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  Inspiration for James Bond's Aston Martin Sells for £320,000 + 19 Jul 2014 (News)
  ) The Blenheim Palace two day auction set three world motorcycle price records, including a 1931 Indian 1300, which made £89,600, a 1953 Mondial 125 Monoalbero, which went for £59,360, and a 1950 Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide for £25,760. In the motor car sale, a 1970 Ferrari 365 GT/4 Daytona Spider fetched £568,000, a 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 3 Position ‘Owen Sedanca’ by Gurney Nutting went for £132,840 and a 1929 Aston Martin 1 ½ Litre Short Chassis by Bertelli sold for £180,000.
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  Foreign language driving tests end 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  One area where we can help ensure this is by requiring all test candidates to take the test in English or Welsh, the national languages.” Previously, learners could take car and motorcycle theory tests with a voiceover in one of 19 languages - but this is no longer possible. The changes are a result of a consultation in response to concerns about the potential safety implications of drivers not understanding the national language, as well as on the grounds of the cost of providing translations.
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  Competition provides poster for Silver Flag 13 Feb 2014 (News)
  This year, the famous event is to celebrate Lancia and students at the art college were told that, although they could research the subject in advance, they would have just the morning of Saturday 1 February to see some real cars and produce their posters. A variety of Lancias were driven into the main square in Piacenza on Saturday morning and two more were positioned inside a local bank, where the students set up an impromptu studio.
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  Mercedes-Benz dealers to sell approved ‘MO’ winter tyres 19 Nov 2013 (News)
  Winter tyre and wheel packages start at £950.00 (including VAT) and the approved scheme will ensure compatibility with each car in question.  Effective as soon as the temperature falls below seven degrees Celsius, winter tyres  feature a better rubber compound, which remain supple at low temperatures to provide better grip and handling on wet, icy and snow-covered roads.
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  Mitsubishi announces Autumn deals 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  Anyone who has an invoice for aftersales work including repairs, maintenance or servicing carried out a Mitsubishi Dealer can enter a prize draw to win the £1000 of M&S vouchers. There’s also a range of offers for new Motability customers and all Motability cars come with free parking sensors. There’s also a range of reductions and finance offers on various models in the range, see below for more details. More details and terms and conditions can be found on the Mitsubishi UK website.
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  Latest Volkswagen deals from Leasingdeals.co.uk 13 Sep 2013 (News)
  Golf SE 1.6TDI 105PS 5DR 6x23 10k pa 10+ Available £199 +VAT. The car of the year 2013 at our lowest ever price!  All Makes and Models Available From the New  Leasing Deals  Website or Call 01619463500 With Your Requirements and We Will Get The Best Deal For You We have more great offers throughout the Volkswagen range, have a look below for some top headline rates: Up!
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  CarFest North date and venue confirmed for 2013 15 Jan 2013 (News)
  As in 2012, CarFest South will take place at Laverstoke Park Farm – the home of former Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter – on Friday 23-25 August. Visitors can expect to see some of the world's greatest cars performing on a longer and more exciting hill climb course plus three evenings of live music, fabulous festival food and an amazing range of fun and games for the whole family. Conceived by Evans as his own perfect petrolhead festival, CarFest was a sell-out in 2012 – and it was so oversubscribed that a second event was invented to meet demand; and so CarFest South and North were born.
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  CarFest North date and venue confirmed for 2013 15 Jan 2013 (News)
  As in 2012, CarFest South will take place at Laverstoke Park Farm – the home of former Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter – on Friday 23-25 August. Visitors can expect to see some of the world's greatest cars performing on a longer and more exciting hill climb course plus three evenings of live music, fabulous festival food and an amazing range of fun and games for the whole family. Conceived by Evans as his own perfect petrolhead festival, CarFest was a sell-out in 2012 – and it was so oversubscribed that a second event was invented to meet demand; and so CarFest South and North were born.
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  Mercedes-Benz searches for best young driver 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz is seeking the nation’s best young driver , with prizes on offer for winners, including a full course of driving lessons, test drives of brand new cars, a trip to the British Grand Prix as a VIP guest and even the opportunity to meet some celebrities. What’s more, drivers don’t even need a driving licence to compete – the only rules are that they must be over 16 and taller than 1.5m.
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  Allard Dragster to star at Chelsea Autolegends 28 Jul 2012 (News)
  In 1961 he built the first dragster in the UK in the traditional style of an American 'rail' and the car went on to clock mid 10 second ETs and around 150mph for the standing quarter. Then, in 1964, he organised  the International Drag Festival series in 1964, with six meetings throughout the UK and a big American presence amongst the competitors.
