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  September's money saving deals 30 Sep 2014 (News)
  Click here Wednesday 24 September  ATS Euromaster is giving away free fuel cards worth up to £100 with Michelin tyres. Claim your free fuel gift card when you buy two or more Michelin Car, Van or 4x4 tyres. Click here Tuesday 23 September  Tesco Clubcard holders can get cheap city parking, with Q-Park .
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  Audi Voted Most Reliable Fleet Car 15 Nov 2013 (News)
  For the ultimate in VED-beating financial viability in the line-up, three A3 1.6 TDI variants, including the new A3 Saloon, pare emissions back to just 99g/km and boost fuel economy in the EC lab tests to up to 74.3mpg. The other side of the coin, and something of potential concern to anyone who might buy a VAG car after it comes off a 3 year lease, is that Reuters yesterday reported that the Worldwide recall of DSG and s-tronic transmission fitted to Audis, VWs, Skodas and SEATs, has now reached 1.7 million.
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  FIAT to Supply BSM With 500s 1 Aug 2009 (News)
  BSM is confident that the change of car will give new drivers a superior learning experience, with features including: Manoeuvrability – the Fiat 500, with a length of just 3.5 metres and a turning circle of 9.2 metres, is easy to drive and offers exceptional manoeuvrability; Safety – the Fiat 500 has more safety features than any other small car and achieved five stars in the tough Euro NCAP crash test programme; Environment – the Fiat 500 engine meets the toughest Euro 5 exhaust emissions standards and has improved fuel efficiency when compared with BSM’s previous fleet. The 500’s 1.2-litre 69 bhp engines returns 55.4 mpg on the combined cycle and emits just 119 g/km CO 2 . The model is also available with eco:Drive which analyses driving styles and helps drivers use less fuel; Visibility – the Fiat 500 model also offers greater visibility than the previous fleet, with a smaller dashboard and larger wing mirrors.
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  Fuel Guzzlers Take a Fall at Top Car Today 12 Sep 2005 (News)
  With petrol now past £1 a litre and likely to stay there, the big stuff had a tough time at auction today. Among the diesels, a very rare...
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  Gorgeous Peugeot 404 Cabriolet in Historics 24th November Auction 30 Oct 2018 (News)
  The Peugeot 404 Cabriolet shared no external panels with the 404 saloon, giving Pininfarina the freedom to create a classic convertible with styling similar to the Ferrari 250GT Lusso. This 404 cabrio, from Sweden, is the fuel injected version so is decently quick and comes with a UK V5C together with the Swedish registration certificate. It is estimated at £27,000 to £32,000, befitting the scarcity of the model and the quality of this car.
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  Ex-Barry Sheene 1985 Toyota Supra heads to auction 21 Jun 2017 (News)
  Bought by the current vendor in 2012, the Supra has been restored, including major overhauls of the suspension, brakes, clutch and fuel lines. Fitted with a close-ratio five-speed gearbox in its original casing, the engine is good for 204bhp engine thanks to a DTA mapped injection which has been dyno tested by engine builder Ric Wood.
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  BMW implicated in Volkswagen emissions scandal 24 Sep 2015 (News)
  The device specifically reduces Nitrous oxides emissions (NOx), which are linked to exacerbating and even causing respiratory disease, but doing so increases the car’s fuel consumption. When not in use, the car is more efficient but, it’s been discovered, releases huge amounts of NOx.   Volkswagen has already admitted that its other mainstream brands – Skoda, SEAT and Audi – use the engine in question, with a Spanish newspaper today claiming that SEAT has used 500,000 since 2009.
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  A Grand Monday: Isuzu Piazza Turbo 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  We’re told the only noticeable bits are on the tailgate and that there’s a small bit by the fuel flap; the vendor thinks this car has been rust-proofed since new. So why sell? ‘I have owned the car since December 2011. It was bought as a running vehicle and I've done less than 400 miles in it since buying it.
