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  Christmas traffic predicted to be ‘busiest in five years’ 17 Dec 2021 (News)
  Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and the Monday bank holiday (27 December) could all turn out to be busier than normal for leisure trips this year – with around 4.5m journeys a day by car taken to see friends and family, compared to the average of around 3.5m for the same period since 2015(excluding 2020 research, which was affected by the Covid-19 travel restrictions).  INRIX also predicts some lengthy jams – delays of more than 45 minutes on the clockwise M25 between Gatwick and the M40 on Boxing Day, and of 80 minutes on the same stretch the following day.
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  Three air-cooled 911s and a 997 GT3 RS in Historics 25th November Classic Car Auction 21 Nov 2017 (News)
  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. These models are collectable now and one in this mechanical condition is a great investment.
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  Motor museum to celebrate 60 years of the Mini 8 Jan 2019 (News)
  Visitors to both events will also be able to explore over 300 of the Museum’s historic British vehicles which date from the 1900’s to the present day. Camping will also be available for the weekend. Please note that Annual Passes are not valid on Sunday, August 4. For more information visit: britishmotormuseum.co.uk .
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  “World’s Finest” RHD 1989 Porsche Speedster in Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction 20 Nov 2018 (News)
  Lot 236 is a RHD 1998 Porsche 911/930 Carrera cabrio 3.2 with 126,137 miles recorded, estimated at £28,000 to £33,000. Lot 241 is a RHD 1992 Porsche 944 Turbo S cabrio (one of 100 RHDs built) with 123,700 miles recorded, estimated at £20,000 to £26,000. Lot 245 is a RHD 1994 Porsche 911/993 Carrera 2 manual cabrio with 113,000 miles recorded estimated at £29,000 to £36,000.
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  First production Lotus Elite to auctioned at NEC show 26 Oct 2016 (News)
  The very first production Lotus Elite, bought new by jazz legend Chris Barber, and recently restored for Channel 4’s For the Love of Cars, is heading for sale. The Elite will be part of Silverstone Auctions Classic Motor Show Sale on 12 November at the NEC, Birmingham. The ‘For the Love of Cars’ production team will be attending the auction to film the sale as it unfolds, with the episode due to be broadcast shortly after on Channel 4.
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  Tiny 1970s British electric vehicle smashes world speed record 19 Jul 2016 (News)
  To put that in perspective, it outpaces modern supercars like the Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren's 650S, a Porsche 911 Turbo S, Nissan GT-R and even Tesla's incredibly capable P90D electric car. Driven by motoring journalist and television presenter Jonny Smith, the car beat the previous world record, which stood at 10.25 seconds.
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - May 22 May 2015 (News)
  Click here Thursday 14 May £60 M&S voucher when you take out car insurance with Age UK . The deal is for new customers only and runs until 18 May.

  Remember when 1 August meant just one thing? 1 Aug 2013 (News)
  The trade no longer enjoyed the massive August rush, and persuaded the government to change the system in anticipation of the current system (AA51 ABC), due to arrive in 2001. The last S-, T-, V-, W-, X- and Y-registration cars lasted just six months on the market, as the date changed move to twice yearly - April and September. And with it, the magic really disappeared. These days, you don't get the same build-up in the weeks leading up to plate change - and it just sort of happens.
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  Audi Quattro Spyder 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  In terms of engineering, the Quattro Spyder was relatively straightforward. Power was by the Audi 100's new 2.8-litre V6, and the transmission was a modified version of the quattro's all-wheel drive layout, meaning it would be unique on the market at the time for being a mid-engined 4x4. As for the body and chassis, it was a tubular steel affair, clad in aluminium panels, predicting Audi's subsequent obsession with the lightweight material.
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  Friday concept: Audi Quattro Spyder 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  In terms of engineering, the Quattro Spyder was relatively straightforward. Power was by the Audi 100's new 2.8-litre V6, and the transmission was a modified version of the quattro's all-wheel drive layout, meaning it would be unique on the market at the time for being a mid-engined 4x4. As for the body and chassis, it was a tubular steel affair, clad in aluminium panels, predicting Audi's subsequent obsession with the lightweight material.
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  61-plate: The background info 22 Aug 2011 (News)
  See the table below for the time periods and locations represented by current number plates: Year March - August September - February 2001/2002 Y 51 2002/2003 02 52 2003/2004 03 53 2004/2005 04 54 2005/2006 05 55 2006/2007 06 56 2007/2008 07 57 2008/2009 08 58 2009/2010 09 59 2010/2011 10 60 2011/2012 11 61 2020/2021 20 70 Locations (identified by the first letter of a current number plate) are listed below: Letter Location A Anglia B Birmingham C Wales D Deeside E Essex F East Midlands G Kent/ Sussex H Hampshire/ Dorset K Luton/ Northampton L London M Manchester/ Liverpool N The North O Oxford P Lancashire/ Cumbria R Reading S Scotland V Worcestershire W Western England Y Yorkshire  
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  Latest offers from www.drivethedeal.com 18 Jul 2011 (News)
  Jaguar XF 2.2d SE 4dr Auto £27,829 Saving £3,062 Jaguar XF 2.2d Luxury 4dr Auto £30,499 Saving £3,392 Jaguar XF 2.2d Premium Luxury 4dr Auto £34,059 Saving £3,832 Jaguar XF 2.2d Portfolio 4dr Auto £38,598 Saving £4,393 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto £32,540 Saving £4,430 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Premium Luxury 4dr Auto £35,996 Saving £4,974 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 S Portfolio 4dr Auto £43,850 Saving £6,120 For more offers or for more information on these reductions visit www.drivethedeal.com .    
