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  Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  This is the first time in the 47-year history of the annual competition that the award has gone to an electric vehicle. Nissan LEAF’s rivals included vehicles from brands such as Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, Opel/Vauxhall and Volvo.  “The jury acknowledged today that the Nissan LEAF is a breakthrough for electric cars. Nissan LEAF is the first EV that can match conventional cars in many respects,” said Håkan Matson, President of the Jury, Car of the Year.
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  USED CAR SALES FALL APRIL - JUNE 2009 27 Aug 2009 (News)
    Segment Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 SUV/4x4 109787 -3.8 -2.3 Executive 82547 -6.6 2.7 Lower Medium 502460 -7.1 -2.6 Luxury 12073 -3.1 7.0 MPV 93258 7.6 -2.8 Mini 27075 -12.4 6.2 Specialist Sports 74479 6.0 19.5 Supermini 523069 -6.5 -2.2 Upper Medium 338711 -6.1 -2.6 Unspecified 30095 -45.8 11.4 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Make Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 BMW 80672 -1.4 3.2 CITROEN 66954 -5.3 -1.9 FIAT 58574 -9.3 -2.4 FORD 270497 -8.1 -4.0 HONDA 49955 -7.7 -4.2 MERCEDES-BENZ 52063 -5.4 3.7 NISSAN 64164 -11.0 -8.5 PEUGEOT 136211 -7.6 -1.7 RENAULT 118478 -10.2 -3.7 ROVER 51106 -39.7 -4.5 TOYOTA 63834 -9.9 -3.5 VAUXHALL 246972 -4.4 -2.0 VOLKSWAGEN 125501 -4.3 -1.7 ~Others 408573 1.5 4.2 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Fuel type Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 Diesel 479540 4.7 -1.5 Petrol 1307627 -10.2 -1.1 Electric 495 52.3 43.5 Hybrid 2374 30.9 36.8 Unspecified 3518 -6.3 9.4 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Age Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 0 to 3 365247 -12.8 -12.4 3 to 6 402327 -10.9 -2.1 6 to 9 388158 -3.2 2.6 9 plus 637822 -1.6 5.0 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA     For more information, visit Experianplc.com
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  Scrappage Scheme Busting Deals From Motorpoint 27 Apr 2009 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk says why settle for a £2,000 saving under the Government's car scrappage scheme when you can save up to £13,877 on a massive range of new and nearly new models from Motorpoint, the UK's leading car supermarket, over the next seven days Deal of the Week Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi 16v VTR Plus 5dr EGS. 08 Reg. Only 15,486 miles at £11,599 - a saving of £7,878 on list price when new*. This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 53.3 MPG (combined) Steal of the Week Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi 16v SRi 5dr Manual. 08 Reg.
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  Low Emission Cars Now Lowest Depreciators 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  A new Glass’s league table (see below), which ranks vehicle segments according to the strength of their residual values, highlights the impact of changing patterns of used-car demand as consumers seek to reduce their motoring costs. Vehicles in the city car segment, including the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo, are now the slowest depreciating in the UK, retaining an average 49.5 per cent of their purchase price after three years and 36,000 miles. This represents a remarkable turnaround – as recently as 2006, vehicles in this segment languished in ninth place in the Glass’s depreciation table.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  This means that anyone who chooses a new car on the Motability Car Scheme this Winter can choose from popular makes and models all at no advance payment, such as the Citroen C1, Ford Focus, Honda Jazz, Mazda 2, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 207, Renault Clio, Seat Ibiza Sport Coupe, Toyota Avensis, Vauxhall Vectra and the Volkswagen Polo. Mike Betts, chief executive, Motability Operations commented: "Great choices, great prices and great service are the essential features of the Motability Car Scheme.
