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  Plymouth - Dakar £100 Banger Rally 22 Aug 2002 (News)
  The Lada Riva and its derivatives is perhaps the world’ best selling car of all time, a higher figure than the Beetle or Model T Ford and while not good, they are not as bad people say they are. In addition what other car can be bought for around £100 and will give reliable service and average fuel economy? Q.What do your work colleagues think of this?
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  Click for more info Monday 24 October  Get £50 in-store vouchers when you buy M&S premier car insurance. The deal ends on 31 October and is only available to new customers who buy their car insurance direct from Marks and Spencer. Click for more info Friday 21 October  Save 20 per cent on your car insurance with a Nextbase dash camera.
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  Wheeler Dealer Restoration Book Out 2 Mar 2015 (News)
  .” The full list of the ten cars featured in the manual is as follows: As well as these five, the manual covers: Lamborghini Urraco S Land Rover Discovery Subaru Impreza WRX Amphicar Willys MB Jeep Author, Chris Randall is a freelance motoring journalist, regularly contributing to magazines and websites such as Car Mechanics, Classic Car Weekly, Total 911, and Honestjohn.co.uk amongst others.
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  Unimog: Behind The Wheel 13 May 2013 (News)
  There's still a similar version now – the Unimog Black Edition with 286PS and 1100Nm of torque plus the entertainment and sat nav system from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Unimog's abilities are increasingly being recognised by operators in the UK. Northamptonshire Fire Service now runs a Unimog U5000 complete with a crane that specialises in animal and inland water rescues while they model has also found favour with tree surgeons, utility companies and with councils looking for serious snow ploughs and gritters.
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  Michelin Launches Two New High Performance Winter Tyres 29 Feb 2012 (News)
  First off, Michelin’s new 295/30 R20 Pilot Alpin PA4s fitted to Porsche’s latest 3.8 Carrera S. So that’s 400PS from an overhanging pendulum of a rear engine through the latest Porsche PDK autobox  onto the snow via the back wheels alone. Michelin had pitched its new tyre against Pirelli’s Sottozero, and its guys reckoned they were lapping 2 seconds faster.
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  Mexican built FIAT 500 1.4 MultiAir For USA. 21 Nov 2010 (News)
  Specifically, some of the major adaptations for the USA are: body structure redesigned to increase crash resistance; suspension modified for the USA market to simultaneously maintain the Fiat 500's agility and ensure that its passenger compartment is comfortable and quiet during long journeys;   more than 20 specific modifications/additions to the body components to reduce noise, vibrations and harshness (NVH); new anti-lock braking system (ABS) with front brake callipers redesigned for optimum performance; fuel tank increased to 10.5 gallons; heating and cooling system redesigned for climate extremes; driver and front passenger seats redesigned with a new armrest and new cushions to improve comfort over long distances; new front seats fitted with the Easy Entry system; new steering wheel controls and steering effort calibration optimised to increase directional stability at highway speeds; new high quality BOSE® Energy Efficient Series audio system with six speakers and subwoofer.
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  Baron's British Heritage Auction 8th September at Sandown Park 31 Aug 2009 (News)
  September 8th sale entries (as at 31.8.09): British Heritage •  1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante £24000-27000 •  1996 Austin (Rover) Mini Cooper 35 £5300-6000 •  1959 Austin Healey 3000 MKI BT7 2+2 £29000-32000 •    1958 Austin Healey Frog-Eye Sprite £7500-9000 •  1979 Austin Mini 1000 £2250-3000 •  1983 Daimler S3 4.2 Sovereign £1500-2500 •  1959 Jaguar 3.4 Sports saloon £14000-16000 •  1968 Jaguar E-Type S 1 1/2 4.2 Roadster £34000-40000 •  1961 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Manual £27000-30000 •  1973 S3 E-Type FHC £12000-14000 •  1995 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (X300) £2500-3500 •    1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 £4000-5000 •  1996 Jaguar XJ6 Executive £1500-2000 •  1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £3000-4000 •  1967 Jaguar C-Type by Proteus £38000-45000 •  1995 Land Rover Defender 300tdi Soft Top £7500-8500 •  1993 Land Rover Range Rover ‘Classic’ 4.2 LSE £4500-5500 •  1959 MG TF1500-LHD £19000-22000 •  1961 MG MGA 1600 FHC £5500-6500 •  1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A £750-1500 •  1964 Triumph TR4 £9000-11000 •  1973 Triumph TR6 £7000-8000 •  1968 Wolseley Hornet £2000-3000 Other entries •  1986 BMW M,5351 Auto Saloon £2000-3000 •  1918 Buick e Six 49 Tourer £17000-20000 •  1967 Dodge Coronet VIP £8500-10500 •  1988 Maserati Bi-Turbo 2500 Coupe £4250-5250 •  1988 Mercedes 300SL £12500-14000 •  1992 Mercedes 320CE Coupe £2500-3500 •  1982 Mercedes 380SL £3750-5000 •  1980 Mercedes 450SLC £4500-5500 •  1987 Mercedes 500SEC £3250-4000 •  1986 Mercedes 500SEC £4750-5750 •  1984 Mercedes Benz 500SL £3500-5000 •  1989 Porsche 9113.2 Cabriolet Sport £13000-15000 •  1990 Renault 4TL £3250-4000 •  1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe £4500-6000 Julian Shoolheifer appointed as Director of Business Development Barons has strengthened its team with the appointment of classic vehicle specialist Julian Shoolheifer as Director of Business Development.
