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  Fiesta van 'green and cheap' 7 Dec 2009 (News)
  Those looking to buy a cheap car with a small carbon footprint may be interested in Ford's claims that the new Fiesta Van ECOnetic is both green and "super-frugal". Commercial vehicles director Steve Kimber revealed the vehicle had already seen good sales and was tipped to take over some 25 per cent of the market in 2010.
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  Amazing Deals on UK Supplied BMWs 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  With savings of around £4,000 off the popular 3 Series models, these deals are not to be missed. Prices are valid for cars delivered by 30 June 2009. BMW 320i SE 4dr Saloon £20,573 Saving £3,833 BMW 320d SE 4dr Saloon £22,526 Saving £4,100 BMW 320d SE 5dr Touring £23,552 Saving £4,239 BMW 320i SE 2dr Coupe £21,684 Saving £4,550 BMW 330d SE Convertible 2dr [245] £31,115 Saving £6,404 BMW 520d SE 4dr [177] £23,187 Saving £4,189 BMW X5 xDrive30d SE 5dr Auto £32,936 Saving £7,784 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Save £2,400 + on FIAT Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet Diesels 23 Sep 2008 (News)
  Prices as follows: Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet Active 3dr £7895- Save £2405 on list price Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet Active 5dr £8195- Save £2605 on list price All cars are brand new (not pre registered) and are in stock for immediate delivery. You won't find these offers at www.autofinders.ltd.uk They are exclusive to this announcement.
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  National initiative offers drivers free tyre check 4 Sep 2008 (News)
  It could be that motorists find that the cost of their car insurance policies remain low in addition, as they could be involved in fewer accidents if their tyre are up to standard. Coventry city council road safety officer Maureen Johnson said she is pleased with the event and is hoping for more like it in the future.
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  Britons 'pay £75 billion to drive' 1 Sep 2008 (News)
  New research conducted by price comparison website uSwitch.com has found that an average of £2,395 for each motorist is forked out by drivers for car insurance , servicing, road tax and petrol costs - up from £1,787 last year. A spokesperson for the company has stated that the rising cost of motoring will put some people from taking to the road altogether.
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  Sales success for Volvo in 2008 announced 28 Aug 2008 (News)
  It added that between January and July 2008 some 21,155 units were shifted, compared to 17,079 one year earlier. Nick Connor, Volvo Cars UK sales director, commented that the V70 and S8 vehicles helped with the total figure. "We've experienced a high level of interest in the Volvo range this year and we are confident this strong performance will continue throughout the rest of 2008," said the official.
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  'Britons' top European driving destination is Germany' 7 Jul 2008 (News)
  However, drivers may still be at risk of invalidating their car insurance policy when heading abroad. This is because Vauxhall found that 35 per cent of people are uncomfortable travelling on European highways. Speaking on behalf of the firm, Simon Ewart said: "These results reveal just how much Brits enjoy driving abroad ...
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  Eco First acclaim for Nissan 2 Jul 2008 (News)
  The Ministry of Environment presented the company with the Eco First certification at a ceremony at the Ministry of Environment on Tuesday July 1st. People looking for car buying advice while also keeping an eye on their carbon emissions may now look for Nissan vehicles – which will carry the Eco First logo in order to raise environmental awareness. As part of the commitment Nissan has made to the programme, it will reduce CO2 emissions at development plants and in vehicles, as well as bring down the harmful substances it use in its business operations.
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  Eco First acclaim for Nissan 2 Jul 2008 (News)
  The Ministry of Environment presented the company with the Eco First certification at a ceremony at the Ministry of Environment on Tuesday July 1st. People looking for car buying advice while also keeping an eye on their carbon emissions may now look for Nissan vehicles – which will carry the Eco First logo in order to raise environmental awareness. As part of the commitment Nissan has made to the programme, it will reduce CO2 emissions at development plants and in vehicles, as well as bring down the harmful substances it use in its business operations.
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  Wheel pressure 'should be maintained by motorists' 18 Jun 2008 (News)
  This could result in them invalidating their car insurance policies as a result. Indeed, Barry Norris, technical information officer for the Camping and Caravanning Club, commented that vehicles should be maintained all year round. "Tyres are a major factor in caravan safety and the club encourages caravanners to check their tyres regularly and not to forget that age deterioration can be a real problem," commented the official.
