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  Low-mileage cars lead the way at Anglia 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  At the more conventional end of the market, the biggest seller of the day was a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible at £46,200, followed by a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL at £42,500, and a 1967 Jaguar S-type for a very strong £25,725. The 1968 Triumph TR5 PI barn find, offered with no reserve and attracting international telephone bidders, remains in the UK after being sold for £15,225 with premium.
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  Silverstone Auctions' NEC Classic sale raises £2.7 million 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  The NEC Classic sale also saw a bumper crop of British classics cross the auction block, with bidders fighting it out for a Lister Jaguar XJ-S Le Mans Coupe. After intense bidding, the Lister doubled its pre-sale estimate and sold for £57,500. Other highlights included a 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster that sold for £86,825, more than £19,000 over its estimate, while a 1962 Jaguar Mk II 3.8 achieved £55,200 and a 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupe sold for £42,837.
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  Volvo to replace batteries with nano powered body panels 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  The intake plenum cover has also been formed from the material and is powerful enough to supply energy to the car’s 12 Volt system and replace the need for a battery to power the S80’s strop/start system. What's more, Volvo believes the complete substitution of an electric car’s existing components with the new material could cut the overall weight by more than 15 per cent.  Although Volvo hasn’t said when or if it will build nano powered cars, industry insiders believe the technology will form the template for all of the company’s future green endeavours. 
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  Preview: Silverstone classic car auction, Northamptonshire, 27 July 4 Jul 2013 (News)
  A concours standard 1958 Jaguar XK150 S Roadster with 500 miles on the clock will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions on Saturday 27 July. The car, which was fully restored between 2000-2009 has an estimate of £175,000-195,000.
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  Preview: H&H classic car auction, Rockingham Castle, 15 June 30 May 2013 (News)
  More recently maintained by Padgett Motor Engineers, it seems positively inexpensive when compared to an Aston Martin DB6 Volante (£120,000-140,000). Other Bentley S-Series comprise a LHD S1 Saloon (no reserve) and RHD S3 Saloon (£20,000-25,000). Future classics on sale at the event include a fascinating 2003 AC Ace Brooklands (£12,000-15,000), one of the fascinating might-have-beens of the British car industry, a 1997 Fiat Barchetta (£2000-2500), and another perennial HJClassics favourite, a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth at a very temptingly low £5000-6000 estimate.
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  Toyota Britain to export to Japan 24 Jun 2011 (News)
  The Tourer estate car versions will be offered, powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with Multidrive S continuously variable transmission (CVT) for fuel efficient, low emissions performance. The cars will be shipped from the UK at a rate of 750 vehicles a month with production commencing in July. The Toyota Avensis was introduced in 1997.
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  Rare surviving 'Brocket Rocket' Ferrari up for auction 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  It is expected to fetch offers in the region of £62,000 - £72,000 at auction. Of the 800 365GT 2+2’s built, this elegant Italian tourer is one of just 52 right hand drive examples, and represents sound investment potential, particularly when its predecessor, the 330GT, continues to command prices in excess of £100,000 for the best examples.
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  450 Lex Autolease Cars at BCA Nottingham Auction on Thursday 9th June 5 Jun 2011 (News)
  Highlights of this exciting entry include: Year Make/Model Colour Mileage 10 10 Mercedes-Benz C250CDI Blue Efficiency Sport Estate auto BLACK 15K 10 10 Jaguar XF 3.0D S Lux BLACK 15K 09 09 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL63 BLACK 26K 08 08 BMW M3 DCT Convertible BLACK 24K 08 08 Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro Sport SILVER 31K 08 08 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 BLACK 33K 08 08 Porsche Cayman GREY 64K 07 57 BMW 530D M Sport auto BLACK 39K Prospective buyers can see full details and images of all the cars lotted for sale by simply visiting www.british-car-auctions.co.uk and viewing the appropriate catalogue. 
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  Huge Savings on the Latest Peugeots via Drivethedeal 18 Apr 2011 (News)
  With a 107 starting from just £5,735 saving nearly £3,000, and with savings of £4,000-£4,500 off a new 3008 or 5008, these deals are not to be missed.   Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 HDi 92 S 5dr £11,154 Saving £2,994   Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban Lite 3dr £5,735 Saving £2,960   Peugeot 207 Hatch 1.4 Access 3dr £8,082 Saving £1,859 Peugeot 207 Hatch 1.4 Active 5dr £9,762 Saving £2,529 Peugeot 207 Hatch 1.6 HDi 112 Allure 5dr £13,165 Saving £2,980 Peugeot 207 CC 1.6 VTi Sport 2dr £13,444 Saving £3,148   Peugeot 308 Hatch 1.6 VTi Active 5dr £13,245 Saving £3,496 Peugeot 308 Hatch 1.6 e-HDi 112 Access 5dr £13,955 Saving £3,710 Peugeot 308 Hatch 2.0 HDi 150 Allure 5dr £15,996 Saving £4,252   Peugeot 308 CC 1.6 VTi Active 2dr £18,588 Saving £3,593   Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi 112 Exclusive 5dr EGC £17,900 Saving £4,245 Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDi 150 Exclusive 5dr £18,233 Saving £4,308   Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDi 112 Exclusive EGC 5dr £18,922 Saving £4,477 Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDi 150 Exclusive 5dr £19,275 Saving £4,556   Peugeot 508 2.2 HDi 200 GT 4dr Auto £23,188 Saving £5,508 Peugeot 508 SW 2.2 HDi 200 GT 5dr Auto £24,169 Saving £5,741   Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP Sport 2dr £19,473 Saving £1,707 Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi GT 2dr £22,239 Saving £3,110 Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP GT [200] 2dr £22,700 Saving £3,180   These deals and many more at  www.drivethedeal.com
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  Big Drop Top Auction on 17th April 10 Apr 2010 (News)
    Among the selection of ‘soft tops’ on offers are:       Model                                                                                  Plate/Year           Mileage   Jaguar XKR Supercharged 4.2                                              07/07               11628     Mazda Mx-5 Niseko 2.0                                                           08/08               17385   Mercedes SL500 5.5                                                              56/06               40840  Audi A4 FSI Quattro Sport 3.2                                                56/07               54743  Maserati Grandsport V8 Spyder 4.2                                       06/06               21053  Aston Martin DB9 V12 Volante 5.9                                         05/05               11357  Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic 3.8                                      05/05                35094  Audi TT T Quattro 225                                                              2000                 40085  BMW M3 Evolution                                                                 03/03                 41483  Alfa Romeo Spider JTS                                                         07/57                19856  Audi S4 Quattro Tiptronic                                                       57/08                18820  Ford Focus CC-3                                                                    08/08                23921   The next sale is in Scotland at BCA Glasgow on 21 st April and the final sale is in Yorkshire at BCA Brighouse on 28 th April.
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  New Easy Way to Find Special Cars Coming Up at Auction 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  Mini Cooper 1.6 – 06 – Chilli Red with Racing Decals - BCA Bridgewater – 15th December Audi R8 4.2 V8 FSi Quattro R-Tronic – 08 - Monterey Green – BCA Birmingham – 16th December Aston Martin DB9 5.9 V12 Volante – 07 – Silver- BCA Nottingham – 17th December Ferrari F430 4.3 F1 Spider – 06 - Grey – BCA Nottingham – 17th December Porsche 911 3.6 Carrera Tiptronic S – Blue – 57 – BCA Nottingham – 17th December Visit the BCA Showroom at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk
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  New Astra Now on Sale 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  Featuring a powerful and rakish design and clever interior packaging that offers more occupant space and comfort than ever before, the new Astra is available in five trim levels – S, Exclusiv, SRi, SE and Elite. All models now come with ESP, 6 airbags, air conditioning, electric windows, CD/radio with MP3 format and aux-in and electric/heated door mirrors. But the Astra will also offer customers a range of options not normally found in this class.
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  Ford Blames Weak Sterling For Latest Price Rise 26 Nov 2009 (News)
       Prices for Ford vehicles will rise by an average 2.7 per cent, meaning an extra £250-£500 on the most popular models – Ka, Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, Kuga and Mondeo – rising to £600 on a Ford S-MAX and Galaxy.  Similarly, for commercial vehicles the Fiesta Van increases by £400, Transit Connect and Ranger by £500 and the Transit 1T model by £600.  Prices for the Ford Focus RS and the Transit 2T remain unchanged.
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  Jaguar Auctions 2010MY Cars To Verify Retail Prices 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  As well as the debut of the 2010 XF and XK models other Jaguars offered at the auction included the X-Type, X-Type Estate, S-Type and XJ. True to form, every one of the 103 models was sold at a total value exceeding £2.4 million. This latest closed auction was attended by 43 Jaguar dealers - 31 physically in the auction hall and an additional 12 also bidding online.