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  FIAT to Supply BSM With 500s 1 Aug 2009 (News)
  BSM is confident that the change of car will give new drivers a superior learning experience, with features including: Manoeuvrability – the Fiat 500, with a length of just 3.5 metres and a turning circle of 9.2 metres, is easy to drive and offers exceptional manoeuvrability; Safety – the Fiat 500 has more safety features than any other small car and achieved five stars in the tough Euro NCAP crash test programme; Environment – the Fiat 500 engine meets the toughest Euro 5 exhaust emissions standards and has improved fuel efficiency when compared with BSM’s previous fleet. The 500’s 1.2-litre 69 bhp engines returns 55.4 mpg on the combined cycle and emits just 119 g/km CO 2 . The model is also available with eco:Drive which analyses driving styles and helps drivers use less fuel; Visibility – the Fiat 500 model also offers greater visibility than the previous fleet, with a smaller dashboard and larger wing mirrors.
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  BCA Pulse Shows Auction Prices Rising 6 Jan 2009 (News)
  Year on year figures, however, show that average values this year are £935 behind 2007’s figures. Performance against CAP improved by nearly one point over the month, but is over 3.5 points behind the figure recorded in December 2007. Average Sales Data - All Sectors All sectorsAge (mths)MileageAv Sold (£)Av CAP (£)Vs CAP (%) Nov 0754.46559865512592593.03 Dec 0752.39552585771613694.06 Jan 0853.04544425880612695.99 Feb 0854.32549935853604496.84 Mar 0856.55556665400565795.47 Apr 0856.36552815406577793.58 May 0855.71557495462588892.76 Jun 0855.24553805115555992.02 Jul 0854.58556234949548490.25 Aug 0854.22552644765528490.18 Sep 0854.71546964812524191.82 Oct 0853.93549164743521790.92 Nov 0851.92539064823538489.59 Dec 0852.23540274836534690.46 Used car values stabilised over the second half of the year, having been on a rollercoaster in the latter months of 2007 and the first half of 2008.
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  From Marinas to Carinas: Britain’s least exotic car show remains a dullard’s delight 22 Jul 2019 (News)
  Cars that used to be mainstream but are now a rarity included a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0i CD, two exceptional Rover 200 R8s, a 1985 Nissan Sunny 1.5 GL and a 1980 Ford Cortina 2.0 L. Slightly rarer models included a 1971 Fiat 128, 1979 Colt Sigma and a 1973 Toyota Crown Custom Estate, along with a wonderful 1978 Chrysler Horizon with just 318 miles on the clock, originally won as a game show prize by someone who never used it.  Judging took many hours of discussion with owners, car inspections and deliberation in the estate café, as owners waited patiently on the lawns for the final verdict.
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  Driven: Euro6 Nissan Navara 18 Nov 2016 (News)
  .    Off-road the   Navara   is as good as the   Mitsubishi L200   and   Ford Ranger .  We've driven the Nissan on everything, from heavy mud to deep snow and sand dunes. The Navara takes it all in its stride, although we have lost some bits of bodywork along the way, with the front underbody protection prone to catching tree stumps and coming loose.  The switchable four-wheel drive system is excellent though, with the torque packed 2.3-litre engine working seamlessly with the high and low gear ratios.
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  November's money saving deals 27 Nov 2013 (News)
  icid=satnav_main_slot2">Click here Monday 4 November Ford has dropped £750 off the price of a new Ka Studio . That means you can buy a Ka with a 1.2-litre petrol engine for £8045. The office is valid at participating dealers and available until 31 December 2013.
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  30 Millionth Volkswagen Golf Rolls Off The Production Lines 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  .  This makes the VW Golf the second best selling model in history. More than 15 million Model T Fords were produced by 1929; 21,529,4641 VW Beetles were built by 2012; and more than 39 million Toyota Corollas had been sold by the end of 2012, with the Corolla remaining a current model in countries such as Thailand.  The milestone car will be officially on display for employees of the Wolfsburg plant this coming Saturday at the plant’s open day.
