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  Museum marks Croft's motor sport half-century 27 Aug 2014 (News)
  Throughout the Sixties and Seventies, Croft was home to the Daily Mirror Trophy Meetings and eventually grew into a site for testing and development of new cars, as well as a place where drivers could go for training and instruction. In 1967, Croft got its big break when it began to host rallycross events, using part of the tarmac race circuit combined with a new, specially-created loose-surface track.
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  RM's €41 million bonanza in Monaco 12 May 2014 (News)
  There were some pretty impressive racing cars on offer, too. The race-ready 1966 Brabham-Repco BT20, 1967 Monaco Grand Prix winner in the hands of Denny Hulme during his championship-winning year, made €1,092,000, while James Hunt's Hesketh made €250,000.
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  Report: Flying Scotsman 2014 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  . Each day was laced with several timed tests, a hillclimb, a demanding river crossing, and several regularity-sections, each challenging the cars, drivers and the leaderboard, The ‘Great Northern’ route started from Birmingham’s Forest of Arden Hotel on Friday morning, travelling through the East Midlands to Derbyshire’ Peak District, Yorkshire, Lancashire, County Durham, Northumberland and over the Scottish Borders. There were few casualties in terms of retirees.
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  Jaguar Land Rover posts record sales in 2013 12 Jan 2014 (News)
  Jaguar Land Rover has beaten its own record to enjoy it’s best year yet in terms of sales. Total cars delivered in 2013 were 425,006, an improvement of 19% on last year – an excellent all-round performance. Predictably, the strongest area of growth in the Asia Pacific and China, with sales up a whopping 30%.
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  No Need to Renew SORN From 16-12-2013 9 Dec 2013 (News)
  From 16-12-2013 it will no longer be necessary to renew a SORN every year as long as you remain the owner of the car. But if you sell a car on a SORN, the new owner will need to register it to himself and declare his own SORN. The SORN does not pass from one keeper to another. The change, announced today by Roads Minister Robert Goodwill, is part of a package of measures to get rid of unnecessary red tape.
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  Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG join forces 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  Replacing the the current V8 and V12 powertrains is a massive investment for an independent car manufacturer without a larger technical partner. Given AMG's's excellence in this department, and with the back-up of the might of Mercedes-Benz, it would seem that Aston Martin now has the resources to move on from its current power units, which are very loosely based on Ford technology.
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  Massive DSG Recall in China 23 Mar 2013 (News)
  The recall comes less than a week after state broadcaster China Central Television featured Volkswagen customers in China complaining about abnormal vibrations, loss of power and sudden acceleration in cars equipped with the company's dual clutch transmission technology. The company is recalling vehicles with the seven-speed dry clutch version of its DSG dual clutch transmission, bearing the cost for replacing defective equipment and upgrading the software, it said in a statement.
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  Classic Mercedes-Benz: a very good investment 13 Mar 2013 (News)
  The MBCI is one of five indices created by The Historic Automobile Group International. The others are: the HAGI TOP index, a representative measure of 50 rare classic cars; the HAGI F historic Ferrari index; the HAGI-P historic Porsche index; and the HAGI EX-P & F index, which provides a measure excluding the Porsche and Ferrari components. Indices have been live for more than four years.
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  HRDC All MG Racing at Mallory 4th June 26 May 2012 (News)
  Alongside Barry will be Andy Newall in Sir Anthony Bamford's works MGB '8DBL'. Paul Campfield will be racing his recently restored works MGB rally car 'BRX 854B'; Bob Ridgard (of Ridgard Race Seats fame) will be out in his fabulous MGB Counes Berlinette; as will be multiple MG  Champion Jim Baynam in his trusty MGB 'KAE 155E', while the 1967 MGB roadster that completed the first Willhire 24-Hours race back in 1980 will be in the hands of HRDC's race director, Julius Thurgood.
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  1968 Mercedes 280SL 'Pagoda' Star of Barons February Auction 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  Early entries include a recently-restored and very elegant 1964 Mercedes 220 SEb Pillarless coupé (estimate £14,000-£16,000). For further information, or to consign a car to the sale, visit  www.barons-auctions.com , email  info@barons-auctions.com  or call 08454 30 60 60.
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  Race Circuit Marshalling is Good For Your CV 2 Mar 2012 (News)
  The event takes place in the Wiltshire College building, just inside the entrance to the Westway car park and runs until 17-00. Further information can be obtained from Adrian Fawdington via email on  afawdington@hotmail.com or by phone on 01666 823754.
