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  BCA Used Car Market Report 2010 3 Sep 2010 (News)
  Much expectation was put on the Government's Scrappage Scheme to inject life into the retail motor sector during the recession - and it clearly played an important role - but BCA's 2010 Used Car Market Report shows that the motor industry began the long climb out of recession in 2009 as a result of improving used car values. This was despite new and used car volumes reaching their lowest points for the decade.
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  Van market recovery continues, says BCA 25 Feb 2009 (News)
  The SWB panel van has remained in demand through much of the economic downturn, simply because it is a jack-of-all-trades. Condition remains very important, although a few minor dents or dings seem more acceptable this year, providing the vehicle is otherwise in clean condition. Anything that looks too tired or poorly used will turn buyers off however.
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  Beautiful Rarity at Auction Today 22 Mar 2006 (News)
  All a bit low maybe in dread of what was coming in the Budget, yet someone was persuaded to part with a steep £13,700 for an independent import 34k mile Mazda RX8 automatic sitting on unfashionable 225/55 R16 tyres. Here’s a longer list for today. As usual, ‘s’ means sold. ‘p’ means top provisional bid. n/s means not sold.
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  Porsche 997 Sells on eBay for £63,700 26 Aug 2005 (News)
  Barely averaging 3000 miles a year it had a shade less than 84,000 miles on the clock, 8 months tax and ticket, was LHD and an import from the sunny climes of California. In good condition and in steel grey it made £6,999. High mileage can really hammer a car’s value. The Renault Laguna may not have the best residuals of its class, but add 96k to the mileage in three years and you can pick up a silver 02/02 1.9 DCi Dynamique 5dr in good condition with a FSH for £4,450.
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  Learners head away from cities in order to pass their driving tests 15 Jan 2020 (News)
  However, drivers who would have to cope with gridlocked traffic, buses and pedestrians in their own environment wouldn't be well equipped to drive safely if they passed in a remote location like the Isle of Barra. So, it's always important to think about where you take your test - the most logical place is where you live, despite whether it seems harder to pass there.
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  Focus On: Volks Autos 4 Dec 2019 (News)
  Lynsey takes great pride in creating jobs and creating employment for local people. We asked Lynsey ‘How important are reviews for Volks Autos?’ and she replied, “We have been in business for 10 years and we have customers writing positive feedback to other potential customers on a trusted platform, it really validates our business offering.” With reviews such as “Stupendous!
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  Hidden Hero: Peugeot 307 GT Feline 13 Sep 2019 (News)
  The 307 GT Feline is, as a result, a very rare car today. Just 300 were imported to start with and of those only around half survive. They’re utterly worthless, but that’s part of the appeal. While rival hot hatches of the mid-2000s are already catching on with collectors, this is the forgotten also-ran, and as such it costs pennies to pick up.
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  Prices Cut on Historics Unsold Cars 19 May 2019 (News)
  Lot 189: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS. Carburettor model. Left hand drive US import. Fresh timing belts in 2017. Original handbook and service book. Asking £45,000.   Lot 195: 1966 Jaguar E-Type SI 2+2 4.2 automatic.
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  'Timewarp' Peugeot 309 GTI to go under the hammer 19 Jan 2019 (News)
  For those looking for something to get their teeth into for the spring, there’s the 1974 VW Karmann Ghia convertible restoration project. This RHD model has recently been imported from Ireland and is offered at no reserve. For more information about Baron’ February 26 Sandown Park Classic Winter Warmer sale, please visit www.barons-auctions.com .
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  Honda's new Mean Mower can hit 150mph 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  The Mean Mower has a bespoke lightweight chassis made using T45 steel, intended to allow an element of flexibility - important for comfort and durability as it does without suspension. Brakes are fairly hefty four-piston calipers to the front and six-piston calipers to the rear. Honda hasn't said exactly when it's going for the record, but it has recruited 23-year-old stunt driver Jess Hawkins to help tame the mower.
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  A Grand Monday: Honda S-MX 21 Aug 2017 (News)
  The odometer shows 192,000, which is made up of miles and kilometres - it was converted at point of import in 2008, at which time it had covered 102,000 kms, which is around 62,000 miles. So, in total, 150,000 miles or so. The car is located near Aberystwyth.