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  The MoT Files - the full story 13 May 2012 (News)
  The performance of Swedish brand Volvo raised a few eyebrows though with a pass rate of only 57.4 per cent, less than the likes of Ford and Volkswagen. We expected it to be considerably higher given the typical Volvo owner. When it came to analysing individual models we set a minimum of 2000 MoTs per year. Otherwise the results would be dominated by high end cars like Aston Martins and Bentleys of which you’d expect a high success rate given their price tag and the fact that their owners, you’d imagine, take great care of them.
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  Kia confirms launch of Optima saloon 10 Jan 2012 (News)
  Kia has confirmed that its new Optima will go on sale in the UK, with sales starting on 1 February 2012. The Ford Mondeo-sized saloon will be the 'flagship' model in the Kia range with prices starting at £19,595 on the road. In the UK it's aimed mainly at business users so comes with just one engine, 1.7 CRDi diesel with 134bhp and claimed economy of 57.6mpg with the standard six-speed manual gearbox.
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  Massive Racing This Weekend at Croft 21 Jul 2011 (News)
  Also on the bill is the high-profile Protyre Formula Renault BARC single-seater series as well as Honda V-Tecs, MGs, Sports Saloons, the visiting Scottish Motor Racing Club’s Ford Fiesta championship and a grid of ‘leaning’ Citroen 2CVs! The iconic and much loved French cars will be in action three times over the weekend – in two short sprints counting towards their own championship plus, on the Saturday evening, a mini two-hour endurance race featuring driver-change pit stops.
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  4x4s spotted in the classifieds 20 Jul 2011 (News)
  Luxurious, well built, speedy, stable on the road and more than capable off it, the Range Rover is arguably one of the finest vehicles ever made. And yet you can have a 2002 model for less than a new Ford Focus... granted it’ll cost a lot more to run than a Focus, but that’s beside the point. This model is a TD6, so it’s more economical than the big petrol V8, returning 25mpg on the combined cycle.
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  USED CAR SALES FALL APRIL - JUNE 2009 27 Aug 2009 (News)
    Segment Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 SUV/4x4 109787 -3.8 -2.3 Executive 82547 -6.6 2.7 Lower Medium 502460 -7.1 -2.6 Luxury 12073 -3.1 7.0 MPV 93258 7.6 -2.8 Mini 27075 -12.4 6.2 Specialist Sports 74479 6.0 19.5 Supermini 523069 -6.5 -2.2 Upper Medium 338711 -6.1 -2.6 Unspecified 30095 -45.8 11.4 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Make Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 BMW 80672 -1.4 3.2 CITROEN 66954 -5.3 -1.9 FIAT 58574 -9.3 -2.4 FORD 270497 -8.1 -4.0 HONDA 49955 -7.7 -4.2 MERCEDES-BENZ 52063 -5.4 3.7 NISSAN 64164 -11.0 -8.5 PEUGEOT 136211 -7.6 -1.7 RENAULT 118478 -10.2 -3.7 ROVER 51106 -39.7 -4.5 TOYOTA 63834 -9.9 -3.5 VAUXHALL 246972 -4.4 -2.0 VOLKSWAGEN 125501 -4.3 -1.7 ~Others 408573 1.5 4.2 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Fuel type Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 Diesel 479540 4.7 -1.5 Petrol 1307627 -10.2 -1.1 Electric 495 52.3 43.5 Hybrid 2374 30.9 36.8 Unspecified 3518 -6.3 9.4 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Age Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 0 to 3 365247 -12.8 -12.4 3 to 6 402327 -10.9 -2.1 6 to 9 388158 -3.2 2.6 9 plus 637822 -1.6 5.0 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA     For more information, visit Experianplc.com
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  Scrappage Scheme Busting Deals From Motorpoint 27 Apr 2009 (News)
  This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 47.9 MPG (combined) Family Cars Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5dr Manual. 58 Reg. Only 6,493 miles at £11,999 - a saving of £6,718 on list price when new*. This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 48.7 MPG (combined) People Carriers Renault Grand Scenic 1.6 VVT Dynamique 5dr Manual.
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  FIAT 500: CAR OF THE YEAR 2008 19 Nov 2007 (News)
  The international jury presiding over the Car of the Year award, made up of 58 specialist journalists from 22 European countries, has elected the Fiat 500 Car of the Year 2008 with 385 votes, ahead of the Mazda 2 (325 votes) and the Ford Mondeo (202). In addition to winning the Car of the Year 2008 award outright, the super-compact Fiat distinguished itself by obtaining votes from most members of the jury: 57 out of 58 included it in their short-list, and 33 made it top in their personal rankings.