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  Fifth Gear website races to three million hits target 26 Oct 2007 (News)
  However, when the Beeb resurrected the motor show, Fifth Gear was developed, with former Top Gear host Tiff Needell fronting it along with Tom Ford and Vicki Butler-Henderson.
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  Popularity of small diesel vehicles on the increase 23 Oct 2007 (News)
  The pre-owned vehicle value guide from EuroTaxGlass shows that the popularity of models such as the Peugeot 206 and Ford Fiesta has manifested itself in higher prices, so long as they come with diesel engines. Jeff Paterson, chief car editor for the firm, commented that increased environmental awareness and taxation hikes are major factors in the activity.
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  Land Rover picks up practicality award 15 Oct 2007 (News)
  It has now won nearly 100 awards since launch in 2004, making it one of the most decorated SUVs ever," the official added. Meanwhile, Ford is expecting to announce the sale of the automaker within the next two months. However, the firm believes that any deal will come alongside the purchase of its sister firm Jaguar.
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  Save £3,280 on Mondeos and £4,055 on Astras 18 Sep 2007 (News)
  Prices quoted include Metallic Paint, 12 months Road Tax, 1st Registration Fee and FREE Delivery to your home or place of work. 12 x Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi Edge 5 Door 6 Speed £14065 Saving £3280 Choice of Most Metallics 10 x Vauxhall Astra 3dr 1.9CDTI 150 Sri £14400 Saving £4055 Choice of Most Metallics Other Models Available.
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  Summer proves hot for Land Rover 12 Sep 2007 (News)
  "To achieve this level of growth in both new and established markets against a background of intense competition is testament to the strength, desirability and relevance of the Land Rover brand and the truly impressive model line up," commented managing director Phil Popham. Land Rover was founded by Rover in 1948. It has since been bought out by Ford. The all-terrain and multi-purpose vehicle manufacturer is based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

  Free Metallic Paint 21 Jun 2005 (News)
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  Big Discounts and Finance For 'Bad Credit Risks' 11 Apr 2005 (News)
  Nissan Almera 1.5S 3 Door £6,795 SAVE £3,455. Rover 75 1.8 Classic 4 Door £10,995 SAVE £6,000, Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 5 Door £11,995 SAVE £3,390. Citroen Picasso 2.0 HDI Exclusive £11,395 SAVE £4,400. VW Golf 1.6 Fsi 5 Door £13,399. Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Sxi 3 Door £7,795 Even if you have not had any credit problems in the past, then still visit www.newcar4mepremier.com for more fantastic offers.
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  First Official Pix of Volvo V50 4 Dec 2003 (News)
  It's actually fractionally shorter than the old V40, slightly taller and 54mm wider. Engines will include a 125bhp 1.8 four, the new Ford/PSA 136bhp 2.0 litre common rail direct injected diesel, and 2.4 litre fives with either 170bhp or 220bhp. Transmissions are five or six speed manuals or a five speed auto. A Haldex clutched four wheel drive system will become available on the 220bhp T5.
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  Car by Car Breakdown Updated 23 May 2003 (News)
  Updated Car by Car Breakdown entries are:- Audi A4 (S4); Audi A6 (RS6); Daihatsu Copen; Daihatsu Charade; Ferrari 575M; Ford Tourneo Connect; Hyundai Getz; Jaguar XJ; Range Rover; Lexus SC 430; Lexus RX300; Maserati 4.2 V8 Spider; Mazda 2; Renault Megane; Renault Espace; Rolls Royce Phantom; SEAT Leon; Toyota Avensis; Vauxhall Meriva; Vauxhall Signum.
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  BCA Reports Strong Rise in 4x4 Auction Prices 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  Entries include: 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM SV Coupe Manual Diesel in Alfa Red 27,000 miles 2011 Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro S/Tronic Coupe Auto Diesel in Black 11,000 miles 2011 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI 170 Quattro SE StationWagon Manual Diesel in Brilliant Black 8,000 miles 2011 BMW 550I 4.4 SE Step Saloon Auto/Manual Mode, Petrol in Titanium Silver 2,000 miles 2010 BMW X5 3.0 30D XDrive SE Estate, Auto/Manual Mode, Diesel in Bronze 19,000 miles 2009 Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI ZETEC 4WD StationWagon, Manual, Diesel in Moondust Silver 30,000 miles 2012 Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4 Prestige 4WD Manual Diesel in Ipanema Sand 3,000 miles 2012 Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HSE StationWagon 4WD Auto Diesel in White  33,000 miles 2008 Nissan Qashqai+2 2.0 DCI Tekna 4WD MPV Manual Diesel  in Blue 77,000 miles 2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Laurin & Klement Estate Manual Diesel in Storm Blue 37,000 miles 2011 VW Passat 2.0 TDI 170 B/M Tech Sport Saloon Manual Diesel  in Urano Grey 20,000 miles 2009 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active G/Tronic Estate Auto/Manual Diesel in Silver 35,000 miles Prospective buyers can see full details, images and mechanical reports for all the cars lotted for the Red Carpet sale by simply visiting www.british-car-auctions.co.uk and viewing the appropriate catalogue.     
