goodwood demonstrating their skills. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, ‘The huge response to the Channel 4 documentary reminded us of the love people from all walks of life have for this standard-bearer of British excellence, and bears testament to the successful renaissance of Rolls-Royce over the last 11 years.
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  Millers Oils Launches Spill Free Oil 'Can' 4 Jun 2014 (News)
  The design follows Millers Oils’ recognition of the difficulties and issues consumers face when topping up and changing oil at home. “An independent test has shown that 80% of cars that go into garages are low on oil,” says Mark Berry, Business Development Manager - Automotive, Millers Oils. “Many drivers may have concerns about topping up oil at home because it can be complicated and messy.
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  Morris clubs celebrate landmarks at the NEC Classic 28 Aug 2013 (News)
  It's a birthday year for Morris fans - it's a centenary of the founding of the company, and it's 50 years since Lord Nuffield, the company's founder, died. Morris car clubs have joined forces to create a huge celebration of the marque at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 15-17 November. More than 1500 square metres of Hall 17, one of the 11 show halls used for the annual classic motoring celebration, have been allocated to no less than 16 clubs.
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  Footman James announced as Pistons and Props sponsor 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  Sywell Classic – Pistons and Props will be a celebration of classics, both on the ground and in the air, combining classic cars, motorbikes and planes with all aspects of vintage lifestyle and entertainment. As well as static displays from some of the UK’s leading classic motoring clubs, there will be high octane live action with single seaters, sports cars and saloons battling it out on the ‘Racing Runway’ while on the ‘Sprint Strip’ Dragsters and motorcycles go head to head on the 200-metre straight-line sprint.
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  Classic Motor Show announces new sponsor 9 May 2013 (News)
  Jackie Rahman, marketing manager at Lancaster Insurance Services, said: 'We have arranged classic car insurance for nearly 30 years and the Classic Motor Show has always been a key date in our calendar. We enjoy exhibiting at the Show every year as it provides an invaluable opportunity to speak to peers, customers, enthusiast clubs and new delegates.
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  CAP Predicts Class Leading Residual Values for New Mazda 6 9 Nov 2012 (News)
  CAP Monitor predicts residual values for the new Mazda 6 comfortably ahead of those for other similarly sized cars. Residual value predictions for the Mazda6 petrol-engined Saloon range average 31.8 percent, the petrol-engined Tourer 33 percent, the diesel-engined Saloon 31.6 percent and the diesel-engined Tourer 32.7 percent*.
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  Jaguar announces XF Sportbrake pricing 29 Jun 2012 (News)
  It’ll be offered with 2.2- and 3.0-litre diesel engines, as well as a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol. The 2.2-litre is likely to be the most popular with company car drivers due to its low emissions. Two outputs are offered - 163PS and 200PS. Emissions are as low as 135g/km, which equates to 55.4mpg on the combined cycle. The 2.2-litre diesel is complimented by a 3.0 V6 diesel with either 240PS or 275PS.
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  Not Long Left For Discounted Cholmondeley Pageant Tickets 18 Mar 2012 (News)
  Attractions on display will include the fearsome 46-litre, aero-engined 'Brutus' as seen on Top Gear (BBC2, 4 March), a host of modern supercars such as the Ferrari 458 Italia and McLaren MP4-12C, and a 50th celebration of the iconic AC Cobra sports car. Pageant organisers are set to reveal many more exciting features for 2012 over the coming weeks. James Hall, Event Director for the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, said: "Whether you're coming to the event with friends, family, or even a local car club, the Pageant of Power has never represented such incredible value, particularly with the current discounted tickets.
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  Young Marmalade launches new ‘Intelligent’ system 24 Jan 2012 (News)
  Drivers who take out an Intelligent Marmalade policy will have an ‘Ingenium Dynamics’ box installed in their car. This box monitors driving behaviour by detecting acceleration, G-forces speed and other factors, and then offers advice on how to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption. The feedback from the system is presented to the driver, the driver’s parents and the insurer, and if a dangerous habit is identified then it can be rectified by the driver.