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  Mazda 3 Shortlisted for Car of the Year 21 Dec 2013 (News)
  . "The reception for the all-new Mazda3 has been tremendous thus far, with strong sales and order-take following outstanding reviews from journalists and Mazda fans around the world." Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions start at 72.4mpg and 107g/km on a Mazda3 fastback sedan with 150PS SKYACTIV-D 2.2, six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual and standard i-stop idle-stop system. Mazda3 Skyactiv Road Test and Video
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  Report: Kop Hill Climb, Buckinghamshire, 21-22 September 16 Oct 2013 (News)
  The car, which has to be push started, announced its arrival at the start-line with a sharp crack as its 24 litre Napier aero engine roared to life for seven nail-biting minutes while the engine came up to operating temperature before launching itself up the hill consuming five gallons of fuel per mile. The Kop Hill Climb celebrated the centenary of both Aston Martin and Vauxhall’s 30-98. To mark the occasion Aston Martin Heritage's A3, the oldest surviving Aston Martin in existence, was on show.
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  New Mazda 3 to Drive 9,300 Miles Hiroshima to Frankfurt 22 Jul 2013 (News)
  .  In the UK, there will be a choice of two bodystyles (hatchback and fastback), three SKYACTIV-G petrol engines and one SKYACTIV-D diesel - all offering an unbeatable combination of performance, fuel economy and low emissions that should place the all-new Mazda3 among the best in Europe's C-segment. This will be the third time that Mazda models have taken part in such an extreme test drive.  In 1977, German reporters drove two predecessors of the Mazda3 - Mazda 323 hatchbacks - from Japan to Frankfurt.  The expedition was followed up successfully in 1990, when four Mazda 626s crossed the former Soviet Union.  Now the stage is set for the most advanced Mazda compact ever to follow in their tracks.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day seven 3 Jun 2013 (News)
  The Mercedes-Benz of Mike Velassco and Derek Sloan had a frustrating day with blocked fuel-filters caused by rust in an old petrol tank being shaken up… something that was warned about in the pre-rally preparation advice notes. Daniel Schoch from Australia with a Bentley lost essential bolts that rattled loose and fell out, a victim from the unforgiving tracks, resulting in his day’s rallying coming to a sudden and abrupt end, requiring the rescue of a truck to take him to a local workshop.
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  Nissan develops an All-New London Cab 6 Aug 2012 (News)
  The model's frugal 1,461cc Renault dCi 89 EuroV, 6-speed manual drivetrain achieves 53.3mpg on a combined cycle meaning almost 50% fuel saving than the most efficient TX4 with its combined cycle figure of 35.3mpg. This is the same engine as fitted to the sub 100g/km version of ther nerw Mercedes Benz A Class. The only real questionmark is the durability and longevity of the belt-cam 1.5 litre Renault diesel engine.
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  British Car Auctions Presents the Long View of the Used Car Market 26 Aug 2011 (News)
  While the traditional approach to choosing a used car may be colour, price, brand, and model, the economy is playing an increasingly important role in car choice.  With the growing economic uncertainty and continuing high fuel costs being endured by motorists in 2011, demand is growing for smaller, more economical used cars, yet used car retailers often find these vehicles the hardest to source profitably. The report stresses the importance of viewing used car operations in the context of the wider economy and the pressures many families are under as incomes fail to keep up with the rise in the cost of living.
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  Manchester goes electric 6 Jul 2011 (News)
  EV owners will not have to pay road tax or congestion charges. Charging an electric vehicle is also much cheaper and far more economical to run than a fossil fuel run motor vehicle.
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  BCA's Super Saturday auction event 30 Mar 2011 (News)
  “There’s no question that motorists are feeling the pinch at the moment – even with the concessions made on fuel duty in the Budget” said Tony Gannon, Communications Director, BCA.  “So finding the best deal on their next used vehicle is vital.  “Our Super Saturday Sales give private buyers a fantastic range of choice – over 400 vehicles from Alfa’s and Audi’s to Range Rover’s and Volkswagen’s and everything in between. 
