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  Official News of New Audi A8 10 Jul 2002 (News)
  Key word in the design criteria is ‘ease’: ease of handling, ease of performance and ease of design harmony (which doesn’t quite translate). The main thing is it will be a stunning car to own and to drive. Launch engines will be a 4.2 V8 developing 246 kW (335bhp) at 6,500rpm and 430 Nm torque at 3,500rpm. Top speed will be limited to 250kph (155 mph) and 60mph will come up in six seconds.
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  New Variations on Facelift Audi A3 5 Dec 2001 (News)
  Three changes to the Audi A3 line-up have been announced: Just in time for winter, the six speed manual TDI PD 130 is now available with Haldex clutched four-wheel-drive quattro drivetrain at £20,040 for the 3-door and £20,660 for the 5-door. Torque is 229lb ft (310Nm) at 1,900rpm; 0-60 is 8.9 seconds and top speed 126mph, while CO2 is 162g/km keeping it in the lowest 18% list price bracket for company car BIK tax.
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  Save on 307, Fabia, Octavia and Zafira 31 Aug 2001 (News)
  Savings on Skodas include £778.00 off a Skoda Fabia Classic 1.9Sdi diesel 5-door hatchback at £7,572.00 OTR; £1,025.00 off a Fabia Comfort 1.9Sdi 5-door hatchback at £9,130 OTR; £937.00 off a Fabia Classic 1.9Sdi Estate at £8,118 OTR; and £1,081.00 off a Fabia Comfort 1.9Sdi Estate at £9,774 OTR. Also the 150bhp Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo four wheel drive hatchback from £14,107.00 representing a saving of £1,393.00. GB CARS UK BROKERAGE LTD which owns www.broker4cars.co.uk has also received news of future marketing incentives from Vauxhall.
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  Hot New SEAT Leon on its way to the UK 18 May 2001 (News)
  In direct contradiction to earlier 'scoop' news reports, the new car will be front wheel drive only because that is deeped to give it a better sporting feel. More on the new SEAT Leon Cupra R and a full report on the Barcelona Motor Show elsewhere on the honestjohn website.
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  Three new Sports Saloons from MG 2 Feb 2001 (News)
  The smaller X30 will be based on the 25 (illustrated) with VVC engines of up to 160bhp, seventeen inch wheels and a host of other modifications to what has always been a good car to drive. Lesser X30s will have 1.4 and 1.8 litre K series engines or 2.0 litre turbo diesels and be priced from around £10,000. The latest version of the MGF also gets the 160bhp 1.8VVC.
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  Three air-cooled 911s and a 997 GT3 RS in Historics 25th November Classic Car Auction 21 Nov 2017 (News)
  The current owner purchased it in 2014 and has spent over £20,000 of preventative maintenance work. This includes a top end engine overhaul by Ninex Independent Porsche Specialist, including new drive belts, replacement of dry sump tank oil drain plug and new engine lid struts. This work came to a total nearly £8,000 in June 2015. Charles Ivey, Porsche Specialist in Fulham, have looked after the car over the last two years with details of their work on file.
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  More Top Brits in Historics 11th June Classics Auction 30 May 2016 (News)
  They ran a twin carb 1,991cc 4-cylinder ohv engine and 4-speed box, often with overdrive. This example has been the subject of considerable inventment in recent years with an all synchromesh gearbox fitted, making it easier for anyone to drive, and recently a total engine rebuild including modifications to run on unleaded fuel. Supplied with a V5C registration document, a current MoT test certificate and a history folder, this Triumph is very competitively estimated at £20,000 - £25,000.
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  Latest Audi offers from Drive the Deal 7 Dec 2012 (News)
  Drive the Deal is offering discounts on popular models like the A4, A6 and A1, with savings of as much as £7500 on some models.
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  Renault Delivers First Zero Emission Van in UK 20 Dec 2011 (News)
  Both include a five-year powertrain guarantee, three years roadside assistance and a three year/100,000 mile warranty. The Kangoo Z.E. has a typical range of up to 106 miles on the New European Driving Cycle (this can vary between 50 and 125 miles depending on several criteria) and costs between £2.50 and £3 for a full charge, according to tariff and supplier, with overnight charging being up to half the cost.
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  'Four Nations' in Saturday's Futurecar Challenge 5 Nov 2010 (News)
  Instead, the four teams will be tasked with achieving the lowest energy use – a combination of fuel economy and electric power consumption – driving a Toyota hybrid on the first Brighton to London Future Car Challenge. Each nation will be represented by two two-person teams, driving identical Auris HSD models, the new full hybrid hatchback that’s built in Britain at Toyota’s Burnaston factory.
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  Electric vehicles best for short runs 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  To meet the UK’s commitment to an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050, the carbon output of transport - currently a quarter of all UK emissions - has to be significantly reduced. The vehicles that we drive need to be part of the solution.  
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  Mercedes Benz Live Draws 15,000 Fans 12 Nov 2009 (News)
    Formula 1™ legends David Coulthard and double world champion Mika Häkkinen also met fans of all ages throughout the day with interviews, autograph sessions and driving parades. The millionth visitors to Mercedes-Benz World also received their prize of a VIP day out at the event.
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  GO GREEN WITH MOTABILITY AND SAVE MONEY 23 Feb 2009 (News)
  The new Corsa LifeEcoflex has CO2 emissions of 119g/km is available through Motability at nil advance payment. Smart has introduced the new Multi Hybrid Drive (MHD) stop-start engine with CO2 emissions of 103g/km which is also available at nil advance payment and Mercedes Benz is bringing the Blue Efficiency range to their A, B, and C-Class models.
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  MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 19-21 JULY 17 Jul 2007 (News)
  Both these products will be on show and available to try at this year’s roadshow. There will be the opportunity to take an accompanied test drive in an adapted Auris around the track, as well as driving opportunities in Aygo, Yaris, Verso, RAV4 and Prius models. Toyota will also be hosting an extensive static display where visitors can take a closer look at the vehicles and obtain more information from our show team.
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  S-Max and Galaxy at Mobility Roadshow 8,9,10 June 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  The Mobility Roadshow is organised by Mobility Choice, a registered charity, and supported by the Department for Transport. Test drives can be pre-booked at www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk or on arrival at the event. Drivers need to bring their driving licence on the day. With 180 exhibitors, including 30 companies new to the Roadshow, this year's show promises to be one of the best yet.
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  Events For Disabled Motorists 30 Apr 2005 (News)
  There is also the possibility to take a slow drive around a race circuit, visit a Formula 1 team and enjoy the experience of the co-drivers seat in a rally car. Road timing will be to the minute - not to the second - and there will be additional competitions with trophies each day to tax your driving and navigational skills - all with the emphasis on fun.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  .  A tough machine then, which was offered in single, extra and double cab specifications, all UK Hilux coming with selectable four-wheel drive as standard. That dependable reputation does come at the expense of some civility, the Hilux not as sharp to drive as its rivals, with a firm ride when unladen, while the engine line-up doesn’t have the easy performance of some - needing revving hard to produce their best.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 9-5-2015 9 May 2015 (News)
  (I’m not so worried about fuel cost, just the risk of engine problems.) PR, Cheltenham Unless you drive the car greater distances, then you probably will have problems. It's not the total amount of use the car gets; it's the length of the runs it does after starting from cold. The type of use you envisage could also flatten the battery.
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  West Country Festival of Speed: 25th/26th August 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  There will be the chance to see plenty of classic, performance and rare cars, take a 4x4 for a drive around the estate with Land Rover Experience West Country and Roger Young Land Rover, have a go at clay pigeon shooting, drive a simulator and sample some fine West Country food and drink.   Ted Coryton, owner of Pentillie Castle said: “This is a really exciting opportunity to create a unique and exhilarating event in the West Country.
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  1954 Austin Healey 5.7 V8 in Historics 2nd March Classic Car Auction 25 Feb 2019 (News)
  .  Another BMW, offered at No Reserve this time (so expected to be under £10,000), is this 71,000km (but right hand drive) year 2000 X3 2.8i. Underpriced for years (because they aren't really 'sports cars') these are now on the way up so, for the right money this could prove an investment as well as a means of getting a suntan over the summer.