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  April Launch Date for Citroen C5 24 Jan 2001 (News)
  The new car is bigger than the Xantia, built on an entirely new platform with a very spacious interior. A unique feature is Hydractive suspension which automatically lowers the car at speed.
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  New Honda Civic 9 Oct 2000 (News)
  New 90bhp 1.4 litre non VTEC and 110bhp 1.6 litre VTEC-II engines which already meet Euro 2005 emissions limits. 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic options in all but base 1.4iS. Electric power steering, ABS with electronic braking distribution and air conditioning in all models. Designed to meet Euro NCAP 4-Star crash safety standards. 2-door coupe and 3-door hatch to follow in late 2001.
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  New Audi A6 2.0 TDI Here for 54 reg at £24,020 6 Aug 2004 (News)
  Drivers of A6 S line models also have the option to stand further out from the crowd by adding exclusive S line exterior identifiers at an extra cost of £1,100 (or £875 for 4.2 quattro models). These include a more sporting design for the front bumper, which also gains automatic headlamp washers, a unique S line front grille design inset with a discreet S line emblem and a special rear bumper treatment incorporating a body-coloured lower diffuser. LATEST AUDI TT MODEL IS THE AUTOMATIC CHOICE World renowned Audi sports car design is now more accessible thanks to a new version of the acclaimed Audi TT Coupé offering a tiptronic automatic option for the first time.
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  Auctions Quiet, But Still Have Surprises 20 Jul 2001 (News)
  A 15,000 mile 2000X Focus 1.8 Zetec with a/c bid to £8,325, a 10,000 mile 2000W Merc A160 Classic automatic to £9,650 and a 13,000 mile 99T E46 BMW 328iSE automatic to £18,500, all provisional. Sellers were a 66,000 mile 98R 306Gti-6 with a/c at £6,900, a 71,000 mile 98R BMW 316iSE in a pretty blue also at £6,900, a 53,000 mile 98R Passat 1.8 10v SE with a/c at £5,350 and a 43,000 mile 98R Audi A4 1.6SE at £7,000.
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  Renault Avantime Here 16th May, from £24,050 3 May 2002 (News)
  The Privilège model is fitted with a 3.0 V6 24V petrol engine and six-speed manual with optional five-speed automatic transmission available at launch. Offering 210bhp at 6,000rpm and 280Nm of torque at 3,750rpm, the 3.0 V6 Avantime reaches 62mph in 8.6 seconds in manual form (9.2 seconds in automatic) and can reach a top speed of 138mph (134mph).
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  Fake number plates produced in minutes 11 Sep 2018 (News)
  It was then able to produce an additional set in just 10 minutes. Another claimed that their software automatically checked with the DVLA - the Government agency said no such system existed. There are no official statistics about the number of cloned vehicles on UK roads but a number of victims

  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 25 Oct 2007 (News)
  Family Cars Renault Scenic 1.6 VVT Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £11,599 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £5,391 Premium Cars Jaguar S-type 2.7d V6 SE 4dr Automatic NEW AT £24,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £8,748 Sports Cars Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Lusso 3dr Manual NEW AT £13,499 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £6,023 Mazda RX-8 Coupe 4dr Manual NEW AT £19,999 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £4,151 People Carriers Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.2 Ambiente 5dr Tip Auto NEW AT £20,999 ATOUNDING SAVING OF £ 14,116 4 x 4s BMW X3 3.0D SE 5dr Step Auto NEW AT £29,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £8,331 Land Rover Range Rover 3.6 TDV8 Vogue 4dr Automatic NEW AT £53,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £8,251 Convertibles Nissan Micra CC 1.4 Urbis 2dr Manual NEW AT £10,299 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,361 Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet 1.6 VVT Dynamique 2dr Manual NEW AT £12,799 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £5,326 STAR VANS Renault Trafic LWB Ll29dci 115 Van NEW AT £11,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,451 These deals and many more at www.motorpoint.co.uk where all cars listed now carry the CO2 rating for tax purposes, or visit one of Motorpoint's five Supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley, Peterborough and Newport, South Wales.
