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  Ford Attempts to Abolish Spring Breaks 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  Testing and development processes for chassis and suspension systems carried out by Ford engineers at Dunton Technical Centre - one of Europe's largest automotive R&D centres - and Lommel Proving Ground, Belgium mean that Ford vehicles are designed to cope with the most demanding road surfaces.  Tests include running real-world road simulations, high-tech data acquisition and thousands of miles of surface testing. Ford’s Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium has been subjecting new Ford vehicles to a variety of highly demanding road surfaces for four decades, and features some 50 miles of test track including many miles designed to put suspension systems to the most severe test. 
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  Mazda Donates a 5 as a Neighbourhood Police Car 21 Feb 2011 (News)
    As a team we find it an invaluable tool in reducing crime in the ward of St Andrews” Mark Cameron, Sales Director at Mazda UK added: “Mazda’s entire range is made up of sporty and stylish vehicles, with competitive pricing and running costs.  Though it was only launched recently, the New Mazda5 is already establishing itself as an attractive proposition to both fleet and private buyers.  With an unrivalled blend of value, practicality and desirability, we’re sure that the new Mazda5 will be nothing less than an outstanding companion and workhorse for the Havering Met Police.
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  Jason Plato Wins 2010 BTCC For Chevrolet 11 Oct 2010 (News)
  ” The drivers’ title is a remarkable achievement for both Jason and the Silverline Chevrolet team, run by Wellingborough-based RML Group. 2010 marked the team’s first ever BTCC season with the Cruze, and Chevrolet’s first ever official involvement as a manufacturer. “To come to the series and win the title in our first ever season is a remarkable achievement,” said Chevrolet UK Managing Director, Mark Terry.
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  Honda Offers 3 Years Servicing and VED Included in Price 6 Oct 2010 (News)
  This offer, combined with Honda’s standard one year’s road side assistance, three year new car warranty and Honda’s reputation for bulletproof reliability, means affordable Honda new car ownership for the first three years. Customer savings In addition to driving down running costs, savings can also be made on selected Jazz, Civic and Insight models. Customers can drive away with a new Jazz 1.2 S from £9,995 – a saving of £995, or a Civic 1.4 Type-S from £13,995 – or even an Insight for just £14,995, further cementing its place as the lowest price hybrid on the market.
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  Mercedes Benz Offers Snow Tyres Service 11 Jan 2010 (News)
  As their name implies, they give enhanced performance whatever the cold road conditions. The costs of running cold weather tyres are offset with  the additional life given to regular tyres, and indeed can be entirely  recouped by if they enable the driver to avoid even one minor icy accident.”        According to industry body Tyre Safe, stopping distances from 50mph on a cold wet road are up to six metres shorter for a car using cold weather tyres compared with regular tyres – which is about the same length as a large family car.
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  Still Time To Save up to £6,000 on Scrappage With Mazda 30 Dec 2009 (News)
    In the first two weeks of December alone, more than 450 motorists took advantage of the Government's subsidy and Mazda's cracking scrappage deals to treat themselves to a new Mazda by trading-in a vehicle that was at least 10 years old. With the scheme due to run out in the first weeks of 2010 now is the time to act and there couldn't be a better time to take advantage of the outstanding deals on offer and trade in your old car for a new Mazda. It's a great way to start the new decade.
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  Motorpoint offers £10K off a Galaxy in its festive deals 9 Dec 2009 (News)
  Make savings on Vauxhalls, Fords and BMWs in the run-up to Christmas
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  Peugeot 107 Has Highest List Price Residuals, But Citroen C1 Wins on Transaction Price Residuals 22 Aug 2009 (News)
    Whilst high performance and a prestige badge might seem highly desirable characteristics in a car, these results demonstrate that what really makes a difference to consumers – and therefore to residual values – is cost: specifically, purchase cost and running costs.”   Rushmore points to other factors at play in determining the standings. “All models in the top 10 are relatively young, having been launched within the last five years.
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  BCA Speculates That Van Values Have Peaked 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  With many used vans going back to work with SME’s this makes perfect sense – a small family-run business or self-employed trader needs a holiday just like the rest of us do! If a replacement van is needed it can probably wait until after the family vacation.” He added “So while values have slowed from the terrific month-on-month increases we saw earlier in the year, it’s far too early to suggest prices have topped out yet.
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  New MINI For FIAT 500 Money 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  MINIMALISM technologies including Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, Variable Valve Technology and Shift Point Display are all included in the standard package, meaning owners will be able to take full advantage of the MINI First’s low running costs. MINI First Performance data Power (HP) 75 Torque (Nm) 120 Combined fuel cons. (MPG) 53.3 CO2 (g/km) 128 0-62 mph 13.2 Top speed 109   The most affordable new MINI ever appeals to the head as well as the heart.
