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  Auto Windscreens Sponsors Jason Plato 28 Apr 2009 (News)
  Auto Windscreens’ sponsorship has come at a critical time for Jason. SEAT pulled out of BTCC at the end of 2008, leaving Jason without a drive for the 2009 competition. In a dramatic late entry, Plato took part in the opening round of the BTCC 2009 on 5 April in a privately-entered RML Chevrolet Lacetti, thrilling the crowds with a 100mph completely broadside 'save' on Paddock Bend.
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  They Know How to "Charge" 27 Apr 2009 (News)
  ” David Martell, Chief Executive, ECC plc, added, “We believe this is the first serious alternative to a petrol or diesel car. It drives just like a petrol car and has excellent capacity for use in any town or city in the UK”. he continued “the key to building a successful electric car is an efficient battery management system (BMS).
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  SEAT Summer Offers 6 Jul 2007 (News)
  Up to two free integrated child seats are available on all models, while £750 worth of Center Parcs vouchers come with each retail purchase. 24-hour test drives for DSG Until October, participating SEAT Dealers are offering 24-hour test drives of DSGs in order for potential customers to really appreciate the benefits. The two cars available for this campaign are the Leon FR T FSI and the Toledo Sport.
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  Half Price Signum in Thurlby Summer Sale 3 Jul 2007 (News)
  You don’t even have to worry if you’ve got outstanding finance because they’ll take care of that, plus they’ll even give you FREE drive away insurance, which means you could leave the dealership with a different car than you arrived in. All used cars come with 12 months Network Q warranty. Don’t forget to take along your cars particulars, including the V5, and, of course, your driving licence and a recent utility bill.
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  Prices Reasonable at Auction Today 19 Nov 2004 (News)
  An exceptionally clean 83k mile 94L Previa GX auto wasn’t so cheap at £3,350, and nor was £4,300 for a rare 28k mile 02 reg Renault Kangoo Trekka four wheel drive. While demand is very strong for Yaris Verso automatics, which explains why the vendor would not let a 17k mile 2001/51 in Postman Pat red go for £5,200. More big sales next week with ex-fleet, finance and part-exchanges on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Top Car at Blackbushe is Monday 22nd and the big LCV sale on Thursday.
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  New Land Rover Discovery 3 Apr 2004 (News)
  Both petrol derivatives are matched to a six-speed automatic ‘intelligent shift’ transmission, also available with the diesel though this is offered with a six-speed manual as standard. On-road driving and refinement are enhanced by fully independent suspension all round, using air springs on most models. This is height adjustable, to assist with entry and exit, and to boost ground clearance to help off-road performance.
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  Cheap SL55 AMG at Top Car Today 8 Dec 2003 (News)
  Okay, it was 18 months old with 22k miles, it was left hand drive and it looked used, but a top provisional bid of £60,500 is bound to send shockwaves through the premium brokers still looking for fat ‘overs’ on these cars. A year old 52 reg Range Rover TD6 in a nice blue metallic with 17k miles showed it isn’t in the same league as BMW X5 3.0d Sports, bidding to just £37,000, which is almost £10k under list rather then slightly above it.
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  Volvo Bi-Fuels and Diesels Arrive 15 Nov 2001 (News)
  It is available with automatic transmission as a £1,100 option, though delivery dates are approximately 5 months. It will also be available in the V70 XC four wheel drive with manual or automatic transmission from Summer 2002. D5 emissions, consumption and prices model-by-model are:- S60 D5: 171g/km CO2; Urban 32.5mpg; Extra Urban 54.3mpg; Combined 43.5mpg; S: £20,745; SE: £22,945.
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  Advertising Standards Authority Goes !?!?! 31 Oct 2001 (News)
  Communicating the performance characteristics inherent within any MG means an inevitable dynamic association, with the excitement that comes from driving these cars. The MG brand is dynamic, exciting and for individuals who like to 'live life to the full'. The advertising campaign does not talk about speed; it is designed to appeal to people who like the freedom to make their own choices and not be dictated to by the current obsession with denying oneself the pleasures of life.
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  Aftermarket Stop Start improves economy up to 25% 12 Sep 2010 (News)
  “The motorist needs a seamless integration of technology and the industry needs cost-effective solutions,” says CPT’s senior manager for micro-hybrids Mike Dowsett, who will attend the LCV 2010 event with SpeedStart principal engineer Toby Heason.  “Motorists also need to be able to drive a vehicle as they would normally with no change to their driving habits and with confidence of an instant re-start whatever the traffic conditions or engine speed; they don’t need the anxiety of worrying about whether a stop-start system will work or not.