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  Motorpoint Star Deals of the Week 11 Oct 2007 (News)
  Star deal of the Week: Renault Grand Scenic 1.9 DCi Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £12,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £6,603 Family Cars Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.7 CDTi 16V SRi 3dr Manual NEW AT £13,599 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,013 Estate Cars Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSi Elegance 5dr Manual NEW AT £12,499 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,571 Premium Cars Jaguar S-Type 2.7d V6 SE 4dr Automatic NEW AT £24,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £8,748 Sports Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V Lusso 3dr Manual NEW AT £13,999 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £5,523 BMW 3 Series 318d M Sport 4dr Manual NEW AT £22,599 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,586 People Carriers Renault Grand Scenic 1.9 DCi Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £12,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £6,603 4 x 4s KIA Sportage 2.0 XE 5dr Automatic NEW AT £11,999 WORTHWHILE SAVING OF £2,961 Nissan X-trail 2.2 DCi 136 SE 5dr 2WD NEW AT £13,999 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £4,616 Convertibles Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet 1.6 VVT Dynamique 2dr Manual NEW AT £12,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £5,576 Vauxhall Astra Twintop 1.8 VVT Sport 2dr Manual NEW AT £14,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,033 STAR VANS Volkswagen Crafter CR35 MWB 2.5 TDi High Roof Van NEW AT £17,999 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £4,541 These deals and many more at www.motorpoint.co.uk where all cars listed now carry the CO2 rating for tax purposes, or visit one of Motorpoint's five Supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley, Peterborough and Newport, South Wales.
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  New BMW 520d SE and Sports from only £349.99 a month 26 Jun 2006 (News)
  BMW 520dSE Saloon Manual Sapphire Black with Anthracite Cloth 10kpa @ £349.99 + Vat 15kpa @ £379.99 + Vat 20kpa @ £399.99 + Vat 30kpa @ £449.99 + Vat BMW 520dSE Saloon Manual Titan Silver with Anthracite Cloth 10kpa @ £349.99 + Vat 15kpa @ £379.99 + Vat 20kpa @ £399.99 + Vat 30kpa @ £449.99 + Vat 520dSE Saloon Automatic Silver Grey with Anthracite Cloth 10kpa @ £349.99 + Vat 15kpa @ £379.99 + Vat 20kpa @ £399.99 + Vat 30kpa @ £449.99 + Vat 520d Automatic Sport Saloon Carbon Black with Flashlight 1/2 Leather 10kpa @ £409.99 + Vat 15kpa @ £439.99 + Vat 20kpa @ £459.99 + Vat 30kpa @ £509.99 + Vat Quick delivery, these stock cars must be Registered in June 2006, these are rare cars and ready to go.
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  Up to £3,900 off A4 and £1,637 off Crossfire 22 Apr 2004 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com , established 8 years ago, has negotiated its best ever discounts off the price of new Audis, whichalso includes massive savings on options such as Sport packs and Automatic Gearboxes. Drivethedeal is now offering SE packs free of charge, while Sport packs can be ordered for just £500 and automatic gearboxes on all diesels have been reduced from £1,450 to just £500, a saving of £950.
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  Golf V Prices, And Discounts Announced 18 Dec 2003 (News)
  VW has announced prices for its new Mk V Golf, which, with the exception of 2.0FSI models and automatics, is now available to order for delivery from 30th January 2004. www.new-car-discount.com almost immediately countered with examples of its discounted prices, which I have listed after VW's.
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  New Honda CR-V 12 Oct 2001 (News)
  The short-block engine allows a tight turning circle for an SUV of 10.4 metres. Transmission options are a 5-speed manual with floorshift or Honda's Grade Logic 4-speed automatic with dashboard mounted shift lever. A centre clutch in the drive-train leaves the car in front-wheel-drive except when slip is detected at the front and four-wheel-drive is automatically engaged.
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  Big Stuff Goes Belly-up at Auction 8 Jun 2001 (News)
  A one year old 18,650 mile 2000W Jag XJ8 with all the usual bits struggled to a provisional £21,500. A 43,000 mile 98R Lexus LS400 5-speed automatic was sold for £19,250. A 17,000 mile 98R XJ8 with everything was glad to be gone for £16,300. A 20,000 mile 99T Discovery 4.0 litre V8 automatic wouldn't bid past £13,800. A well specced-up 106,000 mile 97P BMW 740i hit the buffers at £12,500.
