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  Mixed Fortunes for MX5s at Thruxton 15 Jun 2011 (News)
  On race day, despite adverse weather conditions causing poor visibility and heavy traffic on track, the Mazda MX-5 production race car out handled rivals Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus, Seat Leon Cupra and Honda Jazz to give the production car its first podium of the season. Mazda driver Mike Wilds started the race and handed over to freelance motoring journalist, Jesse Crosse at the half way point.
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  Nissan reveals final details of bold new Juke 28 May 2010 (News)
  Nissan has confirmed prices for its funky new Juke which will start at just £12,975 making it an offbeat alternative to small hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta . The British built crossover - a blend of off-roader and sports coupe - will be available to order in June before it officially goes on sale in September. The entry-level version is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 117bhp and a five-speed manual gearbox (a CVT automatic version is available) plus there's a frugal 110bhp 1.5 dCi diesel that is also used in the Nissan Micra and Nissan Note .
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  Pre- registered Toyota Auris only £12,995 on the road from www.mammothcars.com 26 Jun 2009 (News)
  Other savings : Vauxhall Astra 1.4 life 5dr hatch £9,999 (air con £500 extra, met paint £395 extra) - or £8999 drive away price on scrappage scheme – Various Colours available from Stock SAVING UP TO £5679 OFF MANUFACTURER LIST PRICE Vauxhall Agila expression 1.0 drive away price £6295 using scrap allowance of £2000 – 10 Vehicles available in Red from Stock FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style 5dr Factory order available to your specification. Scrappage deals also available Only £9,285 Save £1,010 VW GOLF 1.4 TSI SE 5dr (Hatchback Petrol) Available for factory order to your specification!
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  MOTORPOINT'S HOT DEALS OF THE WEEK 15 May 2006 (News)
  06 plate Mercedes Benz C class saloon C180K classic SE 4dr Auto, 8 miles £20,999 saving £2,536. New Ford Focus hatchback 1.6 LX 5dr £9,999 saving £3,683. For these deals and many more, please log on to www.motorpoint.co.uk or visit one of Motorpoint's four supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley and Newport, South Wales
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  BMW, Mercedes and Honda 12 Month Car & Van leasing Deals from only £189.99 19 Jan 2006 (News)
  12 Month Car Offers BMW 116 Sport 5dr - 10kpa - £249.99 BMW 118D Sport - 10kpa - £269.99 BMW 118D Sport - 15kpa - £289.99 BMW X3 3.0D Sport (With Leather & Metallic) - 15kpa £529.99 BMW 630Ci Coupe Auto - 18kpa- £789.99 BMW 650Ci Coupe Auto - 18kpa -£889.99 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Sport Luxury 4dr Saloon - 15kpa - £439.99 Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD LX Auto - 18kpa - £339.99 Honda Jazz 1.2 DSI 5dr - 10kpa - £189.99 Mazda RX8 192 Coupe - 18kpa - £349.99 Mercedes C200 CDI Avantgarde SE Auto - 18kpa- £389.99 Smart ForFour 1.1 Pulse 5dr - 12kpa - £189.99 Smart ForFour 1.5d Pulse 5dr - 10kpa - £199.99 Toyota Corolla Verso T3 1.8 VVTI 5dr - 24kpa - £289.99 Toyota Corolla Verso T- Spirit 2.2 D4D 5dr - 12k over 6 Months - £319.99 12 Month Van Offers Mercedes VITO 109 CDI 90bhp LWB - 18kpa - £299.99 Ford Connect l 1.8 TDCi SWB - 15kpa - £239.99 For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com .
