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  All-new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter confirmed for 2018 26 Sep 2017 (News)
  The new panel van will reach the UK in the spring and rival the  Volkswagen Crafter  and  Ford Transit . Mercedes-Benz hasn't provided any actual pictures of the 2018 Sprinter panel van but it has produced an artist’s sketch of the new van, which hints at a sleeker design with sweptback LED headlights and a clamshell bonnet design.
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  Racing legend Jack Sears’ car collection for sale 6 Jul 2017 (News)
  Sears was the first to claim the BTCC title (then known as the British Saloon Car Championship) in 1958, and won again in 1963 after swapping his Riley 1.5s for the seven-litre 1963 Ford Galaxie 500, one of the cars being offered by Bonhams and a firm favourite of Jack’s throughout his racing career.  Click here to see a gallery of the Sears collection
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  Fiat Dino Spider makes £83,600 at auction 8 Mar 2017 (News)
  Second lot behind the Pininfarina-bodied convertible was a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL. Meanwhile, a one-owner 1985 Ford Granada sold for £3850. The meticulously maintained Ghia 2.8i was expected to make up to £6000 when it went across the block.
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  Retro Classics 2017: Stuttgart show to honour racer Roland Asch 23 Jan 2017 (News)
  His first race in the German Touring Car Championship was at Hockenheim in 1984. After moving from Ford to Mercedes-Benz, Asch was runner-up the in the DTM championship in 1988 and 1993. Asch also recorded success the German Porsche 944 Turbo Cup, where he won the title three years in a row from 1987 and 1989.
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  New van sales rise in September 5 Oct 2016 (News)
  Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that 59,857 new vans and pick-ups were registered in September, while year-to-date registrations surpassed 290,000 for first time in September for almost a decade. Ford was the best-selling van manufacturer in September, followed by Volkswagen and Peugeot.  What are Britain's favourite vans?
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  Fuel nears £1-a-litre as supermarkets cut prices for Christmas 9 Dec 2015 (News)
  . Sub-£1 fuel prices will be welcomed by families in the run up to Christmas, meaning it will cost £52.94 to fill the tank of a Ford Focus, a saving of around £4 compared to November.   Want to know how many miles your car will really do to the gallon? Check out Real MPG
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  Citroen, Peugeot and Toyota alliance produces trio of new vans 1 Dec 2015 (News)
  The new vehicles will be produced at Peugeot Citroen’s plant of Sevelnord, in Valenciennes, France and share the same platform and mechanical running gear; however, each will get its own styling to reflect each manufacturer's design language.  The new range of medium-sized vans will rival the Ford Transit Custom and Volkswagen Transporter and feature new interior with mobile office features, with improved connectivity for smartphones and laptops. In-van comfort and storage is also expected to be significantly improved too.
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  Ten tempting modern classics you can buy for under a grand 26 Jan 2015 (News)
  image=6">Nissan 100NX and a Ford Probe . But if you want something with a few more mod cons, be sure to check out this 2002 MG ZS+ at just £895.
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  Classic advert: Volkswagen Golf cabriolet 1 Dec 2014 (News)
  The early 1980s saw numerous four-seater convertibles being launched, usually based around the most popular hatchbacks of the day. The Ford Escort MkIII , Vauxhall Astra MkII and Peugeot 205 all ended up in ragtop guise; but it was the Volkswagen Golf MkI that got there first, with the Karmann-converted Cabriolet being launched in 1980.
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  Heroes: Ian Callum 26 Nov 2014 (News)
  And now he's been awarded the  Minerva Medal from the Chartered Society of Designers for outstanding contribution to automotive design Born in Dumfries, Scotland, Callum attended a course in industrial design at Glasgow School of Art, which was followed by a two-year course in Automobile Design at the Royal College of Art.  He spent the first 12 years of his career working in Ford Design studios, where he contributed to the creation of the Escort RS Cosworth and the Ghia Via Concept.
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  Honda Swindon plant now producing green hydrogen 31 Oct 2014 (News)
  The fuel is being used to power an on-site learning centre, along with some of the plant’s forklift trucks, plus a fleet of seven converted Ford Transit vans, operated by Swindon Council and Commercial Group. The fuel is also available to the public should owners of hydrogen-powered vehicles need a fill-up. The solar-powered hydrogen production facility has been developed in collaboration with BOC, Fuel Cell Systems, Briggs Equipment and received funding from the UK’s innovation industry.
