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  London gears up for classic spectacular 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  Now in its tenth year, the Regent Street Motor Show means this famous location being closed to traffic for the day, from Piccadilly Circus to Oxford Circus, enabling enthusiasts and tourists alike to enjoy a wide variety of machinery – from the earliest days of motoring to the very latest supercars. 2013’s show attracted more than 400,000 visitors, and the organisers are confident of equal success this year. Cars on display in Regent Street will range from the earliest pioneering vehicles in the history of the motor car through to some of today’s most futuristic designs.
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  A Grand Monday: Triumph Toledo 24 Mar 2014 (News)
  What made the Toledo particularly interesting was that it used the front-wheel-drive 1500 (nee 1300)’s body with a shorter nose and tail, and a less plush interior - designed to take over where the old Herald 13/60 left off. It was effective and typically nice to drive - and would end up donating its rear-wheel drive underpinnings to the 1500TC, Dolomite and Dolomite Sprint.
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  A Chance for the Young Disabled to Drive a Car at Donington Park 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  As well as the core focus on driving there are thrilling experiences including adapted all-terrain vehicles, 4x4 and skid cars and enter the draw for a special VIP skid car experience with the D&S Events’ team. There’s accessible cycling too, which all the family can try. Empowered People and Quest 88 will have a range of accessible cycles to try. There’ll be advice, training and support for new cyclists and those re-engaging with cycling after injury or illness.
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  Report: Bonhams classic car auction, Oxford, 15 June 19 Jun 2013 (News)
  Top-selling car lots were a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 at £133,660 (estimate £60,000-80,000), a 1953 Bentley R-Type Special Roadster which achieved £74,300 against a £50,000-60,000 estimate, and a 1952 Cisitalia ‘Nuvolari Spyder’ that also realised an above-estimate £68,700. Meanwhile the 1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible that was first owned by Sarah, Duchess of York, sold for £13,800, and a 1966 AEC Routemaster RML Double-decker Bus sold for £19,550. John Polson, Specialist in the Bonhams Motor Car Department, said: 'Once again, our Oxford sale was a great success.
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  Report: Barons classic car auction, Surrey, 9 June 9 Jun 2013 (News)
  Top 10 sellers, Barons, Sandown Park, 9 June 1966    Jaguar E-type S1 Roadster    £57,132.00 1976    Jensen Interceptor III Mk4    £23,532.00 1991    Aston Martin Virage Sports Pack    £19,052.00 1975    Rolls-Royce  Corniche    £16,000.00 1982    Mercedes-Benz 380SL Convertible    £14,012.00 1972    Triumph Stag     £10,750.00 1994    Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III    £9,532.00 1958    Mercedes-Benz 180 Ponton Saloon    £6,060.00 2001    Mercedes-Benz CLK 320CE    £3,036.00 2002    Mercedes-Benz CL500     £2,924.00 2004    Jaguar X-Type Estate    £2,924.00 2000    Mercedes-Benz CL500     £2,252.00 1991    Jaguar XJ-S V12    £2,028.00
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  Ford axes UK vehicle production 25 Oct 2012 (News)
  Combined the two closures will see 1400 jobs lost including logistics and support jobs. Ford is also closing its factory in Genk, Belgium, which builds the Mondeo, Galaxy and S-MAX. Production is expected to move to Valencia, Spain during 2014. The news comes just weeks after Ford announced a huge product offensive in Europe with 15 new models - including the new Transit - due to be introduced in the next five years.
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  Silverstone Auctions to Hold 2nd Sale at CarFest North 31 Aug 2012 (News)
  Most noteworthy of the cars estimated under £10,000 is a 1960 Morris Mini Minor that appeared with Twiggy in M&S TV commercials and become so famous that Corgi made a model of it. The Mini is estimated at between £7,000 - £9,000. Also worth mentioning, a multiple concours-winning, low mileage 1967 Austin Mini Countryman, estimated at  £12,000 - £15,000, and a1990 Jaguar XJS V12 expertly rebuilt by KWE Engineering of Top Gear fame, estimated at £8,000 - £11,000.
