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  £8,600 Off Lexus RX400h 31 Oct 2008 (News)
  Lexus IS 220d 4dr £18,200 Saving £4,915 Lexus IS 220d SE 4dr £20,480 Saving £5,286 Lexus IS 250 SE Auto £21,968 Saving £5,524 Lexus IS 220d SE-L [Sunroof + Multimedia] £25,305 Saving £6,071 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 SE 5dr Auto £32,047 Saving £7,978 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 SE 5dr Auto [Multimedia] £34,585 Saving £8,390 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 SE-L 5dr Auto £36,095 Saving £8,610 These discounts are only for 2008 model cars in stock and delivered by 20 December 2008. These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Passion and emotion at Ferrari launch 22 Sep 2008 (News)
  Mr Schwarzenegger, the governor of the state the new eight-cylinder Ferrari takes its name from, thanked the car manufacturer for its charity work. "The Ferrari California was presented at Maranello by Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, together with the Scuderia Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa," the firm explained.
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  Motorists 'could be frustrated by road works' 5 Sep 2008 (News)
  Drivers who are rerouted because of maintenance work could find that they invalidate their car insurance policies if they have a crash on a road they are unfamiliar with. Robin Miller, speaking on behalf of the Highways Agency, said that the situation should not aggrieve motorists.
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  Crackdown warning for rogue parkers 5 Sep 2008 (News)
  It added that people found breaking the law in such a manner could pick up more expensive car insurance policies in the future, as cover firms may view them as a risk. "There is a minority of motorists who seem to have little regard for road markings and signs and park wherever and however they like," said local councillor Audrey Jones.
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  Drivers in traffic 'ten minutes per day' 1 Sep 2008 (News)
  An online survey conducted by onepoll.com has found that such congestion on the road is suffered by seven out of ten drivers at least once per day. Car insurance customers could find that they risk being involved in an accident if they are continually stopping and starting behind the wheel. Lord Peter Smith, Wigan council leader and Association of Greater Manchester Authorities chairman, remarked that the issue is of concern.
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  Ford overtaken in sales by VW 29 Aug 2008 (News)
  The vehicle manufacturer stated that some 3.31 million possibly took on car buying advice to buy VW models during the first half of 2008. Indeed, this marks an increase of 7.2 per cent on statistics recorded in 2007, while Ford could only shift 3.22 million models over the same period.
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  Jail threat to fraudulent driving test takers 22 Aug 2008 (News)
  It could be that those found breaking the law in such a manner pick up more expensive car insurance policies in the future should cover firms deem them a risk on British roads. Head of fraud and integrity for the DSA Andrew Rice commented on the importance of the issue for the body.
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  Qashqai+2 production announced for Sunderland plant 21 Aug 2008 (News)
  Qashqai+2's construction marks the fifth new models to be taken on at the plant in the last year years and it could give those seeking car buying advice and looking to put up a locally-produced models reason to purchase. Nissan has taken on 850 new workers at the site in order to cope with demand and surpass what senior vice-president for manufacturing in Europe Trevor Mann called the "unprecedented" success of the original model.
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  Cotswolds drivers get seat belt reminder 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  By buckling up when they travel, drivers may be saving on their car insurance policies, as those found to be neglecting the rule could be considered a risk and subsequently land a more expensive cover bill. Local Police Constable Gary Brewer said that he believes this disregard of the rules is behind a number of the region's collisions.
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  Registrations show rise in diesel vehicle purchases 7 Aug 2008 (News)
  In addition, the sector body has revealed that there have been 1,479 alternatively-fuelled vehicles registered in the UK over the last month - which could be an indication that drivers are now seeking ethical car buying advice before they purchase. Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive, remarked that the industry "needs the support of the government in order to encourage the uptake of lower-emitting vehicles".
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  Precautions called for by Burton residents 21 Jul 2008 (News)
  Now that the forms have been handed in to Leicestershire county council officials, it could be that the cost of car insurance in the area is reduced. Indeed, cover companies may drop prices should the area become safer. "We at least need signs reminding drivers of the 30mph speed limit because there have been so many accidents and near-misses," a local resident who wished to remain anonymous told the news source.
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  Driving after night of drinking 'could result in a conviction' 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  This could prove to be a problem for drivers looking to keep their car insurance costs down, as they may pick up a conviction which leads to more expensive cover costs. According to Katie Shephard from road safety charity Brake, a personal breathalyser device could be useful for motorists.
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  Sustainability of biofuels 'needs evidence' 8 Jul 2008 (News)
  It added that the substance will have saved between 338 million and 371 million tonnes of CO2 by 2020. People looking for car buying advice could be interested in picking up a vehicle which runs on biofuel. "Our policy should be based on the best possible science and as the evidence evolves, so too should our policy evolve with it," Ms Kelly said.
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  Motorists 'may be misdirected due to northern lights' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  It may be that this has an effect on the car insurance policies of those using the systems, as drivers could be misdirected and end up invalidating their deals if they have an accident. Professor Cathryn Mitchell explained to the Sunday Telegraph: "Although most people in the UK can't see the aurora when they are happening because of cloud or ambient light, they can still affect the GPS signal.
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  Motorists 'may be misdirected due to northern lights' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  It may be that this has an effect on the car insurance policies of those using the systems, as drivers could be misdirected and end up invalidating their deals if they have an accident. Professor Cathryn Mitchell explained to the Sunday Telegraph: "Although most people in the UK can't see the aurora when they are happening because of cloud or ambient light, they can still affect the GPS signal.
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  Congestion-charge zone plans unveiled in Manchester 20 Jun 2008 (News)
  But it may be that drivers travelling in Manchester on a regular basis find the fee too much to pay in addition to expensive car insurance policies, finance deals and road tax costs. In January 2007, drivers from across the UK banded together to sign a petition on the 10 Downing Street website against road pricing, putting then-PM Tony Blair under pressure to scrap the system.
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  Rogue motorists offered course to curb speeding 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  The Wirral Globe has stated that people who break the law in such a manner will be offered the chance to take the class as an alternative to picking up three points on their driving licence or a £60 fine. Indeed, this may help some motorists receive cheaper car insurance, as cover companies could view those with road convictions as dangerous and increase costs. The aim of the scheme is to reduce the number of casualties on the roads, according to local police officer Christopher Markey.
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  Mazda production goes up 22 per cent 28 May 2008 (News)
  Behind the rise is the success of the Mazda2 and the Mazda6, the Japanese motor company asserts. People looking for car buying advice may be interested to know that purchases of the Mazda2 have gone up 165.9 per cent year-on-year, while the Mazda6 recorded 63.1 per cent more sales. This equates to 15,920 and 13,661 of both units developed respectively.
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  Volvo announces R-Design specification 8 May 2008 (News)
  "I'm convinced we've found exactly the right balance," commented vice president of chassis and vehicle dynamics for the car Ekkehard Schwartz. Volvo is a Swedish company founded in 1927 which constructs trucks, buses and provides financial services. Its headquarters is located in Gothenburg and is president and CEO is Leif Johansson.
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  Save More than £4,500 On New Passat Diesels 6 May 2008 (News)
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