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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 15 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  The local motor-federation have performed a great service in assisting the event, not just with guiding Kim Bannister’s route-planning work, including more off-road Time Trial sections than any previous visit to Russia, but also in the back up – their own mechanics sweep through the route to help the fallen. Tonight the crowds flocked around the silver Model A Ford special as Bill Cleyndert and Mark van Hees set about carrying out their spanner-checks and adjusting the tappets. Mani Dubs and Robi Huber, the crew of car 23, the Rockne saloon, had to fight for space to check out the car, they had concerns for the back axle as they had new rear wheel-bearings made.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 11 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  He happens to own the ex-Evan Green P76 that also drove in the 1974 World Cup Rally, and is here with a replica. The oldest car in the event, the 1913 Model T Ford, had one disaster after another yet still the crew keep turning up for dinner. Nicky Bailey said: 'We have broken the back axle, and an oil leak is making the fan-belt slip, so we have no cooling and no battery-charge…. yep, push-starts in the sand.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 10 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  There were two Time Trials today and Gerry Crown dropped time on the first, having broken his rear shock absorber mountings, allowing the Citroen DS to prove quickest car and beat Gerry’s Leyland P76 by eight-seconds, but on the second, uphill, the big V8 had the low-down grunt to haul the big car up to the top in a storming best time of 9 minutes 56 seconds, the only car to get under the 11 minute barrier, the Citroen posting 11.23. Peter Lovett’s Porsche did it in 11.28. Best of the Vintageants on the hill was the Ford Model A Special, nice and light and a simple engine that works well at low revs was the ideal formula to post a best time of 11 minutes 10 seconds, that’s a better time than the ex-World Cup Rally Citroen, but on arriving into camp the car had a broken spring and needed help with a change of tyre – Owen and Jamie Turner were on hand to get down to work with the tyre levers.
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  EarlyBird Discounts For BTCC Croft Next June 13 Nov 2012 (News)
  Bear in mind in addition to three BTCC races on the Sunday there will also be plenty of thrills and spills from the supporting Ginetta, Porsche, Renault and Formula Ford categories which provide the best saloon, sportscar and single-seater racing in the UK. “Next year will be the 17th consecutive year we have brought Britain’s premier motor racing championship to the region for what is annually one of the region’s biggest sporting events full stop.
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  Earls Court Motor Show set to star at Goodwood Revival once again 24 Aug 2011 (News)
  Car manufacturers confirmed to be exhibiting at this ‘motor show of the future’ include Maserati, Jaguar, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Jeep and Ford, the latter celebrating its centenary in the Britain at the event. In addition to the manufacturers’ stands, there will be a central ‘concours d’elegance’ exhibition. 
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  Record Entry Expected for HRDC Final 15 Aug 2011 (News)
  So expect to see the welcome return of the Jaguar Mk2 to the sharp end of the grid. Vauxhall VX4/90s, Volvo Amazons, 850 Minis and 997 Coopers, Ford Zodiac Mk3, Abarth 850 and 1000TC, late-model Sunbeam Rapiers and a sprinkling of early 997 and 1200 Anglias will offer close racing with an all-important affordable entry level. Race entry forms and entry application details can be obtained from: Julius Thurgood Mobile: 07850 361159 Landline: 01926 885835 Email: direct@juliusthurgood.co.uk Web: www.hrdc.eu
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  'Lost' David Brown Aston Stars in September Auction 23 Aug 2010 (News)
   The sale also includes a charming piece of British social history – a  1954 Morris Royal Mail van with black rubber front wings (£8,000-£10,000) – and ‘KUU 33D’, the 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina used as the model for the popular Corgi Classics model of the 1980s and ‘90s (£35,000-£45,000). For further information please visit www.barons-auctions.com , email  info@barons-auctions.com    or call 08454 30 60 60.
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  Fleets vote BMW most reliable make under 3 years old, Honda Civic most reliable car. 7 Nov 2009 (News)
  ”   FN50 Survey results Most reliable car manufacturer 1 BMW 2 Honda 3 Audi 4 Toyota 5 Volkswagen 6 Mercedes-Benz 7 Ford 8 Mazda 9 Nissan 10 Skoda Most reliable car 1 Honda Civic 2 BMW 3 Series 3 Honda Jazz 4 Honda Accord 5 BMW 5 Series 6 Audi A4 7 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 8  MINI 9 Toyota Avensis 10 Volkswagen Golf Further information on the FN50 survey can be viewed at www.fleetnews.co.uk .
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  Hyundai Runaway Leader in Scrappage Sales 22 Jul 2009 (News)
  ”   The most popular car traded in for a new Hyundai under the scrappage scheme is now the Ford Fiesta (1,406), followed by the Nissan Micra (1,076).     Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world’s fifth largest automaker in 2008 and includes over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates.
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  Buyers Turn a Profit on Scrappage 23 Jun 2009 (News)
  Glass’s, publisher of motor dealer ‘bible’ Glass’s Guide, says that for in-demand superminis such as the new Ford Fiesta, FIAT 500 and Citroen C1, a profit of up to £1,100 could be available if the consumer had received the full scrappage trade-in discount and then sold their new car privately after taking delivery.
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  Pick-up prices pick up 18 May 2009 (News)
  ” Ward added “There’s still an active buyer base in the building and construction trades for double cabs as a working tool, of course, from the site foreman to the self-employed builder for whom it may also have a role as ‘family car’.” BCA’s figures show that average values for Mitsubishi L200 and Ford Ranger models (at three years and 60K miles) have recovered well since the turn of the year, but still remain behind the market peak values seen earlier in 2008. At the very bottom of the market, average L200 values were below £4,000, while Ranger models were just above £3,000.