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  More Cheap Cars at Auction Today 29 Oct 2007 (News)
  Audi A8 4.2 quattro, 03 reg, 67k miles £13,850s BMW E36 318iSE, 1999V, 89k miles £3,800s Citroen C3 1.6 Exclusive Sensodrive, 03 reg, 52k miles £2,975 Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec, 1999V, 57k miles £2,650s Ford Mondeo 2.0 Zetec, 1999V, 114k miles £675s Ford Mondeo 1.8LX, 02 reg, 57k miles £2,100s Ford Cougar 2.5 V6 24v, 1999V, 169k miles n/w £1,000s Mazda Xedos 6 2.0V6 auto SE, 1999V, 108k miles n/w £725s Mercedes SLK 230K auto, 1997P, 69k miles n/w £5,800s Mercedes W140 S320L, 1997R, 44k miles n/w £2,900s Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 LWB auto, 2004M, 150k miles £1,900s Nissan QX 3.0V6 SEL auto, lthr, 1996N, 106k n/w £350s Nissan Maxima QX 3.0V6 SE+ auto, lthr, 02 reg, 56k miles £3,700s Proton Persona 1.8 Penang 5-dr, 1997P. 98k miles £120s Renault Scenic 1.6 16v Sport, 2000W, 60k miles £2,000s Rover 620 Si, 1996P, 97k miles £210s Rover 75 2.0CDT Connoisseur, 04 reg, 115k miles £3,275s Skoda Felicia 1.3LXi, 1995N, 61k miles £140 Vauxhall Astra 1.4i HT Merit, 1996P, 66k miles n/w £280s Vauxhall Omega 2.2i 16v CD auto, 2002/52, 73k miles £2,425s VW Polo 1.4CL 3-dr, s/r, 1998S 97k miles £950s VW Passat 1.9TDI 90 S, 1997R, 117k miles £1,625s Remaining Auction at BCA Blackbushe in October Wednesday 31st October 10.00am start Leaseplan Live Online, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Buyers Market For New and Used Cars 25 Oct 2007 (News)
  Friday 26th October 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Motability , Citroen UK, Masterlease, Hitachi Capital, Peugeot UK, General Section, Inchcape p/x, Charters p/x, Private Sure Sell. Monday 29th October 10.30am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Inchcape Prestige, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x.
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  ’57 Caddy Makes £20,600 at Auction Today 20 Feb 2006 (News)
  And an 04 MX5 1.8 Sport was up £500 on December prices, selling for £9,800 Non Classic prices today:- Alfa GTV 3.0 V6 Lusso, 1999T, 26k miles £4,700 provisional Ford Mustang GT 4.6 man, 2005/54, 13k mies £18,100 sold Mazda MX5 1.8 Sport 6-spd, 04 reg, 10k miles £9,800 sold Mercedes SLK 230 Tiptronic, 04 reg. 25k miles £17,500 sold MINI Cooper, a/c, 03 reg, 13k miles £9,900 sold Skoda Octavia VRS, 2004/54, 13k miles £9,850 sold Toyota RAV-4 D-4D XT2 SWB, 04 reg, 30k miles £11,350 sold Toyota LC Amazon 4.7 V8, 2003/52, 35k miles £20,100 provisional Vauxhall Tigra 1.8 Sport CC, 05 reg, 5k miles £11,050 sold Vauxhall Omega 2.2CD auto, 02 reg, 53k miles £3,500 sold Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe Wednesday 22nd February 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, Alphabet GB, Leaseplan, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Dealer Direct, Jardine p/x, Black Horse, General, Inchcape p/x, Snows p/x, Trident Honda p/x Thursday 23rd February 10.00am start Light Commercial Non Runners, Light Commercials from Dagenham Motors, London Hire, Leaseplan, Peugeot, Hitachi, Northgate, Arriva, Fleet Direct Friday 24th February 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Leaseplan, Motability , Lex Vehicle Leasing, Citroen UK, Bank of Scotland, Hitachi Capital Peugeot, General, Peugeot Charters p/x, Private Direct, Inchcape p/x. Monday 27th February 10.00am start Top Car , Black Horse top cars, Motability , Porsche p/x, Fleet & Finance, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x, West London Nissan p/x.