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  Manheim reports that used car values fall by 4.4% in 2010 17 Jan 2011 (News)
  The inclement weather at the start and end of 2010 has certainly boosted 4x4 values across all wholesale sectors despite record fuel prices."   Market Analysis for Cars - December 2010
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  New car sales increase in 2010 7 Jan 2011 (News)
    It's no surprise to see diesel cars becoming ever more popular and diesel penetration rose to a new high of 46.1% in 2010 with the wider availability of more fuel-efficient diesel-engined cars appealing particularly to the fleet and business markets. This explains why in 2010 CO2 emissions fell a further 3.5% to an average of 144.2g/km and were 36.8g/km or 20.3% below the 2000 level.
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  BMW to Offer Winter Tyre Packages 4 Aug 2010 (News)
  This means summer tyres fitted by BMW provide excellent levels of grip, acceleration, braking, comfort and fuel economy in normal road conditions. However, once the outside air temperature gets nearer to freezing the rubber in summer tyres hardens, which detracts from their performance. In true wintry conditions of snow and ice, as blighted all of the UK earlier this year, tyre performance is even worse.
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  Save £9,640 Off UK List of a New KIA Sorento 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  Motorprovider offers Brand new Kia Sorento 2.5 crdi XT auto in silver or black at a saving of £9,640 on UK list: UK List £26,535 (+VED) Motorprovider Price: £16,895 (+VED) Save £9,640 Electric front/rear windows, Flip up rear window, Heated rear window, Intermittent rear wash/wipe, Privacy glass, Tinted glass in front doors, Tinted windshield, Variable front intermittent wipers, Windscreen wiper de-icer, ABS, ESP, Cruise control, PAS + RPM Sensing, Parking distance sensor, Remote fuel flap release, Digital clock, Ignition key in warning chime, Low screen washer fluid warning, Multi-function meter display, Tachometer, Chrome trim door mirrors, Electric folding mirrors, Electric operated/heated door mirrors, Black wood interior trim, 8 speakers, In dash single CD/RDS audio with mp3 player, Black mesh grille with chrome surround, Body colour side cladding, Body coloured and chrome finish rear garnish, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome doorhandles, Chrome number plate trim, Electric aerial, Electric tilt/slide sunroof, Front/rear mudflaps, Rear spoiler, Roof rails, Automatic headlights, Front fog lamps, Headlight washers, Projection type headlamp with load levelling device, Auto dual-zone climate control system, Clean air filter, 12v power outlet - front, 3 passenger grab handles, Centre console storage box/armrest, Cigarette lighter, Cupholders in centre console, Dashboard storage, Driver's footrest, Driver's storage box, Leather steering wheel and gear knob, Leather upholstery, Load area cover, Lockable glovebox with map tray, Luggage area under floor storage box, Luggage net, Overhead console with sunglasses holder, Rear centre armrest, Rear coat hooks, Rear cupholders, Rear storage bins, Sliding sunvisors, Tilt adjustable steering wheel, Front map lights, Illuminated ashtray, Interior Courtesy Light with Delay Fade, Load area light, 'Childproof' rear door locks, 3 rear 3 point seatbelts, Active front headrests, Driver and passenger airbags, Front and rear curtain airbags, Front seatbelts+load limiter and pretensioner, Passenger airbag deactivate switch, 3 height adjustable rear headrests, 60/40 split folding rear seats with flat folding, Driver's seat height and lumbar adj, Driver/passenger front seatback pockets, Electric adjust driver's seat, Heated front seats, Isofix child seat preparation, Tilt and slide adjustable front seats, Tilt/height adjustable front head restraints, Engine immobiliser, Locking wheel nuts, Remote central door locking, Thatcham Cat.1 alarm, Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, 17" alloy wheels.