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  Renault Sale: Clios From £6,356 or £117pm 27 Jun 2006 (News)
  More information and more new car deals like these at www.newcar4me.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Ford, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Saab, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo.
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  Personal Contract Purchase Car Leasing from £234.99 a month 16 Aug 2005 (News)
  New DSG Auto Contracts Facility - Instant Online Quotes Available On The Site Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 3dr @ £239.99 over 36 Months Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE 4dr @ £379.99 over 36 Months Audi Tt 1.8 T 2dr [180] @ £339.99 over 36 Months BMW X5 3.0d Sport 5dr Auto @ £609.99 over 48 Months Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD LX 5dr Auto @ £418.99 over 48 Months Ford Fiesta 2.0 ST 3dr @ £234.99 over 36 Months Mazda 6 2.0d TS (136) 5dr @ £309.99 over 36 Months Mercedes-benz C Class C220 CDI Avantgarde SE 4dr Auto @ £396.99 over 48 Months Mercedes-benz E Class E220 CDI Avantgarde [Euro 4] 4dr Tip Auto @ £497.99 over 36 Months Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi 136 SE 4dr @ £319.99 over 36 Months Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T3-X 5dr @ £297.99 over 36 Months Toyota Landcruiser 3.0 D-4D LC3 5dr Auto [5] @ £466.99 over 48 Months Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI 5dr @ £279.99 over 36 Months Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Sport TDI 4dr @ £359.99 over 36 Months Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI SE Sport 5dr Auto @ £493.99 over 48 Months Volvo V50 2.0D SE 5dr [Euro 4] @ £356.99 over 36 Months 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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  Drop Top Car Auction Today 24 Apr 2005 (News)
  Also included are a 45k mile Y reg Aston Martin V12 Vantage convertible, a 25k mile 2002/52 Mercedes 500SL, a 5k mile 03 reg SL55 AMG, and simply masses of MX5s, 206Ccs, Ford Street Kas, Mercedes SLKs, BMW 3-Series and MGFs and TFs. And, in the Top Car sale itself:- 2003/53 Jaguar XJR V8 Supercharged, Anthracite, 38k miles 03 reg Mitsubishi Shogun DI-D Field, Amazon Green, 13k miles 03 reg Mercedes CL500, Brilliant Silver, 34k miles 2002/52 Mercedes CLK 320 Avantgarde, Obsidian Black, 41k miles 2002/52 Jaguar XKR Supercharged convertible, Silver, 47k miles 2002/52 BMW X5 3.0d Sport auto, Topaz Blue, 51k miles 02 reg Mercedes S320 LWB, Obsidian Black, 35k miles 02 reg Mercedes CL600, Obsidian Black, 56k miles Y reg Mercedes SL500 convertible, Silver, 30k miles Y reg BMW M3 3.2 Coupe, Phoenix Yellow, 38k miles For more information, phone Alan Biddle on 01252 878555.
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  Older Rovers Holding Up at Auction 15 Apr 2005 (News)
  But best buy I saw before I had to rush off was a 67k mile 2001/51 Honda Stream 2.0i VTEC Sport, sold for just £4,050. Upcoming auctions at Blackbushe include a Ford ex-rental sale open to the public on 26th April. The next Top Car sale at Blackbushe is on Mondays 25th April. For Top Car sales at Blackbushe, Measham, Brighouse, and Nottingham, phone 0845 702 3366 or link to www.bca-europe.com/prestige Remember, Top Car sales now include sections direct from Black Horse Finance, Bank of Scotland, Porsche retail and BMW Group.
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  Alfa GT Coupe Makes £16,450 at Auction 21 Jan 2005 (News)
  A 101k mile 2001/51 TDI 100 PD 100 Tiptronic estate made £6,400. Otherwise of interest, a rare new shape 18k mile 2001/51 Ford Maverick 2.0 litre manual sold for £8,500, a 92k mile 96N Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Executive made £3,800 and a 91k mile 98S Citroen XM 2.0iSX manual estate sold for a surprisingly strong £1,225.
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  New Shape Mondeo £2,850 at Auction Today 13 Oct 2004 (News)
  There will be another big sale on Friday. But the event of the week is tomorrow’s big Ford ex-rental sale where you can expect 53 reg Focuses from £6,500 to £7,500 and 53 reg Mondeos from £7,500 to £8,500. Open to the public. “Everybody Welcome”. (Remember to make sure those Focuses have the Climate Pack before you bid.)
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  Year Old Yaris Just £4,450 at Auction 14 Apr 2004 (News)
  Cheap cheapies were a radiant red 93k mile 98R Mondeo 1.8LX, sold for £900; a 93k mile 99T Daewoo Nubira 1.6SE bid to £675; an unwarranted mile 97R FIAT Punto 75SX with no red key bid to £600; and an unwarranted mile but very clean looking 99T Suzuki Baleno 1.8GX estate bid to £1,675. Remember, 150 car Ford ex-rental sale tomorrow, 15th April, together with the van sale, and the usual full programme of sales on Friday. If you’re thinking of buying at auction, as always the best way to look for a specific car or pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  New Land Rover Discovery 3 Apr 2004 (News)
  Top-selling engine in Europe is likely to be Land Rover’s new, smooth and flexible 2.7-litre V6 turbodiesel (not available in North America), a common rail unit that uses variable geometry turbocharging. The third engine in the line-up (for selected markets only) is an American Ford petrol 4.0-litre V6, a version of one of the world’s best-selling SUV powerplants now further developed for Land Rover use. Both petrol derivatives are matched to a six-speed automatic ‘intelligent shift’ transmission, also available with the diesel though this is offered with a six-speed manual as standard.
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  Used Car Checking Kit, Just £35.99 17 Feb 2004 (News)
  apc=311234599718640342" target="_blank">www.warrantydirect.co.uk 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.