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  IAM Launches Sensitive Older Driver Assessments 2 Jul 2014 (News)
  All recommendations can be kept strictly confidential. Step One is a 60-minute driving assessment in your own car, on familiar routes, with an IAM approved assessor. If you’d like a friend or family member to sit in, that’s fine. Step Two provides a confidential written report and a certificate to recognise you as an ‘Excellent’ or ‘Competent’ driver, or advice that your driving isn’t quite up to scratch – and what you might do to improve it.
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  Vintage Adventurer record attempt underway 15 Oct 2013 (News)
  The motoring duo will travel through ten states and the planned route will take them along the Lincoln Highway, the pioneering American transcontinental route as well as down sections of iconic Route 66. The car – a 1930 Ford Model A - is well accustomed to handling tough terrain as it has recently completed the Peking to Paris Rally, considered to be the world’s greatest motoring challenge. The 'Ocean to Ocean Challenge – America' will raise much needed money for the American Kidney Fund.
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  Thule Easy Fit Snow Chains Take Less Than 12 Seconds to Fit 18 Dec 2012 (News)
  The innovation in Thule Easy-fit is the central strut, made in aluminium with an integrated pedal linked to a flexible unit and buttons for unlocking. The pedal activates the automatic tensioning system that further tightens the chain when the car is rolling. The stable bows on the inside of the wheels make it easy to mount the snow chains from the top of the wheel and down. It has never been such a quick job to fit snow chains, without the need for physical power and chains that can be tightened using your foot.
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  Two XK150 Roadsters in Historics Auction Tomorrow 25 May 2012 (News)
  Yet on Saturday 26th May you will have the opportunity to buy a pair. Both left hand drive. The red 1958 car in the foreground is either a standard 3.4 or an SE (probably an SE) returned to England from California in 1992, then underwent an eight year restoration by Contour Autocraft. It is in concours condition.
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  89% of young drivers don't take enough lessons 21 Feb 2012 (News)
  CEO Richard King said “It’s clear from our research findings that many young drivers speed through their theory and practical tests and get straight out on to the road without the essential skills necessary to give them onfidence to drive alone. “Many believe that the main benefit of telematics insurance is to reduce car insurance premiums, but the greatest opportunity is to use the technology to assess a driver’s style, provide helpful feedback to improve their driving and therefore build a community of better drivers.” But what do you think?
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  KIA Sales and Production up 18% 28 Sep 2011 (News)
  "The creation of the third shift at Zilina is the latest step in Kia's long-term process of building cars locally to best meet local consumers' needs and tastes," commented Paul Philpott, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe.  "Strong demand for all our models and especially our new Sportage compact SUV, made here in Europe, means we need to significantly increase production at our Slovakia facility."
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  Stunning Skodas Deals from Drivethedeal 20 Sep 2010 (News)
  With savings of 20% off manufacturer's list prices for all the new Fabias and Octavias listed below, and up to £2,500 off a brand new Yeti, these deals are not to be missed. These offers are for cars ordered by 29 September 2010.   Skoda Fabia Hatch 1.6 TDI CR 105 Elegance 5dr £11,425 Saving £2,675 Skoda Fabia Hatch 1.4 TSI vRS 5dr DSG £14,129 Saving £1,515   Skoda Fabia Estate 1.6 TDI CR 105 Elegance 5dr £12,048 Saving £2,847   Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDI CR Elegance 5dr £15,144 Saving £3,676 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr £15,637 Saving £3,743 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDI CR vRS 5dr £16,192 Saving £3,947   Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR Elegance 5dr £15,927 Saving £3,893 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr £16,420 Saving £3,960 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR vRS 5dr £16,975 Saving £4,164   Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI E 5dr £12,425 Saving £1,509 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE 5dr DSG £15,137 Saving £1,932 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr £17,464 Saving £2,293 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR [140] Elegance 4x4 5dr £19,190 Saving £2,563   These deals and many more at  www.drivethedeal.com    
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  Up to £10,489 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 15 Jun 2010 (News)
    Drivethedeal has some excellent deals on brand new Volvos, all supplied by UK main dealers, including Road Tax and free delivery to your door. With prices expected to increase on 1 July, these deals are only available for cars ordered by 30 June 2010. With savings of up to £10,000 off manufacturers list prices, these deals are simply too good to miss.   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr £23,401 Saving £3,322   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr £24,006 Saving £4,717   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe R Design 5dr £24,896 Saving £4,827   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE Lux 5dr £25,643 Saving £5,579   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE Premium 5dr £25,786 Saving £4,937   Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD £29,064 Saving £5,981   Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD Geartronic £30,404 Saving £6,141       Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active 5dr £24,675 Saving £6,920   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active 5dr Geartronic £25,982 Saving £7,063   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr £26,274 Saving £9,056   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic £27,520 Saving £9,260   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 R Design SE 5dr Geartronic £29,122 Saving £9,408   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £29,524 Saving £9,456   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £32,291 Saving £10,489     These deals and many more at  Drivethedeal    
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  Nissan Micra Production Up 40% 27 Oct 2009 (News)
  Launched to coincide with the Government Scheme in April, Nissan’s extended Trade-in offer provides a minimum £2,000 trade in to any owner of a car aged 8 – 10 years when purchasing a Sunderland built Nissan. As well as offering the savings to a wider range of potential buyers, it also aims to sustain the uplift in sales enjoyed by the company in recent months.
