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  2009 Mazda MX-5 Now On Sale With Auto Option 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Fine tuning of the engines coupled to aerodynamic drag reduction have achieved significant reductions in CO2 emissions down to 167 g/km for the 1.8i SE model, from 174 g/km. Add to that improved fuel consumption – just 40.4 mpg for the 1.8i SE, up from 38.7 mpg – all contributing to reduced running costs over the outgoing model. In addition, the whole sports car ownership experience is supported by Mazda’s renowned reliability and durability.
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  BMW to Launch M5 F10 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  Incorporating the company’s M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold, it guarantees the legendary BMW M-car thrust with seamless lag-free delivery from little more than tickover speed - thanks to 680Nm of torque from only 1500rpm.
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  Upgraded Mazda5 on sale 1 January 2010 19 Dec 2009 (News)
    Upgraded Mazda5 Takara and Furano models with upgraded equipment on sale 1 January 2010 Six 2010 models with choice of four engines and three equipment levels Seating for up-to-seven and even greater value, from £17,150 (OTR) Competitive fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for all versions Typical 0%*, 3.9%** and 5.9%** APR finance packages available Variable deposits (0% to 50%) available, depending on finance package £4,000 discount available as part of Government-backed scrappage scheme New for 2010, Mazda is introducing a completely revised line-up for its Mazda5 range of Compact Multi-Activity Vehicles (C-MAV) offering customers a choice of six models with upgraded equipment and even greater value.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2006-2013 25 Nov 2019 (News)
  .    Other niggles include check straps on the doors failing, sliding doors jamming and brake light switches failing - the latter confusing the ECU into thinking you’re braking when you’re not. There have also been a few recalls for fuel leaks. What to watch   The oil filter within the engine of 2007 Sprinters can become blocked and this causes the engine oil to be expelled through the dipstick hole (even though the dipstick is in place) leaving the engine to seize.  Sprinters have a bit of a reputation for rust, though it’s unfair and largely down to abuse from owners - and unlined load spaces.
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  Unrestored, low-mileage Ferrari ‘Dino’ heads to auction 12 Sep 2019 (News)
  Entrusted to Graypaul Nottingham on 24 September, 2018, for a thorough service, Chassis 07420 also had its fuel system flushed, brake system fettled and cylinder head gaskets replaced (the latter an engine out job). The work was completed at 9968 miles and cost £14,091.76. Now showing just 10,000 warranted miles to its odometer, the Ferrari has never been allowed to deteriorate to the point of needing restoration.
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  Honest John’s Deals of the Week 28 Sep 2016 (News)
  .  Click for more info Thursday 08 September  Get £500 of fuel for free when you buy a new Vauxhall. The offer applies to Astra, Corsa, Adam or Mokka. You must buy before 12 September 2016. The deal also includes vans - the Corsavan, Combo, Vivaro and Movano.
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  Your Chance to Drive Classic American Muscle on UK Tracks 22 Jul 2013 (News)
  1965 Ford Mustang Coupé 'Ruby' * 302 high performance V8 * Its engine was original built for straight line drag racing * Solid Lifters * Performance Camshaft * 4 Barrel Holley Carb * MSD performance ignition * Header exhaust manifold * Hurst 3 speed semi auto shifter * 2 ½ Twin freeflow exhaust * Disc brake conversion * Performance front suspension * Performance rear suspension 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Tribute 'Sprint' * Race built 302 high spec V8 * Performance Camshaft * Aluminium Pistons * High Rise inlet manifold * Edelbrock four barrel carb * Electronic ignition * Header exhaust manifolds * 2 ½ Twin freeflow exhaust * Tremec close ratio 5 speed gearbox * Performance front suspension * Performance rear suspension * Standard Disc brake 1995 Ford Mustang GT 'Flo' Our Mustang GT 4.6 V8 with 5 speed manual gearbox is a standard 4.6 GT that we have stripped out to a bare car. The exhaust tone is sharp and super responsive thanks to her fuel injection system. The Mustang GT was reintroduced for 1994, featuring higher performance and better handling than the base Mustang or its 1993 predecessor. Mustang GTs could deliver zero to 60 mph in the mid-six second range and complete a quarter mile in about 15 seconds.