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  Jaguar opens £7m classic facility 14 Jun 2017 (News)
  John Edwards, Jaguar Land Rover special operations managing director, said, ‘Classic Works is hugely important to Jaguar Land Rover. It’s much more than a building – it’s the heart, and soul, of Jaguar Land Rover Classic for our clients worldwide. ‘Being able to support owners and enthusiasts of our two great brands with a full suite of services for classic vehicles is a fantastic opportunity.’ At 14,000 square-metres, Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works is the largest facility of its type in the world, with a dedicated showroom space and 54 workshop bays for servicing and restoring all Jaguar and Land Rover models out of production for a decade or more.
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  Review: Ring Magflex Twist work lamp 7 Jun 2017 (News)
  What is it? Anyone who maintains their own van will understand the importance of good lighting – but most torches and work lights aren’t designed with van and car maintenance in mind. The Ring Magflex Twist, on the other hand, is designed specifically for use in maintenance.
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  Customised Maserati Quattroporte Series One for sale 23 May 2017 (News)
  The left-hand drive car, chassis AM107*504*, was delivered new on 7 June 1965 to Italian businessman Dottore Enrico Wax, whose importing firm sold only the finest goods including Scotch whisky and Connolly leather. A friend of Enzo Ferrari, Dr Wax also owned several Ferraris coachbuilt to his own specifications. This Maserati, one of only 50 left of the 250 first-series cars was restored in 2012/2013.
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  Focus On: Wallis and Son 19 Apr 2017 (News)
  None of the staff are commissioned for sales, meaning that the business is honest and reliable, driven by the importance of customer satisfaction above bonuses and speedy turnover. Wallis and Son has commercial ties with the John Lewis partnership and repairs their Waitrose delivery vans regularly. Cambridge University and other local schools also entrust their vehicles' care to this garage.
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  Volkswagen faces huge fines in the US amid claims of manipulating diesel emission tests 21 Sep 2015 (News)
  EPA will continue to investigate these very serious matters.” “Working with US EPA we are taking this important step to protect public health thanks to the dogged investigations by our laboratory scientists and staff,” said Air Resources Board Executive Officer Richard Corey. “Our goal now is to ensure that the affected cars are brought into compliance, to dig more deeply into the extent and implications of Volkswagen’s efforts to cheat on clean air rules, and to take appropriate further action.” The CEO of Volkswagen AG, Dr.
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  TFI Friday revival: Partying like it’s 1996 12 Jun 2015 (News)
  Equally, it’s hard to imagine a time when Audi didn’t have a compact family hatch in its line-up. Tonight's show will be important for many reasons. Jeremy Clarkson will give his first interview since being sacked from Top Gear to the man tipped to replace him (he and Evans even get in a lap of the Top Gear test track in Evans' £1m LaFerrari), it'll be packed with celebrities from 1990s and - just the old days - you'll probably watch it with a beer and a sneer.
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  Racing Astons return to Hotel de France after 52 years 2 Jun 2015 (News)
  .’  David Richards, Chairman of Aston Martin Racing, said: ‘The Hotel de France is an important part of Aston Martin’s motorsport heritage, having been the team’s Le Mans base for many years in the late 1950s, including 1959 when the team won the 24-hour race. This year, we wanted to recreate the nostalgia of those days, when the racing cars had their final preparations alongside the hotel before being driven some 40km to the circuit along public roads.’
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  Silver Jubilee parade to be highlight of Silverstone Classic 19 May 2015 (News)
  ‘Right from the very first event in 1990, the Classic has always set out to commemorate important motoring anniversaries with track parades but this is something a little bit different,’ explained event director Nick Wigley. ‘For once, it’s not limited to those lucky enough to own an E-type, 911 or F40 – it’s open to all those millions of motorists who simply have a silver car.
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  Land Rover powerless to stop Chinese "copy and paste" Evoque 24 Apr 2015 (News)
  Around a quarter of JLR’s global sales are to the Chinese market; the company’s decision to open the factory in Changshu, near the south-east coast of China, was partly to avoid vast import taxes incurred by sending British-built cars to the country. But despite that, the Landwind X7 dramatically undercuts the Evoque in China, with the copycat SUV retailing at around £16,000, compared to £40-50,000 for the Evoque proper.