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  CMC unveils long(ish)-wheelbase Jaguar E-type 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  Along with the stretch, the roof line has been raised by 1.25 inches above the driver's head and the boot floor lowered and reshaped to build in a 20 gallon fuel tank.  The car has also been built with a host of CMC’s upgrades that range from air conditioning to power steering, upgraded brakes, five-speed gearbox, suspension and handling upgrades.
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  We've been adding more to HJClassics - and there's more to come 4 Nov 2013 (News)
  Well it is, if my experiences are anything to go by. I might just gloss over its obscene thirst for fuel though. You can also enjoy the full restoration story of my old Rover SD1 - it's a car I bought for £200, and then took out to Poland for the works.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day three 30 May 2013 (News)
  It doesn’t take much time for the shortcomings of preparation to show themselves. Exhausts, engine mountings, suspension and fuel systems – some preparation garages have made things more complicated and therefore more troublesome and harder to fettle in the middle of nowhere – the sweep mechanics are going to be working long into the night.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day two 29 May 2013 (News)
  There have been very few problems today, and it’s been an easy run for just about everyone. Several cars have reported mysterious fuel issues, including the Delage of Jan de Clerck from Belgium, and the oldest car in the event, the Bentley from Australia of David Browning (above), and the 1913 Model T Ford (below) of Nicky Bailey and Nadja Saralam was delayed when an oil cap vibrated loose, and rolled across the top of the engine, clouting the fan, which broke one of the four fan-blades.
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  Honda Jazz now available for £135 per month 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is now in dealerships and if low emissions, £0 road tax, impressive fuel economy and performance weren’t appealing enough, Honda is also offering customers’ £800 deposit contribution and a 4.9% APR PCP finance package. The rest of the Civic range also benefits from a choice of finance offers.
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  Mazda MX-5 GT to Take on Supercars in British GT Championship 22 Mar 2012 (News)
  Last season the Mazda MX-5 GT demonstrated its strengths in endurance racing, while it is not as powerful as rivals it uses less fuel and is easier on tyres.  This translates to less time in the pits and more time on the track which is a winning formula. The British GT Championship is nine rounds over seven weekends.  The first race is at Oulton Park in Cheshire on Easter weekend, 7 and 9 April.
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  Ford’s MyKey technology could lower insurance costs 13 Feb 2012 (News)
  Additionally, if the driver or passenger doesn’t fasten their seatbelt then a warning will play and eventually the stereo will mute. A low fuel warning can be manually set, too, so a chime will play when there’s a quarter tank rather than when it’s about to run dry. Besides these restrictions, the car is pretty much normal.
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  Mazda Motability Deals For Autumn 19 Oct 2011 (News)
  The Mazda3 is the Japanese brand's best-seller worldwide and the automatic features a 4-speed gearbox with fully automatic and manual modes for maximum driving enjoyment.  This 105ps model returns 37.2mpg on the combined fuel cycle and has CO 2 emissions of 176g/km.  Alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, electric front and rear windows and a leather steering wheel with integrated audio controls are standard.
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  Suzuki offers zero VAT on Swift and Alto 11 Jul 2011 (News)
  The Alto SZ2 is well equipped as standard with four airbags, electric front windows and remote central locking plus all Alto models have a claimed average fuel consumption of 64.2mpg and emissions of 103g/km meaning they qualify for an Annual VED charge of just £20. Low rate PCP’s are also available on Alto models and, taking SZ2 at £6,495 as an example, can be driven away after a deposit of just £695.
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  New Range Rover Evoque starts production 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  “It is a groundbreaking product, a Range Rover with concept car looks, lightweight technologies and the capability to deliver 50mpg fuel economy. At the same time it’s still a true Range Rover that’s agile, nimble, designed to survive in the urban jungle and capable of tackling the toughest climates and terrains thanks to Land Rover’s legendary all-wheel drive expertise.”
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  Free Rides to London on 4th January in Congestion Charge Exempt Volvos 24 Dec 2010 (News)
    The introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount follows a successful 18-month campaign led by Volvo Car UK, which called for a review of the previous Alternative Fuel Discount of the congestion zone charging by London Mayor Boris Johnson.  Volvo's 'DRIVe for free' campaign will provide a chauffeur-driven service for people attending appointments and meetings in the Congestion Charge zone on the 4th January in a Volvo C30 sportscoupe, S40 saloon or V50 sportswagon.
