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Top 10: Mutton dressed as luxury lamb 22 Dec 2013 (News)
News that the Aston Martin Cygnet has ceased production after a two-year run has us digging-out similarly short-lived luxury makeovers of more humble motors... -
Lamborghini Gallardo production ends 28 Nov 2013 (News)
The final Lamborghini Gallardo has rolled-off the production line in Sant’ Agata, bringing to an end to the Italian manufacturer’s most successful car. During its 10-year run -
Sainsbury’s cuts fuel costs by 3p per litre 29 Oct 2013 (News)
. The reductions will start on Wednesday 30 October. Chris Biggs, who is in charge of buying the fuel distributed by Sainsbury’s, said: "We are always looking at ways to help our customers save money, especially in the run up to Christmas. We know that fuel is a big part of the weekly -
Gallery: Inside the Network Q factory 18 Oct 2013 (News)
Network Q was established in 1990 as the approved used car scheme run by Vauxhall for its extensive national dealer network. It's a well-established name, and as each car is sold with a 117-point inspection and offered with warranties that are anything up to five years long -
Geneva Motor Show 2013: Toyota to show FT-86 Open 1 Mar 2013 (News)
This open-topped concept version of the GT86 sports car has been designed to gauge customer feedback for a possible production run. -
Saab files for voluntary reorganisation 7 Sep 2011 (News)
to be obtained and an orderly restart of production to be prepared.” The filing for voluntary reorganisation affects Saab Automobile AB only, and will not impact the operations in the UK, which are run by SAAB GB. -
Porsche at the Frankfurt Motor Show 1 Sep 2011 (News)
. It’s just for display, though – all 600 have been sold. Porsche will also show the Cayman S Black Edition, a well-equipped limited run version of the 3.4-litre Cayman S sports car, the electric Boxster E and the 1900 Semper Vivus electric car -
Porsche to demo next 911 generation at Goodwood 10 Jul 2008 (News)
in the Sunday Times Supercar Run. Another highlight of the Sussex event is the Porsche 911 GT2, the brand's fastest car and its most powerful, with a 530bhp engine, which car insurance customers may be interested -
Fiat reveals Fiorino prices 21 Apr 2008 (News)
that "things are looking good for the Fiorino. "A combination of great looks, amazing carrying capacity and superb running costs will make the Fiorino a huge asset to thousands of businesses," he said. Meanwhile, JATO has found Fiat to have sold the most low-emissions vehicles -
April 2008 issue sees Car Mechanics hit 50 19 Mar 2008 (News)
Mechanics hit shelves in 1958 in a time before motorways had been built and the MoT test was introduced. Speaking at the time of its launch, editor John Mills commented that the purpose of the magazine was to help people run their car economically. And although the vehicles and roads have -
Auction to feature American 'muscle cars' 22 Feb 2008 (News)
British Car Auctions (BCA) will be displaying a number of American muscle cars at its latest Blackbushe event. The firm will be presenting the Dodge Charger R/T at the site, which has been rebuilt with a vinyl roof and has an engine the company claims is running "very well -
Tome chronicles Morris Minor's major accomplishments 21 Jan 2008 (News)
, Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a production run which spanned 22 years in the UK," says the publisher. The Morris Minor originally went by the codename mosquito and was designed by Alec Issogonis, who would go on to create -
Car crime 'curbed by Nissan youth project' 29 Nov 2007 (News)
Rehabilitating young people who have committed vehicle crime is the aim of a course from car manufacturer Nissan. The project, which teaches the dangers of a life committing such offences, is run by prison officers Dave Phelan and Neil Dainty. Its aim is to "keep youngsters -
'Win-win' situation as latest Audi SUV is unveiled 2 Nov 2007 (News)
emissions and fuel consumption by more than 20 per cent. It added that the motor runs on an "extremely lightweight" engine - a 69 kg battery and a 40 kg motor. Audi commented that the vehicle combines higher power and torque with economy of fuel and lower carbon emissions -
Up to £2,120 Off 57 reg Chevrolets 6 Sep 2007 (News)
, a saving of £1,370. Matiz 1.0-litre SE from only £5,795 on-the-road, a saving of £1,070. These not-to-be-missed savings are available for a limited amount of time only, while stocks last, and run from 14 September to 30 September only. For details of your -
SAAB 9-5 2.2 TiD BIK Special 17 Feb 2002 (News)
and £12,195 for the estate. BIK base rates work out at 20% and 21% respectively. The SAAB 9-5 estate is probably the safest estate car in a crash that you can run. More at www.saab.co.uk -
Sale of Sixty One Soft Tops on 19th March 16 Mar 2001 (News)
them prior to sale. The sale will run alongside BCA's Top Car Sale. My advice is to get there early to find a parking space and to give yourself time to preview the cars. More at www.bca-auctions.co.uk -
Is this Britain’s cheapest car? 24 Mar 2017 (News)
that the car had been running fine when parked up, but hadn’t turned a wheel in two months as the owner had bought something newer and more luxurious. The Rover was parked up behind his flat, out of tax and uninsured, and therefore had to go before the landlord got aggrieved by its presence. He -
WORLD BEATING MARCOS AT CASTLE COMBE SEASON OPENER 16 Apr 2011 (News)
himself to judge as he runs the circuit based Merlin Motorsport company. At one time the Trans XL machine was thought to be the most successful race car ever built and it's hoped the current owner will bring it to Castle Combe to take part in the Marcos Cavalcade at Mid-day. Some -
BCA Reports Auction Prices Up Another 3% In July 7 Aug 2009 (News)
BCA’s Pulse report for July shows that used car values are continuing to rise as average auction values increased for the ninth month running. Average values across the board reached £6,028 in July - a substantial £178 (3%) increase over June’s