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  Should you fit winter tyres? 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  Think of how much your car sticks to the road on a warm dry day compared to a cool damp one, and you’ll understand the importance of a softer compound. When it does get particularly cold and it begins to snow, winter tyres provide improved traction too, thanks to tiny gaps in the tread called ‘sipes.’ Sipes purposefully trap snow, which might sound a little strange, but if you remember your days of building snowmen you’ll remember that snow sticks better to other snow than it does anything else.
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  E Types on Parade Again at Chelsea Autolegends 23 Aug 2011 (News)
  “He helped make the E-type the icon that it is and it is only right that he should be a special guest at our 50th birthday celebrations for the car.” Now in its second year, Chelsea AutoLegends is packed with important and rarely seen competition cars. There will be displays devoted to Le Mans racers, Group B rally cars and classic bikes. Other displays will tell the ‘Made in Chelsea’ Invicta story and will relive the 1970s era of touring car racing.
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  Big Event at Castle Combe Next Weekend 6 Aug 2011 (News)
  All three championships have a number of drivers capable of taking top honours, but with only two rounds left after this weekend, all of them will be looking to maximise their points, with the caveat that reliability can be as important as speed. Retaining a healthy but still vulnerable lead in the Castle Combe Formula Ford 1600 championship is Rob Hall in the Swift SC10. In theory, there are a dozen drivers who could mathematically still depose him, but in reality, the fight is between a handful of contenders.
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  Celebrities in Cancer Charity Fundraiser Race at Silverstone Classic 8 May 2011 (News)
  “As they say ‘if you ain’t crashing you ain’t trying. Seriously, though, I had a brush with cancer last year so I know how important it is to look out for these things and that’s why I’m so happy to be here and to be raising funds for such a good cause. I’d obviously like to beat all the other guys but I’m sure that will never happen.
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  Exciting Christmas Crackers in Barons December Auction 20 Nov 2009 (News)
  Those looking for a classic British touring car should look no further than the stunning 1969 Jaguar Series 2 E-type roadster. The car was originally imported from Cob County, Georgia and was then the subject of a complete restoration, by Streber of Devon, at a cost of £32,000 in 1991. Since then it is said to have covered just 5000 miles and remains in the same outstanding condition.
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  Mercedes Benz Live Draws 15,000 Fans 12 Nov 2009 (News)
  ” Ross Brawn concluded by saying: “The opportunity today was to get back to the fans after such a fantastic season and to talk to them, to meet them, to sign autographs, and for me it was wonderful.  These events are very important in bringing the sport of Formula 1 back in connection with our fans - because that is what counts at the end of the day.  “I really enjoy these events and we’re very glad to be able to meet all the people and supporters - particularly all the Brawn GP fans!
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  MINI E (electric) UK Test Drivers Sought 1 Sep 2009 (News)
    Southern Electric will be responsible for the electricity infrastructure in the research area and is committed to supplying ‘green energy’ to all drivers of the MINI E.*  The region in which Southern Electric owns the supply network is an important reason for  working with a geographical research sample in South East England. Oxford Brookes University’s Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre will manage the collation of qualitative and quantitative research throughout the UK project.
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  BCA Highlights Options That Help Sell Vans 7 Feb 2009 (News)
  In a similar fashion, the end-user buying at auction will seek out the best vehicle they can buy with the budget they’ve got – and if a van with twin side loading doors, a bulkhead and aircon is on offer that will be the one they bid for, if all the other vans available are basic models.” Ward added “When valuing options, it is important to remember that price is always relative to the current market conditions, the demand from buyers and the presentation of the vehicle itself. For example, in the current market, if you offered a van with every option imaginable, but it was in poor cosmetic condition, any possible premium would be wiped out by the buyers’ concerns about the time it would take to repair the vehicle – when values are falling, time equals money!
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  Think Electric City Car To Go On Sale In UK 22 Mar 2008 (News)
  Company history Think has been developing and producing urban mobility solutions since the early 1990s. Major investments made during the Ford ownership period contributed to an important infrastructural upgrade. New investors are now grooming Think as “The Car Company of the 21st Century.” The first prototype predecessor to today’s modern TH!NK city was developed in 1991.