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  Mazda 6 Venture Edition: High Spec, Low Money 13 Apr 2012 (News)
  STANDARD EQUIPMENT Mazda6 ‘Venture Edition' (hatchbacks and estate) Safety & Security All-disc braking system with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS) Emergency Stop Signal system (ESS) Rear Vehicle Monitoring System (RVMS) Front and rear parking sensors Front, side and curtain airbags Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with load-limiters Three 3-point rear seatbelts Twin ISOFIX child seat anchorages on rear seat Thatcham Category 1 anti-theft alarm and immobiliser Exterior Front fog lights Sports front grille 17-inch gunmetal alloy wheels with 215/50 R17 tyres Body-coloured bumpers, door handles, side mouldings and mirror housings Privacy glass in rear and rear-side windows Electric heated folding door mirrors Body-coloured rear spoiler Comfort & Convenience Remote central locking with dead locks and folding jack-knife key Global opening/closing for all windows Electric front and rear windows, with one-touch auto down Dual-zone climate control air-conditioning Dusk sensing headlights & rain sensing wipers Cruise control Smart turn indicators Remote release fuel filler flap Interior Height adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support Front centre console with armrest, storage and cup holders Sports trim Sanyo TomTom ® navigation Integrated Bluetooth ® system Alloy pedal set Blackout instruments dials Heated front seats Black half-leather seat trim Trip computer with outside temperature display and speed alarm  Leather steering wheel and gear knob Steering wheel-mounted audio controls Radio/Single CD audio system with 4 speakers Karakuri60/40 split folding rear seats Auto-dimming rear view mirror Rear seat centre armrest Mazda6 / Performance & Economy   Hatchback   Power (ps)   Torque (Nm)   0-62mph (sec)   Top Speed (mph)   Combined (mpg) 2.0 MZR (155ps) Venture Edition 155 193 10.3 134 40.9 Diesel            2.2 MZR-CD (163ps) Venture Edition 163 360 9.2 132 53.3 EstateDiesel            2.2 MZR-CD (163ps) Venture Edition 163 360 9.2 131 53.3 Mazda6 / Price List - April 2012   Hatchback   'On the road' Retail   CO 2 (g/km)   RFL Band   Insurance Group   P11D Value   Monthly BIK 20 / 40% 2.0 MZR (155ps) Venture Edition   £21,000   159   G   22 E   22%   £76 / 152 Diesel              2.2 MZR-CD (163ps) Venture Edition   £22,300   140   E   24 E   22%   £81 / 162   Estate                Diesel             2.2 MZR-CD (163ps) Venture Edition   £22,900   141   F   24 E   22%   £83 / 167 NB ‘On the road' prices include 20.0% VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years European Roadside Assistance.  All models are available with free 7-day drive away insurance. 
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  Spotted in the classifieds: First cars below £1000 23 Nov 2011 (News)
  It’s tricky to find a £1000 car that ticks all of the right boxes – cheap tax, cheap insurance, reliability, cheap maintenance, style, and decent fuel economy – but if you look hard enough you can at least tick a few, so read on for our top five. Ford Ka The Ka is a familiar sight on UK roads.
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  GM Europe Secures Bridging Loan 1 Jun 2009 (News)
  Under the agreement, GM’s strongest operations and brands around the world will form the New GM, which will be launched with substantially less debt and lower operating costs than GM historically has carried. The New GM will be a global leader in the areas of fuel efficiency and advanced green technologies; quality and reliability; appealing designs; customer service; and, above all, value. The New GM will incorporate the terms of GM’s recent agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) unions and will be led by GM’s current management team.
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  VALUES OF PRESTIGE CABRIOLETS FALL TO ALL-TIME LOW 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  Prices are already stabilising, and for many models they will now rise, month-on-month, until July or August as a consequence of an expected modest uplift in demand as the weather improves.” Crosthwaite says that concerns about emissions and fuel economy have meant the falls in value have been greatest for those cars with larger, less efficient engines. “The price difference between the prestige drop-tops with lower- and higher-capacity engines has eroded rapidly over recent months.
