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  Credit crunch 'leading to interest in alternative fuels' 15 Jul 2008 (News)
  Indeed, people looking for cheaper car insurance costs could find that cover companies give them less expensive deals if they drive environmentally-friendly vehicles. Tim Naylor, speaking for the BCA, commented that there has also been a rise in green car popularity in the used vehicle market. "It would appear demand is on the rise because prices for hybrid/electric and LPG powered cars are well ahead of other market sectors and expected guide prices," the official said.
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  Young drivers given safety lesson in Scotland 8 Jul 2008 (News)
  According to the Aberdeen Press & Journal, Grampian Police will be targeting 17 to 25-year-olds as part of the programme, which will take place at Grampian Karting Club near Banf. If motorists heed the message, it may be that they improve their driving and save on their car insurance policies in the future. Constable Julie Bremner from Grampian Police's road safety unit remarked that she is "delighted" with the club's support on the matter.
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  Car credit deals 'have risen in 2008' 3 Jul 2008 (News)
  "We are finding that our highly-affordable point of sale products ... are proving extremely popular, enabling customers to drive a car that their budget wouldn't ordinarily allow," said David Shelton, Motorpoint managing director. Motorpoint was founded in 1998 and currently has branches across the UK including Peterborough, Glasgow and Burnley.
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  C-Cactus among five new Citroens at UK expo 24 Jun 2008 (News)
  Furthermore, they could find that they gain cheaper car insurance as a result. This is because a number of cover firms sometimes charge less to those motorists who drive vehicles which do not damage the environment as much as others. Citroen stated: "The innovative concept car combines affordable hybrid technology with recycled components and stands alongside Citroen's other production models highlighting the company's commitment to designing environmentally-friendly vehicles.
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  What Car? announces Green Awards details 24 Jun 2008 (News)
  Prizes will be handed out across ten categories on the exhibition's Press Day - July 22nd 2008 - at 17:00 BST at the Greener Driving Pavilion, it added. Motorists who pick up an eco-friendly model could find that they also gain cheaper car insurance policies, as some cover firms reward the environmentally-conscious.
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  Consumers 'buying eco-friendly cars to save money' 11 Jun 2008 (News)
  Mr Nagley said that this target is a long term process, as such goals will reduce the amount of fuel used by new cars but cannot help older vehicles already on the road. In May 2008, the AA reported that the cost of driving a 4x4 vehicle has doubled in the past 12 months. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here.
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  Older cars 'cheaper to run' 11 Jun 2008 (News)
  "Tax, insurance, servicing and fuel can be less than one year's depreciation on a brand new car." The firm claims that driving an old vehicle is the best method of practical inexpensive motoring and the cheapest way of running a car. According to recent research by insurance.co.uk, 41 per cent of drivers are consciously reducing the time spent on day trips on the road as a result of the increasing cost of petrol.
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  Safety poll sees glamour model come out on top 24 Apr 2008 (News)
  He said: "For very different reasons, the public admire celebrities like these, so they really could have the ability to help to change opinions and save lives." This comes as a Guardian interview with driving instructor Gary Lamb has revealed the teacher's distinguished former clients. Included are comedian Clive James and former pop star Sinitta, who the instructor said "was really nice".
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  Chevrolet lifts lid on world's 'first car fitting room' 15 Apr 2008 (News)
  Motorists looking to pick up a new vehicle can head to the firm's Phoenix Wimbledon site and check out what they look like in the driving seat using mirrors and a special remote-controlled platform. According to Channel 4 style guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones, drivers need to make sure they look good behind before taking their new purchase out on the road.
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  Environmental nature makes i City Car 'runaway success' 19 Nov 2007 (News)
  The Japanese car manufacturer has stated that while styling plays a part, the model is particularly attractive to those interested in eco-friendly driving. It added that 300 units were snapped up by eager consumers within its first two and a half weeks on sale, while people in the UK have already pre-ordered half of those coming to Britain.
