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  Seat Leon 'becomes more appealing' 19 Mar 2008 (News)
  in the Seat Leon line-up is another clear sign of our determination to lead the field not only in terms of sporting style and excitement, but also engineering excellence," said head of Seat UK Peter Wyhinny. Spanish vehicle manufacturer Seat is part of the Volkswagen Group and was founded
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  Sales of Zafira MPV 'booming' 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  trim level and equipment upgrades, the class-leading Vauxhall Zafira looks set to further increase its popularity in the UK market, Meanwhile, Vauxhall is to open its heritage centre to the public on April 20th, it has been reported. Crash.net states that the firm will be showing off
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  Insurance 'cheap with Skoda Fabia Estate' 16 Jan 2008 (News)
  ". The origins of Skoda stretch back to a bicycle repair shop established in the former Czechoslovakia in the latter part of the 19th century. Since then, the firm has become the Czech Republic's leading automobile manufacturer and was became a Volkswagen subsidiary in 1991.
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  'Best year ever' announced by Bentley 14 Jan 2008 (News)
  . He added that it will look to continue this success in 2008. "With its combination of modern technology, craftsmanship and bespoke capabilities, Bentley occupies a leading position in the luxury vehicle market and expects to maintain that position into the future," said
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  Skoda reports increase in sales for 2007 11 Jan 2008 (News)
  , with the firm selling 630,000 models around the world. This marks a 200 per cent hike over the last decade. Next year sees the release of the Superb and new Fabia Estate models, which the firm believes will lead to a successful 2008. "[It] looks set to be an even more prolific year
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  New school safety scheme praised by drivers' body 8 Oct 2007 (News)
  A driver's organisation has commented that a new school road safety feature represents "enlightened thinking" from officials. The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has commented that it would like to see other councils across the country follow the lead of West Sussex County
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  Michelin recalls 255/35 ZR20 97Y Extra Load Michelin Pilot Sport tyres 28 Dec 2005 (News)
  (Stoke on Trent – December 27, 2005) – Michelin is launching a recall of 255/35 ZR 20 97Y Michelin Pilot Sport Extra Load tyres. This decision results from the analysis of customer returns in Europe, which has revealed an anomaly that in certain cases may lead to a rapid loss of air
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  New Audi Suspension Failure Warning 26 Sep 2001 (News)
  Today's 'Autocar' carries news of rear suspension failures on Audi S3 quattros and Audi TT quattros. What happens is that the lower rear hub carrier ball joints corrode and seize up, imposing a strain on the lower rear suspension arms which can lead the arms to snap at the hub ends. THE PROBLEM
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  Used Car Vaules Under Pressure 24 Apr 2008 (News)
  Used car prices rise marginally, according to leading auction company, but market remains fragile as credit crunch takes its toll The latest used car price data from leading auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) shows that used car values have generally shown some modest growth
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  Smart fans head to Beaulieu 15 Oct 2014 (News)
  these small cars have.’ Enthusiasts will be able to vote for their favourite Smart in the ‘People’s Choice Award’ with the winner crowned in the afternoon before leading a cavalcade through the parkland. Turn up on the day in your Smart car and a ticket will set you back
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  Ford seeks new advanced apprentices 25 Apr 2014 (News)
  apprenticeships in IT, providing the option of a further Bachelor of Science degree in IT Management for Business. There is also a higher apprenticeship in finance, leading to a Diploma in Business Accounting. Tessa Hougham, apprenticeship manager, Ford of Britain, said: “Ford’s expanding range
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  Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco announce petrol and diesel price cut 7 Nov 2012 (News)
  for diesel. Andy Peake, Petrol Trading Director said “Today’s move shows that Asda is once again leading the way in reducing the price at the pump. Unlike other retailers, our price cuts benefit everyone across the country, meaning that no-one filling up at Asda will be forced to play
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  Britons 'pay £75 billion to drive' 1 Sep 2008 (News)
  for car insurance , servicing, road tax and petrol costs - up from £1,787 last year. A spokesperson for the company has stated that the rising cost of motoring will put some people from taking to the road altogether. "The rising cost could lead to more uninsured drivers
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  New Ford Mondeo 'creates a smooth and stress-free drive' 17 Jan 2008 (News)
  : "Collision mitigation is another benefit, with audible and visual alerts warning of situations that may lead to a collision." "This collision mitigation feature is integrated into ACC, preparing the car's braking system for immediate action," he added. Ford indicates on its
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  BMW reveals registration increase in 2007 8 Jan 2008 (News)
  with EfficientDynamics features helped us to consolidate our position as the leading manufacturer of premium vehicles," said Jim O'Donnell, BMW UK managing director. BMW driver Amir Khan has been banned from the road for six weeks following a speeding conviction. The 21-year-old boxer was clocked
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  Skoda: Value is at ten-year high 18 Dec 2007 (News)
  to get behind the wheel of a 1.2-litre Felicia Estate for £9,360 when it hits Skoda dealerships in the UK on February 7th 2008. The car also gives better value when it comes to storage, as its capacity has been described as "class-leading" by the firm. "This just
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  Irish importer Glencullen acquired by Renault Group 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  the efforts of Glencullen chairman Bill McCullen, who has been with the company for 21 years. "We are grateful to Bill Cullen for the outstanding job he has done for 21 years in Ireland, which will definitely enable Renault to become a leading brand by 2009, in terms of customer satisfaction
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  Radicals to Battle at Castle Combe on 1st October 20 Sep 2011 (News)
  scrap metal dealer has been battling all season with his arch rival Simon Tilling from Vernham Dean, the pair swopping the lead of both Class A and the overall title. Both drive Radical sports racing cars, but the two machines are quite different. Shanley drives the Prosport version once
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  Rothmans Metro 6R4 leads Autosport auction 23 Dec 2015 (News)
  A show-condition Metro 6R4 rally car is headlining a star-cast of more than 60 collectable cars going under the hammer at Autosport.
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  Government considers driving test overhaul 1 Dec 2014 (News)
  and switching on the heated rear screen while on the move. According to a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) spokesperson the proposals will undergo trials beginning next year (2015). Around 1000 drivers will take part in the trial, which if successful will lead to a full public