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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
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  Polo Voted 2010 European Car of the Year 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  id=391">HJUK Polo V Test   UK EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR JURORS WERE: STEVE CROPLEY                                                  AUTOCAR ANDREW ENGLISH                                               DAILY TELEGRAPH RAY HUTTON                                                        SUNDAY TIMES PAUL HORRELL                                                    TOP GEAR MAGAZINE JOHN SIMISTER                                                    THE INDEPENDENT              PHIL MCNAMARA                                                  CAR PREVIOUS WINNERS EUROPEAN CARS OF THE YEAR: 2010                        VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2009                        VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2008                        FIAT 500 2007                        FORD S-MAX 2006                        RENAULT CLIO 2005                        TOYOTA PRIUS 2004                        FIAT PANDA 2003                        RENAULT MEGANE 2002                        PEUGEOT 307 2001                        ALFA ROMEO 147 2000                        TOYOTA YARIS 1999                        FORD FOCUS 1998                        ALFA ROMEO 156 1997                        RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 1996                        FIAT BRAVO / BRAVA 1995                        FIAT PUNTO
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  Skoda Stays "VAT Free" On Orders Taken Up To 31-1-2010 3 Nov 2009 (News)
    With prices starting at just £14,965, attractive offers from Škoda Finance and low CO2 levels of 119 gr/km combined with great fuel economy, the Octavia 1.6 TDI CR is fantastic value. Škoda offers this engine in four trim levels – the entry-level S; SE; Elegance; and the kinder-to-the-environment Greenline. Škoda Finance is continuing to offer typical 0% APR on selected Škoda models.  From 2 November through 31 March 2010, zero percent finance is available on Fabia 3 and Fabia Scout; Octavia 4x4, Scout, L&K and vRS; and Roomster Scout.
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  Tfl Launches Cycle Safety Film 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  The five minute film, which anyone can watch online at www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling has been designed to help cyclists and lorry drivers navigate London´s busy roads - and each other - safely. Filmed from both the cyclists and drivers points of view, it outlines a series of golden rules: * Drivers of left-turning goods vehicles must keep checking their left mirror for cyclists; * Cyclists should remember that if they can't see a vehicle's mirrors, they probably can't be seen by the driver; * Cyclists should avoid undertaking (go up the left-hand side) goods vehicles, and shouldn't undertake a goods vehicle that is stopped at traffic lights, unless the lights have only just turned red; * Cyclists should ensure they position themselves far enough ahead of an goods vehicle (in stopped traffic) that the driver can see them.
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  Save up to £2800 on Brand new Ford Fiestas at Motorparks 2 Jul 2009 (News)
  www.motorparks.co.uk">Motorparks.co.uk have a selection market beating deals on brand new Focus, all supplied by authorised Ford main dealers, including Road Tax and free delivery to your door. Ford Focus Hatchback 3dr 1.6 Zetec S 3dr RRP £17740.0 Our Price £16338.0 Saving of £1401 Visit www.motorparks.co.uk Big Savings across all Fiats at motorparks.co.uk

  SEAT Stresses 18 May 2009 (News)
  Compare its impressive statistics with a scrappage-compliant ten-year-old SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDi S 3dr. In its heyday, at the turn of the century, the Mk II Spanish supermini could offer a combined cycle average of 56 mpg, with CO2 emissions of 135 g/km. Respectable enough numbers, for sure.
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  Scrappage Deals From Smart and Mercedes 25 Apr 2009 (News)
  Other smart models including the BRABUS performance range will be available. Additionally, every Mercedes-Benz – from A-Class to S-Class – will participate in the scrappage scheme. Commenting on the announcement, Simon Oldfield, Sales Director Mercedes-Benz Cars said: “We welcome the Government’s objective of the scrappage scheme to replace older, more polluting vehicles with clean new cars – so it seems appropriate to offer the world’s cleanest production cabrio, our new smart cdi, to customers.