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  Save 65% on a 2 Year Old SAAB at Motorpoint 30 May 2009 (News)
  Only 1 mile at £19,999 - a saving of £7,087 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Cruise Control, CD Autochanger, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering and Traction Control. 33.2 MPG (combined) 4x4 Ssangyong Rexton II 270 S 5dr Manual. NEW. Only 7 miles at £11,999 - a saving of £6,545 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Climate Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 31.4 MPG (combined) Convertible Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16v Air 2dr Manual. 09 Reg.
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  JAGUAR XKR AND XFR AT LONDON MOTOREXPO 2009 12 May 2009 (News)
  Between 8 – 14 June, this bespoke motor show promises to attract more than 350,000 visitors, making it an ideal venue for the UK debut of Jaguar's range-topping models. Jaguar will also display the recently launched XF Diesel S – What Diesel magazine's 'Best Executive Car' for 2009 - featuring a high performance, 3.0-litre diesel engine. This new car is 1.8 seconds quicker than the outgoing 2.7-litre it replaces while producing 10 percent less CO2 with an improved average fuel consumption of 42.0mpg – a 12 percent improvement.
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  Caravan Owners providing Student Accommodation 21 Oct 2008 (News)
  * Changing rooms: At a time when the government is relaxing house extension rules, caravan owners appear ahead of the game with a large number of people will using their caravan as the extra room they always wanted on their house. 16% will turn it into a kid's playroom for a bit of peace and quiet and 16% will turn it into a study to help them work from home. Young families in their 30's were most likely to go for the playroom option - 20%, whilst 50 something's were keen to use it as a quiet study - 16%. * Mobile student digs: Some caravan owners (9%) are taking advantage of the shortage of student digs in university towns around the UK and have decided to rent out their caravan as student accommodation.
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  VALUES STILL UNDER PRESSURE IN AUGUST, SAYS BCA 10 Sep 2008 (News)
  Since January, fleet & lease volume 4x4 models have fallen from averaging around 98% to under 85% of CAP Clean, while premium 4x4’s have fallen from a similar highpoint to just under 88% in August. These falls have been more accelerated and larger than has been seen for other fleet & lease stock. Henstock commented “Some of these bigger, premium 4x4 models are starting to look spectacular value for money now.
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  DB6 Made £324,000 at Harrogate Auction 29 Apr 2008 (News)
  All four of the catalogued Bentleys changed hands, with the highest price going to the 1951/69 Bentley MkVI Turbocharged Special at £27,500. The 1937 4.25 Litre Saloon (£24,750), 1988 Mulsanne S (£15,675) and the dilapidated 1956 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Saloon (£10,780) were keenly contested, too. Another restoration project - bearing the highly appropriate registration number XKA1 - the 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster comfortably exceeded its high estimate to fetch £31,900.
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  Two Cheap Cadillacs at Auction Today 21 Nov 2005 (News)
  A 25k mile 2004/53 Mercedes E270CDI Avant Gard Estate stuck at £22,000. And a rare 42k mile 2000X Jaguar S Type 3.0V6 manual bid to £6,125. A 47k mile 02 reg Honda Jazz 1.4SE sold for £5,250. An ex-Motability 228k mile 2002/52 Yaris Verso auto also sold for £5,250. And a 27k mile 03 reg facelift Yaris 1.3 T3 5-dr bid to £4,025.
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  Rover 75 CDTIs Sensible Money at Auction Today 26 Aug 2005 (News)
  While an 80k mile 02 BMW 320CI 2.2 with leather shot past its reserve of £9,750 to sell for £10,400 and a 28k mile 02 reg MINI Cooper S was also dear at £11.650. Probably best buy of the day was a 7k mile 2004/54 reg Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.9D, which sold for £5,850. Coming up:- Monday 29th (Bank Holiday) Fleet & Finance, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Porsche Retail p/xs, Franchised Dealer p/xs, Inchcape no reserve p/xs, West London Nissan p/xs, Reg Vardy p/xs, Hartwell p/xs, Pendragon p/xs.
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  Plenty of Auction Action Today 22 Dec 2004 (News)
  A 12k mile 03 reg Volvo S60SE auto with the right 2.4T 200bhp engine bid to £11,600 provisional; an unwarranted mileage 03 reg Renault Avantime 2.0T Dynamique bid to £11,050; a 35k mile 03 reg Avensis 1.8 T3-S auto bid to a strong £8,950; a 27k mile 2001X Audi A2 1.4 sold for £4,900; an 83k mile 2001/51 Punto 1.2 5-door went for £1,825. But what you’re waiting for is the car in the photo.