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  Yet Another New Fiesta 12 Jul 2001 (News)
  Seems a bit strange to me. But if the reasoning is to build a small car for the school run that shrugs off kerbs, pot-holes and road humps as effectively as a big, guzzly 4x4, then Ford may well have a winner. Ford's website: www.ford.co.uk
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  No Change to Auction Buying Patterns 21 Feb 2001 (News)
  Following this and the street fighting outside the South Korean factory came a section of 90 Daewoos. The first were simply run against the wall be the auctioneer to try and establish a playing field, and it was hard to believe that anyone bid £3,800 for a 62,000 mile 98R Leganza 2.0CDX. But find the right level and everything will sell, so seven lots later a very clean 28,000 mile Silver 98R Leganza 2.0SX sold for £4,200, a 54,000 mile 98R Nubira 2.0CDX estate sold for £3,650, a 13,000 mile 98R Lanos 1.6SX 3-door automatic with a/c sold for £3,775, and a 32,000 mile 98R Lanos 1.6SX 4-door with a/c sold for £3,300.
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  Classics Weekend at Castle Combe Circuit 15 Jul 2012 (News)
  Bath drivers Des Andrews and Guy Parr have had competitive outings this year in their respective Megahart and Nemesis cars run by the Dursley based Wayne Poole Racing team. After the disappointment of a gearbox failure last time, Parr will be back out in the Castle Combe Saloons race in his B class 1.6 litre Fiesta.
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  Wheel to Wheel Formula Ford Racing at Castle Combe on Monday 31 May 2012 (News)
  'Jubilee Race Day' on Monday June 4 sees t he intense and thrilling battle for the Castle Combe Formula Ford 1600 championship continue. Run in association with Startline, the initiative to get young drivers into racing at modest cost, the championship has seen three different winners from the first three races, with the driver leading the championship yet to top the podium.
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  Fleet and nearly-new only values that improved in static February market 10 Mar 2010 (News)
    It was a little surprising to see budget values stutter, but with supplies increasing substantially for the second month running, demand did well to keep up.” Fleet & Lease Sector – February   Average Fleet & Lease values rose for the second month running, with £105 (1.4%) added to the average value in February.
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  Major Auction Houses Report Prices Still Rising in June 6 Jul 2009 (News)
  Performance against CAP Clean for volume fleet & lease cars rose for the second month running to 98.16%. There was a small monthly rise in the values of Premium fleet product in June by just £49 to £10,411, while fleet & lease Budget values fell by just £20 to £3,325 (just over half a percent).
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 9-5-2015 9 May 2015 (News)
  Retired and living in a town centre we now mostly walk everywhere until it is time to do the weekly drive to the big supermarket (maybe 1.5 miles) or occasional dinner out beyond the town, etc. Then perhaps every three or four months, a few days away will involve long runs and motorways. Despite this occasional use I would like to change my six-year old Megane CC for a rather more luxurious convertible to keep for the long-term, and my budget will run to a 2011-2012 BMW 3-Series Cabriolet.
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  Hidden Heroes: Jaguar X-TYPE 3.0 Sport 15 Feb 2019 (News)
  .  But the best bit is this - the X-type 3.0 Sport is still an X-type, and to the uninitiated, that means it’s a cheap banger and an expensive one to run. Providing you find one that doesn’t have rotten sills or, better still, has had them replaced, then you’ll get an amazing car for not much coin - less than a grand if you shop around. And for that, the X-type 3.0 Sport is an amazing classic bargain.
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  Time warp Porsche 924GTR to go under the hammer 29 Jun 2016 (News)
  From 1981 to 2006, the car was serviced by Porsche specialist Tomei Car Service, then latterly by Porsche specialist Garage Tool Box. In the intervening period, the engine was started and run regularly. Now for sale at the Silverstone Classic auction, this Porsche is estimated to fetch between £475,000 and £575,000.
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  Report: Spa Six Hours Motor Racing Legends, Belgium, 21 September 30 Sep 2013 (News)
  There was no stopping Chris Ward in the Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy (pre-1956) and Stirling Moss Trophy (pre-1961) sports car races run concurrently at Spa-Francorchamps on 21 September, as part of the Spa Six Hours weekend meeting. The Silverstone Driving Experience chief instructor won both races – with the help of Andrew Smith and John Young, respectively.