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  Historics 18th February Auction Results 24 Feb 2012 (News)
  An E220 convertible with a good hood had been on sale in the Weybridge area for some time for £4,500. But these cars in pristine condition can fetch as much as £15,000.  The favourites I picked out fared as follows: 1938 Lancia Aprilia, est 18,000 - £24,000 sold for £23,650 1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT, est £65,000 - £75,000 sold for £61,600 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti, est £6,000 - £10,000 Not Sold 1965 Aston Martin DB5 manual, est £235,000 - £250,000 Not Sold 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk V8, est £12,000 - £18,000 sold for £15,840 2007 Spyker C8 Spyder, est £95,000 - £110,000 Not Sold 1948 Jaguar Mk IV 3.5 DHC, est £42,000 - £52,000  Not Sold 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupe Competition, est £60,000 - £75,000 Not Sold 1956 Studebaker Champion, est £7,000 - £9,000 Not Sold 1936 Riley Falcon 12/4, est £44,000 - £52,000, sold for £52,800 1993 Mercedes W124 E320 cabriolet, no reserve sold for £5,280 Full results, page-by-page here:

  ATS Euromaster demonstrates the importance of tyre safety 27 Sep 2011 (News)
  With winter well on its way, tyre safety is extremely important – in wet or cold conditions tyres with low levels of tread are much less effective than tyres with 3mm or more, and winter tyres improve safety even further. hris Hufflett, Group Operations Director at ATS Euromaster, says: “If you drive a car or van then you must inspect the overall condition of your tyres, the tread depths and pressures at least once a month and before any long journey.  If in any doubt, you can visit one of our centres and we’ll do it for free.”
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  Telematics systems can cut insurance costs dramatically 5 Sep 2011 (News)
  When a customer takes out an insurance policy with insurethebox.com a small computer, called a ClearBox, is installed in their car. This computer monitors driver behaviour over the initial 6,000 miles of cover and rewards good drivers with extra mileage each month at no cost. Drivers can check their average speeds, routes and mileage at an online portal, and can adjust their driving in key areas.
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  Saab secures €13m of short term funding 27 Jun 2011 (News)
  Following the statement that it was unable to pay staff wages , Saab has issued a release stating that it has secured short term funding of 13m Euros in the form of an order from a Chinese company for more than 500 cars. Saab expect pre-payment for this order in full during the course of the week, meaning all staff will receive any outstanding pay. The funding will also allow Saab to pay some of the parts suppliers.
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  BMW now selling parts via eBay 9 May 2011 (News)
  It will be operated by BMW UK, with orders being processed by BMW Park Lane in London. Carl Sanderson, General Manager Aftersales Development, said: “As a premium car manufacturer, we are always interested in understanding customer preferences when it comes to buying products.  We recognise that there are customers who wish to buy BMW products but do not necessarily want to travel to a BMW dealer to make a purchase.
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  Toyota Invites Hybrid Owners to Beat the Official Economy Figures 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  Official combined cycle figures are 72.4mpg for Prius and 74.3mpg for Auris hybrid, but significantly better consumption has been recorded for both models in independent economy drive events. Of course, this is a test of the maximum economy drivers can achieve by driving their cars as fuel efficiently as they can. It is in no way a measure of the true economy figures likely to be achieved in day to day domestic and business driving. The challenge runs throughout April and May, coinciding with a new nationwide ad campaign which is using TV, billboards and print and digital media to spread the word about Toyota’s world leading technology, not only in the Prius and Auris models on sale today, but also in the forthcoming Prius+ MPV and the Yaris Hybrid Concept that was unveiled at the Geneva motor show.
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  Up to £5,861 off Volvo XC60s and up to £10,594 off XC90s 21 Sep 2010 (News)
  With savings of over £10,000 (or 26%) off a new XC90, these deals are not to be missed. These quotes apply to cars ordered by 30 September 2010.   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr £24,506 Saving £2,916   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr £25,113 Saving £4,334   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe R Design 5dr £25,971 Saving £4,451   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE Lux 5dr £26,748 Saving £5,225   Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD Geartronic £31,634 Saving £5,861     Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] Active 5dr Geartronic £26,845 Saving £7,195   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] SE 5dr Geartronic £27,995 Saving £9,280   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] R DESIGN 5dr Geartronic £29,523 Saving £9,502   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £29,916 Saving £9,559   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] Executive 5dr Geartronic £32,681 Saving £10,594   These deals and many more at  www.drivethedeal.com    
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  Chinese man buys £9500 Nissan van with loose change 27 Aug 2010 (News)
  Unsurprisingly finding a dealership to accept all the notes, many of which were torn and stained, wasn't he easy, he said. "I held onto the money waiting to see if they would accept it so that I could buy the car. The manager of this dealership decided to accept my cash, so that was really helpful to me," he said. After hours of counting, the staff at the dealership confirmed he had provided exact change.
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  Air con bills rise as the weather warms up 20 Jul 2010 (News)
  As temperatures rise, leading warranty provider, Warranty Direct, reveals that the UK's motorists will be sweating over £237m worth of air con repairs to their cars*. Data from the past 12 months shows that air conditioning units account for 1 in 60 mechanical failures. By using the air con only during the summer, or simply on hot days, British drivers are leaving it prone to failure.
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  Free tyre pressure monitor tool from Renault 6 May 2010 (News)
  Renault is giving away a free digital tyre pressure monitor - worth £15 - when owners buy two Michelin fuel-efficient tyres from their Renault dealer in May and June. The correct pressure can be found in your car's handbook or maintenance booklet. Ensuring tyres are inflated to the correct pressure can have a positive impact on safety, fuel economy, CO2 and tyre life. Under inflation by a seemingly small 7psi could reduce tyre life by up to 20%.