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  Drivers Wanted For Tyre Test 24 May 2009 (News)
  The company will provide tyres and tuition from a top Hi-Q British Touring Car Championship driver to transform the driving experience of 6 drivers from across the UK. The test, which will run throughout the summer will be launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where drivers will be able to put themselves forward to take part. James Bailey, Dunlop's communications manager said; "We want drivers to understand what difference the tyres make to their car.
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  BCA Expands Online Auction Service 23 May 2009 (News)
  Growth in the uptake of the service has been exponential in the past 18 months. Year-on-year statistics show that BCA’s current Live Online programme is running at 300% growth annually. BCA expect this fast growth to continue as more and more buyers try Live Online and find it a valuable tool in their stock acquisition box. BCA staged over 1,000 Live Online sales in the UK during Quarter 1, selling over 15,000 vehicles with an added value in excess of £3 million.
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  Scrappage brings New Suzukis Down to £4,795 12 May 2009 (News)
  Apart from a new Alto being available for just £4,795 under the scheme as an outright purchase; Suzuki is offering a very attractive proposition for lower mileage customers currently running an older vehicle who may have never considered a new car before. The Driveplan Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) scheme on Alto requires no further deposit if you trade in your old model and monthly payments are just £89 for an SZ2 or £99 for an SZ3 with air conditioning and pollen filter.
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  DRAMATIC FALLS IN USED CAR VALUES UNLIKELY TO BE REPEATED IN 2009 11 Jan 2009 (News)
  ” explains Adrian Rushmore, Managing Editor at EurotaxGlass’s. “This meant the new and used car markets were running at different speeds, with used car demand totally out of step with the growth in supply. As a result prices fell at a faster rate than at any time in living memory, far surpassing the decline of the early ‘90s.
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  Santa Pod 2009 Drag Race Dates 13 Dec 2008 (News)
  Finally the year ends in a bang, with the eyeful that is Flame and Thunder at the end of October and the Fireworks Frenzy on Bonfire Night. Of course, in between these massive events lie a plethora of ‘Run What You Brung’ and ‘Drift What You Brung’ days where petrol-heads can thrash the living daylights out of their own car in total safety, without falling foul of the law. In addition, there are literally dozens of marque-specific and club based events throughout the year to ensure that no matter what your church, there’s a Santa Pod event to suit.
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  BROUGHTONS BRINGS SUPERCAR GLAMOUR TO MOTOR SHOW 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  Tickets are available now by calling 020 8233 5878 or from www.motorshow-ultimatecollection.co.uk . The show opens to the public on 23 July and runs until 3 August. The British International Motor Show will be open to the public from 23 July until 3 August 2008 at ExCeL London. Adult tickets start at just £10, children’s tickets from £6.
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  MARKET REMAINS TOUGH SAYS BCA 21 Jun 2008 (News)
  As a result, the percentage achieved against CAP Clean by fleet and lease stock fell for the second month running from 94.4% to 93.1%. Average part-exchange values fell by £115 (4.9%) to £2,231, the fourth consecutive monthly fall. Average values are now over £200 – around 8% - behind those recorded in January.
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  ABARTH OPENS NEW TURIN HQ IN SUPER-QUICK TIME 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  The new workshop, which is equipped with eight vehicle lifts, features an area set aside as a future assembly line for specialist cars in small production runs. The building’s entrance hall houses the company’s characteristic ‘Wall of Fame’ showing famous Abarth victories, while next to the entrance is a 560m2 showroom displaying models and artefacts from Abarth’s rich history.
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  SPOILED FOR CHOICE, SAYS GLASS'S GUIDE 4 Feb 2008 (News)
  Manufacturers face problems too, as they must communicate to customers about a much wider range of new models - some of them occupying new niche segments unfamiliar to buyers - when their rivals are trying to do the same thing. Naturally, those that shout the loudest get their voices heard, and the rest run the risk of being drowned out, leaving their latest offerings to remain anonymous both in the new and used markets.” www.glass.co.uk
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  Green Flag's top tips on winter driving 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  If you are stuck fast in snow, stay in the car, unless help is visible within 100 yards 9. Keep warm by running the engine and heater every ten minutes 10. Keep moving to maintain body circulation, but avoid over-exertion as cold weather puts added strain on the heart. Shoveling snow or pushing a car in deep snow should be avoided.