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  540K Makes £3,967,125 at London Auction 3 Nov 2007 (News)
  ” Bernie Ecclestone, owner of the biggest collection sold, added: “I started my car collection a long time ago, so passing it on now was an important decision for me to take. I entrusted RM Auctions with this job, and they delivered an impressive service and outstanding results.” RM Auctions is now already looking ahead to its next European auction, returning to the home of Ferrari in Maranello, Italy on May 18, 2008.
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  S-Max and Galaxy at Mobility Roadshow 8,9,10 June 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  The S-MAX is a refreshingly sporty and spacious new concept in MPVs, and is closely related in its ultra-contemporary looks to the more spacious Galaxy. Important for those needing to combine generous loadspace for wheelchairs with flexibility of passenger accommodation on these latest models is the Ford Fold Flat System. This allows second and third-row seats to be exchanged with ease for a flat floor almost 2m in length.
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  Events For Disabled Motorists 30 Apr 2005 (News)
  Tanni Grey-Thompson comments, “The Seize the Day competition is a great way to mark Gowrings’ anniversary, and shows how committed they are to improving the lives and mobility of disabled people. Adapted vehicles are so important to wheelchair users, as they allow you to be spontaneous and go where you want, when you want. Having a Gowrings Mobility vehicle alters your whole outlook on going out - suddenly you stop reflecting on what you can’t do, start thinking about what you can do, and then acting upon it.
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  Gap Closes Between Used and New 16 May 2003 (News)
  One trader who tried to pre-sell it was asked if it had a/c, which is standard on a UK spec GLX. It didn’t, so it had to be an import. Worse still, there were two owners on the V5 and it was thought to have been a taxi. It eventually sold for £7,300. Another oddity was a 17k mile 2001/51 reg Alfa 147 2.0TS Lusso Selaspeed.
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  New SAAB 9-3 Details, Specs and Prices 21 May 2002 (News)
  It sits on the Epsilon floorpan developed jointly by SAAB and GM for the new 9-3 and the new Vectra, but differs in several important details: the new SAAB 9-3 structure is more than twice as torsionally stiff as the old Cavalier based car. The suspension is MacPherson strut at the front and multi-link independent at the rear, mounted on subframes by rubber bushes which are laterally stiff for good steering response but longitudinally compliant for good ride comfort and isolation of road noise from the cabin.
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  Vaneo Here 16th May, from £14,680 3 May 2002 (News)
  Measuring an impressive 925 mm, they give the rear an unmistakable appearance. As well as looking good, the lights are visible from a long distance, which is an important safety bonus. These lights incorporate louvers to help with cabin ventilation. A third, high-level brake light, is mounted in the rear spoiler. Four engines and three trim levels are offered, plus a wide selection of options, including five activity packages that add tailored equipment for customers with a variety of popular pastimes or hobbies.