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  Internet used to alleviate fuel crisis 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  And it could be that this has helped motorists keep their car insurance policy prices down, as an accident could see them increase if cover firms view drivers as a risk. This comes as the Bristol Evening Post has stated that large queues were reported at petrol stations in the city this weekend.
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  Decent Discounts on New Factory Order BMWs 15 Jun 2008 (News)
  www.buynewcars4less.com offers These are customer first registered main dealer supplied brand new factory orders. Cars below are random examples and this level of discount applies throughout most of the BMW range including Special Editions. BMW 318 Diesel ES (143) 4dr List £23,865 BNC4L £22,205 Save £1,660 BMW 320 Diesel M Sport 4dr Auto List £29,825 BNC4L £27,569 Save £2,256 BMW 520 Diesel SE 4dr (177) List £27,196 BNC4L £25,202 Save £1,994 BMW 520 Diesel M Sport Step Auto (177) List £31,791 BNC4L £29,338 Save £2,453 Website: www.buynewcars4less.com E-mail: kc@buynewcars4less.com M: 07725 242 777 T: 01242 541966 / 0845 1360016 F: 01242 250584 The Bramery, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HE
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  Motorexpo sets sights abroad 3 Jun 2008 (News)
  Among the 19 show debuts set to wow car insurance customers and other interested parties are the Mercedes CLS-Class, Aston Martin DBS and Porsche Cayenne GTS. Visitors will find these vehicles in Canary Wharf's parks and squares, as well as in the 800-foot-high One Canada Square.
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  Up to £3,451 Off New Model Audi A4 B8 30 May 2008 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has some excellent deals on brand new Audis, all supplied by UK main dealers, including Road Tax and free transporter delivery to your door. With savings of up to £3450 available for the next five cars ordered only, order now to avoid missing out. Audi A4 2.0 TDi 143 SE Saloon £21,150 Save £2,395 Audi A4 2.0 TDi 143 S Line Saloon £23,350 Save £2,695 Audi A4 3.0 TDi Quattro S Line Saloon £28,922 Save £3,451 Audi A4 2.0 TDi 143 SE Avant £22,588 Save £2107 Audi A4 2.0 TDi 143 S Line Avant £24,838 Save £2357 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Fiat reports increased revenue over first quarter 28 Apr 2008 (News)
  "Fiat Group revenues rose nearly ten per cent to €15 billion (£11.7 billion), with all businesses contributing to the increase, despite the uneven trading conditions in some key regions," the company announced. Cars, trucks, buses and vans, as well as agricultural equipment, is produced by Fiat. The company is based in Turin and was originally established in 1899.

  GM hits all-time record 21 Apr 2008 (News)
  As the new Aveo, Chevrolet's European best-seller is just being launched in many markets, we are confident to see this trend continue throughout the year." In related news, GM is planning to unveil the first gas-electric hybrid car in China in July. The design was created in part by GM's Shanghai design centre as competition for Toyota's Prius that was released in 2006.

  Fiat reveals Fiorino prices 21 Apr 2008 (News)
  Meanwhile, JATO has found Fiat to have sold the most low-emissions vehicles during 2007 - its average car releasing 137.3 g per km CO2.
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  Increase in eco-friendly Peugeots recorded 7 Apr 2008 (News)
  There has been an increase in the number of environmentally-friendly Peugeot models bought by people across the UK, it has been reported. According to the French car manufacturer, there were 16 per cent more 107s sold last month. The model sold 3,485 units in March and appeals to the "savvy green buyer" with its Band B status grouping, which means it emits 109g CO2 per kilometre.
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  Increase in eco-friendly Peugeots recorded 7 Apr 2008 (News)
  There has been an increase in the number of environmentally-friendly Peugeot models bought by people across the UK, it has been reported. According to the French car manufacturer, there were 16 per cent more 107s sold last month. The model sold 3,485 units in March and appeals to the "savvy green buyer" with its Band B status grouping, which means it emits 109g CO2 per kilometre.
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  Little black box 'could improve road safety' 28 Mar 2008 (News)
  Inexperienced motorists could find that their road technique receives a boost thanks to a system which can be installed in their vehicles, it has been reported. Auto Express commented that a little black box fitted into the dashboard of cars records a driver's moves behind the wheel. It then uploads the information to the internet and allows people to access it online, meaning that they can assess their own performance. Motorists may be surprised by what they find, according to Adrian Hyde, road safety manager at Staffordshire county council which is to trial the device.