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  Clouseau Boss's Jaguar Among Top Sellers 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  I hope that it finds a new home where it will be cared for as well as I have looked after it for many years." With fuel prices seemingly spiraling uncontrollably upwards, many will have contemplated some form of alternative transport, but the French have beaten us all to it, producing various microcars over the years.
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  Snap a Fiesta ST150 For 6 Months 18 May 2005 (News)
  The car loan is subject to the Promoter's standard loan terms and conditions and includes road fund licence and insurance but not fuel. Two runners up will each receive a pair of day admission tickets for one day of the Goodwood Revival which is held over the weekend of 16, 17 and 18 September 2005. All prize winners will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses to the Goodwood Revival.
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  RMI Car Buying Advice 27 Dec 2000 (News)
  What sort of car do you want? Will you carry goods or people or both? Diesel, petrol, or alternative fuel? Do you make long or short journeys? Do you have children? Automatic or manual? Small engine for economy or larger engine for power? Two, three, four or five door?
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 27-6-2015 27 Jun 2015 (News)
  What I think happened is that the DPF got choked with ash, the engine system tried to regenerate it in the normal way but, because the DPF was blocked, the excess fuel pumped into the engine to do this went straight to the sump where it raised the level to a point where the engine started running uncontrollably on it sump oil.  
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit 2006-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  Early common-rail Transit models can be problematic, though most of the problems are due to fuel contamination. If that’s the case the entire system will need flushing, new injectors, a replacement pump and pipes. Do all that and you’ll face a bill in the region of £1700.  Other engines in the line-up included 2.3 petrol and a 2.4-litre TDI for rear-wheel drive models, with outputs ranging from 75PS to 145PS, the arrival of the facelifted mk7 Transit bringing some changes to the engine line-up, as well as some sheet-metal revisions and taller headlights.
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  Used Values Up Again at Auction 7 Mar 2009 (News)
  Prices are now on a par with those recorded before the credit crunch began to bite in January 2008, when values were at £8,813. Values reached a low point last July when several months of high fuel costs, combined with the stuttering economy and uncertainty over proposed Vehicle Excise Duty and the so-called Showroom Tax saw values fall by over £2,000 to £6,723. In similar fashion, performance against CAP Clean has risen from a summer lowpoint of 86.92% in August, to a February highpoint of 105.22% MPVs MPV values fell consistently through 2008, from a peak of £4,804 in January to reach a low point of £3,637 in November.
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  Yank muscle dominates first 'Classics from BCA' sale 26 Feb 2008 (News)
  The engine runs very well and sounds great with a full-length 3" aluminized exhaust from Summit. It will run on normal petrol but for real performance, try it with racing fuel. The car has been rebuilt from the ground up with the rust free body repainted in the original colour, a new vinyl roof fitted and the interior refurbished to the original specification. The car has been with the same Charger enthusiast for more than 20 years and is now UK registered with a current MOT.
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  100 years of small Fords 17 Jun 2011 (News)
  Another quirk of the design is the routing of the exhaust, which passes directly underneath the pedal box and wooden floor, making the cabin was warm as a bath house. There are no dials, so knowing how much fuel is left or how fast you’re travelling is a dark art best left to experts. It’s a far cry from what we call a ‘normal’ family car today, and it proves just how far Ford has come in the 100 years it’s been established in Britain.
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  Porsche Carrera Cup Race Season Set to be More Exciting Than Ever 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  “We’re pleased with the work we’ve done today, but I don’t think we got the best out of the new tyres,” said defending champion Harvey. Caine, meanwhile, lost a better lap on new tyres when his car ran low on fuel through the last corner on a lap that was set to be around half a second better than his 1m50.887s best. “It cut out coming out of Coram on my second flier,” reported Caine.   Making it a superb day for the Red Line team was seventh fastest and top Pro-Am1 time for Ahmad Al Harthy after a very impressive run.