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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%.
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  Mitsubishi's ASX 'crossover' to start at £14,999 4 May 2010 (News)
  Mitsubishi has revealed details of its new ASX - a family car designed to rival the likes of the Nissan Qashqai.
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  200 Motorbikes at Auction on 30th October 25 Oct 2009 (News)
  ” Full catalogue details and a picture of every motorbike entered for the sale are available online through BCA’s exclusive website at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk .
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  Hot Rods & Customs at Beaulieu, 21st June 26 May 2009 (News)
  Be among the first to see the attraction’s newest feature, ‘World of Top Gear’, with actual cars from some of Jeremy, Richard and James’ most ambitious (but rubbish) challenges. Hear stories from the presenters and see clips from some of the best moments over the years. For more information tel: 01590 612345 or visit www.beaulieu.co.uk To purchase advance tickets for entry in a Hot Rod or Custom vehicle, call 01590 612888 or visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/tickets
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  Big Savings on New Model MX5, Fiesta and Ford Thunder 1 May 2009 (News)
  www.Buyanewcaronline.co.uk offers fantastic savings on Brand new Ford Fiestas Ford Rangers and Mazdas as well as all other makes and models. All cars are Brand New, supplied by UK main dealers, All have Full manufacturers warranty, 12 months VED and Free delivery Mazda MX5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech £17,627 Saving of £3,563 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Titanium 5 Door Automatic- On The Road £11,802 Saving of £2,888 Ford Ranger Thunder Double Cab 2.5 TDCi 4WD Spec over XLT: Chrome wing mirrors, black leather interior, premium 6CD system, off-road information centre including a compass, climb/descent and inclination angle indicator and temperature gauge List price £18,175 + VAT Buyanewcaronline price £12,700 + VAT Saving £5475 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab 2.5 TDCi 4WD Notable Spec: Side bars, A/C, 6CD system, 16” alloys, ABS, electric windows and door mirrors List price £17,375 + VAT Buyanewcaronline price £11,245 + VAT Saving £5,030 Please enquire individually on these as they are not on the website, quote Honest John upon enquiry Mazda 6 Hatchback TS2 5 Door, Automatic.
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  Up to £4232 Off Skoda Octavias 2 Dec 2008 (News)
  Skoda Octavia Estate 1.9 TDI PD Ambiente 5dr £12056 Saving £3186 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.9 TDI PD Elegance 5dr £12820 Saving £3420 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI PD Elegance 5dr £13928 Saving £3760 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170 vRS 5dr £15042 Saving £4098 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI PD Scout 4x4 5dr £15491 Saving £4232 Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.9 TDI PD Classic 5dr £10657 Saving £2755 Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.9 TDI PD Ambiente 5dr £11420 Saving £2990 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDI PD Elegance 5dr £13292 Saving £3565 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDI CR 170 vRS 5dr £14393 Saving £3903 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDI CR 170 vRS 5dr DSG £15237 Saving £4158 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr £13753 Saving £3691 All prices are for stock cars delivered by 31 December 2008. These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  F-registrations from £599 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  The F series, which originally appeared at the end of a decade which saw the birth of the yuppie, the fall of the iron curtain and graced the registrations of some of the most iconic sports cars of all time, encapsulates F1 to F20 followed by any three available letters. Amongst the many potential buyers for the F-series is the motorsport fraternity, which uses the popular F1, F2 and F3 race series acronyms, and with so many sons of famous race drivers now competing for honours in the sport the registration F1 DAD could find a home in a famous motorsport family although it could just as easily get snapped up by the benevolent son or daughter of a motorsport fan.