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  Which Car Parts Wear Out First? 9 Nov 2010 (News)
    Table showing top 10 parts that fail due to ‘wear & tear’   Component Percentage of all repairs Average repair cost Suspension arms 5.86% £230.60 Ball joint 3.89% £223.80 Steering rack 3.88% £377.68 Turbo 2.18% £794.78 Water pump 2.07% £209.00 Wheel bearings 1.86% £150.31 Fuel pump 1.38% £415.30 Flywheel 1.05% £630.92 Injector 0.86% £400.26 Automatic Gearbox 0.38% £1,378.65   McClure Fisher adds: “It’s not reasonable to expect manufacturer warranties to cover parts that wear out but, on the flip side, motorists are not necessarily aware that, as their car gets older and wear-related failures become more frequent, they won’t necessarily be covered unless they have a policy that covers wear, such as ours.
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  Alfa MiTo Turismo Sport Special for 60 Reg 12 Aug 2010 (News)
  While the 95bhp 16V petrol engine provides a fun and engaging drive, the advanced second generation MultiJet turbodiesel engine -JTDM-2 -perfectly complements the Alfa MiTo philosophy of low emissions (112g/km of CO 2 ) and fuel consumption (65.7mpg on the combined cycle) without compromising performance and driver satisfaction (0-62mph in 11.6 seconds). On top of the already impressive standard equipment found in the MiTo Turismo; such as air conditioning and state-of-the-art Alfa D.N.A technology, the Alfa MiTo Turismo Sport special edition includes 16” alloy wheels, rear spoiler, cruise control, Blue & Me™ technology, fog lights and a leather steering wheel incorporating audio and phone controls.
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  Renault TV advert banned by the ASA 1 Apr 2010 (News)
  With regard to the vehicle's power source generating emissions, electricity does not necessarily have to come solely from fossil fuel electricity generation. Electricity can be generated through zero-emission renewable sources such as solar and wind power, or purchased through carbon offset energy schemes. Nevertheless, Renault has complied with the ASA's ruling and the advertisement in question has been withdrawn."
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  Superchips Announces Enhancements for 2010MY Cars 28 Feb 2010 (News)
  For example the MY 2010 BMW 123D gains 50bhp, the Golf MK6 2.0 TDi is boosted by 33bhp and power leaps by 30bhp on the petrol powered SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI. Typically, fuel economy improves by up to 10% conversion, which allied to the performance gains makes driving any Superchip equipped vehicle an exhilarating experience. But not an expensive one. Despite the change of installation method, Superchips highly competitive pricing remains unchanged, so you can be enjoying a significantly faster car from as little as £445.00 fitted, including VAT @ 17.5%.
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  Skoda Stays "VAT Free" On Orders Taken Up To 31-1-2010 3 Nov 2009 (News)
    With prices starting at just £14,965, attractive offers from Škoda Finance and low CO2 levels of 119 gr/km combined with great fuel economy, the Octavia 1.6 TDI CR is fantastic value. Škoda offers this engine in four trim levels – the entry-level S; SE; Elegance; and the kinder-to-the-environment Greenline. Škoda Finance is continuing to offer typical 0% APR on selected Škoda models.
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  First Volume Produced UK Jazz Comes off The Line Today 7 Oct 2009 (News)
  The demand for cars like the Jazz is increasing as car buyers look to downsize from big, gas-guzzling models into smaller, fuel efficient, but practical vehicles. In the UK, the Government's Scrappage Scheme has given Jazz sales a significant boost, with the practical little car making up 70 per cent of all of Honda's Scrappage deals.
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  New Suzuki SZ-L, On Sale In Time For Scrappage 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  The SZ-L offers all the appearance and more of the 1.5-litre Swift but with group 4 insurance rating for lower cost of ownership; combined fuel consumption is an impressive 48.7mpg and emissions are 140g/km. The 92PS 1.3-litre engine Swift also appeals to younger buyers, offering impressive performance for its size with 0-62mph achieved in 11 seconds (just one second behind the 1.5-litre model) and a top speed of 109mph (where permitted) As with all other Suzuki cars; the new Swift SZ-L is eligible for the government scrappage scheme which provides a £2,000 discount when trading in a 10 year old car or LCV.
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  Big Benefits From Vauxhall Driver website 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  To help drivers reach their destination with the minimum of fuss and expense the Vauxhall Drivers Centre team have also provided an easy to use journey planner as well as a superb search facility to find the locations of the cheapest fuel available wherever you are in the country. Finally should customers have a query on any aspect of being a Vauxhall owner, an interactive Q and A facility is also to be found on the site so that you can be sure of an expert answer to any questions you may have.
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  New Panda Eco For £4,995 Under Scrappage Scheme 1 May 2009 (News)
  “Many customers will get the added benefit of reduced road fund licence rates for the lower CO2 engines we offer, and all will get excellent fuel economy and great value for money." More at www.fiat.co.uk/scrappage