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  Today's Car Auction Prices Reflect Economic Upturn 7 Aug 2013 (News)
  . ‘fl’ means facelift. ‘H/T’ means hardtop. ‘imp’ means unofficial import. Extras like ‘lthr’ and ‘nav’ are specified when they are not standard.) Ex-Fleet: Audi A3 1.9TDI Sportback, 2007/56, 46k miles £5,750s Audi A5 3.0V6TDI quattro coupe, auto, 09 reg, 37k miles £16,900s Audi A5 2.0FSI 180 Sportback, auto, 10 reg, 9k miles £22,600s Audi Q5 2.0TDI 170 quattro, man, 09 reg, 114k miles £11,000s BMW 116d SE 5-dr, 09 reg, 61k miles £8,350s BMW E91 318i 143 ES Touring, 2008/58, 151k miles £3,500s BMW 520d 177 M Sport, nav, 2008/58, 95k miles £9,400s BMW 520d 177 M Sport, Bnss, nav, 2010/59, 81k miles £11,400s BMW 525d 218SE auto, lthr, 2011/61, 18k miles £21,200s Ford Galaxy 1.8TDCI 100 LX, 07 reg, 48k miles £6,100s Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES, 10 reg, 43k miles £5,650s Honda Civic 2.2iCTDI ES pan roof, 2009/59, 74k miles £6,400s Honda CR-V 2.2iDTEC ES, nav, 10 reg, 79k miles £10,600s Jaguar XF 3.0D 240 Luxury, nav, 10 reg, 92k miles £10,900s Jaguar XF 3.0D 240 Luxury, nav, 10 reg, 37k miles £15,200s Lexus RX 450H SE-L, nav, 2009/59, 14k miles £25,800s Mazda 3 1.6D TS2 5-dr, 10 reg, 31k miles £7,300s Peugeot 308 1.6HDI90 S 5-dr, 2009/59, 99k miles £2,800s Peugeot 5008 1.6HDI 112 Excl EGC, 2011/60, 42k miles £10,350s Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.33 VVT-I, man, 10 reg, 44k miles £5,500s Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit, lthr, 10 reg, 16k miles £10,700s VW Golf 1.6TDI 105 Blue Tech SE DSG, 10 reg, 32k miles £9,900s VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 140 Blue Spt 2WD, 2013/61, 30k miles £17,400s Volvo V60 1.6 DrivE 115 SE Lux, 12 reg, 13k miles £15,700s Volvo V70 2.0D SE man, lthr, 10 reg, 45k miles £11,300s Volvo XC60 2.0 D3 163 DrivE, man, 10 reg, 78k miles £9,950s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active man, 09 reg, 119k miles £8,000s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active auto, 2010/59, 54k miles £12,600s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active auto, 10 reg, 30k miles £14,600s Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Exec auto, 10 reg, 50k miles £17,800s Part-Exchanges: Alfa Romeo 159 1.9JTDM Lusso, 2007/57, 40k miles £5,550s Audi A5 3.0V6TDI quattro coupe, man, 2007/57, 29k miles £13,900s Audi A6 2.7TDI SE Avant Multi, 06 reg, 159k miles £4,350s BMW 116iES 50dr, 05 reg, 106k miles £2,850s BMW 316i 1.8 Compact auto, 02 reg, 82k miles £1,900s BMW E93 325i 3.0 SE CC auto, 08 reg, 42k miles £11,600s Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6SX, 2001Y, 97k miles £325s Ford Fiesta 1.4LX 5-dr, 02 reg, 99k miles £1,025s Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 3-dr, 2003/52, 64k miles £1,275s Ford Fiesta 1.24 Zetec Climate 3-dr, 08 reg, 62k miles £2,375s Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI LX, 2004/54, 67k miles £1,825s Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCI 200 Tit X Sport, 11 reg, 38k miles £13,000s Honda CR-V II 2.2iCTDI Executive, 06 reg, 106k miles £3,900s Jaguar X-Type 2.0D Sport, 2004/54, 108k miles £2,000s KIA Carens 2.0CRDI LX, a/c, 04 reg, 81k miles £575s KIA Sedona 2.9CRDI LS auto, 08 reg, 58k miles £4,340s Mazda 3 1.6S 5-dr (import), 2005/54, 100k miles £1,200s MINI Cooper 1.6, a/c, 02 reg, 139k miles £1,375s MINI Cooper 1.6, a/c, 04 reg, 62k miles £3,300s MINI Cooper Clubman auto, lthr, 2007/57, 30k miles £5,700s Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0D Warrior, 08 reg, 55k miles £8,350s Nissan Terrano II 3.0DI SVE auto, 03 reg, 67k miles £3,250s Peugeot 206 1.6HDI GTI 3-dr, 05 reg, 125k miles £1,075s Peugeot 206 1.4HDI Look 5-dr, 2007/57, 157k miles £1,300s Peugeot 307 1.6S Estate, 04 reg, 141k miles £375s Renault Clio 1.4 Dynamique 3-dr, 03 reg, 76k miles £800s SEAT Leon 1.9TDI 110SE, 03 reg, 121k miles £850s Smart ForTwo Smart& Passion, 2002/52, 39k miles £1,575s Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-I T2 5-dr, 09 reg, 30k miles £3,800s Toyota Corolla 1.6VVT-I T3 5-dr, 05 reg, 125k miles £1,200s Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-I Vermont auto, 2001Y, 74k