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  No Change to Auction Buying Patterns 21 Feb 2001 (News)
  Fords stayed level with £7,925 bid for a 30,000 mile Focus 1.8iLX and £9,300 to £9,375 bid for a threesome of 12,000 mile 2000W Mondeo 2.0 Ghia X automatics with leather. A section of very saleable ex-bodyshop courtesy car 99T Micra Profile 3-doors with power steering sold for between £3,600 and £4,325, depending on mileage which ranged from 10,000 to 30,000 and colours which were either red, white of silver.
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  New drivers to lose licence if caught using a phone 1 Mar 2017 (News)
  From today, motorists caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving will automatically receive six penalty points and a £200 fine. Newer drivers, who have a limit of six points within their first two years of driving, could find their licence immediately revoked if they’re caught.
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  HAT Award Winning Historics Auction Tomorrow 23 Nov 2012 (News)
  Fitted with the 383ci 335hp V8 and TorqueFlite automatic is is orignal even down to the date coded wheels. From 2001 to 2011 it was a rarely driven 'trailer queen' attending many US car shows. It is estimated at £50,000 - £65,000. And a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mk V.
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  Enhanced Spec Nissans From £7,995 16 Apr 2008 (News)
  Prices start at £7995 for the 3 door manual, with an extra £650 for the 5 door model and a £900 supplement for the automatic gearbox option. In terms of insurance, all models get a low, group 2 rating. Nissan’s Note offers all the agility and easy driving qualities of a B-segment hatchback, and all the comfort and equipment of a C segment car.
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  SUMMER DEALS FROM KIA 16 Jul 2007 (News)
  With no premium pricing over the existing XT models it is available in 2.5-litre diesel manual and automatic versions, as well as the 3.3 V6 petrol automatic. Prices start from just £25,045. Both the Sportage XS and the Sorento XS come with three years 0% HP with a minimum deposit of 30%.
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  Stock SAAB 9-5 24 month leasing deals from £235.99 a month 24 May 2007 (News)
  Business and Personal Contract Hire Offer SAAB 9-5 Linear 2.0t Manual 4dr - Black x 1 @ £235.99 + VAT Automatic Climate Control (ACC), Leather steering wheel, handbrake surround, gear knob (and gaiter for manual), Light alloy wheels 10-spk Forged 16x6.5" (ALU51)Cruise control and Saab Car Computer 2 SAAB 9-5 Linear 1.9 TiD Manual 4dr - Silver x 1 @ £235.99 + VAT Automatic Climate Control (ACC), Leather steering wheel, handbrake surround, gear knob (and gaiter for manual), Light alloy wheels 10-spk Forged 16x6.5" (ALU51) Cruise control and Saab Car Computer 2 SAAB 9-5 Linear Sport 1.9 TiD Manual 4dr - Silver x 1 @ £243.99 + VAT Leather seats, Dark walnut veneer fascia, Light alloy wheels 10-spoke 17" (ALU 39) Body coloured bumper skirts and side skirts Cruise control and Saab Car Computer 2 SAAB 9-5 Linear Sport 2.0t Automatic Estate - Steel Grey x 1 @ £271.99 + VAT Leather seats, Dark walnut veneer fascia, Light alloy wheel 10-spoke 17" (ALU 39) Body coloured bumper skirts and side skirts Cruise control and Saab Car Computer 2 SAAB 9-5 Vector Sport 2.0t Manual 4dr Nocturn Blue x 1 @ £294.99 + VAT Leather sport seats, Obsidian Black, Tektite-effect facia and door trim Sports leather steering wheel, handbrake surround, gear knob Heated front seats Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  New Navara Prices Beat Independent Imports 6 Jul 2005 (News)
  £20,995 buys the Aventura with both Hitech and Premium Packs fitted as standard. What’s more, like the Outlaw Double Cab, buyers can choose five-speed automatic transmission for £975 making it the ninth of the nine different Navaras. Automatic transmission is a £975 option on the Outlaw and Aventura Double Cab. Load weight is 1097kg (for BIK tax purposes).