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  A Grand Monday: Nissan Micra Wave 29 Jul 2019 (News)
  Offered for just £175, the car has been owned since 1996 by an elderly lady and no longer has an MoT, as the owner has given up driving. But it looks pretty tidy, with none of the sill welding bodgery you often see on an elderly K11. With just 54,000 miles on the clock, the chain-driven 1.0-litre engine is barely run-in and shouldn’t give any hassle, while the vendor has also shown us the interior, which looks to be in excellent order.  A Micra Wave for the price of a microwave?
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  Honest John Awards 2019: Hyundai Kona Electric awarded EV of the Year 2 May 2019 (News)
  Dan Powell, Managing Editor of HonestJohn.co.uk said: “The Hyundai Kona is a true electric game-changer. Sensibly priced, easy to drive and capable of covering up to 279-miles on a single charge, Hyundai has delivered the electric crossover that car buyers want. Over the past 12 months the Kona’s popularity has soared with our readers and powered its way to the top of electric car table.” Read the Hyundai Kona review | See all of the 2019 award winners
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  You can now buy a Volvo online 25 Apr 2019 (News)
  While the purchase can be completed entirely online, including an e-signature for finance applications, the deal will be managed by a local dealer. This means you can book test drives online and arrange to collect your car when it's ready. Previous research has revealed that a third of buyers would consider buying a car they haven't seen in person .
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  Mk1 Ford Fiesta offered for ‘no reserve’ at September sale 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  The electrics and 1299cc Kent engine are said to be in good order – Richard Greenhalgh, CCA classic car specialist, said, ‘Buying a classic car doesn’t have to be eye-wateringly expensive and this Fiesta will make for a fun project, as well as being great fun to drive.’ Other ‘No Reserve’ cars available on the day include a two owner 1989 BMW E30 325I SE, a well-presented 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2, and a 1970 MG Midget entry-level racer.
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  Jaguar XK120 racer to headline Coys auction 16 Aug 2017 (News)
  The Jaguar, nicknamed ‘Piggy’, will go under the hammer at Coys Thoroughbred And Vintage sale, which is held in the heart of the Sussex Downs, just a few miles up the road from the Goodwood Revival. ‘Piggy’ is one of only 184 left-hand drive alloy-bodied roadsters and was delivered new to Charles Hornburg in Los Angeles, USA. He was the first importer of Jaguar automobiles to the United States and a competition specialist responsible for the sale of some of the very important racing Jaguars in the 1950s, including lightweight XK120s, C-types and D-types.
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  Record price set for Peugeot 205 GTI 2 Aug 2017 (News)
  The car was first registered to the Peugeot Talbot Motor Company and offered as a prize in association with ‘Grattan’, the catalogue clothing retailer. The car was won by a lady from Ipswich, who was unable to drive. The woman’s husband collected the car on her behalf and kept it garaged and maintained before selling it in 2012. Gallery: The world's most expensive Peugeot 205 GTI
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  Classic Fords set to raise money for children’s charity 19 Aug 2016 (News)
  Richard Morley, operations director, said, ‘It’s great to be supporting an event which involves such a range of iconic and much loved Fords. Driving the famous Snowdon Run in convoy will be fantastic for all involved and the fact it’s all for a good cause makes it particularly special!” To donate to North Wales Classic Fords Club total, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/snowdoniaclassicfordtour  
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  BMW M5 collection up for sale 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  . Finished in Macao Blue metallic with grey leather interior, it is an original UK-supplied right-hand drive M5 3.6. Click here for more information about CCA and its June Sale .  
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  2015 MSA Spring Classic dates announced 6 Aug 2014 (News)
  Details of the two-day, non-competitive route will be published when entries open later in the year. You can be sure to expect of a heady mix of great driving roads, plus pit stops at a number of motorsport-related places of interest The MSA Spring Classic is open to all owners of classic cars that are more than 20 years old – but places are limited to 100 entries.
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  Ford Approved Used scheme relaunched 11 Jul 2014 (News)
  Buyers of Ford Approved Used cars will get a 30 day no-quibble exchange option, seven day drive-away insurance, 12 months roadside assistance and a 12 month Ford Protect warranty. Buyers can also search the entire Ford dealer network in-depth for their ideal used car via the Ford website, which enables users to narrow down searches to specific colours and equipment.