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  Motorists 'happy with their Skoda vehicles' 18 Apr 2008 (News)
  The Driver Power survey from the publication saw 32,000 motorists give feedback on around 6,000 cars. Some 85 per cent of people responded that they were happy with their Skoda, ranking the company as the second-best performing manufacturer. This follows the firm's recognition as the best manufacturer in Top Gear magazine last year.
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  Rising oil costs 'to result in higher petrol prices' 16 Apr 2008 (News)
  "For the majority of motorists, they are absorbing the extra cost into their budgets. But for the lower income driver who relies on their car, it's really beginning to bite," said the expert. Petrolprices.com recently stated that it expects petrol prices to hit £1.50 by the end of 2008 - possibly as soon as September, according to the Guardian.
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  Volvo XC60 'safe and stunning' 20 Feb 2008 (News)
  It features a new City Safe system which reduces the damage of low-impact crashes and is also a world first. The look of the car also helps it stand out, the company believes, as it has a strong presence but also "the sporty charisma of a coupe". "[It is] sporty and exciting, but more capable. With the Volvo XC60, we are widening our model range to attract even more customers with an active urban lifestyle," said Steve Martin, design director for Volvo.
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  Cashless parking comes to Westminster 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  According to the Evening Standard, the devices allow drivers to pay for where they keep their cars over the phone. It added that 200,000 people in the region have registered to use the 400 pay and display machines now installed in the area, with the vast majority said to be favouring it.
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  Ashes to Ashes sees quattro rise from flames 5 Feb 2008 (News)
  "Whenever we have exhibited it, we have received a succession of surprisingly high offers, but sadly this particular car, the quattro that started it all for the company in the early eighties, will never be for sale," commented director of Audi UK Jeremy Hicks. The programme begins on BBC on Thursday February 7th.
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  Rotary engine milestone celebrated with new Mazda 4 Dec 2007 (News)
  He said: "Since its launch in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 has changed the face of the sports car market in the UK. It brings real motoring excitement to everyday family life." The new model comes in two special body colours and will be sold for £24,595 on-the-road. It will also be badged with emblems commemorating the introduction of the engine type.
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  Volkswagen looks to the future with up! concept 14 Nov 2007 (News)
  Mixing the past and the future of the industry, the firm commented that the power source of the space up! blue is very new while its look is based on a 1950s car – the Samba bus. The model can hit 62 mph in 13.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 75 mph, Volkswagen stated. It added that the automobile runs on 12 lithium-ion batteries linked to a high-temperature fuel cell, pioneering technology preferable to low-temperate alternatives.
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  Development of eco-friendly vehicles receives £20m funding 24 Sep 2007 (News)
  The government will make the funding available to in order to cut down on the amount of CO2 emitted by cars every day. It added that road transport accounted for 20 per cent of domestic emissions in the UK each day. According to transport minister Jim Fitzpatrick, this needs to be reduced.
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  SEE AND TEST DRIVE A VOLVO C30 SPORTSCOUPE 16 Nov 2006 (News)
  Volvo has created a ‘C30 Boutique’ in a unit at The Mailbox, an upmarket venue for designer shops, restaurants, spa and bars, and is inviting people to give their opinions of the car, or grab the opportunity to take an exclusive, 45 minute test drive. To book a C30 test drive at The Mailbox, either call 0800 400430 or visit www.volvocars.co.uk .
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  Up to £2,098 Off VW Golf SEs 4 Jul 2006 (News)
  VW Golf 1.6 SE FSi 5dr £13240 saving £2134 (14%) VW Touran 1.9 TDi PD SE 7 seat £14916 saving £2759 (16%) VW Passat 2.0 SE TDi Estate £17854 saving £2006 (11.5%) VW Passat 2.0 SE TDi Saloon £16865 saving £1900 (11.5%) These deals are subject to the cars being delivered by 30 September 2006. These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Octavia TDi PD 140 Sports, From Just £14,748 27 Oct 2005 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has some very good deals on Skoda Octavia Sports with savings of up to £2500. Also a substantial discount on the new vRS 2.0T. All cars UK supplied with full UK warranty:- Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDi PD Sport £14748 saving £2367 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDi PD Sport DSG £15662 saving £2463 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 FSi 5dr £13881 saving £2274 The above deals are for stock only, while stocks last.