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  MAXIMUM Benefits in MINI September Sale 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  For all MINI Hatch, Convertible and Clubman models (including One,  Diesel, Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD), dealers will help customers add extra specification to their car. When placing the order, buyers can customise their new purchase any way they want - choosing from MINI's extensive list of styling, comfort, convenience and technology options - and the dealer will knock a massive £500 off the final bill, no questions asked.
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  Something for Everyone at Barons 26th July Classic Car Auction 11 Jul 2011 (News)
  Finally, another example of a ‘no expense spared’ restoration comes in the form of the 1963 Ford Zephyr 4, which has been the subject of a nut and bold rebuild, from chrome to bare-metal repaint. It is described as being in A1 condition and is offered with a trailer build from a rear of another Zephyr – definitely a head-turning combination!
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  Today's Auction Uppers and Downers 20 Apr 2005 (News)
  £9,800 bought a 38k mile 03 reg Honda Accord 2.0 Executive auto, £12,600 took home s 28k mile 2004/53 reg SAAB 9-3 Aero 6-speed manual. Masses of interest in an imported 124k mile 1991 Porsche 911 993 Carrera 2 Tiptronic took it to £10,500 provisional. A 58k mile 98R Scorpio 2.9 Ultima 24v Cosworth sold for a strong £2,900.
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  eBay Auction Report 11 Apr 2005 (News)
  However, its huge mileage was well documented. Or if you fancied something a little more economical, an ex-Northumbria police new-shape 2000X Ford Galaxy Zetec with the VAG TDi engine sold as well. It looked good for its 86k miles and made a high £8,000. If you had around £3k to spend you could have bought one of two very different cars.
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  Was 1959 the greatest British motor show? 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  Meanwhile, the Anglia 105E was the first British Ford with a four-speed gearbox and electric (as opposed to vacuum) windscreen wipers as standard, although most show-goers were more impressed with the ‘Breezeaway’ rear windscreen. ‘The World’s Most Exciting Light Car’ would bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to the suburbs of Southampton or Leeds, shocking neighbours whose idea of decadence was one of Fanny Craddock’s recipes.
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  'Barn Found' Mercedes 250SL Makes Extraordinary Money at Barons Auction 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  However notable prices were achieved throughout the sale including £8,360 for a sound but slightly scruffy 1971 Jensen Interceptor II and a firm £7,480 for a superbly presented 1970 Ford Capri 3.0. Surprising several seasoned auction-goers, some of whom failed to appreciate its ‘emerging classic’ status, a one-off 1988 Vauxhall Astra Quicksilver with limited edition paint and trim and just 57 miles from new made a very strong £4,730, while a nicely-executed 1986 Porsche 924GT recreation made a well-deserved £4,510.
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  Save up to £14,276 on Unregistered and Nearly New Cars From Motorpoint 25 Aug 2009 (News)
  Motorpoint offers savings of up to £14,276 on unregistered and nearly new cars, while stocks last. Deal of the Week Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDCi Titanium 5dr Manual. 09 Reg. Only 7,975 miles at £13,999 - a saving of £6,774 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint, Power Steering, Sat Nav and Traction Control. 62.7 MPG (combined) Van of the Week Ford Transit 280 SWB FWD Medium Roof Van TCDi 85PS. 58 Reg.
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  Brit team in Pikes Peak record attempt 13 Jul 2009 (News)
  The acceleration is awesome, with a 0 to 60mph time of under two seconds and the 140mph maximum speed is achieved from standstill in about six seconds." The Ford RS200 engine has been developed specifically for Pikes Peak by specialist race engine builder Geoff Page, from Maldon, Essex. The 2.4-litre race engine has a high-output, prototype Garrett turbocharger, which adjusts to changes in atmospheric pressure.