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  Manheim to Raise £30,000 for Help for Heroes 25 Oct 2009 (News)
  The campaign to raise the money will be launched on Wednesday, 21st October and will continue at every Wednesday auction at Coventry until 2nd December. At the auctions each vendor will be asked to donate £5 for every car sold which will be matched by a £10 donation from Manheim. If £20,000 is raised through the campaign Manheim will donate an additional £10,000 to bring the total to £30,000.
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  Citroen Vans Now From Just £5,995 + VAT 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  With the launch of the new range, Citroën now offers an unrivalled choice of Relay models, including:- * 3.0, 3.3, 3.5 and 4.0 tonne gvw panel vans (with a choice of 3 engines, 4 lengths and 3 roof heights) * 6 seat combis and combi crew vans * 3.3, 3.5 and 4.0 tonne gvw chassis cabs * Back-to-back cabs * Tippers * Dropsides * Luton vans In addition, thanks to the award-winning Ready to Run programme, Citroën also offers Relays in temperature-controlled, glass-carrying, minibus and car transporter formats. More at www.citroen.co.uk
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  CBI CALLS FOR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME IN BUDGET 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  John Cridland, CBI Deputy-Director General, said: "Scrappage schemes, at a relatively modest exchequer cost, would encourage consumers and businesses to replace old inefficient cars and vans, fridges and washing machines with the latest efficient models. "Not only would this bring forward consumer and business spending, it would also help reduce carbon emissions."
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  Up to 33% Off Toyotas via Drivethedeal 27 Nov 2008 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has some fantastic deals on brand new Toyotas, all supplied by UK main dealers, including Road Tax and free delivery to your door. With savings of around 33% off all the cars, this is the moment to snap up a massive bargain. Toyota Yaris 1.0 T3 5dr £7126 Saving £3398 (34%) Toyota Yaris 1.3 T3 3dr £7126 Saving £3398 Toyota Yaris 1.3 T3 5dr MMT £7747 Saving £3756 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D TR 3dr £8025 Saving £2884 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D T3 5dr £8721 Saving £3318 Toyota Auris 1.6 VVTi TR 3dr £9967 Saving £3364* Toyota Auris 1.6 VVTi TR 5dr £10648 Saving £3173* Toyota Auris 1.6 VVTi SR 3dr £10110 Saving £4200* Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D T2 5dr £9627 Saving £4126* Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D SR 3dr £10893 Saving £5004 (32%)* Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D TR 3dr £10782 Saving £4137* Toyota Verso 1.8 VVT-i SR 5dr £13745 Saving £3550* Toyota Verso 2.2 D-4D T2 5dr £11588 Saving £5115 (31%)* Toyota Verso 2.2 D-4D T180 5dr £14890 Saving £6672 (31%)* All Auris and Verso prices include a £1,000 bonus which is dependant upon you taking out finance with Toyota Financial Services.
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  HOW TO PREVENT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  You would think this would be enough to deter drivers, but most drive on regardless – risking damaging their vehicle and being involved in a serious road accident. Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, “There are now Do-it-Yourself solutions available for motorists to avoid accidents and vehicle damage - some drivers are just oblivious to the dangers.” Mail order specialist, Carparts-direct.co.uk has produced a range of easy-to-fit products designed to upgrade a vehicle’s suspension, improve ride comfort, handling, performance and importantly prevent ‘bottoming out’.
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  '57 Chevrolet January Sale 21 Dec 2007 (News)
  Two different Kalos models benefit from New Year savings – the 1.2S a/c 3-dr, with standard air conditioning, gets a £1,700 price cut to £5,995, while the range-topping 1.4SX 5-dr is available for £7,995 – a saving of £1,370 against the list price. And there are savings, too, on the evergreen Matiz – a car that has seen a sales increase of over 30 per cent in 2007. The popular 1.0SE is on offer at £5,795, a reduction of £1,070 against the list price. But hurry – these savings are only on offer for a limited period and stocks are strictly limited.
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  Very Cheap Renaults at Drivethedeal 22 Jun 2007 (News)
  With savings of around £2,500 on the popular Dynamique Clios, and savings of £4500 on the Coupe Cabriolet, now is the time to order a new car in time for the summer. New Renault Clio 1.2 16V Extreme 3dr £7592 Save £1433 New Renault Clio 1.4 16V Dynamique 5dr [AC] £9424 Save £2411 New Renault Clio 1.2 16V Rip Curl 5dr £8446 Save £2049 New Renault Clio 1.5 dCi 86 Dynamique 5dr [AC] £10203 Save £2632 Renault Megane Hatch 1.4 Expression 5dr Save £9316 Save £3944 Renault Megane Hatch 1.5 dCi 106 Dynamique 5dr £10664 Save £4566 Renault Megane Sport Hatch 1.6 VVT Dynamique 3dr £9666 Save £4094 Renault Megane Sport Hatch 1.5 dCi 106 Dynamique 3dr £10314 Save £4416 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet 1.6 VVT Dynamique 2dr £14158 Save £4182 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet 1.9 dCi Dynamique 2dr Non FAP £15839 Save £4691 Megane Sport Saloon 1.6 VVT Dynamique 4dr £10232 Save £4748 Megane Sport Tourer 1.5 dCi 106 Expression 5dr £10762 Save £4958 Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi Expression 5dr £11286 Save £4749 Renault Grand Scenic 2.0 dCi Dynamique 5dr [7 Seats] £14175 Save £6260 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  MOTORPOINT’S HOT DEALS OF THE WEEK 4 Apr 2006 (News)
  Has air conditioning, CD player and metallic paint. Motorpoint has a wide selection of new and used cars some of which come with savings as big as nearly £6,000 off the suggested price For general enquiries log on to www.motorpoint.co.uk or visit one of Motorpoint’s four sites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley and Newport, South Wales
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  Colossal Cuts on Clios From Drivethedeal 9 Sep 2004 (News)
  Examples:- Renault Clio Authentique 1.2 3dr Platinum Silver or Nautical Blue Metallic Paint: £5,929 SAVE £2271 Renault Clio Authentique 1.5 dCI (65) 5dr Platinum Silver, Pearl Black, Nautical Blue or Moondust Metallic Paint: £6,803 SAVE £2897 Renault Clio Dynamique 1.2 16V 3dr Ocean Green Metallic Paint, Air Con: £7,115 SAVE £3009 Renault Clio Dynamique 1.2 16V 5dr Platinum Silver Metallic Paint, Air Con: £7,521 SAVE £2915 Renault Clio Dynamique 1.5 dCI (65) 3dr Nautical Blue or Moondust Metallic Paint, Air Con: £7,582 SAVE £3253 Renault Clio Dynamique 1.5 dCI (65) 5dr Platinum Silver or Nautical Blue Metallic Paint, Air Con: £7,987 SAVE £3438 Renault Clio Expression 1.2 16V 3dr Moondust Metallic Paint: £6,366 SAVE £2609 Renault Clio Expression 1.2 16V 5dr Platinum Silver, Pearl Black, Moondust, Nordic Green, Nautical Blue Metallic Paint: £6,480 SAVE £3095 Renault Clio Expression 1.4 16V 5dr Nautical Blue Metallic Paint, Air Con: £6,946 SAVE £3529 Renault Clio Expression 1.5 dCI (80) 5dr Moondust Metallic Paint, Air Con: £7,729 SAVE £3049 All Drivethedeal cars are delivered free of charge anywhere in England and all have a full UK manufacturer/dealer warranty. Many More Deals at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Hot Spring Deals from Drivethedeal 14 May 2003 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has just released its latest price list with some very nice surprises, including new shape Fiestas with 74bhp 16v engines and power steering for just £6,817 and Toyota Corolla 1.6 T3 5-doors for a mere £10,622. Remember, all www.drivethedeal.com cars are UK supppled and warranted with 12 months VED, so are just as you would get from any UK franchised dealer, except you get them for less money. Audi A4 1.9 TDI PD 130 SE 4-dr: £19,224 Ford Ka 1.3 (70bhp ohc) 3-dr: £5,663 Ford Fiesta 1.25 16v Finesse 3-dr: £6,817 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 5-dr: £11,105 Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI PD 130 Ghia: £18,844 Honda Civic Type R: £14,592 Honda CRV 2.0 SE Sport: £16,809 Peugeot 307 1.6SE 5-dr, a/c: £12,204 Renault Megane Sporthatch Dynamique dCi 120: £12,345 Toyota Corolla 1.6 T3 5-dr: £10,622 Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi coupe: £14,916 Toyota MR2 1.8 VVTi roadster: £15,301 Toyota RAV-4 2.0GX 5-dr: £15,973 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo roadster: £23,269 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0Dti Design 7-seater: £13,696 VW Golf GT 1.9 TDI PD 130 3-dr: £14,776 VW Passat 1.9TDI PD 130 SE 4-dr: £15,862 For more information and to get a direct quotation, link here: www.drivethedeal.com
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  Citroen C3 HDI Diesel Now From £8,695 19 Aug 2002 (News)
  The cashback on Saxo 1.6 16v VTS models is now £1,500, pulling the price down to £10,310, which can’t be bad for this quick little car. There is also a £980 cashback plus free insurance on Saxo VTR, Furio and Desire models. Or, have Saxo 1.1i Forte on Citroen’s PCP with a £700 cashback and free insurance for 18 to 80s and you can drive away for £5,995.