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  Bumper turnout for Pistons and Props motoring festival 9 Oct 2014 (News)
  This year, more than 76 classic motoring clubs took part in the two-day event, showing a wide range of classics from Ford GT40s to Morgans, Corvettes and even caravans. And that meant a 1200-strong car display. Crowds were wowed by displays from The Historic Rally Car Register, UK Street Machines, classic motorbikes and – up in the sky – The Blades and the Yakovlevs aerobatic display teams.
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  Maserati wins ‘best in show’ at Festival of Speed’s Cartier ‘style-et-luxe’ 30 Jun 2014 (News)
  A 1960 Lincoln Continental, owned by the La Salle Collection, triumphed in Class 4: ‘Affairs of Status’, while Class 5: ‘Mid-engined masterpieces’ went to Stephen Keen’s 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400S.  Bill Shepherd’s 1966 Ford Mustang Mustero won Class 6: ‘Horses for Courses’ which celebrated American cars powered by small-block V8 engines, while victory in Class 7: ‘Best foot forward’, marking front-engined British sportscars of the 1990s, was won by Graham Abbott’s 1997 TVR Cerbera Speed 12.
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  Renault reveals new Trafic 18 Mar 2014 (News)
  As well as the standard panel van there will also be crew cab versions along with minibus and chassis-cab variants. Renault is hoping the new Trafic will be a strong rival the Ford Transit Custom. It will be officially launch in early April before going on sale here later in the year. Unlike the current generation model there will be no Nissan Primastar version – the next generation of Primastar will be unrelated to the Vauxhall/Renault platform.
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  Aston Martin to be honoured at Classics at the Castle 18 Jul 2013 (News)
  Heritage Classic Car Insurance will also be attending with an eclectic mix of classics on its stand, which will feature a 1930 Ford Model A, 1966 Jaguar E-type and 1935 Riley 9 Merlin. In addition to the hundreds of classics on display, there’ll be parades of race and rally cars, as well as a huge autojumble and trader village.
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  New car registrations in line with forecasts 6 Jun 2011 (News)
  Private registrations over the duration of the year were down 18.9% on 2010, with an unsettled economic climate the most likely cause, although scrappage scheme registrations skewed 2010 results. The Ford Fiesta remains the most popular new car this month, selling 8,135 units, with the Focus in second place and the Volkswagen Golf in third.
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  Excellent Value Freelander IIs For The New Year 28 Dec 2009 (News)
  Land Rover Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ Special Editions are new entry-level additions to the Freelander 2 range for the 2010 model year, on sale in January 2010, priced from £19,495 on-the-road, representing very strong value. (£2,000 below 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 diesel and about the same as list for some Ford Focus models these days.) The Special Editions are available in Alaska White and Santorini Black and both come with Ebony cloth interior. They represent a lower entry price with a more generous specification and complement the new Freelander 2 Sport, also on sale at the start of next year.
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  Scrappage scheme could boost cheap Toyota customer numbers 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  The firm announced its new Auris range last week, commenting that compared to its principal market rivals such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the 2009 1.6-litre Valvematic version of the vehicle delivers savings of more than £2,700 in fuel and vehicle excise duty road tax over a three-year period. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Mazda 'to return' to British International Motor Show 17 Jun 2008 (News)
  Spectators can also see the latest Mazda concept car, the Furai concept, which is based on an American Le Mans Series (ALMS) sports racing car, with the racing engine powered by 100 per cent ethanol fuel. Over half a million visitors are expected at the Docklands-based Show. GM, Ford, Peugot Hyundai and Jaguar are amongst the other exhibitors. Earlier this year, the five-door Mazda2 was named 2008 World Car of the Year. The car also scored highly for its environmental performance.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 23 May 2008 (News)
  Only £13,499 - a saving of £6,778 4 x 4s Suzuki Grand Vitara Diesel 1.9 DDiS 5-dr. NEW. Only £13,999 - a saving of £2,207 Convertibles Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet CC-2 2-dr. NEW. Only £14,499 - a saving of £3,406 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.