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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
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  More Private Buyers at Auction 9 Feb 2009 (News)
  The latest survey shows that convenience, a hassle-free environment and value for money are now key factors that convince people looking for a used car or van to go to an auction. The survey shows that nearly two thirds of those questioned learned about the auction from either a friend, a family member or through another recommendation, while 30% were first time buyers and 25% were women.
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  TOPLESS MODELS DRAW CROWDS 14 May 2008 (News)
  The sale achieved a 91.5% conversion as 225 convertibles were sold on the day, generating a turnover in excess of £3 million and an average sale price of £13,400. The sale averaged 98% of CAP Clean. The event featured cars entered direct from Lex, with a mix of business, ex-lease and finance cars. Among the strong performers a 2005-registered Porsche 911 3.8 Carrera sold for £47,500, an 0606 Mercedes SL 350 realised £37,400 and an 0505 Mercedes SL500 sold for £37,100.
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  Peugeot Updates its Website 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  “Peugeot is now more able to effectively showcase its extensive range of vehicles online, focussing on the elements key to a customer’s car buying experience. For example, in today’s environment CO2 emissions are a growing factor influencing the purchase decisions. By logging on to www.peugeot.co.uk potential customers can now identify the exact Peugeot to match their requirements, including its class-leading diesel range.
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  Colt CZC Prices Cut to £9,999 21 Nov 2007 (News)
  It's a specially negotiated deal with the European plant and there will be limited run of just 2,000 cars. The £9,999 car is new variant named the CZC1, which will only be available in Espresso Black. The CZC1 will offer an incredible 25% saving on the previous equivalent value at just £9,999.
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  X-Trail 2.2DCI 136 Sports, Just £15,999 10 Apr 2005 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk of new and nearly new cars at three sites and in many cases drive-away deals can be done in less than two hours. Sample stocks include:- 04 reg Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 Ghia 6-speed, silver, 10,512 miles £11,999 04 reg Vectra 1.9CDTi 150 SRI Estate, black, 9,246 miles £12,999 04 reg Zafira 1.8 Elegance, black sapphire, 14,160 miles £10,599 2004/53 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE, royal blue, 13,115 miles £6,999 New Mondeo 2.0iLX, blue, from £10,999 New Astra 1.4i 16v Club, silver, from £9,699 New Grand Scenic 1.9DTI Dynamique, 7 seater, from £13,999 New Megane 1.6 VVT Sport Tourer, blue, from £10,599 New Golf 2.0 GT TDI 140, silver, from £15,999 New Touran 1.9 TDI PD 100SE 7 seater, from £14,999 New Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 SE Estate, silver, from £25,999 New FIAT Multipla 100ELX, 6-seater, ruby red, from £9,999 New Honda Accord 2.0i VTEC Executive auto, from £16,999 New Discovery 3 2.7 Td V6 S, silver, from £30,999 New Mercedes CLK240 Avantgarde Convertible auto, from £34,999 New Nissan X-Trail 2.2DCI 136 Sport, red, from £15,999 Motorpoint, Charwell Drive, West Meadow, Derby, tel: 0870 1209611 Motorpoint, Rosegrove Lane, Burnley, Lancs, tel: 0870 1270821 Motorpoint, 60 Hamilton Road, Mout Vernon, Glasgow, tel: 0870 1261481 Website link: www.motorpoint.co.uk
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  Cheap SEATs at Auction Today 30 Jul 2004 (News)
  For details, go to www.classic-car-auction.co.uk Brightwells next HUGE WEEKLY 4x4 SALE takes place on Tuesday 3rd August at Leominster Market on the A49 by-pass, Leominster, Herefordshire, start time 11.00am, phone: 01568 611325, website: www.brightwells.com