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  Rare Barn Found FIAT Beats Auction Estimate 29 Nov 2005 (News)
  Full provisional results as witnessed (plus auction house commission of 8.813% including VAT) are as follows:- 1928 Austin Seven Two Seat Tourer £8,700 sold 1932 Austin 7 Arrow Foursome Sports £6,000 sold 1939 Fiat 1500 Drophead Coupe (For restoration) £4,000 sold 1947 Bedford M-Type Fuel Merchant's Lorry £9,800 provisional 1952 MG TD LHD (Fully restored) £12,000 sold 1954 Riley 11⁄2 Litre RME (Reg No: 111 RME) £4,700 sold 1956 Commer Pump/Escape £1,900 provisional 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-dr Sedan £7,250 provisional 1957 Bedford A-Series Dropside £6,400 provisional 1958 Nash Metropolitan convertible £2,900 sold 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL £18,250 provisional 1964 Ford Zodiac III £1,600 sold 1965 Daimler Majestic Major £3,200 sold 1967 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-litre manual o/d £8,500 provisional 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite IV £1,900 sold 1969 MGC Roadster 3 x DCOEs £7,800 provisional 1970 Jensen Interceptor II £1,600 sold 1970 MGB GT (very tidy) £2,500 sold 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000 £4,100 provisional 1976 Ford Granada MkI £1,650 sold 1979 Bentley T2 (with Turbo alloys) £4,200 provisional 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 11 'Red Label' £8,400 provisional 1979 Ford Escort MK 2 1.6 Ghia £900 provisional 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo £925 sold 1981 Ferrari Mondial £7,300 provisional 1981 Bristol 412 S2 £7,000 provisional 1984 Jaguar Sovereign HE £3,550 sold 1986 Alfa-Romeo Spider Veloce £1,600 sold 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible (rear seats)£6,900 sold 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth £2,300 provisional 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE £2,650 provisional 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet £18,500 provisional 1990 Jaguar XJS 3.6 £2,400 sold 1993 MG RV8 £7,000 sold 2000 Mini Cooper Sports 500 (850 miles) £7,600 provisional Wednesday 30th Fleet & Finance, Leaseplan, Lex Vehicle Leasing, General section, Jardine p/x, Snows p/x, Trident p/x, Black Horse.
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  £4,550 at auction today 10 Nov 2006 (News)
  So, while the 525iSE and the Carisma were cheap, not much else was. Here’s the list. ‘s’ means sold. ‘n/w’ means unwarranted mileage. ‘p’ means top provisional bid. ‘n/s’ means not sold, ‘D/R’ means damaged and repaired. Audi A3 2.0FSI Sport, leather, 03 reg, 31k miles £10,500s BMW 318iSE, 1997P, 96k miles n/w £1,000s BMW 320CI 2.2 coupe, 02 reg, 89k miles n/w £8,525s BMW 528i SE auto, 1998R, 103k miles n/w £4,550s BMW 525i SE manual, 2001/51, 95k miles £2,300s BMW 535i Sport auto, 2000W, 64k miles £8,300s Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 5-dr, 1999V, 84k miles £2,250s LandRover Freelander Kalahari 1.8, 2003/53, 67k miles £6,500s LandRover Disco 3 TDV6 auto, 2004/54, 113k miles £20,200s Lexus IS200 Sport, 2003/53, 65k miles £8,000s Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6, 1993L, 93k miles n/w £700s Mercedes E240 A/G auto, 1999T, 72k miles n/w £3,650s Mercedes E320CDI A/G auto, 02 reg, 79k miles £9,525s MINI Cooper, all black, 03 reg, 32k miles £7,750s Mitsubishi Carisma 1.9 D-ID Mirage, 02 reg, 72k miles £2,250s Nissan Almera 1.5S 3-dr, 2003/53, 43k miles n/w £2,800s Peugeot Partner Combi 1.9D, 2003/53, 34k miles £4,225s Peugeot 406 3.0V6 auto Coupe, lthr, 2001/51, 56k miles n/w £4,600 Toyota Yaris 1.0GS, PAS, 1999V, 81k miles £1,525s Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS, 2000W, 76k miles £1,350s Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in November Monday 13th November 10.00am start TOP CAR , Porsche Retail p/x, Black Horse, Fleet & Finance, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Lex.