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  Today's Top Deals 6 Jul 2002 (News)
  Delivery 16 weeks):- New BMW 330D SE 184bhp, alloys, a/c: £24,400 New BMW 325 CI Sport coupe 192bhp, alloys, a/c: £25,547 www.showroom4cars.com ChilternFord:- (UK supplied with full 3 year warranty):- New Ford Focus 1.6i 16v Flight with a/c (solid red): £9,995 Tel ChilternFord: 01494 450000 The Great Trade Centre:- T reg BMW 3-Series E46: from £7,999 (280 BMWs in stock) T reg Mercedes C180: from £7,999 (240 Mercedes in stock) T reg VW Golf 1.8GTi: fro, £6,499 (380 VWs in stock) W reg VW Passat 1.8S: from £5,999 (380 VWs in stock) V reg Ford Focus 1.8LX: from £4,999 (560 Fords in stock) X reg Ford Mondeo 1.8LX: from £4,999 (560 Fords in stock) V reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS: from £4,399 (650 Vauxhalls in stock) W reg Vauxhall Astra 1.6LS: from £4,599 (650 Vauxhalls in stock) T reg Renault Scenic 1.6RT: from £5,499 (270 MPVs in stock) X reg Nissan Micra 1.0S: from £3,999 (100 Nissans in stock) www.greattradecentre.co.uk Continental Car Company:- New Audi A4 Avant 2.5TDI automatic: £20,810 New Audi A6 2.5TDI 155bho: £21,540 New VW Passat TDI PD 130 estate: £17,130 New Jaguar X-Type 2.5SE four wheel drive: £21,585 New BMW 330D SE Touring (12 weeks delivery): £24,485 New MG TF 160bhp: £16,615 New SEAT Leon 20VT Cupra, “new model”: £12,680 New Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur: £16,885 www.continentalcarco.com Station Garage:- 2002 Audi A3 TDI SE 5-door (from stock): 15,999 2002 BMW 318ti (143bhp) SE Compact: £19,799 New Mercedes C32 AMG (choice): from £44,999 New Mercedes C270CDI (choice): from £27,999 New BMW 318ti Compact SE (from stock): £19,799 www.stationgarageltd.com Bob Gerard:- 02 reg VW Golf GT TDI PD 150 5-dr, blue: £15,495 New Nissan Terrano 3.0SVE LWB 5-dr: £19,995 New Nissan X-Trail 2.0SE Plus automatic: £17,995 New Honda Stream 2.0 SE Sport auto 7-seater: £14,295 New Honda CRV 2.0 SE Sport manual: £15,995 New Honda Civic 1.6i S 3-door auto: £10,995 www.bobgerard.co.uk Virgin:- New Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 TS, climate control: £15,883 New Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet (sold out in UK): £26,133 New BMW 330Ci Cabriolet (hard to obtain): £30,650 New Jaguar XKR Coupe, climate control: £49,495 New MGTF 135 roadster, 15” alloys: £14,992 New Peugeot 206 2.0 CC coupe cabrio: £15,495 www.virgin.com/cars
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  Learners head away from cities in order to pass their driving tests 15 Jan 2020 (News)
  While there may not be bicycle lanes, roundabouts and a myriad of other distractions you'd find in a bustling town, city-dwellers who aren't used to the twisting turns and blind corners of rural driving might struggle getting to grips with the different terrain. Hugh MacNeil, who runs the island's car hire business, said: "Drivers who aren't used to driving on the Isle of Barra struggle with forward planning on the single track road. People from here are used to watching further ahead for hazards."
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  'Top Trumps' to be theme of this year's NEC classic motor show 5 Jul 2019 (News)
  .  Plus, to celebrate Lancaster Insurance also reaching its 35 th  year, the insurance specialist is creating a special edition pack of Top Trumps that will be launched at the three-day show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 8-10 November. The pack will include 30 cards, each featuring a carefully selected classic car that reflects the 3000 vehicles on display at the show.  Show director Lee Masters said, ‘Top Trumps has been on our wish list of show themes for years, but we were saving it for a special occasion and sharing our 35 th  anniversary with Lancaster Insurance is the perfect opportunity.
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  Auction house Bonhams launches MPH to target modern classic market 17 Jun 2019 (News)
  The Bonhams MPH service will include a simple online consignment process, which will offer both sellers and buyers an efficient way to sell or purchase a car, via the new MPH portal - a first for Bonhams. Sellers will be guided by a user-friendly step-by-step process, which includes a unique 100-point condition report detailing all aspects of the vehicle to provide buyers with as much advance information as possible.
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  Toyota comes up with a compact, self-contained hydrogen fuel station 5 Apr 2019 (News)
  Obviously, the wider implication is a means of supplying hydrogen fuel cell road vehicles such a Toyota's Mirai  ,  Hyundai's Nexo  and Honda's FCX Clarity , making them a practical, environmentally friendly proposition for more owners and drivers.  Unlike Electric Cars, no PMTs, CO, CO2 or NOx are created either in producing the fuel or in running the vehicles. The only emission is water. In line with the goals of the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, Toyota has been using hydrogen energy to develop and implement new technologies to make progress towards eliminating CO 2  emissions from its manufacturing plants.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Oct 2017 (News)
  This week's best deals on car accessories, finance offers, and more.
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  Motoring groups call for legislation on dashcam video sharing 2 Jun 2017 (News)
  The number of drivers who now use dashcams in their vehicles has risen significantly over the last few years, partially down to some insurers now offering discounts to motorists who use a dash camera. Whether it's an incident involving cars, bicycles, motorbikes, pedestrians or lorries - all drivers at some point or another will likely be involved in, or see, an accident. Dashcams can be used as evidence for police and insurance companies in situations ranging from theft to collisions and damage to vehicles or property.