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  Silverstone Classic Touring Car Race Evokes Blasts From the Past 10 Jul 2012 (News)
  Adult tickets for 2012’s Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July) cost from £35 (plus booking fee) and special two- and three-day weekend tickets are also available with savings of up to 20 per cent if purchased in advance.
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  Big Classic Auction at Blenheim Palace on 14th July 5 Jul 2012 (News)
  Classes include“The Churchill Trophy” for best car of the day, the COYS “Spirit of Motoring” to celebrate the epitome of the motoring enthusiast and “The Kensington Trophy” for the most elegant design. The auction includes a fine selection of micro cars, a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S recreated to the Italian Job specifications and the Jaguar Legend collection, with several E-Types, a SS100, a SS Tourer and various models of the XK and MK series, amongst others. Cars once owned by famous personalities include a 1954 Rolls-Royce that belonged to Dirk Bogard, and a 1972 Volkswagen Karman Ghia once owned by Kelly Jones and Javier Weyler of Stereophonics.
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  Hertz to Offer McClaren MP4-12Cs as Rent-a-Cars 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  In addition to the McLaren MP4-12C, the Lamborghini LP560-4 Bicolore, Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Ferrari 458 Italia, Range Rover Evoque and Mercedes S Class Brabus are only available to renters through the Première Velocity service. Other super cars on offer include the Rolls Royce Phantom, the Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Aventador, Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster and McLaren MP4.
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  Children in Need Drives into Goodwood 4 Jul 2011 (News)
  Making a special appearance at this year’s Festival of Speed was BBC2’s very own Chris Evans and his fleet of “Magnificent Seven” Ferraris. Evans once again concluded his charity drive and dine event with a full throttle assault on the hillclimb at Goodwood, raising £1.1 million for Children in Need.
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  Up to £4,352 Off New Toyotas via Drivethedeal 7 Apr 2011 (News)
  Toyota IQ 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £8,756 Save £1,689 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £7,418 Saving £1,067 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Blue 5dr £8,082 Saving £1,668 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Go 5dr £8,696 Saving £1,409 Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i T Spirit Nav 5dr £10,422 Saving £2,773 Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i T Spirit Nav 5dr [6] £11,098 Saving £2,867 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D T Spirit Nav 5dr MMT [6] £12,555 Saving £3,070 Toyota Auris 1.6 V-Matic TR 5dr £12,980 Saving £3,880 Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 5dr CVT Auto [89g.km] £18,233 Saving £1,662 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T3 5dr CVT Auto £18,612 Saving £2,233 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T Spirit Hybrid 5dr CVT Auto £21,492 Saving £2,553 Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D XT-R 5dr £22,523 Saving £2,658 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T2 4dr £14,968 Saving £4,225 Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr £15,876 Saving £4,352 Toyota Verso-S 1.33 Dual VVT-i TR 5dr £12,846 Saving £1,800 Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr £15,446 Saving £4,292 Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR Pan Rf 5dr £16,815 Saving £4,483 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 5dr 4WD £15,578 Saving £2,276 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D LC4 5dr Auto [190] £41,812 Saving £3,763 These deals and many more at  www.drivethedeal.com  
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  Hyundai launches revised i10 2 Feb 2011 (News)
  Hyundai has given its popular i10 city car a comprehensive update with a new look and upgraded specification while at the same time launching the i10 Blue - Hyundai's first sub-100g/km CO2 model . Chief among the changes are enhancements to the i10's design - both in the cabin and on the exterior. These key design alterations gives the i10 the new Hyundai family style, alongside other recently launched models such as ix35 and ix20 models.
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  Barons December 7th Classic Auction Still On 3 Dec 2010 (News)
  From Minis, Morris Minors and MGs to  Bentleys, Porsches and Mercedes, and from sports cars and classic saloons to 4x4s and landaulets, there's something in Barons' Yuletide Sale for the Christmas list of every collectors' car enthusiast. Highlights include no less than three 1950's Aston Martin DBs plus an early example of the last of the David Brown Astons - a 1968 DB6S Vantage. There's a 'time capsule' Ford Escort Mk1 that has covered just 2,600 miles in 40 years, a superb Austin Healey 100/4 and enough Jaguars to make fans of the big cats purr with pleasure - including a 1935 SS1 Tourer.