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  Couple Save £5,000 on 05 SAAB at Top Car Today 27 Jun 2005 (News)
  Meanwhile, among the Hall 3 part-exchanges, a 24k mile Y reg FIAT Doblo 1,9D SX combi bid to £2,750, a 38k mile 2000X Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.4i with full length sunroof sold for £2,400, a 67k mile 95N FIAT Uno Start sold for £300, a 100k mile 95N Mondeo 1.8LX auto sold for £170, a 148k mile 92K Astra 1.7D Merit sold for £140 and a 128k mile 90G Ford Orion 1.3 Equipe with £100 worth of alloys and tyres sold for £20. Next Top Car sales at BCA Blackbushe on Mondays 11th and 25th July. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  EVO VIII 300 £16,400 at Auction Today 15 Jun 2005 (News)
  Full lease, finance and part exchange auction on Friday with sections from Citroen, Hitachi Capital, Jardine, Autolease, Interleasing, Motability, Vauxhall Leasing and Inchcape. Ford ex-rental sale open to everyone next Tuesday 21st June. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  51 reg Zafira Comfort From £3,999 13 May 2005 (News)
  www.cargiant.co.uk has 4,234 cars in stock this weekend, including:- 02 reg VW Bora 1.6S a/c: from £3,999 02 reg VW Golf 1.6SE, a/c: from £5,399 02 reg BMW 318i 2.0 143ps: from £6,999 02 reg Focus 1.4LX 5-dr: from £3,999 02 reg Astra 1.6 Envoy 5-dr: from £3,499 02 reg Avensis 1.8GS 5-dr, a/c: from £3,799 02 reg Scenic 1.6 Expression Auto. a/c: from £4,999 02 reg Mercedes A140 Classic: from £5,799 02 reg MGZR 1.4 +, lthr, alys: from £3,999 02 reg Rover 75 2.0 Club, a/c, auto: from £3,999 52 reg new Vectra 1.8LS, a/c, new shape: from £4,799 52 reg Mercedes C180 Avant Garde, a/c: from £7,999 52 reg SEAT Alhambra 2.0S. a/c: from £6,799 03 reg VW Passat 2.0S, a/c, CD: from £5,499 03 reg Peugeot 406 2.0HDI LX, a/c, CD: from £4,999 03 reg Mondeo 1.8LX, a/c: from £4,699 04 reg Corsa 1.2 16v Design, a/c: from £4,999 04 reg VW Polo 1.2S 5-dr, a/c: from £6,999 04 reg VW Golf V 1.4S 5-dr, a/c: from £9,999 54 reg Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Life 7-seater, a/c: from £8,999 54 reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Energy, a/c: from £5,999 54 reg Fiesta 1.25 Finesse, a/c: from £5,799 54 reg Peugeot 307 Zest 5-dr, CD: from £7,799 54 reg Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life, a/c: from £6,999 54 reg Astra 1.4 Club, a/c, alys: from £8,499 54 reg Ford Ka 1.3 ohc Style: from £4,799 54 reg FIAT Punto 1.2 Active 3-dr: from £4,999 54 reg Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique 3-dr, a/c: from £6,799 54 reg VW Passat TDI Highline, lthr, a/c, alys: from £12,999 These and 4,200 more cars at www.cargiant.co.uk
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  02 Jag for £8,600 at Auction Today 2 Jul 2004 (News)
  You just have to be careful not to let the bidding run away with you and pay too much. Coming up is a Ford Blue Rosette ex-demo and e-rental sale on Tuesday 6th July at 11.00am. Entries for that one include 44 Mondeos, 44 Fiestas, 36 Focus, 18 Fusion, 2 Ka and one quite rare Maverick 3.0V6 auto. The next Top Car is on Monday 12th July.
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  One Third of Used Cars Break Down in 1st Year 5 Nov 2003 (News)
  apc=311234599718640342" target="_blank">www.warrantydirect.co.uk aftermarket warranty. For example, for a 49,000 mile 1998 Ford Mondeo, the cost of 13 months on-line Gold cover, including air-conditioning and with a high claims limit of £5,000, would be £234.25. For 25 months it would be £413.51. For a lesser level of Standard cover, not including aircon, the cost would be £222.75 for 13 months, or £390.51 for 25 months, with the same high £5,000 claims limit.
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  NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
  Alfa Romeo, has just introduced two brand new Euro 5-compliant engines for the Alfa 159 range - the 1750 TBi and the 2.0 JTDM. Both the Alfa Brera a
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  BMW to Launch M5 F10 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  With BMW’s seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic and Efficient Dynamics technology, including engine Auto Start-Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration, the M5’s fuel consumption has been reduced by more than 30 per cent to 28.5mpg, while CO 2 emissions tumble to 232g/km.  The new M5 Saloon will be available in the UK in November 2011, priced at £73,040 on-the-road.