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  London Taxi Company reborn with £300m new plant for electric black cabs 22 Mar 2017 (News)
  .  The news will be seen by many as another boost for Britain’s automotive industry and follows the announcement that   Toyota will launch a £240 million investment programme   for its car plant at Burnaston, Derbyshire.
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  US reality TV star Jesse McClure set for NEC show 28 Sep 2016 (News)
  He’s been searching for antiques and collectibles, visiting stately homes, collectors’ markets and even car boot sales on the hunt for typically British curios and valuable artefacts to send back to his family’s antique business in Los Angeles. Jesse will put $100k of his family’s hard earned cash on the line as he hits the streets in search of the biggest and boldest bargains Britain has to offer before shipping them back to the US in an effort to turn a profit in the family’s LA antique store.
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  Endurance Rally Association reveals 2018 calendar 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  Entry into this event will only be offered to experienced rally crews with a sense of adventure, as the Himalayan Challenge will combine high octane with high altitude. Open to both Vintage and Classic cars, with each competing to their own timed schedule, this new event has been designed to showcase the best of northern India, Nepal and the mighty Himalayas. ERA Rally Director Fred Gallagher said, 'After a successful 2016, the team is very much looking forward to our 2017/2018 events.
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  Four in ten drivers admit to speeding in 20mph zones 6 Sep 2016 (News)
  So does exceeding the 20mph limit make that much difference to safety? The answer is a resounding yes. Research shows that if a child runs into the road three car lengths ahead, a driver travelling at 30mph will not be able to stop in time and will still be travelling at 28mph when they hit the child. But a driver travelling at 20mph should just be able to stop in time, providing they are paying attention, have well-maintained brakes and are driving in dry conditions.  It's something many drivers are aware of and yet more than a quarter of drivers surveyed say they exceed a 20mph limit at least once a month and over one in five admit to driving much faster than the 20mph speed limit on a weekly basis.
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  Refreshed Trans-America rally set for 2018 10 Aug 2016 (News)
  The 2017 calendar features two brand new events – The Baltic Classic, for vintage and classic cars, and the Blue Train Challenge, for pre-1948 vintageants. These will run alongside the ninth outing of the extremely popular Flying Scotsman and the Classic Safari, which sold out within hours of being announced.
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  Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (2006-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  That said, it’s a bit of a shame that it lacks the aggressive manner of the old engine which was part of its charm. The car we drove comes with the optional six-speed DSG automatic gearbox which works well with the TDI engine, although it isn’t always the smoothest transmission, particularly at lower speeds or when trying tricky manoeuvres.
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  Land Rover to celebrate iconic Series and Defender at Revival 18 Aug 2015 (News)
  This fascinating Land Rover was built by Bertam Mills Circus in the late 1950s. It was designed to give the impression that the circus elephant, named Kam, was driving the car. In addition, 11 of the owners of pre-production Land Rovers have confirmed that they are to participate in the celebration weekend. The vehicles, which all descend from the famous pre-production vehicle number one, ‘HUE 166’ are believed to be the largest number of pre-production vehicles ever seen in motion.
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  Motorists set to save £200 as petrol heads towards £1 per litre 8 Jan 2015 (News)
  Based on the official economy figure for a Ford Focus Ecoboost and an annual mileage of 10,000, the fuel cost reductions will save an owner £192.50 in a year. Should prices drop to 99 pence-per-litre that saving would be £236 annually. Diesel car owners are set to make significant savings too. Owners of the Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC will save £140.72 annually based on official economy figures and a pump price of 113 pence-per-litre, versus a pump price of 136 pence-per-litre from July 2014.
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  Company drivers 'at fault' in almost half of accidents 24 Dec 2014 (News)
  "Businesses need to have proper procedures in place to reduce accidents, particularly those caused by poor driving behaviour, and investigate why accidents occur.  They should consider the impact of time or work pressures and any distractions posed by in-car technology.  "Once businesses understand the root cause of accidents, they can take steps to educate drivers on the danger and minimise associated risks.”  Lex Autolease has a fleet of 290,000 vehicles including 70,000 vans.
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  Warranty Direct highlights potential for expensive labour costs 21 May 2014 (News)
  Franchised workshop rates are much higher than independent garages and, if you’re repairing a premium brand, it will hit you in the wallet no matter how minor the repair, especially given the increasing complexity of modern cars.” Biggest gap between parts and labour costs   Make Average Parts Cost Average Labour Cost Difference 1.
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  The MoT Files: The Story Behind The Data 6 May 2014 (News)
  Secondly, as it's sourced from thousands of technicians, it is littered with mistakes and errors. Indeed, during our analysis we’ve found plenty of cars registered in the 1800s and a few steam-powered Renault Clios to boot. Then there was the structure; one person's BMW 320 is another's BMW 3 Series - if we went with the VOSA data as it was, we would have ended up with a huge amount of separate BMW 3 Series models (and 1, 5, 6 and 7 Series for that matter) - amongst others.
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  Save more than £4000 on a Range Rover Evoque 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com  is offering more than £4000 off the price of Range Rover Evoques, and also has savings of as much as £5190 off the list price of a Land Rover Freelander. All cars are supplied by UK main dealers and prices include road tax and delivery to your door.  Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 eD4 S 5dr 2WD £21,280 Saving £2,345 Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 GS 5dr £23,595 Saving £3,776 * Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 SD4 HSE LUX 5dr Auto £34,710 Saving £5,190 * *The quoted prices include a £1,000 discount which is conditional upon you taking out PCP finance at  5.9% APR Representative  over 18-48 months with 0% - 30% deposit.
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  Latest Hyundai offers from Drive the Deal 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  Drive the Deal is offering as much as 25% off the list price of new Hyundai models and has deals on popular cars like the i10 and the ix35 crossover.