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  Castle Combe Announces Combine Harvester Race 25 Mar 2011 (News)
  Crop growing on the infield has been a tradition at the circuit for most of its 61 year history and many cars have found themselves engulfed by the wheat when they lose control and go off the circuit. But as M.D. Graham Marshallsay explains, the circuit is keen to make more of it's previously underutilised facility.
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  Convertible prices could rise by 20 per cent this Summer 26 Apr 2010 (News)
  A used car retail site is warning buyers that the cost of convertibles could rise by as much as 20 per cent over the summer. Carsite.co.uk says the as Spring turns into Summer, popular drop-top models could soar in value.
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  Ford Powershift 'auto' Now More Widely Available 14 Aug 2009 (News)
    Sophisticated electronic control enables gears to be pre-selected according to whether the car is accelerating or decelerating. Pat Oldani, Ford's automatic transmission manager, said:  “Our PowerShift transmission is already proving popular on Ford Focus and C-MAX, demonstrating that you can have both excellent fuel economy and low CO2 emissions with an automatic gearbox.
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  Bedford OB Nostalgia Event at the Vauxhall Heritage Centre 13 Jul 2009 (News)
  As well as the OB gathering, owners of all Bedfords and other historic commercial vehicles are invited to attend, while there will be a specially reserved parking area for owners of any classic vehicle, be it a bike, car, van, lorry or – of course – bus. Owners are encouraged to simply ‘drop-in and drive’ – there’s no fixed time in which vehicles need to be on display, and the Vauxhall Heritage Centre, accessed via the GM UK staff car park entrance in Park Street, will be open from 10am until 4.30pm on 16th August, so they can stay for as long, or as short a time as they wish.
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  Hot Rods Back at Beaulieu: 19th – 21st June 2009 1 Apr 2009 (News)
  For further information visit: www.beaulieuevents.co.uk The Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In-Day is supported by Custom Car Magazine and Autoglym.
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  New Zafira 7-Seaters From £12,017 22 Jun 2006 (News)
  www.newcar4me.com has the following discounted new Vauxhall Zafira's available for delivery on the "New 56" plate which is released on 1st September Order now to receive your new car in time for the 1st September Visit www.newcar4me.com or call 0870 990 5583 and speak to a highly trained advisors All UK Cars Free Delivery to anywhere in the mainland UK Full manufacturer's warranty Free 12 months road fund licence included Diesel Selection VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Active [120] 5dr £14,478 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Active [120] 5dr Auto £15,514 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Club [120] 5dr Auto £15,514 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Club [120] 5dr £14,478 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Design [120] 5dr Auto £16,438 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Design [120] 5dr £15,402 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Design [150] 5dr Auto £17,304 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Design [150] 5dr £16,293 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Life [120] 5dr Auto £14,975 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Life [120] 5dr £13,939 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi SRi [120] 5dr Auto £16,592 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi SRi [120] 5dr £15,556 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi SRi [120] 5dr [Exterior Pack] £16,133 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi SRi [120] 5dr [Exterior Pack] Auto £17,169 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi SRi [150] 5dr Auto £16,957 Petrol Selection VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.6i Club 5dr £12,556 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.6i Club 5dr [AC] £12,941 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.6i Life 5dr £12,017 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.6i Life 5dr [AC] £12,402 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i Club 5dr £13,483 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i Club 5dr Easytronic £13,865 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i Design 5dr £14,407 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i Design 5dr Easytronic £14,789 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i Life 5dr £12,944 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i Life 5dr Easytronic £13,326 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i SRi 5dr £14,561 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8i SRi 5dr [Exterior Pack] £15,139 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 2.0T Design 5dr £16,602 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 2.0T SRi 5dr £16,255 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 2.0T SRi 5dr [Exterior Pack] £16,833 Please call now on 0870 990 5583 or visit www.newcar4me.com
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  Audis, BMWs and Mercedes at up to £11,000 off 7 Nov 2005 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com is offering savings of up to £11,000 off the manufacturers list prices. Drivethedeal can also offer PCP Finance on any car with just 7.9% Typical APR. Audi A3 1.6 3dr £13971 saving £1544 Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sport hatchback 3dr £17999 saving £1866 Audi A4 Saloon 2.0 TDi SE £20091 savign £2209 Audi A4 Saloon 2.0 TDi S Line £20789 saving £2300 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi SE £21109 saving £2341 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi S Line £21808 saving £2432 Audi A6 Saloon 2.0 TDi SE £22279 saving £2256 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDi SE £23675 saving £2425 BMW 116 ES Hatchback £15031 saving £1789 BMW 120d SE Hatchback £18928 saving £2432 BMW 320 SE Saloon £21826 saving £1064 BMW 320d SE Saloon £23549 saving £1176 BMW 320d SE Touring £29627 saving £928 BMW 523 SE Auto £26063 saving £2497 BMW 520d SE Saloon £23993 saving £2262 BMW 520d SE Touring £25788 saving £2467 BMW Z4 2.0 SE £21827 saving £1637 BMW X5 3.0d Sport Auto £38170 saving £1835 Mercedes A 150 Classic £12600 saving £1060 Mercedes A 180 CDi Classic SE Tip Auto £15994 saving £1436 Mercedes B 200 SE £19897 saving £553 Mercedes B 200 CDi SE £20995 saving £600 Mercedes C 180K Classic SE Saloon £20322 saving £1913 Mercedes C 200 CDi Classic SE Saloon £22033 saving £2102 Mercedes C 220 CDi Avantgarde SE Auto Estate £25229 saving £2456 Mercedes CLK Cabriolet 200K Elegance Tip Auto £31460 saving £3085 Mercedes E 280 CDi Elegance Tip Auto £31247 saving £3028 Mercedes E 280 CDi Classic Tip Auto Estate £30975 saving £3000 Mercedes ML 320 CDi Sport Tip Auto £38970 saving £480 Mercedes SL 500 Auto £62734 saving £11391 All cars are brand new (unregistered) and supplied by a UK main dealer.
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  Mazda 5 2.0 Sport at £1,455 Discount 8 Jul 2005 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com is offering the following deals for July, and alsp PCPs based on the discounted prices. All cars UK supplied by UK dealers with full UK wartranty. FIAT Panda 1.2 Dynamic £5808, Save £1187, £118pm Toyota Yaris 1.3 Colour Collection 3dr £7249, Save £1845, £138pm Peugeot 206 1.1 S 3dr £7396, Save £1094, £148pm Honda Jazz 1.2 DSi S £8276, Save £449, £147pm SEAT Altea 1.6 Reference £10,072, Save £2783, £178pm Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDi PD 130 vRS £11,281, Save £1099, £239pm Citroen C4 1.6 HDi SX 110 £12,178, Save £2817, £239pm Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDi Exclusive £12,639, Save £4455, £259pm Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 5dr (Climate) £12,120, save £2475, £230pm Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 5dr £12,031, Save £1719, £231pm VW Golf 1.6 SE FSi 5dr £13,653, Save £1477, £245pm Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Convertible £14,691, Save £4204* Mazda 5 2.0 Sport £14835, Save £1455, £313pm Toyota Corolla Verso 2.0 D-4D T3 £14,910 Save £3085* Renault Megane CC 1.9 dCi Dyn £15,650, Save £4070, £270pm Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi Eleg Estate £15,959, Save £1390, £334pm VW Golf 2.0 GT TDi 5dr £16,028, Save £1792, £256pm VW Golf Plus 2.0 GT TDi 140 £16,486, Save £1784, £265pm VW new Passat 2.0 SE TDi 4dr £17,228, Save £1197, £327pm Honda CRV 2.0i-VTEC Sport £17,331, Save £1549, £297pm Audi A3 2.0 TDi 140 Sport 3dr £17,976, Save £1888, £306pm Honda Accord Tourer 2.2i CTDi Ex £19,679, Save £1845, £362pm Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0d SE Eu4 £20,962, Save £4903, £390pm Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi SE £21,198, Save £2252, Save £368pm Audi new A6 Saloon 2.0 TDi SE £22,256, Save £2279, £398pm BMW 523 SE Auto Saloon £25,635, Save £2480, £441pm Monthly quotes based on 10% deposit, 36 months, 12,000 miles per annum, non-maintenance, guaranteed future value to pay to own the car.
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  Golden Oldies at Auction Today 28 Apr 2004 (News)
  And the shine was from constant polishing with good wax, not a quick spray wax once-over. Its 103,344 miles were warranted, though it’s well known that the odos on these cars can stop turning all by themselves. If I’d had any space I’d have had a bid on it myself. Top bid was a provisional £825. It was closely followed by a black 89G Golf GTi 3-door with 142k warranted which bid to £575.