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  Buy Euro Imports Now To Beat Price Increases 28 Feb 2003 (News)
  Last week Sterling slid 8% against the Euro and it could have a lot further to go. This means that future Euro imports are going to cost at least 8% more. But cars in stock now at the big supersites like Trade Sales and Motorpoint are still at pre Sterling-fall prices and this week Trade Sales has cut as much as £700 from some prices (new Mondeo 1.8LXs for £10,499).
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  FIAT to Supply BSM With 500s 1 Aug 2009 (News)
  As a simple rule of thumb, if we are not making money at a local level, we would not be interested in competing for the business. Our plan is to take the brand up to a higher level. That’s why it’s important to respect our customers by protecting residual values. “Work has been ongoing with our Italian colleagues to ensure additional supply of cars, which has been achieved, without affecting either residuals or existing dealer orders.
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  Gorgeous Peugeot 404 Cabriolet in Historics 24th November Auction 30 Oct 2018 (News)
  This example has been in the current ownership for the past four years. Originally supplied to Libya as a 2500cc GT in 1959, it was imported into the UK in August 1970. Restored by Lancia specialists, Omicron, the paint work in Lord-Blue, is complemented by its striking red interior. A 2.8 litre engine rebuilt by Brian Randall Engineering replaced the original 2.5.
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  Twelve Porsches in Historics 22nd September Auction 17 Sep 2018 (News)
  Lot 116 is nice RHD 1993 968 manual cabrio with 17 stamps in the book and 104,000 miles, estimated at a realistic £9,000 to £14,000. Lot 125 is a very original LHD 1975 911 2.7S coupe originally supplied to Florida, but imported to Holland in 1998. It has an excellent history file, shows 78,719 kilometres and is estimated at £30,000 to £35,000. Lot 146 is a very tidy LHD 911S 2.7 Targa, again from California with a “comprehensively stamped” service book and a low recorded mileage.
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  What is the Real Driving Emissions test? 13 Mar 2018 (News)
  These include high and low altitude, year-round temperatures, up and down hills, with extra weight and over a variety of speeds to simulate urban, rural and motorway driving. Why is it important to you? From April 2018, the first year VED rate for diesel cars will go up by one band, unless the vehicle meets RDE2 standards. For the average diesel on sale this means an increase of around £40 - pushing it up from £165 to £205. The changes will not affect vans.
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  Ex-Barry Sheene 1985 Toyota Supra heads to auction 21 Jun 2017 (News)
  Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, said, ‘This amazing Toyota Supra represents a very rare opportunity to own an iconic Group A Touring car with exceptional provenance and a significant motorsport background.' Whale added, ‘It’s an important part of motorsport history, and I expect there will be a great deal of interest on auction day.” A familiar sight on TV and in the press in the seventies and eighties, Sheene retired from motorcycle racing in 1984 after winning the 500cc World Championship in 1976 and 1977. Sheene swapped two wheels for four to join Team Toyota GB to drive the Hughes of Beaconsfield works Supra in the 1985 British Saloon Car Championship, now known as the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
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  Recreated 1903 Stanley Vanderbuilt Cup Steamer heads Historics 20th May Ascot Classic Car Auction 20 Apr 2017 (News)
  The sale also features an extremely rare 1974 RHD UK spec Volkswagen 182 Trekker. 300 of these were imported to an indifferent UK market where only 71 were sold. This obviously non-standard 182 has been rebuilt with newly manufactured panels, raised suspension and its 1600 engine bored out to 1,641cc. It’s estimated at £12,000 to £16,000.
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  Record number of Jaguar XJ220s set for Silverstone Classic 24 Mar 2017 (News)
  A racing version – called the XJ220-C – was introduced in 1993 to compete in the increasingly important GT class within international sports car races. Later that year, one of these factory-entered cars driven by David Brabham, David Coulthard and John Nielsen won the GT category at Le Mans only to be controversially excluded by the French organisers.
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  Porsche to celebrate 40 years of the 924 at NEC classic motor show 27 Sep 2016 (News)
  The 924 and the other front-engined transaxle models sparked a generation of sports cars that were a complete change for the company, which had previously focused entirely on the 911 and its rear-engine layout. Not only were the transaxle models hugely popular but they also played an important part in the history and development of Porsche as a company. Porsche’s stand in Hall 1 will showcase the finalists from the 2016 '40 years at the front' Classic restoration competition.In 2015, the Porsche Centre network were challenged with sourcing and restoring a classic transaxle model.   Porsche Centre Guildford and their Porsche recommended repairer, Premier Panel Skills, were crowned the overall winner with their superb restoration of a 968 Club Sport.
