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  3000HP Vauxhall Victor to Star in Festival Event 11 Aug 2010 (News)
  “We’re really looking forward to working with Andy Frost, Red Victor’s creator, and his team next year and see this as a great match for the VXR brand.” Vauxhall’s VXR Power Events, which has run through 2010 to raise money for Help for Heroes, reaches its zenith with the two-day Power Festival at Silverstone this Bank Holiday. Thousands are expected to attend the event, which aims to raise further funds for H4H through high-octane activities like 0-60 challenges, autotesting, karting and VXR track tuition with pro-drivers.
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  Peugeot Mobility System Removes Need to Own a Car 5 Jul 2010 (News)
  This new mobility service will be deployed in nine European countries between now and 2011. Two Robins and Day Peugeot Dealerships will run the pilot programme and have dedicated Mu phone numbers and are located in London at Chiswick, on the Chiswick roundabout, W4 5QD (0844 818 7218) and in Bristol, at Clarence Road, BS1 6PR (0117 369 0154).
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  Mazda Offers Scrappage Without a Scrapper 20 Mar 2010 (News)
    “We benefited from the scheme taking more than our fair share of the scrappage market, but it did discriminate against anyone who did not have a 10 year old car to scrap. “Now that the Government scrappage fund has run out many manufacturers have launched their own version of the scrappage scheme.  In fact, there are now so many different offers with different terms and conditions, some on 10 year old cars and some on seven year old cars, that choosing the best scheme is both difficult and confusing for the customer and requires a car to part exchange or scrap.
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  Mazda Assures Customers it Still Has Stocks to the end of Scrappage 28 Jan 2010 (News)
  “We have not yet announced our post-scrappage plans, but it is reasonable to assume that once the Government money runs out any offers from the majority of manufacturers will not be at the same level.  We are advising customers to make the most of the offers on the table now to avoid disappointment. “We have ensured that vehicles are in stock for customers wanting to take advantage of the scrappage scheme and our dealers can call off all model lines for early delivery.
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  Win Vampire's Volvo 27 Oct 2009 (News)
  Since the puzzles increase in difficulty, players are encouraged to exchange hints through Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. The game runs for three weeks from 2 November through to 23 November 2009.   In addition to the game, the website also features trailers from the film, photo galleries and downloadable New Moon-themed desktop wallpapers.
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  Hyundai Runaway Leader in Scrappage Sales 22 Jul 2009 (News)
    Hyundai’s managing director, Tony Whitehorn, said: “It’s crucial that we get the cars out to buyers as soon as possible, and not only because the customers want their nice new car. The government funds are fast running out, and we want to make sure Hyundai buyers can secure their slice of the scrappage handout before the scheme ends.”   The i20 supermini has secured nearly 5,000 orders, as buyers baulk at the massive price increases loaded on by rivals in the past few months.
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  Bedford OB Nostalgia Event at the Vauxhall Heritage Centre 13 Jul 2009 (News)
  Refreshments will be on sale, while there will also be a number of trade stands and autojumble pitches, which are free to any seller who wants to turn up – there’s no need to book. The OBs will leave the Heritage Centre at midday on a road run to Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes – although of course Milton Keynes itself didn’t exist at the time when Bletchley was at its most strategic. The venue was significant in 20th century history as home of the World War Two codebreakers, and houses a German Engima machine among other WW2 artefacts.
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  Buyers Turn a Profit on Scrappage 23 Jun 2009 (News)
  “The potential profit is greatest for those cars where the nearly-new value is currently high in relation to the list prices; notably small, affordable cars with low running costs,” explains Adrian Rushmore, Managing Editor at Glass’s. “Extended new-car delivery times are supporting these windfall profits, because prospective buyers not eligible for the scheme are more likely to gravitate towards second-hand examples – indirectly boosting residual values – rather than suffering the wait for a new model.
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  Free London Motor Show Now On 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  Highlights include the all new BMW Z4, Land Rover’s Freelander 2 TD4_e (the world’s first SUV featuring intelligent Stop/Start technology) and Driving Experience, Volvo’s XC60 featuring their City Safety collision avoidance system and the Tesla Roadster, the most efficient high performance production sports car on the planet. The event is completely free for the public to attend and runs until Sunday 14th June. Opening times are 10am-6pm daily (11am-5pm on Sunday) and The Directory 2009, the official guide of the 2009 Canary Wharf London Motorexpo, is available for free on arrival while stocks last.
