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| Posted in General car industry news on 05/11/2008 |
Car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz hosted an exclusive performance from a leading symphony orchestra at its Surrey headquarters.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performed at Brooklands, home o[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 05/11/2008 |
Motorists have been advised to take extra care when travelling at night because of the increased risk of accident.
GEM Motoring Assist points to recent figures which show around 40 per cent o[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 06/11/2008 |
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are mad for German cars, according to reports.
A fleet of VWs has been provided for the Hollywood couple as they stay in Germany while working of their next film.[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 06/11/2008 |
Fewer new cars were sold last month as motorists choose to cut their costs, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New car registrations fell by [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 06/11/2008 |
Those looking for a new vehicle may well be looking at going for a used car to save money, but that does not stop them looking at new ones for inspiration.
For instance, take the New Audi AS [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 07/11/2008 |
Tim Anderson from the Energy Saving Trust said a heavier car is one that needs to work a little harder - so uses more petrol.
So while the used BMW and VW may have great space to store conven[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 07/11/2008 |
For the first time German carmaker BMW has put together a sustainable value report.
It builds on BMW's debut UK environmental report, which was issued in 2006, plus details the company's achi[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 10/11/2008 |
Drivers of used Jaguars have been told they could get their car professionally refurbished or modified for a low price.
Second-hand Jaguars can be subjected to a range of improvements that wi[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 10/11/2008 |
Fleet news said BMW series 3 cars were the best value for money as far as reliability went.
It also said used BMW was the "most reliable" manufacturer. The company also won an accol[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 10/11/2008 |
The annual Stars and Cars event held by Mercedes went ahead last weekend in Germany, fans of used Mercedes-Benz cars may know.
McLaren engine partner Mercedes holds the Stuttgart event each y[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 11/11/2008 |
Used car owners are growing in number, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
The new car market has fallen for the past five consecutive months and Motor C[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 11/11/2008 |
Drivers of grey cars are more likely to need roadside assistance than any other coloured vehicle, according to new research by digital motoring magazine imotormag.co.uk.
The study by the free[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 11/11/2008 |
Used car drivers may want to keep their eyes on this attractive convertible coupe from Volkswagen.
The German car manufacturer has extended its Eos range by introducing a new entry-level mode[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 12/11/2008 |
Universal Motoring History has uploaded more than 500 classic films from around the world from the 1890s onwards onto its website.
The films, featuring classic used cars, can now be enjoyed f[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 12/11/2008 |
The new £24,000 Megane Renaultsport R26.R has beaten five more expensive marques in Evo magazine's Car of The Year test, to become the Real World car of 2008.
It could be that the succes[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 04/11/2008 |
Winter motoring is almost upon the UK - some areas of the country have already experienced their first frosty starts.
With this in mind, the Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) has issued a [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 04/11/2008 |
happy motoring.
The car rental company suggests a good way to avoid angst at the wheel is to rent a bigger car - it does not take a massive leap of the imagination to know this can also apply[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 03/11/2008 |
Lewis Hamilton's success for the McLaren Mercedes Formula One team means he is the youngest and also the first black driver to win the title of champion.
The 23-year-old took the title in an [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 03/11/2008 |
Good driving skills are being encouraged by the manufacturer of one of the UK's best known used car brands - Mercedes-Benz.
The company has organised a Safe Drive, Stay Alive in Action in par[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 31/10/2008 |
Money and emissions can be cut if motorists change the way they drive, according to BSM.
One of the driving school's experts said a range of skills could be developed that will use less fuel [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 31/10/2008 |
A used retro BMW prompted a flurry of photograph taking and an enthusiastic review by a car fanatic.
The BMW E24 was described by a member of the Jalopnik team as "such a good-looking ca[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 30/10/2008 |
Ford has unveiled its new Ka, which it says is easier on the wallet has affordable options for those who like to pimp their ride.
Coming in a petrol or diesel version, the all-new Ka has all [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 29/10/2008 |
BMW technology knows no bounds as the company prepares to build an ecological supercar to rival the Audi R8, according to reports.
A company insider was quoted by Auto Car as saying the conce[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 29/10/2008 |
Two years and three trips to the moon - Mercedes-Benz customers have confirmed the popularity of the company's prestigious headquarters.
Performance car enthusiasts from all over the country [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 29/10/2008 |
Owners of used Vauxhall cars could have something to look forward to - in the shape of the new Vauxhall Volt.
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show this summer, the electric GM Volt came under Vau[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 28/10/2008 |
A new piece of kit from an engineering company could save motorists money and cut down on harmful environmental emissions.
Connaught Engineering released the results of its testing of the Hyb[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 23/10/2008 |
Used Mercedes buyers may be interested to hear that Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey is celebrating its second birthday this month.
The centre, which features several handling tracks, has attrac[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 23/10/2008 |
Fans of used VW Golfs may be interested to hear that Volkswagen has announced the price range for the latest models, which are due to hit UK car supermarkets in January 2009.
The three-door V[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 23/10/2008 |
Used Mercedes buyers may have to wait for as long as a year before the new Mercedes Cabrio hits second hand car forecourts.
The vehicle, which will be the successor to the Mercedes CLK, will [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 16/10/2008 |
Manheim's latest Market Analysis report for the used cars sector in September contains "encouraging" data for the industry, a spokesman has suggested.
Mike Pilkington, managing dire[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 15/09/2008 |
A new publicity campaign for the Porsche Gran Turismo has begun online, with a new microsite dedicated to the vehicle.
The Panamera Online Magazine, which includes video content of the new Gr[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 15/09/2008 |
A total of 17 cars were lifted around 30 feet from the ground as they were placed into position in the lobby of New York's World Financial Centre at the weekend.
The vehicles - including new [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 16/05/2008 |
People in the UK who buy environmentally-friendly vehicles will not necessarily pick up a cheaper car insurance deal, according to a sector body.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (B[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 16/05/2008 |
Parents should do their best in order to help their offspring learn the rules of the road, according to a motoring group.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists commented that mums and dads can [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 19/05/2008 |
The price of used cars has remained steady over the last month despite difficult economic conditions, new figures from British Car Auctions (BCA) show.
Its Pulse data for April reveals that v[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 20/05/2008 |
Secondhand car owners looking for an eco-friendly vehicle should visit this year's British International Motor Show, which will provide a showcase of the latest electric models.
The Electric [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 21/05/2008 |
Car insurance customers who love their large luxury vehicles could soon have an environmentally-friendly option.
A £30 million investment into the development of green vehicle technology[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 23/05/2008 |
British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton is set to attend the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The event will take place in Goodwood Park between July 11th and 13th with 50,000 speed lovers[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 27/05/2008 |
Drivers in Lancashire paid out some £1.7 million taking speed awareness classes during 2005 and 2006, new figures released under the Freedom of Information Act have showed.
The statistic[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 29/05/2008 |
The weight of affording an expensive new vehicle is often too much for some consumers in the UK, it has been claimed.
Global information services company Experian remarked that drivers are te[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 30/05/2008 |
People looking to feast their eyes on the British International Motor Show earlier than usual this year have been given the opportunity to do so.
A special VIP Preview Day has been set up by [..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 03/06/2008 |
Admirers of new vehicles will be able to get up close and personal with the latest from Jaguar, Porsche and Aston Martin later this month.
London's Canary Wharf plays host to the 13th Motorex[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 03/06/2008 |
This year, the Brooklands Motoring Festival, held on June 28th and 29th, will feature classic cars from the past century, which will race in a unique Concours D'Elegance.
Cars will compete in[..] |
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| Posted in General car industry news on 05/06/2008 |
| New car registrations fell by 3.5 per cent in May as the economic slowdown and rising household bills hit consumer demand, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trad[..] |