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  HJ’s Picks for Historics 20th August Classic Car Auction 18 Aug 2016 (News)
  302 Mercedes Benz 220S Ponton 1959. A lovely rust-free RHD twin-carb 220S imported from Australia, this has been upgraded with the fitment of air-conditioning and has a stunning wood and Bedford Cord interior. Estimate £14,000 - £18,000. 343 BMW Z3M Roadster 1999.
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  Two landmark Austin-Healeys head to auction 14 Sep 2015 (News)
  It still survives today. To Healey collectors, the 100 Coupe is regarded as perhaps the most important – and arguably most coveted – Healey of all, taking Gerry Coker's original timeless design to an even higher level. Donald's coupe is a significant motor car. The second Healey for sale is the 1959 Works Rally 3000 – ‘SMO 746’.
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  A Grand Monday: Tempting Toyota MR2 Mk1 Project - £950 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  It’s been off the road since 2012 and needs a bit of recomissioning, but bodily it looks in good condition, which is the most important thing with these cars as the mechanicals are pretty reliable. In original, standard condition with no modifications, it has the T-bar roof and black leather interior and has 125k on the clock.
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  Is your classic about to become tax free? 18 Mar 2015 (News)
  So with April 2015 just round the corner, owners of pre-1975 vehicles will now be entitled to cost-free Vehicle Excise Duty. The important point to bear in mind is that it’s the date of manufacture rather than the date of first registration that applies – and so, from 1 April, 2015, any car built prior to January 1975 will be eligible for ‘free tax’.
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  Owner review of the month: July 2014 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  He even commends the dealer – Dick Lovett – and explains that a good dealer is “an important factor in car ownership.” Click for the full review Renault Clio, by JackLP This owner review breaks down the ownership experience into useful specifics, including performance and economy and comfort.
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  Misjudged Overtake Caught on Camera 3 Jan 2014 (News)
  SmartWitness managing director Simon Marsh said the footage shows again the importance of driver behaviour in keeping Britian's roads safe. Mr Marsh said: "I've never seen a closer head-on near-miss caught on our cameras." "We encourage and train our clients to use our cameras to educate their own drivers as well as to guard against the recklessness and sometimes false allegations of other drivers.
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  Mazda 3 Shortlisted for Car of the Year 21 Dec 2013 (News)
  "It's a great honor to receive this recognition for what is our most important model," says Jeff Guyton, President and CEO Mazda Motor Europe. "The reception for the all-new Mazda3 has been tremendous thus far, with strong sales and order-take following outstanding reviews from journalists and Mazda fans around the world."
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  Preview: The Rover Sports Register Diamond Jubilee Rally 21 Apr 2013 (News)
  The main rally is being held onSunday 30 June 2013 at the well-known National Trust property, Coughton Court, near Alcester, Warwickshire, and is part of a major weekend celebrating all things Rover. It will commemorate several important anniversaries, including 60 years of the Rover Sports Register, 20 years of the Rover P6 Club and 50 years of the Rover P6 (2000-3500) model. The rally, like the Rover Sports Register club itself, is open to all Rover and Land Rover products from cycles to last of line 2005 MG Rover models.
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  Ex Elton John Ferrari 512 TR Up For Auction 8 Mar 2013 (News)
  These Ferraris are becoming one of the most sought after models of the marque and would be a sensible investment for the future. Another important collectors car going under the hammer includes a rare and exclusive 1974 Jaguar E-Type Commemorative, one of fifty special roadsters built to mark the end of the model's production in 1974.
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  Ex Elton John Ferrari 512 TR Up For Auction 8 Mar 2013 (News)
  These Ferraris are becoming one of the most sought after models of the marque and would be a sensible investment for the future. Another important collectors car going under the hammer includes a rare and exclusive 1974 Jaguar E-Type Commemorative, one of fifty special roadsters built to mark the end of the model's production in 1974.
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  Toyota Issues Steering Recall 14 Nov 2012 (News)
  .  In limited instances, the water pump electric power supply circuit fuse may open, causing the hybrid system to stop while the vehicle is being driven. What will be done? Customer satisfaction is of paramount importance to Toyota. Consequently,Toyota has decided to conduct recall activity to replace the hybrid system water pump and check steering shaft performance on the affected cars. In full compliance with VOSA requirements, Toyota GB will contact the owners of all affected vehicles within the next six weeks, asking them to make an appointment to bring their car to their nearest Toyota dealer.