miles £625s Toyota RAV-4 2.0XT4 5-dr, 04 reg, 40k miles £5,000s Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 80 SXI 3dr, 05 reg, 98k miles £950s Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v Sporthatch 3-dr, 2010/60, 47k miles £5,050s Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club, 2006/56, 87k miles £2,275 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8i Exclusiv, 09 reg, 46k miles £5,100s VW Golf IV 1.6 Match 5-dr, 03 reg, 113k miles £1,100s VW Golf V 1.9 TDI 105 Match 5-dr, 2008/57, 50k miles £6,200s VW Passat 2.0TDI 140 SE Estate, 2006/55, 151k miles £2,450s VW Passat 2.0TDI CR 170 SEL, 09 reg, 87k miles £5,400s VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 140 SE 4Motion, 2008/58, 48k miles £12,200s VW Sharan 1.9TDI PD 130 Sport, 2004/54, 162k miles £1,850s Volvo V70 2.4D SR auto, lthr, 09 reg, 72k miles £9,500s Provisionals: Audi TT 2.0TFSI S-tronic, 08 reg, 68k miles £10,000p FIAT Panda 1.2 Dynamic, 2006/56. 46k miles not warranted £1,500p FIAT Scudo 2.0 M.Jet 163 9-seat Combi, 13 reg, 915 miles £15,000p Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style 3-door, 2011/61, 11k miles £5,200p Lexus IS250 SE auto, Nav, lthr, 2007/57, 48k miles £6,500p   To view the full new Lex Autolease sales programme click on 

  Lord Mandleson Backs British Motor Industry With Words 25 Nov 2009 (News)
  Clearly one of the most important strands of the Council’s work will involve low carbon vehicle policy. Now, I recognise that there is no silver bullet solution to cutting automotive emissions. But the industry’s consensus around a low carbon road map has provided a very useful tool and was central to the Government’s own strategy for low carbon cars, which we published in April.
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  New Audi A6 2.0 TDI Here for 54 reg at £24,020 6 Aug 2004 (News)
  This is the full news release direct from Audi: September 2004 Audi line-up will include the new A3 Sportback and important new A6 models · New four-cylinder A6 2.0 TDI model available to order now at £24,020 OTR for September delivery · Reduces tax burden for business users but retains impressive performance and all the equipment of 2.4 V6 model · 0-62mph in 10.3 secs, 130mph, 47.0mpg (combined), CO2 169g equating to 19% tax liability · Acclaimed Audi multitronic CVT auto transmission available for A6 2.4 from September · First deliveries of spacious new five-door A3 Sportback also due in September · Sportback prices range from £16,010 OTR to £24,625 OTR September 2004 will be a particularly significant month both for new car buyers and for the Audi model range, because the changeover to the new ‘54’ registration prefix coincides with the official UK release of the spacious new five-door A3 Sportback and key versions of the all new A6 saloon.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 25-4-2015 25 Apr 2015 (News)
  In your opinion (and I recognise that it works both ways for major components/engines, etc.) has this been properly reflected in the price of imported continental manufactured vehicles or are importers making hay? May I congratulate you on making such a brilliant contribution to motoring journalism over the years. SK, Sandbach Car prices are subject to supply and demand and that's what determines them.
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  Innovations at Mobility Roadshow to Include new Swivel Seat and new Flexible Ramp 18 May 2016 (News)
  At the Mobility Roadshow, Silverstone Circuit, on 26th-28th May, Elap Mobility will be showing its new universal swivel seat and Mobility Networks will be showing its FlexisRamp that allows wheelchairs to be loaded without expensive conversions.  These are just two of the important innovations in adaptive products and services on show to enhance independent mobility. Organised by charity Mobility Choice, the free-to-attend Mobility Roadshow (incorporating Get Going Live) is Europe’s leading consumer-focussed event for people of any age living with restricted mobility.  New product highlights at the event include: Elap Mobility, Autoadapt & Kivi  The Autoadapt Turny Low Vehicle swivel seat allows you to choose cars previously impossible to adapt.