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  Mazda MX-5 Forces Team Prepares For Gruelling 24 Hour Race 30 Sep 2011 (News)
  Serving soldiers, an ex-serviceman and motorsport TV presenter Tony Jardine will drive a Mazda MX-5 in Britain's toughest race this weekend, the Britcar 24hr at the world famous Silverstone GP track in order to bring attention to five British Armed Forces charities; Help for Heroes, ABF 'The Soldiers Charity', The Forces Children's Trust, The Not Forgotten Association and Scotty's Little Soldiers.
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  Camaro finally comes to UK 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  “It’s with great delight that we welcome the Camaro to the Chevrolet UK product range,” said Mark Terry, Chevrolet UK Managing Director. “In the last two years we’ve replaced every model in our range with something new, and the Camaro’s DNA has been present in each and every one of them. Chevrolet cars are affordable, accessible, great to drive and full of character - none more so than our new halo model.” Customers wishing to order a new Camaro, or who wish to find out more, should register their interest by phoning 0800 666222 – calls are free from UK landlines.
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  Nissan Leafs to get Free Power Ups in London 27 May 2011 (News)
  The Nissan LEAF, which went on sale in the UK in March, has a range between charges of up to 110 miles, as tested over the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). It comes fully equipped with features such as climate control, satellite navigation, rear-view parking camera, a quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity. 
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  Ford Offers LCV Scrappage Scheme to Ease the Pain of Meeting LEZ 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  Model Additional Ford support Fiesta Van £1,000 Transit Connect £1,500 Transit (Front-wheel drive) £2,000 Transit V348 (Rear-wheel drive) £3,000 Ford of Britain commercial vehicle director, Steve Clary said: "Ford is pleased that, together with the Ford dealer network, it can offer van customers operating in the London area up to £3,000 discount on our latest, low-CO 2 commercial vehicles.  
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  FIAT 500 TwinAir to be Congestion Charge Exempt 27 Oct 2010 (News)
  “This is a good decision by TfL, which recognises the dramatic steps some manufacturers have made in reducing the emissions their cars produce,” says Elena Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. “Motorists and fleets who take the decision to drive environmentally-friendly cars should be rewarded, and this ruling goes some way towards achieving that.” The new Fiat 500 TwinAir range starts at £10,665 (OTR) for the TwinAir Pop and rises to £16,065 (OTR) for the convertible 500C TwinAir byDIESEL.
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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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  Top 10: Mitsubishi's best bits from 45 years in the UK 10 Dec 2019 (News)
  It was an early turbo adopter, too, (and not just with the Lancer 2000), and ended up truly capitalising on its all-wheel drive technology in WRC, taking five championships (four Driver’s and one Manufacturer’s), as well as 12 Dakar victories. Enjoy our top 10 gallery of some of the company's landmark cars.
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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.