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  eBay Auction Report 11 Apr 2005 (News)
  It was in very good (but not quite outstanding) condition, had covered 39,500 miles, had air conditioning and a years MOT. It made £1,100. Under £1,000 Another big Citroen was sold on eBay this evening. The green, diesel, 96N XM 2.0VSX with 11 months MOT, a fsh and 118,000 miles made £750. £645 was enough for a 95M Rover 214SEi with half-leather seat facings, 7 months MOT, a fairly recent new head gasket and cambelt and 69,000 miles.
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  eBay Auction Repoert 3rd April 2005 3 Apr 2005 (News)
  In fact, it made the £510 the owner wanted for the 120k 92J plate. A 96P, 55k, blue Citroen Saxo 1.1LX with 10 months MOT made £880.01. However the 7 owners, lack of a radio and a randomly illuminating airbag light may make it seem less appealing. This compares to the £300 paid for an 89F white Micra 1.2GS with 65k.
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  Motor Show Live Highlights 26 May 2004 (News)
  Caterham: Superlight 500. Chrysler: NEW 300C, NEW £27,995 Crossfire roadster. Citroen: NEW C2 VTS, C2 GT, C3 XTR. Daewoo: NEW Nubira station wagon and Lacetti Daihatsu: Copen + many more Ferrari: NEW 612 Scaglietti FIAT: Trepiunto concept, Panda SUV, IDEA, Doblo high-top.
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  This Week's Motor Show Live 23 May 2004 (News)
  Exhibitors include:- Aston Martin: NEW DB9 Ariel: Atom 160bhp Audi: Fantastic NEW A6, NEW A8 W12 + many more Bentley: Arnage facelift, Continental Coupe + many more Caterham: Superlight 500 + many more Chrysler: NEW 300C, NEW Crossfire roadster + many more Citroen: NEW C2 VTS, C3 XTR + many more Daewoo: NEW Nubira station wagon, Lacetti + many more Daihatsu: Copen + many more Ferrari: NEW 612 Scaglietti FIAT: Trepiuno concept, new diesel engines + many more Ford: NEW Ford GT40, Fiesta ST, Fiesta RS, Mondeo TDCI 155, Thunderbirds + many more Gibbs: Aquada amphibian + 7 seater V8 (in the lake outside) Honda: HSC concept car (NSX replacement); IMAS hybrid + many more Hyundai: NEW Tucson SUV + many more Invicta: Invicta S1 Jaguar: XKs, XJs, S-Type including diesel and X-Type KIA: NEW Picanto + many more Land Rover: NEW Discovery III + many more Lexus: NEW RX400h hybrid, IS200 facelift + many more Lotus: Toyota powered Elise 111R, new Exige + more Marcos: "All NEW car" Maserati: NEW Quattroporte + 4200 coupes Mazda: New MX-Flexa (Mazda 4) Kusabi concept car + many more MG/Rover: V8s, recent facelifts and City Rover Mercedes: NEW McCaren Mercedes SLR MINI: NEW convertible, MINI facelift, + MINI Open Aur Theatre Mitsubishi: NEW Grandis 7 seater MPV + many more Morgan: NEW Roadster with 220bhp 3.0 V6 replaces Plus 8 Nissan: NEW Nissan Murano SUV + many more Noble: NEW M400 + many more Peugeot: NEW 407 + many more Porsche: NEW £310,000 Carrera GT + many more Renault: NEW Modus, Megane 225, 7-seater Grand Scenic + many more Rolls Royce: NEW 100EX convertible, Phantom, + many more SAAB: Apparently 337 cars on the stand!
