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  Rare Mercedes 220SE Ponton Cabrio at auction 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  It is harnessed however in the style and luxury of a cabriolet configuration, to create a highly sought-after Grand Tourer. Developing the 220S, Mercedes-Benz’ 220SE model was boosted by a fuel-injected version of the 2.2-litre overhead-camshaft straight sixengine, with maximum power increased from 106 to 115bhp, and while top speed remained unchanged at around 100mph, there was a noticeable improvement in acceleration with the 0-60mph time being reduced by two seconds.
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  New 10 Reg Citroens From Just £139 a Month 19 Feb 2010 (News)
  Citroën is offering '10 plate' deals with monthly payments from just £139. The C1 - one of the most fuel and CO2-efficient models on the road today - is available with a 5.9% APR typical Elect 3 finance offer on most models. The C1 1.0 68hp VT 5-Door, for example, is available with monthly payments at just £139 from participating dealers.
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  Superchips Boosts BMW E90/E92 320d to 220bhp 7 Nov 2009 (News)
  Driveability is also greatly improved, producing a car that’s both faster and easier to drive. Pleasingly, the 320D’s much praised fuel economy is unaffected by the Superchip’s ECU remap and in most instances consumption improves due to the extra low rev torque available to the driver. The new Superchips E90-E93 320D ECU remap is available in two formats for customers.
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  Daihatsu Materia Down to Just £9,770 14 May 2009 (News)
  Lively, free-revving, Toyota derived 103.3 PS, 1.5-litre, 16V, chain cam VVTI engine combines excellent fuel economy with brisk, responsive performance and a 106 mph top speed – leaving other mini-MPVs in its wake. Inside, the Materia offers air-con, central locking alarm, CD stereo, centrally-mounted integral speedo/rev counter/odometer, electric (tinted rear) windows and mirrors and pockets/cup holders/storage galore.
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  Now, Redundancy Insurance From Volvo Too 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  The Payment Protection Insurance offer is available across the full range of Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models including the new low CO2-emitting DRIVe range. The current DRIVe models offer outstanding fuel consumption of 64.2mpg on the C30 and 62.8mpg in the S40 and V50, with VED Band B CO2 figures of just 115g/km for the C30 and 118g/km for the S40 and V50. These figures are set to improve with the introduction of an intelligent Start/Stop function later this spring which will enable all three cars to achieve 72.4mpg on the combined cycle and drive down CO2 emissions to 104g/km.
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  Hyundai Sales up 5.66% in January 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  ” Unlike Ford and Vauxhall, Hyundai did not increase its prices in January either, making the company’s products look even more competitive. It’s no surprise that the most popular models were Hyundai’s most fuel efficient: the i30, with 328 sales; the i10 with 763 and the Getz, which found favour with 482 buyers thanks to some exceptionally keen offers as dealers clear stocks ahead of the launch of the new i20.
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  1.3 Auto Now Just £7,299 29 Jan 2009 (News)
  The Myvi EZI has a Toyota designed chain cam 1.3 engine and smooth Toyota designed four speed torque converter fully automatic transmission with switchable 4th speed overdrive and will deliver a lively performance wherever you travel. In addition, the Myvi EZI presents low running costs with an impressive fuel consumption of 54.3mpg on the extra urban cycle. This offer, in conjunction with the continued £1,000 cash back, means that the Perodua Myvi EZI now represents even better value for money at a time when consumers are continually looking to reduce their costs and move to a more economic and compact motoring solution.
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  137mph Zafira Lifts Off at £2,000 Off 25 Oct 2001 (News)
  Maximum torque of 184 lb ft (250Nm) is maintained from 1,950rpm all the way to 5,400rpm where maximum power of 189bhp (192PS) is developed. Yet despite the impressive load capacity and amazing performance, fuel consumption is a reasonable 27.9mpg on the combined cycle and the engine conforms with Euro 4 emissions limits. But CO2 output is a far from brilliant 243g/km, giving it a BIK rating of 31% x £19,995, or £6,198 and a £2,479 pa tax bill for a 40% tax payer.
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  Yaris Becomes a Motability Contender 18 Sep 2001 (News)
  Advance payments for the Yaris under the Motability contract hire scheme are extremely competitive, and the car's fuel economy of 40mpg plus even for the 1.3 automatic is hard to beat. Motability is the charitable body designed to help the eighth of the UK population that have mobility problems. People who receive Higher Rate Disabled Living or War Pensioners' Mobility allowances qualify for assistance in obtaining new vehicles on contract hire, while some 10 per cent opt to buy new or used vehicles on hire purchase under the scheme.