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  August sees a 17 per cent drop in new car sales 6 Sep 2010 (News)
  Although August was expected to be 2010's weakest month - ahead of the September 60-plate registration change -  and typically only accounts for 3.3% of annual sales. Last August over 16,000 cars or 25% of the market were registered through the scrappage scheme.
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  Morris Minor Royal Mail van in September Charity Auction 24 Aug 2010 (News)
    Tim Naylor, PR Manager, BCA commented "This Royal Mail Morris Minor van will strike a chord with anyone who remembers Royal Mail deliveries in the 60's and 70s.   It has been beautifully restored by Royal Mail mechanics based at the workshop on the Isle of Wight."   Registered on 4th February 1970, the van was used for deliveries in Christchurch, Bournemouth & Poole during its initial six years service.
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  Renault TV advert banned by the ASA 1 Apr 2010 (News)
  We therefore concluded that, because driving the vehicle would result in CO2 emissions if charged from conventional energy sources, the claim the vehicle had "zero emission(s)" was misleading." Renault responded by saying: "Renault is disappointed with ASA's adjudication on its electric car television advertisement. The intention behind the ad was to show that the zero-emission cars on screen (due for release from 2011) produced no emissions in road use.
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  Savings of up to £5,000 in Ford Spring Sale 11 Feb 2010 (News)
  NEW FORD PRICE POINTS   Model Spring Value Price Ford List Price Ka Studio £7,995 £9,395 Ka Zetec £9,295 £10,895 Fiesta Zetec £11,495 £13,580 Fusion Zetec £11,495 £14,295 Focus Zetec £13,495 £18,280 C-MAX Zetec £14,795 £18,432 Kuga Titanium £20,995 £23,540 Mondeo Zetec £16,995 £20,526 S-MAX Zetec £18,495 £22,466 Galaxy Zetec £21,495 £26,145 Scrappage discount at £2,000 also applies to above prices apart from Ka where £700 of the extra discount applies only to non-scrappage sales.
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  £3,000 'Swappage' on Many New Vauxhalls 5 Feb 2010 (News)
  ”       Vauxhall Swappage is available on all Corsa (exc. S & Exclusiv), new Astra and Astra Sport Hatch models ordered or registered between February 5 and March 31, 2010 at participating dealers, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
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  Stunning Skoda Deals via Drivethedeal 15 Jan 2010 (News)
  Skoda Fabia 1.2 1 5dr £7,686 Saving £1,390 Skoda Fabia 1.2 12V 2 5dr £8,875 Saving £1,936 Skoda Fabia 1.4 16V 2 5dr £9,330 Saving £2,058 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI PD 1 5dr £8,848 Saving £1,928 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI PD 80 Green Line 5dr £10,234 Saving £2,321 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI PD Sport 5dr £11,259 Saving £2,597 Skoda Fabia Estate 1.2 12V 1 5dr £8,534 Saving £1,842 Skoda Fabia Estate 1.4 TDI PD 80 GreenLine 5dr £10,755 Saving £2,465 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr £15,259 Saving £3,667 Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.6 TDI CR Elegance 5dr £14,008 Saving £3,337 Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0 TDI CR vRS 5dr £15,968 Saving £3,871 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr £15,964 Saving £3,862 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR vRS 5dr £16,673 Saving £4,066 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDi PD Scout 4x4 5dr £17,182 Saving £4,200 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE 5dr £14,174 Saving £1,769 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr £17,475 Saving £2,282 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi CR [170] Elegance 4x4 5dr £19,906 Saving £2,662   Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI Elegance 5dr £19,758 Saving £2,388 Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR 170 SE 5dr £18,795 Saving £2,253 Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR 170 Elegance 5dr DSG £22,081 Saving £2,722 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16V SE 5dr £10,465 Saving £2,372 Skoda Roomster 1.4 TDI PD 70 S 5dr £9,834 Saving £2,202 Skoda Roomster 1.9 TDI PD SE 5dr £11,733 Saving £2,728 These deals and many more at Drivethedeal