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  Daihatsu Offers For Summer 2007 6 Jul 2007 (News)
  Terios 1.5 S now costs £11,995 with air-conditioning, power-steering, ABS with EBD and full-time four-wheel drive with electronic centre diff-lock. Also standard are driver, passenger and side airbags, radio/CD player, four electric windows and even reverse parking sensors. 380 litre capacity boot and three rear-seat three-point seat-belts.
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  210bhp for £16,995 17 Jul 2002 (News)
  SEAT has announced a lower than expected price of £16,995 for its 210bhp Leon Cupra R, and deliveries have already begun. The hand-built front-drive Cupra R offers 147mph performance with 0-60 in 6.9 seconds. Modifications over and above the standard 180bhp Cupra R include twin force fed intercoolers, 18” alloy wheels, four-pot Brembo front brake callipers, faster steering at 2.5 turns lock to lock and SEAT’s Agile Chassis Concept (ACC) of special spring and damper rates and revised suspension geometry.
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  Ford Focus ST170 Finally Here 14 Mar 2002 (News)
  There are large diameter discs all round with four-channel ABS and traction control. The car is claimed to be huge fun to drive and should be a strong competitor to the SEAT Leon 20VT, Skoda Octavia RS, Honda Civic Type R, RenaultSport Clio 172 and VW Golf GTi 180. More at www.ford.co.uk
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  Santa Fe Gets Diesel Option 10 Jul 2001 (News)
  Standard equipment includes ABS with EBD, engine immobiliser, seat belt pretensioners, air conditioning, four-wheel-drive with double differential, CD radio with RDS, electric windows and mirrors, alloy wheels and metallic paint. Kerb weight is 1,718kg; gross vehicle weight: 2,380kg and maximum braked towing weight 2,000kg.
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  Ford Fiesta Launches in USA 2 Dec 2009 (News)
    New technologies applied to this new global engine include an advanced new front-end accessory drive (FEAD) belt, with stretchy dynamics, to improve friction.  The elasticity in this new drive belt eliminates the need for a belt tensioner and contributes to overall fuel economy.   Automatically game-changing A five-speed manual transmission is standard, with gear ratios specifically selected to provide lively acceleration, but still allow exceptional fuel economy.
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  Honest John’s Deals of the Week 28 Sep 2016 (News)
  Save money on your daily motoring with HonestJohn.co.uk. Each week we round-up the best deals and discounts to help cut the cost of your daily drive. Visit this page regularly in September to save on everything from new cars to motoring accessories.  Video: Top five new cars for less than £100 per month | Round-up of the best 66-plate offers   Wednesday 28 September  Learning to drive?
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 29 Feb 2016 (News)
  Click for more info Tuesday 2 February  Learning to drive? Get a two hour driving lesson with Red for £10 when you use Tesco Clubcard vouchers . The offer applies two hour introductory lessons only and not available to existing Red driving school pupils.
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  Honest John’s February deals 28 Feb 2014 (News)
  Click here   Friday 14 February Valentines days is the perfect opportunity to buy a loved on a track day experience. Asda is offering £20 off a triple supercar driving experience,  which is available in 16 locations across the UK. It's available for £99, down from £119.  Click here Thursday 13 February Tesco Clubcard has teamed up with Red Driving School to offer a four hour driving lessons package in exchange for £40 in Clubcard vouchers.
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  Michelin Launches Two New High Performance Winter Tyres 29 Feb 2012 (News)
  Our plane actually landed on snow at minus three degrees centigrade. We were then packed into a reafr wheel drive Mercedes Viano on winter tyres, of course, and driven quickly through 15cm of snow in traffic to our hotel. Not a single car, truck or van was stuck stranded by the roadside. So, though many people think winter tyres are an overkill in the UK, they are a sensible precaution for the winter, even on high performance cars and especially on 4WD SUVs where the four-wheel drive alone won’t save you.
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  Happy Birthday: Ford Escort RS Cosworth 13 Jan 2017 (News)
  The Mk5 Escort on which the Cosworth was based was mediocre at best. Neatly, if conservatively, styled it was mechanically old-fashioned and driving it was drudgery thanks to a crashy ride and lifeless steering. In lower trim levels, with Ford’s awful CVH engine, it was a fairly miserable beast. The Escort RS Cosworth, on the other hand, couldn’t have been more different.