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  First production Lotus Elite to auctioned at NEC show 26 Oct 2016 (News)
  .' Ant Anstead’s restoration involved stripping the car to a bare monocoque, fitting a full, FIA approved roll cage accompanied by an FIA homologated Tillett B6F Carbon-GRP racing seat, TRS belts, bespoke fuel system avoiding the notorious “wing tank” that remains fitted
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  Comment: Are we ready for driverless cars? 31 Aug 2014 (News)
  . There will be extra cost with adding more technology, but this will be offset by savings in insurance. You can already save money on car insurance by choosing a model that comes with autonomous emergency braking. Acceleration and braking will be done more smoothly and efficiently and fuel and maintenance
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  Comment: London Congestion Charge - time to change the rules? 8 Jul 2014 (News)
  For many businesses that operate in the nation's capital, the London Congestion Charge has become an extra cost. Originally set at £5 a day all cars and vans were charges unless they ran on alternative fuels. This included LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and CNG
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  Government urged to scrap BIK tax on electric cars 15 Mar 2014 (News)
  guidance on mileage reimbursement rates relating to electric vehicles whether as a company car or a privately-owned vehicle driven on company business.” EV mileage reimbursement rates for company cars (Advisory Fuel Rates) and privately-owned cars on business trips (Approved Mileage Allowance
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  New Vehicles and New Ideas at Mobility Roadshow 7 Jun 2012 (News)
  Zafira Tourer available to test drive. Ford has chosen the Roadshow to host one of the first UK Ford B-MAX displays. Sirus Automotive is launching a new wheelchair passenger-up-front vehicle, based on the fuel-efficient 1.3 Fiat Qubo, which the company says will be the most affordable
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  New Mercedes ML Comes with Cut Price Command Satnav as Launch Offer 3 Apr 2012 (News)
  BlueTEC develops 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque and has combined fuel consumption of 44.8 mpg with CO2 emissions from 165 g/km, while the corresponding figures for the V6-engined ML 350 BlueTEC are 258 hp, 620 Nm, 39.2 mpg and 189 g/km. Highlights among an extensive array of standard features include
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  Latest Citroen offers from Drive the Deal 3 Nov 2011 (News)
  Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDi VTR Plus 5dr £23,195 Saving £2,484 + Please note that the financial value of the “Free Fuel” offer is already included into our discounted price quoted. * The quoted prices include a £500 (£1,000 on petrol DS3 DSport & DS4 models, £1500
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  Former US Police Force cars now on sale in the UK 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  . “The cars are iconic thanks to the movie world and, when you drive around in one, there’s an enormous sense of goodwill from other road users.” Running on LPG fuel, the cars can be taxed for around £200 and insured for approximately £500. USA Cop Cars has only a handful of cars in the UK
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  Bumper Saturday Public Car Auction at BCA Blackbushe 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  timing to make the most of the Spring sunshine! “There’s no question that motorists are feeling the pinch at the moment – even with the concessions made on fuel duty in the Budget” said Tony Gannon, Communications Director, BCA.  “So finding the best deal on their next used vehicle is vital
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  Chevrolet Reveals 2011 BTCC Livery 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  Express and Evo. Also backing the cars are paint supplier DuPont, ECM Vehicle Logistics and Tesco Momentum 99 Octane fuel. Championship-winner Plato also carries additional sponsorship from Britain’s biggest-selling newspaper, The Sun. Unveiling the cars at the BTCC Media Launch
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  Lamborghini launches stunning £200,000 Aventador 5 Mar 2011 (News)
  1575kg (that's about the same as a Ford Mondeo TDCI), fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down by around 20 per cent compared to its predecessor. The famous Italian carmaker is promising more than just sheer power too, saying that the Aventador combines 'outstanding lightweight engineering
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  Pre-Budget Report gives company car drivers a tax-free option 10 Dec 2009 (News)
  ?   Citroen C-Zero Mitsubishi i-MIEV all electric rebadged as Citroen Z-ZERO, offering zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise. Due for launch in the last quarter of 2010.  Read
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  Mayor to Review Congestion Tax for Low Emitters 4 Aug 2009 (News)
  Following its challenge to The Mayor of London, Volvo Car UK has been successful in its bid to review the current Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemption that, Volvo believes, unfairly biases hybrid cars over
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  JAGUAR XKR AND XFR AT LONDON MOTOREXPO 2009 12 May 2009 (News)
  fuel consumption of 42.0mpg – a 12 percent improvement. The new XFR is powered by the all-new supercharged 5.0-litre which reaches 60mph from standstill in just 4.7 seconds. Distinguished by a unique exterior and interior, this ultimate sports saloon delivers a massive 510 horsepower
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  Bangkok Motor Show 29 Mar 2008 (News)
  public transport, being subsidised by a 5 baht a litre levy on fuel, now up to 32 baht a litre (52p), twice the price it was five years ago, but still less than half the UK price. Consequently the theme of the show was economy, with gas conversions everywhere, GM showing a 65% CNG / 35% diesel conversion
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  Budget Car Tax Trap hits less wealthy car drivers hardest 22 Mar 2008 (News)
  those with automatics because they tend to be slightly less fuel efficient and therefore produce more carbon dioxide. “Many of these cars will be worth around £2,000 to £2,500 in the trade and the cost of a tax disc will be around 15 to 20 per cent of the car’s
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  New FIAT 1.6 Multijet Under 120g/km 6 Feb 2008 (News)
  form. In addition to revised engine ECU settings, this ‘Eco’ pack employs special measures to optimise aerodynamics, and incorporates low rolling resistance tyres and ‘taller’ gear ratios to return some outstanding fuel consumption and CO2 figures: 62.7 mpg in the combined cycle
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  'LIFE ON MARS' CARS IN DEMAND 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  seen a rising interest in cars from the 1980s in recent sales and we expect the start of the new BBC TV series to fuel this even further. People are beginning to feel a sense of nostalgia for 80s fashions and this includes cars like the Golf GTI, Rover SD1, Ford Cortina, BMW and Mercedes models
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  Top Cars Tumble at Auction Today 24 Oct 2005 (News)
  ). Rising fuel prices and Chrysler’s plan to bring in 25 of its own at £37,995 scuppered any bidding past £32,500. Stormin’ Norm was there too in the form of a 27k mile 2003/52 reg Hummer H2 that hit the buffers at £27,500. Next door, Pendragon
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  Surprise Bargains at Top Car Today 14 May 2001 (News)
  , privately imported from Germany, stuck at £25,400 against trade guide for an official import of at least £28,500. So even if it came for £500 more it would have been an excellent buy. Competition for Jaguar XJ8s looked a bit reluctant, perhaps due to fears of fuel consumption