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  Today's Auction Prices at Historics Brooklands 26 Nov 2016 (News)
  f=001DiIfnE_bAnMx4uETUNbUCV9aYAGIeT5A1qAt9q-0jRH9jm1BP6VxyErWx8XlqlGm8FgJu009J315GcM1LnPnVT9OI03IhYl1Pomlxx_dBkHLogFe2bQ9JEwJIPpz27sKtz6D2z2Yg_LAdhUostn9wxoEoawHTF4xf7qx-y_fI7rQAgyEKRZfQeR2OvutawyKXNa6GsVJOdkA7KCTCJeBl-acrzOjFdl4GEOeNJTBnAsDZW4702IIQ81wsPwpqye8IJPWpVAYbLE=&c=vaj9nXuh7-O4pTSw6p9U1WSoOPcKl3u7-0a5xbfARz32wbWlgvzpNA==&ch=wSuYnSx676iVPOsfVDLLedr8p3byZDTOcKlIfN5mAPrpVNDbhAQjhg==">Lot 159 1971 Citroen SM  £24,000 provisional   Lot 160 1992 Lamborghini Diablo Rec.  £14,000 not sold  

  Prices Strong At Auction Today 5 Mar 2008 (News)
  Wednesday 19th March 10.00 start Prime Fleet, Sytner p/x, Leaseplan live online, Lex, CarGiant, Jardine p/x, Renault Financial Services, Black Horse, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x. Thursday 20th March Light Commercials from Leaseplan, XBG, Citroen, Fleet Direct, Northgate. Friday 21st March (Good Friday) 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Motability , Lex, Charters p/x, British Telecom Fleet live online, Vauxhall Leasing, Masterlease, Hitachi Capital, General Section, Inchcape p/x, Private Sure Sell.
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  How to get the cheapest classic car insurance for young drivers 6 Nov 2018 (News)
  Luckily, some of the specialists that offer cover to younger classic drivers started life during the modifying hey day of the late-1990s and early-2000s. All those hopped up Citroen Saxo owners and Max Power reading modders had to get insurance somewhere… In truth, modifying classics is nothing new. Not so long ago it was referred to as keeping them on the road thanks to the automotive industry’s rather relaxed attitude to research and development.
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  Driver's insurance cancelled after insurer erroneously claims he was doing 164mph 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  The incident happened at 2pm on 28 August 2017 (Bank Holiday Monday) when Hastings Direct claimed its telematics system caught James Bralant travelling at 164mph in his 2011 Citroen DS3 on the M1. His variant of the DS3 has a top speed of just 112mph. Despite appealing the claim, he was told that there is no dispute process.  Hastings Direct notified him that his policy would be cancelled after seven days  and would only allow him to submit a formal complaint - a process that takes four to eight weeks.
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  Opinion: Keep your friends close and your mechanics closer 16 Aug 2016 (News)
  He lived down the road from me, and was immediately magnetised by its open bonnet as he trundled past in his Citroen C15 van. Having established the fault was a little more serious than first suspected (it was the main ECU control module, unique to the Coupe, and I had some searching to do just to find the part) he immediately solved my short term transport problems by lending me the C15, which, bearing in mind he’d known me for 15 minutes, was rather trusting of him.
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  Happy Birthday: MG Z cars 10 May 2016 (News)
  The ZR160, with a variable valve controlled (VVC) version of the 1.8-litre K-Series, was a genuine hot hatch, in the spirit of cars like the Peugeot 205 GTI and Citroen Saxo VTS. Build quality was flaky, but grins were guaranteed. As a marketing ploy, then, the Z-Cars were an impressive feat of engineering. Of substance over style. Even the ‘cooking’ versions, namely the ZR 105 (1.4 K-Series) and ZS 120 (1.8 K-Series) were rewarding to drive, with great handling, while the appearance became a little less brash as they became a common sight on the roads.
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  What makes Drive it Day so good? 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  But the staple of Triumphs and MGs was present and correct, along with some more 'traditional' metal in the form of beautiful Bentley R Type belonging to event organiser Alan Osborn, plus oddities from Ginetta and Citroen, along with exotica in the form of an Aston Martin DBS and a Jensen Interceptor. It’s a very broad cross-section – that was one of the nicest things about the meet and fun run, and one of the best things about our hobby.
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  H&H Buxton Classic Auction Results 25-2-2015 2 Mar 2015 (News)
    1991 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.9V8 59k miles £5,040 inc.   1988 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston £5,805 inc.   1968 Daimler V8 250 £19,600 inc.   1988 Daimler 3.6 £1,350 inc.   1917 Ford Model T Speedster special £5,198 inc.