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  Millers Oils Gets Queens Award 26 Apr 2012 (News)
  We already have a strong presence in Europe and the Far East and are now developing distributor networks in Africa and South America.” Millers Oils is dedicated to helping customers’ processes and vehicles run more efficiently and for longer. In 2009, the company decided to invest heavily in the company’s infrastructure, building a state-of-the-art technology centre to support development of advanced new oil blends for use in a range of industries, including manufacturing, motorsport and automotive.
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  RenaultSport 2012 Trackday Calendar 20 Apr 2012 (News)
  .  At Silverstone, you can even hire a Clio or Mégane Renaultsport to use on track. Prices for the trackdays, which have been running for 10 years, are subsidised by Renault UK to help participants to improve their driving skills, and additional instruction on each of the days can be purchased for just £10. First time and experienced trackday drivers are all welcome at each of the prestigious venues.  Trackdays make the perfect gift for Renaultsport enthusiasts and vouchers can be bought to make the occasion even more special, while second drivers go free at each of the events.  The RenaultSport Heritage Collection display will be rolling to each of the venues and a photographer will be on site to offer all the drivers free pictures after putting their hot hatch through its paces on the circuit.  For more information and to book visit www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/trackdays , where you can watch the Video Guide and look at the Frequently Asked Questions.
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  Rockingham Offers 3 Circuits in a Single Track Day 3 Feb 2012 (News)
  The track day will operate as an open pit lane, which offers participants the flexibility to drive the circuit as much as they would please. The event will run from 9am to 5pm and includes full medical and safety cover and costs just £195. There is the option to bring one additional driver free of charge – providing the opportunity to share both the experience as well as the cost.
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  Variable Supercharger Improves Low End Torque 19 Jan 2012 (News)
  Testing work on the Rotrak variable drive supercharger is underway in Torotrak’s rolling-road test facility. The company’s engineers already have the technology running in a B-segment donor vehicle on a dynamometer and are calibrating the control strategy to prove its driveability, performance, CO2 and fuel economy benefits. “We’re among the first engineers to calibrate a variable drive supercharger,” said Rotrak Product Director Andrew de Freitas.”It’s uncharted territory and a lot of work, but the effort we invest in exploring the technology’s operating envelope is establishing new areas of engine performance for manufacturers.
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  Modified Toyota GT86 at 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  GRMN – Gazoo Racing tuned by MN – is showing a second-generation of its iQ Supercharger prototype, a model scheduled for a limited (100 units) production run later this year. The car is powered by a further development of the supercharged 1.33-litre engine previously used by GRMN in the iQ 130G MT, delivering 128bhp (95kW) and 180Nm. It also features a six-speed, close ratio transmission, uprated brakes, sports suspension and a tuned dual exhaust system.
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  Northern Sports & Saloon Car Championship to be crowned at Croft 21 Sep 2011 (News)
  The NSSCC’s title showdown headlines a packed programme of 19 races in total during the weekend, which is being run by the famed British Automobile Racing Club. Another six hotly-contested series will also be in action including: Dunlop Production Touring Cars, Scottish Legends, Intersteps single-seaters, Mini Miglias, Mini Se7ens and Austin Healeys.
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  Honda Eye to Give Bird's Eye View of Festival of Speed 14 Jun 2011 (News)
  The Honda Eye will enable visitors to experience widespread views of the Goodwood Estate and the beautiful surrounding areas of West Sussex. The Eye will be open throughout the Festival, running in 10 minute rotations from 9am-6pm. Car enthusiasts can queue for multiple rides on the attraction, free of charge. A fast-track pass for the ride and access to further information on the event can be found at  www.honda.co.uk/goodwood Other online activity includes Honda’s Twitter competition, where the lucky winners will take a ride in one of the VIP-themed pods, with a Honda racing driver or motorcycle rider.
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  Chalk and Cheese Classics in Barons 7th June Auction 20 May 2011 (News)
  The well-presented 1954 MG TF has spent most of its life in Hertfordshire, and the last 37 years with one owner. This charming car runs beautifully, and is estimated at £15,000-£17,000. Of course, TFs aren’t the only MGs to engender great loyalty in their owners. A 1961 MGA MkII roadster on offer on June 7th has had just two owners from new.
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  Classic Saloon Racing at Mallory Park 9 Apr 2011 (News)
  During the ensuing years, the club has evolved and expanded as times changed somewhat, but the watchword in all the regulations is still stability, which ensures the return of competitors year upon year. Today, the Classic Touring Car Racing Club runs - in conjunction with the British Automobile Racing Club - six championships for production saloons at eight venues throughout England and Wales. The Thermex Classic Saloons & Historic Touring Car Championship - Pre 1966 saloon cars, featuring iconic Lotus Cortinas dicing with Mini Coopers and Ford Anglias.
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  BCA's Super Saturday auction event 30 Mar 2011 (News)
  Check the car– it’s up to you to check the car’s condition, so examine it prior to entering the auction hall. And listen to the engine running as it is driven into the auction hall. Budget– set a limit and stick to it. Save some funds for a post sale service and any minor repairs that might be needed. Be flexible– if you miss your first choice, don’t give up and don’t throw the budget out the window just because you like the colour of the car you’re bidding on!
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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.