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  Pick-up prices pick up 18 May 2009 (News)
  More at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk Even as values climb, these still look good value as Ward explains: “At the height of their popularity and when there were tax advantages to run these vehicles as company cars, average used values were between £1,000 and £2,000 higher at a similar age and mileage.“
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  They Know How to "Charge" 27 Apr 2009 (News)
  With a range of 60-70 miles when fully charged and a top speed of around 60mph, it provides the driver with a pleasant and completely “normal”, yet silent, driving experience, but at a fraction of the running costs. The C1 ev’ie can be fully charged in 6-7 hours from a domestic 13 amp socket at a cost of around 90p, making it an ideal city car for either professional or domestic use.
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  Kia cee'd tops Class in Driver Power Survey 18 Apr 2009 (News)
  The cars they drive are scrutinised and scored on their performance in a number of key areas, including practicality, build quality, reliability, and running costs. The Kia dealer network was also under scrutiny and, amongst others, was measured on helpfulness and attitude, standard of workmanship and value for money. Paul Philpott, Managing Director, Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., said: "What a debut!
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  5,000 KIA Souls Sold 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  Although the Soul has only been fully on sale since January, sales in Europe have already passed the 5,000 mark and are running at a level 13 per cent higher than Kia predicted. Paul Philpott, Managing Director, Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., said: “Soul is a very exciting product for Kia, with a unique look and style it is bringing something fresh to the UK market.
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  KIA Launches LPG Hybrid 25 Mar 2009 (News)
  Kia plans to introduce a mid-sized, full hybrid vehicle in 2011 and follow up with early commercialisation of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2012. The Forte LPI hybrid car runs on both Liquefied Petroleum Gas - a popular fuel in Korea - and electricity. It employs a hybrid system which supports the internal combustion engine during motor starts and acceleration. Equipped with a 1,600cc Gamma LPI HEV engine, the Forte LPI hybrid boasts maximum power of 114ps and maximum torque of 15.1kg.m.
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  Flying Scotsman Trial to Begin at Mercedes Benz World 18 Mar 2009 (News)
  Amongst some of the cars already pre-registered to take part in the trial are a 1905 Star Gordon Bennett and a 1920 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Making its first run in 1928, The Flying Scotsman successfully ran the 392 miles between Edinburgh and London without stopping, a record at the time for a scheduled service, completing its speedy journey in less than seven hours and 20 minutes.
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  BMW & BCA EXTEND PARTNERSHIP TO DECEMBER 2011 25 Feb 2009 (News)
  BMW Group and BCA have announced a new three-year auction partnership for Open and Closed sales for BMW & MINI UK, BMW Financial Services, Alphabet GB contracts and all BMW Virtual Sales. Around 20,000 vehicles will be sold annually under the new arrangement, which runs to December 31st, 2011. The announcement followed an extensive market review carried out by BMW into potential suppliers and routes to market. Sales take place at BCA Edinburgh - the only auction venue in Scotland to hold dedicated prestige sales, Brighouse, Nottingham, Bedford and Bridgwater.
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  Used car sales plummet in Q3 2008 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  Kirk Fletcher, Managing Director of Experian’s Automotive division, said: “The criteria for choosing a car has changed significantly, with price consciousness now featuring heavily on the list for most consumers. As a result, the biggest casualties in the used car market have been the more expensive to run vehicles, such as the luxury, executive and, in particular, SUV segments, which in the case of the latter had up until recently, seen a leap in sales. "Our advice to dealers is to re-evaluate their stocking policies by using market insight to help them make better informed decisions.
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  Are Men or Women Better Drivers? 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  Programme (7th July 2008) recently asked motorists from five different stereotypes to retake the current driving test, as judged by the former chief driving instructor for Great Britain. Shockingly, the white van driver, OAP, school run mum, boy racer and a sales rep all failed the test. In light of this new research, Auto Trader has launched its Great British Driving Challenge to sort out the fact from the fiction when it comes to driving stereotypes once and for all.
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  Clean, Green Eco Event at FIAT Flagship Store 17 Jun 2008 (News)
  A money-saving survey, the chance to drive a CO2 emissions-reducing simulator and a close-up look at the innovative Panda Aria concept car are some of the exciting features lined up for a Fiat interactive environment event in London this month. The DR1VE ECO experience, which runs from 17-28 June at Fiat’s stunning new Fiat Marylebone flagship store in the heart of the capital, will aim to educate and entertain visitors with its blend of interesting ideas and thought-provoking information.
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  Summer VW Deals From Drivethedeal 6 Jul 2007 (News)
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