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  Hyundai i20 Earns 5* NCAP Rating 28 May 2009 (News)
  Commenting on the achievement, Allan Rushforth, Vice President of Hyundai Motor Europe, said “This is a proud moment for Hyundai. The i20’s five-star rating is recognition of our commitment to providing customers with superior quality and top-class safety. Across our range we offer exceptional levels of life-saving equipment as standard, and we continue to research and develop new ways to protect drivers and occupants of Hyundai cars.
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  Fiesta and Ka Make Top Prices at Closed Dealer Auction 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  Highlights of the sale were: Fiesta 1.4 Titanium 3dr petrol - £11,400 (87% cost new) Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S petrol - £11,650 (86% cost new) Fiesta 1.4 Titanium 5dr petrol - £12,200 (87% cost new) Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Zetec 5dr - £11,500 (88% cost new) Fiesta 1.6 TDCi Econetic - £11,150 (83% cost new) Ka 1.2 Style petrol - £7,600 (88% cost new) Jon Wellsman, sales director, Ford of Britain said: "The prices we achieved were our best result at a first-time launch action, reflecting the quality and style of the new Fiesta.
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  Bromley Pageant Sunday 14th June 12 Mar 2009 (News)
  From family favourites through to thoroughbred exotic sports cars, there will be something of interest for everyone at the show, Morris to Porsches, Triumphs to Jaguars including classic American cars, as well as displays celebrating 50 years of the Mini. In the main arena, host and compere Jerry Thurston from C4’s ‘Salvage Squad’ will be at the show working on a special restoration. The arena features parades of exceptional vehicles from throughout the years and also entertainment including the incredible ‘Steve Colley’ motorcycle stunt show.
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  Save up to £6,300 on New Lagunas 19 Nov 2008 (News)
  Quotes available For PCP, No Fee HP, Lease Purchase and Contract Hire All UK Dealer Supplied And Delivered No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd LAGUNA SPORT TOURER 2.0 PETROL 140 DYNAMIQUE MANUAL IN METALLIC, CLIMATE PACK LIST PRICE £18,965 OUR PRICE £13,570 SAVING £5395 LAGUNA SPORT TOURER 2.0 PETROL 140 EXPRESSION MANUAL IN METALLIC, CLIMATE PACK LIST PRICE £17,735 OUR PRICE £12,734 SAVING £5001 LAGUNA SPORT TOURER 1.9 DIESEL 150 EXPRESSION MANUAL IN METALLIC, CLIMATE PACK PLUS LIST PRICE £20,069 OUR PRICE £14,177 SAVING £5892 LAGUNA HATCHBACK 2.0 PETROL 140 DYNAMIQUE MANUAL IN METALLIC, 17" ALLOYS, 2D SAT NAV & COMFORT PACK LIST PRICE £19,390 OUR PRICE £12,924 SAVING £6366 LAGUNA HATCHBACK 2.0 PETROL DYNAMIQUE S MANUAL IN METALLIC, 2D SAT NAV, BLUETOOTH AND FRONT & REAR PARKING SENSORS LIST PRICE £20,092 OUR PRICE £13,808 SAVING £6284 LAGUNA HATCHBACK 1.9 DIESEL 150 DYNAMIQUE MANUAL IN METALLIC, COMFORT PACK LIST PRICE £19,775 OUR PRICE £14,045 SAVING £5730 LAGUNA HATCHBACK 1.9 DIESEL 150 DYNAMIQUE AUTO IN METALLIC, COMFORT PACK LIST PRICE £21,940 OUR PRICE £15,113 SAVING £5827 Other Makes and Models Available.
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  Proton Clearance Sale. At Least £2,000 Off 23 Sep 2008 (News)
  Up to £2,800 off the list price. The GEN-2 offers Lotus design, a firm ride and responsive handling. GEN-2’s 1.6 litre Lotus engineered CamPro engine offers 110bhp and 148Nm of torque. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution is standard along with side impact bars, crumple zones and anti-roll bar.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 24 Jan 2008 (News)
  NEW AT £11,999 SAVING £2,961 Convertibles Sector Peugeot 307 Coupe Cabriolet 1.6 S 2-dr Manual. NEW AT £14,999 SAVING £2,756 Nissan Micra C+C 1.4 Urbis Coupe Cabriolet 2-dr Manual. NEW AT £9,999 SAVING £3,661 STAR VANS Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 CDI Long 3.5t High Roof Van.