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  New Engine for 318i 9 Sep 2001 (News)
  The 320D also gets a boost from 136bhp to 150bhp, with a more serious torque hike from 207 lb ft (280Nm) to 243lb ft (330Nm) at 2,000rpm. Again, combined fuel consumption has been improved, this time to an excellent 51.4mpg and CO2 emissions are just 148g/km qualifying the car for £110pa VED and very low BIK tax for company drivers. UK prices start at £21,415 including standard air-conditioning and insurance is Group 13E.
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  Skoda Octavia vRS iV revealed with plug-in hybrid power 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  With instant torque available from the start, the Octavia vRS iV can sprint to 62mph in 7.3 seconds, topping out at 140mph. A 13kWh battery provides an all-electric range of up to 37 miles, while official fuel economy figures are yet to be announced. Skoda says it'll emit approximately 30g/km according to WLTP tests, making it a tempting choice for company car drivers. Visual highlights of the Octavia vRS iV include bespoke LED fog lights, black 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch alloys will also be offered) and a black rear spoiler on saloon models (body-coloured on the estate).
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  Sweeney Consul restoration to be unveiled at NEC classic motor show 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  This Consul was used in some of the most remembered 1970s TV classic car chases around west London and consequently was fitted with some non-standard equipment including a full engine sump guard, full fuel tank shield and a bulkhead brace bar. The current owner, known to those who have been following the build on social media as Mr Shifter, bought the car in 1988 in the Slough area and used it regularly until it was taken off the road in 1989 after failing its MoT on structural corrosion.
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  A Grand Monday: Toyota Celica 5 Aug 2019 (News)
  It’s clearly been looked after, too. It comes with a full service history and has just had new filters for oil, air and fuel. The oil has been changed and the spark plugs replaced. Sure, there’s a few age-related marks – but it’s nothing you wouldn’t expect from a 20-year-old car. And according to the MoT history it’s been pretty reliable.
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  Plug-in hybrid car grant axed with immediate effect 22 Oct 2018 (News)
  . These changes will allow us to focus support on zero-emission vehicles, such as pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell cars. "Hybrid vehicles will continue to be supported through lower car tax rates, grants for charging infrastructure and local incentives such as free parking.” Over the past few days the Government has faced mounting criticism from the automotive industry for the changes to the plug-in grant, with Mitsubishi saying it was "completely at odds" with the objective of making the UK a world leader in green mobility.  The RAC labelled the move as “a big step backwards” and a major blow to anyone hoping to go green with their next car choice.
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  Rally-bred Manta 400 for auction 24 Nov 2017 (News)
  But the car did retain all of the original features unique to the 400, including the Cosworth-developed 2400cc 16-valve fuel-injected engine, five-stud Ronal wheels, and Irmscher full exhaust system. Other distinctive features include factory wheelarch extensions, rear spoiler, grey and yellow decals and original, mint condition Opel Blitz upholstery.
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  A Grand Monday: Citroen CX Familiale 23 Oct 2017 (News)
  Ridiculously so, in fact, for a CX that is up and running and has a valid MoT. It's also a CX25, which means it comes with the 2.5-litre fuel-injected engine out of the CX GTi, so not only is it comfy, it's also surprisingly fast.  So what's not to like? Well, by the vendor's admission, it has some cosmetic issues, while a quick glance at the MoT history shows advisories for 'slight corrosion' and evidence of past welding.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New BMW X1 launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The diesels make up the majority of models though with sDrive18d, xDrive20d and xDrive25d versions. The xDrive18d will go on sale in November. Power and fuel economy have improved with the sDrive18d now delivering 150PS with claimed economy of 65.7mpg and 114g/km of CO2. The xDrive20d has 190PS but more usefully 400Nm of torque and manages the 0-62mph sprint in a healthy 7.6 seconds.
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  One-in-five drivers leaves oil checks too late 1 Jul 2013 (News)
  Mobil 1 is offering readers of honestjohn.co.uk the chance to win a full years worth of free fuel - click here for more information and to enter. 
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  Toyo Launches New Proxes Tyre 23 May 2013 (News)
  Low noise is a distince improvement over the old Proxes, excellent high-speed stability ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, while the clever blending of Super Active, Grip and Wear Resistant polymers offer drivers improved fuel economy and 25% less rolling resistance than the outgoing Proxes CF1. The tyre itself is capable of up to 41% longer life than CF2s too, showing just how much development has gone into this clever case design.
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  Hyundai seeks to consolidate in 2013 8 Jan 2013 (News)
  Investment in technology is also part of the plan for 2013. Hyundai is further developing its fuel-cell vehicles, which offer zero-emissions without the limited range and long charge times of electric vehicles. On top of that, Hyundai models will have greatly enhanced smartphone compatibility come 2014 - meaning owners will be able to control in-car functions like heating remotely.