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  New Picasso Just £8,375, And Even £538 Off C1s 10 Oct 2005 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has these surprisingly low prices, even discounts on the C1, for delivery by the end of November 2005. All cars are brand new, and will come from a UK main dealer complete with 12 months road tax. Savings of up to £6000 of manufacturers list prices. Citroen C1 1.0 Vibe 3dr £6037 saving £538 Citroen C2 1.1 L 3dr £6277 saving £1818 Citroen C3 1.4 LX 5dr £7509 saving £2336 Citroen Picasso 1.6 LX £8375 saving £5020 Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDi Desire £10786 saving £5509 Citroen C8 2.2 HDi 16V Exclusive 5dr £19192 saving £6103 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Golf 1.6 FSI Automatics From £13,750 1 Feb 2005 (News)
  Leather £16,250 VW Golf GT 2.0 Tdi £15,920 VW Golf GT 2.0 Tdi inc. Leather £17,220 Cars are for collection at Coventus Southamption depot. 'On the Road' Prices include Registration Tax, 12 months VED and number plates. For more information please link to www.coventus.com
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  Peugeot 307 CC 138PS, Only £15,695 4 Nov 2004 (News)
  CHOICE OF OPTIONS, SPECS AND COLOURS From £15695. Also MAZDA 6 CHOICE OF BRAND NEW UK CARS AT MASSIVE SAVINGS, 54 Reg, Zero miles, CHOICE OF COLOURS AND MODELS AVAILABLE IN STOCK. To quote the supplier, "Must be the cheapest in UK full range available and no waiting time. If we havnt got it we dont sell it. from £10995 Please call our sales dept during working hours to discuss on 0114 2923411.
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  Mk IV Golfs from £9,700 Mk V TDI 140s from £16,900 14 Jan 2004 (News)
  VW Golf IV 1.4 Match 3Drs £9,700 VW Golf IV 1.4 Match 5Drs £10,275 VW Golf IV 1.6 Match 5Drs £10,800 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI (140) 3Drs £16,900 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI (140) 5Drs £17,375 UK cars direct from UK Dealers. More at www.ukcarbroker.co.uk
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  Wet Weekend Convertible Bargains 22 Nov 2003 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has doppped its drop-top prices, including the new tin top New Megane Coupe Cabrio and Peugeot 307 CC which as as snug and comfy as hard-top coupes. As usual for Drivethedeal, all cars are UK supplied, so no warranty worries. Buy today and laugh all the way to the bank as soon as the sun comes out again. Megane 1.6 coupe cabrio: £15,777, save £1,223 Peugeot 307CC 2.0 138PS coupe cabrio: £17,219, save £1,081 BMW 318 Ci SE convertible: £24,842, save £1,008 MGTF 1.8 roadster: £14,346, save £3,148 Astra 1.8 convertible: £16,007, save £2,088 Ford Street Ka cabrio: £11,289.
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  Cheap UK Supplied Picassos from Broker4cars 1 Nov 2002 (News)
  www.broker4cars.co.uk continues its aggressive stance in reducing prices on UK supplied vehicles. The latest from GB CARS (UK) BROKERAGE LTD which owns the website is further saving of £470 off all new Citroen Xsara Picasso SXs, which are the models with air-conditioning. All prices include 12 months VED and first registration fee and come with the three year Citroen warranty and 1 years road side asiistance.
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  Top Gear and 5th Gear Back Autumn 30 Aug 2002 (News)
  Meanwhile Jeremy Clarkson will be heading up a new-look Top Gear on BBC2 from October, backed up by Richard Hammond from Men & Motors (Twitchy Ritchie) and some bloke who used to do car dealer training videos but is supposed to be very good. There are vicious rumours about the vast buckets of cash old stick-legs is being paid to spin his tyres again, but we won’t be repeating them here.
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  New C3 offers 110mph and £80pa VED 20 Jun 2002 (News)
  Citroen’s new C3 suddenly became a lot more serious with the announcement that stocks are now arriving of its 92bhp 1.4 HDI 16v. The C3 is the first car to get this new engine, which offers 0-60 in 11.4 seconds, a top speed of 110mph, a combined economy figure of 65.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 112g/km which puts it in the £80 a year VED category for diesels.
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  This Weekend's Best Bargains 6 Apr 2002 (News)
  Visit www.trade-sales.co.uk Tins Car Supermarkets has new shape Ford Focus 1.6LXs from £9,999. Visit www.tins.co.uk Motorpoint or Derby and Burnley has RenaultSport Clio 172s from £11,699 and Peugeot 206 2.0 GTis from £10,999.