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  BCA Reports Strong Rise in 4x4 Auction Prices 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  Most of the cars will have a V5 and service history present, be prepared to Smart Retail Clean standard and offered with a BCA Assured mechanical report. The sale will run back-to-back through two auction halls at BCA Bedford, with 300 fleet cars in Hall 1 and 200 4x4 vehicles in Hall 2.  With a broad selection of stock ranging in value from under £4,000 to over £50,000, there really is something for every budget at this sale, and to add to the excitement of the event there will be spot prizes throughout the day.  BCA Bedford offers ample on-site parking, undercover viewing and well lit seated auction halls.  There is a high quality cafeteria on site serving a range of hot and cold food and beverages all day.
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  Share a Ride to Bug Jam 26 at Santa Pod 4 Jul 2012 (News)
  Naturally, Europe’s greatest, shiniest and fastest VWs will be taking centre stage – and, once again, after it the Type 2 Detectives will be performing a live custom build over the weekend.  As well as non-stop drag racing by the pros, you can ‘Run What You Brung’. Running on the strip throughout the show will be Fireforce, Santa Pod’s resident 280mph Jet Car, a 7000 bhp Fuel funny car, the insane Jet Beetle and Wheelie Split, Eric Teboul’s Rocket Bike and of course, the 7-second quarter mile-turning 2 seat dragster for the very brave to ride in.
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  Scrap Cars Raise £500,000 For Charity 30 Nov 2011 (News)
  Giveacar’s manager, Alex Harvey, comments: “We are thrilled that we have been able to raise £500,000 in such a short time. I’m particularly glad that, in the run-up to Christmas, we reached this target with a donation to a charity that cares for children in very difficult circumstances. “Giveacar works because we make it really easy for people to donate their cars and help the causes closest to their hearts.
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  E-Type Jaguar Voted Britain's Favourite Sports Car 8 Jul 2011 (News)
  That’s a long-running debate we have now put to rest,” said Silverstone Classic Event Director, Nick Wigley. And the result is fitting, for the E-type’s birthday is being marked at this month’s Silverstone Classic with two headline races with up to 58 examples taking to the grid.
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  World's Longest Drift at Mercedes benz World 20 Jun 2011 (News)
  The Gullwing Restaurant: To refuel on the move there’s the tempting choice of Café 1886 or the Gullwing Restaurant run by Absolute Taste - part of the McLaren Group that look after the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1™ team around the world during the championship season.  The fresh seasonal menus also feature produce from Laverstoke Park Farm - the biodynamic farm owned and run by 1979 Formula 1™ World Champion – and now award-winning farmer – Jody Scheckter.
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  Learner driver supervisors could be breaking law 2 Aug 2010 (News)
   One in eight (13%) were unaware of the need to wear glasses if they need these when they themselves drive; while one in ten (9%) did not realise that falling asleep in the passenger seat would risk a run-in with the law. Four per cent of respondents who had supervised learners admitted breaking at least one of these laws - rising to more than one in five (22%) among supervisors aged 21 to 24.
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  Santa Pod Raceway Presents Bug Jam 24, Europe's Best VW Show. 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  As well as non-stop drag racing from the pros, there are numerous chances for you to have a go yourself in the many 'Run What You Brung' sessions held over the weekend. Running on the strip throughout the show will be Fireforce, Santa Pod's own 280mph Jet Car, the insane Jet Beetle and of course, the 7-second quarter mile turning 2 seat dragster, for the very brave to ride in.
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  The UK's top three technicians revealed 29 Mar 2010 (News)
  Visitors to the Top Technician stand will also get practical repair advice and tips from the industry's top experts during fifteen minute presentations which will run each day of the show. The line-up of speakers includes Aftermarket magazine writers James Dillon, Frank Massey and business expert Neil Pattemore, also ATA's Ian Gillgrass, former Top Technician winner Mark Banks and finalist Stuart White.
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  Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 27th April 15 Mar 2010 (News)
  Finished in its original coffee and cream colours, it is fitted with its original - and very rare - R.A.G carburettor, all original running gear and the original wipers driven from the gearbox. The car has been repatriated after spending many years in Australia and is offered in good condition, having been restored some years ago.
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  Scrappage in the USA 31 Jul 2009 (News)
  So obsessive is Washington that NHTSA is actually advising car dealers to replace a trade-in’s motor oil with a sodium silicate solution — then run the engine to ruin it so scrap dealers can’t resell any of its parts. The victims will be lower-income Americans who typically buy only used parts and vehicles. “Now you’re removing cars people could afford, and they’re not available anymore,” says Norm Wright, a Denver recycler.