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  Peugeot 107 Has Highest List Price Residuals, But Citroen C1 Wins on Transaction Price Residuals 22 Aug 2009 (News)
    “Consumers will face higher motoring costs – especially taxes and fuel – in the years ahead, and the cheap credit and conspicuous consumption of the recent past will be a distant memory, making small cars the winners once again,” he says.  “Style and image will still be important, so the MINI will remain popular.  It is likely to be joined by newcomers such as the Mazda2, Hyundai i10 and the Ford duo of Fiesta and Ka, and the Toyota Aygo is expected to keep hold of a top 10 slot.
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  Lewis Hamilton Sets Standard for Mercedes Benz World Driving Academy 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  The all important scores will be posted on the online leader board at www.mbdrivingacademy.com so participants can keep track of their performance and position.
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  Drivers Wanted For Tyre Test 24 May 2009 (News)
  More drivers have won demanding races such as the Le Mans 24 hours and British Touring Car championship on Dunlop than any other tyre make, and we want to show drivers how this experience translates into ultimate road tyre performance/" Dunlop sent one of its own car tyre business managers, Clinton Stopford along to the Donington race circuit to see how race tyre technology influenced road tyres. He said: "Racing teams understand the importance of tyres, selecting different ones for different conditions – something we're all familiar with watching motorsport on TV. Racing teams know that no matter how much power they can squeeze out of the car, it has to be successfully transmitted to the track providing traction and grip.
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  BCA Expands Online Auction Service 23 May 2009 (News)
  Across Europe, the company staged a further 400 sales selling over 7,000 vehicles. Both cars and commercials are sold via the service and in Europe the service is used in export/import and cross-border channels. It is the largest number of Live Online sales BCA has staged over a quarter to date and further indication that online sales are now an accepted part of vehicle remarketing.
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  HPI Predicts Downturn in Used Car Values 1 May 2009 (News)
  The first quarter of 2009 brought considerable optimism to the used car market, despite calamity in the new car arena with sales falling 30%* in March compared to a year ago. The recent rise in used car values has got everyone asking two very important questions: why have values risen and will this trend continue? As always, it's down to supply and demand, explains vehicle information experts HPI. "Seasonally values always rise during early spring and start to decline again late April," says Martin Keighley, HPI's Used Car Valuations specialist.
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  Fleet Management Specialist Subscribes to Motor Codes 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  The organisation currently owns and manages almost one in every 200 vehicles on UK roads and recognises the importance of keeping drivers on the road. Through a nationwide network of approved garages it ensures its vehicles are kept in tiptop condition. “The Motor Industry Code of Practice scheme supports our aim to use suppliers who are able to demonstrate their commitment to apply good working practices and work within specified motor industry guidelines,” said Joe Bhamra, Lloyds TSB Autolease’s supplier network manager.
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  Save up to £7,114 on New Mondeos 17 Mar 2009 (News)
  Quotes available For PCP, No Fee HP, Lease Purchase and Contract Hire 2.2 TDCi Titanium X Sport Estate £20331 Saving £7114 2.0 TDCi Titanium X Sport Estate £19966 Saving £6979 2.2 TDCi Titanium X Estate £19236 Saving £6709 2.0 TDCi Titanium X Estate £18871 Saving £6574 1.8 TDCi Titanium X Estate £18251 Saving £6344 2.2 TDCi Titanium Estate £17411 Saving £6034 2.2 TDCi Ghia Estate £17411 Saving £6034 2.0 TDCi Titanium Estate £17046 Saving £5899 2.0 TDCi Ghia Estate £17046 Saving £5899 2.2 TDCi Zetec Estate£16499 Saving £5696 1.8 TDCi Titanium Estate £16426 Saving £5669 1.8 TDCi Ghia Estate £16426 Saving £5669 2.0 TDCi Zetec Estate £16134 Saving £5561 2.2 TDCi Titanium X Sport 5 Door £19419 Saving £6776 2.0 TDCi Titanium X Sport 5 Door £19054 Saving £6641 2.2 TDCi Titanium X 5 Door £18324 Saving £6371 2.0 TDCi Titanium X 5 Door £17959 Saving £6236 1.8 TDCi Titanium X 5 Door £17338 Saving £6007 2.2 TDCi Titanium 5 Door £16499 Saving £5696 2.2 TDCi Ghia 5 Door £16499 Saving £5696 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5 Door £16134 Saving £5561 2.0 TDCi Ghia 5 Door £16134 Saving £5561 2.2 TDCi Zetec 5 Door £15586 Saving £5359 1.8 TDCi Titanium 5 Door £15513 Saving £5332 1.8 TDCi Ghia 5 Door £15513 Saving £5332 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5 Door £15221 Saving £5224 Add £395 For Metallic Paint Option All UK Dealer Supplied And Delivered No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd Other Makes and Models Available. Call 08451707770 Now For Prices and Availability or email sales@uk-car-discount.co.uk Visit www.uk-car-discount.co.uk and check specification.
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  MARKET REMAINS TOUGH SAYS BCA 21 Jun 2008 (News)
  ” He added “This underlying issue of unsold stock must be addressed – it will not go away - and we are working closely with our customers to encourage them to bring vehicles to the remarketing arena that are priced inline with current market values. It is important that vendors are realistic about the current broad economic conditions in the UK. This is not a seasonal price adjustment, but is a more fundamental re-aligning of prices in the retail and wholesale market.
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  FIAT'S COOL FLAGSHIP STORE NOW OPEN 12 Mar 2008 (News)
  With more than 200 projects and audiences reaching 300,000 it has quickly become one of the most important design events in the world. For more details please go to www.londondesignfestival.com
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  'FIAT 500 WORKPOP' LONDON EXHIBITION 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  With more than 200 projects and audiences reaching 300,000 it has quickly become one of the most important design events in the world. For more details please go to www.londondesignfestival.com
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  Green Flag's top tips on winter driving 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  If, for instance, you pass the same landmarks as the car in front of you within three seconds, you are following too closely. In these sorts of conditions it is really important to take your time on the roads. Avoid rushing and give more warning than usual to other drivers when turning, stopping or changing lanes, even if the roads are gritted. "Drivers who don't want the risk of being stuck on the side of the road for hours should double check their breakdown cover is up to date, so the recovery team can be on standby in the event of a breakdown.
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  Save Up to £5,245 on Ford Mondeo Edge 7 Feb 2007 (News)
  Call 0845 1707770 Now For Prices and Availability or email sales@uk-car-discount.co.uk for a full written quotation. No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd. For this deal and many more please visit www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
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  Motorpoint Not One of the Accused 22 Nov 2006 (News)
  We take the issuing of credit and finance very seriously to ensure that our customers get the best deal based on their individual requirements. In this highly competitive environment, it is important to build a good long term relationship with the customer, and charging high levels of interest and large monthly repayments, goes no way to helping achieve this.” Founded in 1998, Motorpoint has four car supermarket locations across the UK in Derby, Burnley, Glasgow and Newport, South Wales the latest outlet on a 10 acre site close to the M4 motorway.
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  Cheap MINI at Auction Today 31 Oct 2005 (News)
  £7,800 was a low top bid for a 15k mile 2004/53 C-Max 1.6TDCI LX. And £1,400 very low for an 88k mile 99G imported Nissan 300ZX Turbo Targa automatic with cloth interior that would make a fine project car for ‘Pimp my Ride’. An 8k mile 2005/54 Volvo S40 2.0DSE with leather sold for £14,300, while top bid for an 11k mile S40 2.5 T5 SE manual was £14,600.
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  Unused Toyotas at £2695 to £4295 Less Than New 30 Oct 2004 (News)
  All UK dealer supplied vehicles including free delivery, 6-12 months VED and 1st Registration Fee paid. No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd. Make contace now via www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
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  Few Bargains at Auction Today 8 Oct 2004 (News)
  A 5k mile 03 reg MINI One CVT auto with alloys and a/c sold for £10,700. A 78k mile 2000X BMW 330CI sold for £12,300. Even a tatty, independently imported 138k mile unwarranted 94L Honda Prelude made a grand. Why this should be is only partly explained by the true new car sales figures for September, down to 430,763 including last minute registrations to ‘fleets’.
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  The Only Thing to Smile About at Auction Today 17 Sep 2004 (News)
  Even this 2002/52 reg FunTech 50cc three wheeler buggy with no keys, no V5 and a dubious past sold for a substantial £1,700. MINIs were mad money. An imported 6,433 mile 03 Cooper with a/c but only a cassette player rather than a CD bid to £10,250. While a 3-year-old 40k mile Y reg Cooper with all the bits including leather and full-length solid sunroof ran to a ridiculous £9,800.
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  Awesome New Audi A8s Arrive in Britain 22 Apr 2004 (News)
  Audi’s extraordinary new 450PS A8 6.0 litre W12 quattro, together with two significant new 3.0 litre A8s are now available to order in the UK. Bound to be the car of choice to convey Very Important People quickly across country the A8 6.0 quattro doesn’t put a foot wrong. Its massive 450PS and 580Nm torque offer huge acceleration and serious speed in the safety and security of four wheel drive.
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  Calm Before the Storm at Auction Today 27 Aug 2003 (News)
  Amidst the quality stuff, top bid for the immaculate 23k mile 98S Jag Sovereign 4.0 in the photo was £14,500, while a 99k mile 95N Jag XJR 6-cylinder was exactly £10,000 less at £4,500. Very definitely unsold was an imported 3k mile 03 reg Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring automatic for which the bidding stopped at just £9,150. You can check for anything you’re after in any upcoming BCA sale on BCA’s new pay-for service using the link in the LH side bar.
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  Very Successful Classic Auction Today 3 Dec 2001 (News)
  Cheapies included a rebodied 1946 Alvis TA14 shooting brake, sold for £4,200; a 1963 Morris Minor convertible, sold for £1,400; a 1974 Triumph GT6 MK III, sold for £1,500; a 1971 Triumph Spitfire 1300 Mk IV, sold for £1,700; a beautifully restored 1935 Morris 12/4 Series II, sold for £2,400; and an awesome but non-running 1973 Aston Martin V8 Banham converted convertible, sold for £6,700. The next important classic car auction is Coys True Greats to be held at the Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1, viewing Sunday 9th December 12.00 noon to 5.00pm and Monday 10th December 10.00am to 6.30pm; sale itself 6.30pm Monday 10th December.