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  Caterham 7s Now Much Easier to Hire 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  Ideal as an extended test drive or short break away, the Hire-A-7 service enables drivers to take in the unique sensation of piloting a lightweight, open-topped sportscar, famed for its intuitive handling characteristics, on their favourite A and B-roads. With low weekday rates and discounts for weekend hire, the ultimate 'race car for the road' can be experienced for little more than the cost of hiring a regular car, with prices starting from £175 a day. Running until the end of October each year, the Hire-A-7 service is available from: Caterham South, Surrey; Caterham Midlands, Leicester; Open Road Hire, Scottish Highlands; Mark on Europe, Swindon; Seven Hire, Gloucestershire.
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  74 Year old BMW 320 Cabrio up for Auction on 19th July 10 Jul 2011 (News)
  With classic cabriolets likely to catch the eye at its forthcoming Summer sale, Historics auctioneers is anticipating keen interest in a rare pre-war 1937 BMW Type 320, complete with Czech Historic Vehicle Passport, on July 19 th at Brooklands. The striking dark green and cream soft-top is one of just 1,635 Cabriolet cars produced, with manufacture of the midsize model put on hold in December 1938, just 18 months after its introduction in July 1937, for obvious reasons. At the time of its launch, the 320 Cabriolet was priced at approximately £1,000 (5,250 Reichsmarks), which by modern standards equates to a figure in the region of £31,000 or the price of a 2011 BMW 320i Convertible.
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  Citroen holds special bank holiday ‘Open Weekend' for 60-plate buyers 17 Aug 2010 (News)
  The event will see buyers of the Citroën C3 or C3 Picasso - who get their cars registered in September - handed a £500 pre-loaded Citroen gift card that can be spent at any major shopping outlet. The new Citroën C3 and C3 Picasso are now available for September registration from £8,990 and £10,695 respectively - with £2,000 ‘Welcome Reward' deducted for customers that are new to Citroën.
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  End of the road for the Civic Type R 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  An exclusive Type R Only Car Park will also be available for those Honda drivers attending the event, and each attendee will be able to enjoy Honda's ‘Dreamfields' hospitality throughout the day.
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  Peugeot launches 'just add fuel' 60-plate deals 9 Aug 2010 (News)
  Finally, all cars registered in September will also get a free Nokia Smartphone with in-built satellite navigation, and free of charge future updates, reducing journey times and optimising fuel usage.
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  FIAT's eco:Drive WINS ENVIROMENTAL AWARD 18 Nov 2009 (News)
    For more details see: www.fiat.com/ecodrive   Fiat is also the first car manufacturer to achieve a range average of under 130g/km CO2.
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  Hyundai-KIA Now 4th Biggest Car Manufacturer 12 Aug 2009 (News)
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  Suzuki Takes 4,900 Scrappage Orders 28 Jul 2009 (News)
    The Alto is Suzuki’s most cost effective model and benefits from £35 Annual road tax with a combined fuel consumption of 64.2mpg, and an insurance grouping of just 1E (2E for the top specification SZ4 with manual or optional automatic transmission). The Alto is the cleanest five-door City car on sale with emissions of just 103g/km. The majority of the scrap eligible cars brought in to the Suzuki dealerships are conquest sales, with only 294 scrappages to date being 10 year-old Suzuki’s.
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  Auction Prices Finally Slow Down 1 May 2009 (News)
  The latest edition of Manheim Auctions’ monthly Market Analysis for cars will show that in April 2009 average values rose by just 1% compared with March. This rise in average value by £68 to £6,762 is the fourth month in a row that an increase has been reported following increases of 11.6% in January, 10.5% in February and 6.4% in March.
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  Rare Alvis in Barons' April 28th sale 18 Apr 2009 (News)
  Also offered - as a separate lot - is what is believed to be the original engine from this car. This complete 3.5 litre Alvis engine, complete with gearbox and ancillaries, is complete with the triple carburettors, distributor, exhaust manifolds and is in clean condition (estimate £5,000-£7,000).
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  Perfect Weather For Convertible Auction 18 Mar 2009 (News)
  ” Alan Gupwell, National Account Manager, BCA commented “The specialist convertible market has a strong following with buyers and themed events such as this create a great deal of interest. This was an excellent result for Black Horse, with even high-mileage cars outperforming CAP values by a significant percentage.” More at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk