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  Leaded petrol now available in drums 2 Sep 2014 (News)
  The move comes after increasing concerns about the availability of classic-friendly fuel – and the amount of ethanol in petrol at the pumps and its effect on the engines and fuel systems of older cars. Ever since leaded fuel was withdrawn from sale in 2000, motorists have struggled to find petrol that keeps their classic happy. That’s because modern fuels have a slightly lower octane rating, which means you may have to adjust your car’s timing to avoid pinking.
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  Salon Privé announces its concours panel 7 May 2013 (News)
  The full line-up includes: Derek Bell MBE (Chief Judge) TV’s Fifth Gear presenter, Vicki Butler-Henderson Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elégance, Sandra Button Motoring journalist, Andrew Frankel Ferrari enthusiast and historian, Marcel Massini CEO of Spyker Cars, Victor Muller President of Historica Selecta, Adolfo Orsi Motor sport commentator, Steve Parrish Royal Automobile Club Chairman, Tom Purves Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman McLaren Automotive Styling Director, Frank Stephenson Automotive designer, Peter Stevens Rolls-Royce Design Director, Giles Taylor Motorcycle journalist, Malcolm Wheeler Motor-racing commentator, Murray Walker OBE Ford Motor Company Chief Concept Designer, David Woodhouse Zagato Design Chief, Andrea Zagato Derek Bell said: '2013 is my fourth year as Chief Concours Judge at Salon Privé, and it is an honour to be asked back to lead this increasingly prestigious gathering of renowned and revered experts from the automotive world.  Salon Privé comes back stronger year after year, with a bigger and better Concours, more stunning car debuts, a collection of luxury brands to die for, and with this year’s judges, the organisers have really surpassed themselves.  It is a truly stunning line up – and I’m not just referring to the judges – visitors to Syon this September are in for an unforgettable treat – see you there.'
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  Audi Q7 Sells on BCA 'Buy Now' in 82 Seconds 29 Jun 2012 (News)
  If you have any questions about Buy Now, email:  buyonline-central@bca-group.com More at British Car Auctions
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  Shock Announcement From Dacia 23 Jun 2012 (News)
  More details can be found on www.dacia.co.uk and a replica of the rally-winning car itself will be on show at Goodwood. 
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  A Supercar for Easter, From Just £795 3 Apr 2012 (News)
  This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer and is only valid for this period stated. Supercar Experiences is one of the UK's Leading Prestige Car Hire Companies. It specializes in Aston Martin Hire, Ferrari Hire, Lamborghini Hire and Porsche Hire. It has over 50 Supercar's to choose from including classic to the latest models. Established in 2003, it has hired over 5000 Supercar's worth over £65 million.
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  Castle Combe to Become a Safari Park 1 Apr 2012 (News)
  "Because the animals will effectively be surrounded by the track, there was a fear they could be frightened by the sound of the cars on race days. So the idea is to breed our own animals so they will become used to being in the middle of a race track. It's even possible they could enjoy the racing themselves and come to watch through the fence" said Marshallsay.
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  Safe Young Drivers Should be Rewarded, says the IAM 11 Jan 2012 (News)
  . Premiums have risen significantly over the last few years and this is having a big impact on young drivers. The average car insurance premium for young males aged 17-22 is £2,977*, more than three times the average premium of £907. For young females the average premium is almost twice as much as the average at £1,682.
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  Latest Toyota offers from Drive the Deal 10 Jan 2012 (News)
  Toyota IQ 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £9,782 Save £873 ** Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £8,028 Saving £562 * Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Go 5dr £9,273 Saving £937 * Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i T2 3dr £10,276 Saving £894 * Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR 5dr £12,136 Saving £1,124 * Toyota Auris 1.6 V-Matic TR 5dr £14,097 Saving £2,934 * Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 5dr CVT Auto [89g.km] £18,172 Saving £2,123 * Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T3 5dr CVT Auto £19,023 Saving £2,032 ** Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T Spirit Hybrid 5dr CVT Auto [Leather] £23,181 Saving £2,559 ** Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D XT-R 5dr £21,995 Saving £3,466 ** Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T2 4dr £16,657 Saving £2,788 ** Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D TR Nav 5dr £17,565 Saving £2,915 ** Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr £17,435 Saving £2,303 * Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR Pan Rf 5dr £18,785 Saving £2,513 * Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 5dr 4WD £17,153 Saving £1,152 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D LC4 5dr Auto [190] £42,483 Saving £3,271 ** Toyota are offering the following finance deals: * PCP finance is available at  0% APR Representative  over 2 to 3 years with a deposit of between 0% - 20% of the cost of the car. ** PCP finance is available at  6.9% APR Representative  over 24 months or PCP finance at  7.9% APR Representative  over 36 months with a deposit of between 0% - 35% of the cost of the car.
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  Land Rover Starts Production in India 27 May 2011 (News)
  Dr Ralf Speth, said: "Jaguar Land Rover is delighted to have officially opened our first assembly facility in India. We are excited about the prospect of assembling cars in Pune for the Indian market where we have achieved significant growth since we opened our first showroom in 2009.  It is a great time to be expanding our operation in India due to the increasing demand for luxury products and the strength of the Indian economy."
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  Hyundai launches revised i10 2 Feb 2011 (News)
  Hyundai has given its popular i10 city car a comprehensive update with a new look and upgraded specification while at the same time launching the i10 Blue - Hyundai's first sub-100g/km CO2 model . Chief among the changes are enhancements to the i10's design - both in the cabin and on the exterior.
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  Latest offers on British-built Honda models 10 Jan 2011 (News)
  Further offers include three years' complimentary servicing on Civic models (excluding Type R) until the end of March 2011. As a final farewell to the Type-R performance car, Honda is cutting £2,960 off the On the Road Price enabling buyers to purchase this iconic model for less than £20,000 - a £2,690 saving. But customers had better be quick - this offer is only available while stocks last.
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  Up to £5,876 off new Volvo XC60s via Drivethedeal 19 Oct 2010 (News)
  Volvo is continuing  with some great deals on the XC models for orders placed until the end of December.  Cars ordered now, but delivered next year will receive today's discounts, but will  suffer the additional 2.5% VAT rise.  The Volvo dealer will accept payment in full this year, so most customers will  probably avoid the VAT increase anyway.
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  Vauxhall offers Corsa for less than £8000 makes other models more affordable 15 Jul 2010 (News)
  With discounts on selected models of between £1485 to £61252 when combined with Vauxhall's Swappage Support, its award-winning cars are even better value than ever. Meanwhile,those who prefer to finance the deal will find Vauxhall's interest rates as low as 0% for three years on Corsa SE and four years on the Astra Twin Top Design.
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  Finance Deal on Impreza Turbos 22 Jul 2009 (News)
  The 230PS WRX is available for 36 monthly payments of £249 (with a deposit of £6,095). An optional final payment of £5,782 on the car means the car is yours. Buyers can pick up a 255PS WRXS for 36 monthly payments of £299 (with a deposit of £6,538 and an optional final payment of £6,164).
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  RENAULT ANNOUNCES SCRAPPAGE SCHEME OFFERS 17 Jun 2009 (News)
  As part of the scheme, the £2,000 discount will apply across Renault’s full range of new cars and vans up to 3.5t. However, to tempt even the most ardent supporters of older vehicles into a more environmentally friendly, reliable and safer car, Renault is offering even greater savings than the standard level of manufacturer support on several ‘Extreme’ models.
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  Records Broken at Santa Pod Last Weekend 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Not only did many racers manage to pip their personal bests, but also, numerous FIA records were dispatched with scant regard for their importance. In Top Methanol dragster, Dave Wilson piloted his car to a new lowest elapsed time of just 5.304 seconds, whilst Fred Hanssen reached an unprecedented terminal speed of 266.47 mph. Hugely impressive times for this class. Not to be outdone, Andy Robinson clicked off a neat 6.100 ET figure in his Pro Modified car with Jimmy Allund hitting both ET and terminal speed records in the Pro Stock class by reaching 206.84 mph in just 6.694 seconds!
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  RENAULT ANNOUNCES SCRAPPAGE SCHEME OFFERS 12 May 2009 (News)
  As part of the scheme, the £2,000 discount will apply across Renault’s full range of new cars and vans up to 3.5t. However, to tempt even the most ardent supporters of older vehicles into a more environmentally friendly, reliable and safer car, Renault is offering even greater savings than the standard level of manufacturer support on several ‘Extreme’ models.
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  Caffyns Signs Up to Motor Codes 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  South East’s consumers have been given increased assurance with Caffyns committing its garage network to the Motor Industry Code. This is yet another major group of car dealerships that has joined the ever-growing number of garages subscribing to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair Caffyns, one of the south east’s leading motor dealerships, has signalled its deep-rooted commitment to its customers by committing all 24 of its garage outlets to subscribe to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.
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  DVLA To Stop Giving Driver Details To Cowboy Parking Enforcement Gangs 17 Apr 2009 (News)
  Plans for a tough new restriction on the release of vehicle keeper information were set out today by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Under the proposals any car parking company requesting information from the vehicle record in order to issue a parking charge notice will be required to be a member of a DVLA Accredited Trade Association (ATA), and abide by that ATA’s Code of Practice.
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  March Deals From Citroen Dealers 23 Feb 2009 (News)
  There’s £800 off the super frugal C1 – one of the UK’s slowest depreciating cars – and up to £1,200 off the C2 range and £2,000 off C3 Exclusive Plus models. For drivers looking to catch a bit of sun this summer, there’s £1,300 cashback on all C3 Pluriel models – drop-top convenience and up to 60mpg fuel economy.