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  Two Classic Auctions on Monday 31 Jul 2005 (News)
  Latest list of entries (with estimates) includes:- 1906 De Dion Bouton Model AM £9,000-£10,500 1926 Morris Cowley 2-Seat Tourer with Dickey Seat £8,000-£9,000 1928 Wolseley 16/45 Tourer £11,500-£13,000 1929 Rolls-Royce 20 Limousine by Park Ward £15,000-£17,000 1933 Morris Minor Saloon £3,500-£4,000 1934 Vauxhall Light Six (uncompleted restoration) No Reserve 1935 Austin Eighteen York £6,500-£7,500 1937 Alvis 4.3 Charlesworth Sports Saloon £22,500-£25,000 1948 Rover 75 Sports Saloon £5,250-£6,000 1951 Triumph Renown £3,750-£4,500 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud £16,500-£17,500 1958 Jaguar XK150 DHC £34,000-£37,000 1958 Bentley S1 Saloon £12,000-£14,000 1961 MGA 1600 Mk II Roadster £12,000-£14,000 1962 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller (one owner last 30 years) £1,500-£2,000 1962 Bentley S2 (14,000 miles in last 28 years) £16,000-£17,000 1962 Jaguar Mk2 3.8L £8,500-£9,500 1963 Triumph Vitesse Six £1,850-£2,150 1963 Triumph TR4 £9,500-£11,000 1964 MGB Roadster £6,000-£7,000 1964 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 £7,500-£8,000 1965 Jaguar E-Type FHC (used in 'The Life & Death of Peter Sellers) £12,000-£15,000 1966 Jaguar 3.8 S-Type £6,000-£7,500 1967 Jaguar Mk 2 3.4 £12,500-£13,500 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV £3,000-£3,650 1970 Lotus Elan SE 4 DHC £7,000-£7,500 1972 MGB Roadster No Reserve 1972 Jaguar XJ6 2.8 Series I (22,000 miles from new) £5,500-£6,500 1972 Rover 3500 No Reserve 1972 MG Midget Mk III (one owner last 21 years) £3,000-£4,000 1973 Lancia Beta 1600 Series I £2,500-£2,850 1973 MG Midget Mk III £2,500-£3,500 1973 Jensen Interceptor III £4,000-£4,750 1974 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas (reg. no. 91 FS included) £4,000-£5,000 1974 Triumph Stag £5,000-£6,500 1975 Triumph Stag £5,000-£5,750 1976 MGB Roadster £3,500-£4,500 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350SL £5,500-£6,500 1979 MGB Roadster (27,000 miles) £5,750-£6,750 1979 Daimler Double-Six Vanden Plas £6,000-£7,000 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL (ex-Nelson Piquet) £2,500-£3,500 1979 MG Midget 1500 £1,850-£2,250 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Convertible £3,000-£4,000 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi (LHD - 96,000 kms from new) £18,000-£20,000 1982 KVA GT40 Replica (believed KVA prototype) £6,000-£8,000 1982 Daimler DS420 Limousine £5,000-£7,000 1982 Ford Capri 1.6 GL Auto (45,500 miles from new) £1,000-£1,500 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL £5,750-£6,500 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider (LHD) £1,850-£2,250 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (LHD) No Reserve 1985 Morgan 4/4 4-Seater WITHDRAWN 1986 Daimler 4.2 Saloon (49,000 miles from new) £6,000-£7,000 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce (LHD) £3,000-£3,500 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 (only 3,995 miles from new) £14,500-£15,500 1988 Fiat X19 Gran Finale £2,650-£3,250 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible £7,000-£8,000 1991 TVR 290 S3 Cosworth 24v £5,500-£6,500 1995 Mercedes-Benz E220 Coupe £4,750-£5,250 1996 MGF VVC (one owner - 13,000 miles) £5,750-£6,250 1998 MG RV8 £9,500-£10,500 2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 (471 kms-RHD-late Mexican built car) £6,000 - £7,500 Latest Information at www.classic-car-auction.co.uk Also on Monday 1st August, but later in the day starting 6.30pm with Automobilia than at 7.00 with cars Coys will be holding its summer sale at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Vincent Square, Westminster.
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  Volkswagen Reliability Shock in Australia 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  Yet readers still believe that by buying a Volkswagen they are somehow buying into a higher level of quality and a higher echelon of car than, for example, a Ford. And, while they may have been more likely to accept a fault with a Ford, they often seem to feel that it should never have happened with a Volkswagen. Dowling continues: "As  a World Car of the Year judge  I've voted for the past three Volkswagen winners over the past four years -- because the cars are superb to drive and a well executed design.
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  Secret documents revealed: The future of BL 8 Apr 2013 (News)
  Part Two will cover December 1979-March 1980, a further 164 pages of documents. A key feature of these papers is the governement discussing Ford's green light for Bob Lutz - then head of Ford of Europe - to buy British Leyland. Part one of the National Archives report on BL's future prospects, from September-December 1979: