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VOLKSWAGEN
	AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UK LTD PAINT AND BODY NATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
02/10/2008	In front of 160 guests at a black tie dinner, the Authorised Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Network celebrated the National and Regional winners...
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FORD
	FORD UNVEILS ALL-NEW 'CUSTOM' KA AT PARIS MOTOR SHOW
02/10/2008	Colourful option packs help all-new Ka owners stand out from the crowd…
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VOLVO
	GROUNDBREAKING PLUG-IN HYBRID - THE VOLVO RECHARGE CONCEPT
02/10/2008	The Volvo ReCharge Concept on display at the Paris Motor Show is a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid.
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SUZUKI
	CAROLE CARR WINS AUTOMOBILE AFTERSALES ADVISOR OF THE YEAR IN SUZUKI GB GUILD AWARDS CEREMONY
02/10/2008	Carole Carr of the Brenwood Motor Company in Kirkcaldy, Fife, fought off stiff competition from four other finalists...
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SUZUKI
	MARTYN HOPKINS WINS AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR IN SUZUKI GB GUILD AWARDS CEREMONY
02/10/2008	Martyn Hopkins of the Stoneacre Suzuki dealership in Peterborough, fought off stiff competition from four other finalists...
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VAUXHALL
	ESTATE PRACTICALITY WRAPPED IN ELEGANT STYLE
02/10/2008	The new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer raises the bar for premium design in the mid-size estate sector...
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AUDI MOTORSPORT
	ACO PRESENTS LE MANS TROPHY TO AUDI
02/10/2008	Second hat-trick for Audi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans…

A1GP WORLD CUP OF MOTORSPORT
	A1 TEAMS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT FOR ZANDVOORT RACE
02/10/2008	A1GP World Cup of Motorsport will have a maximum of 18 cars on the grid for its first race of the 2008/09 season, A1GP Zandvoort, The Netherlands.

RoSPA
	MAJOR STUDY INTO SAFETY OF YOUNG DRIVERS AT WORK
02/10/2008	The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a major research study aimed at helping young drivers to stay safe...

VOLVO
	VOLVO PRESENTS A FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE XC60 WITH CO2 EMISSIONS BELOW 170 g/km
02/10/2008	During the first half of 2009, Volvo Cars will launch a variant of the new Volvo XC60 with front-wheel drive...
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VAUXHALL
	ECONOMY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: VAUXHALL INSIGNIA ECOFLEX
02/10/2008	The new Insignia ecoFLEX, debuting at the Paris Motor Show (October 4 - 19), offers environmentally friendly driving without compromise.
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KIA
	DESIGN IS THE SOUL OF KIA’S FUTURE
02/10/2008	Kia Motors today unveiled the all-new Soul -its most significant-ever model…
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IAM
	SAVE FUEL - DON’T CRASH DURING THE CRUNCH
02/10/2008	With motoring costs up by nearly 20 per cent, or £277 since 2007, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers the following advice…

CONTRACTHIREANDLEASING.COM
	HELPING TO FIX THE COST OF MOTORING
02/10/2008	Leading car and van leasing website, www.ContractHireAndLeasing.com is issuing advice to the public and businesses looking to reduce their motoring expenditure.
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SEAT MOTORSPORT
	SEAT CUPRA QUARTET IMPRESS AT LEON TDI TEST
02/10/2008	The top four finishers in this year's SEAT Cupra Championship underlined their potential as top touring car drivers…
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VAUXHALL
	RIGHT SPEC PLUS RIGHT CARE EQUALS GOOD RESIDUALS, SAYS VAUXHALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
02/10/2008	For most self-employed tradesmen running a single van or companies with just a handful, the main concern when buying a new vehicle...
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VOLVO
	VOLVO CARS PRESENTS AN AGGRESSIVE ROADMAP FOR REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS
02/10/2008	Together with the introduction of three fuel-efficient DRIVe cars with CO2 emissions below 120 g/km1, Volvo Cars is unveiling...

NISSAN
	ACCESSIBLE GREEN URBAN DRIVING FROM NISSAN
02/10/2008	Against a backdrop of record oil prices, fears of a global recession and demand for ever lower greenhouse gas emissions…
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RENAULT
	RENAULT Z.E. CONCEPT, AN ALL-ELECTRIC CONCEPT CAR WHICH PROVIDES A GLIMPSE OF MOBILITY IN THE FUTURE
02/10/2008	Alongside its new TCe and dCi engine ranges, Renault is furthering its strategy aimed at reducing CO2 emissions…
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LEXUS
	DROP-TOP GORGEOUS
02/10/2008	The new Lexus IS 250C makes its world debut today at the Paris motor show, ahead of going on sale across Europe during the summer of 2009.
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MANHEIM
	E-GOODMANNERS EXPANDS INTO DUBAI WITH MERCEDES-BENZ
02/10/2008	e-GoodManners, the UK’s leading automotive sales lead management company and part of Manheim Retail Services…

CLS DUAL FUEL
	CLS DUAL FUEL INVESTING TO CUT EMISSIONS & MOTORING COSTS
02/10/2008	Fast-growing CLS Dual Fuel Ltd, together with its sister business Cleaner Air Solutions Ltd, have invested well over £1,000,000...

MITSUBISHI
	MITSUBISHI CORPORATION TAKES 100% STAKE IN UK CAR SALES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
02/10/2008	It has been announced to dealers and staff that, following the retirement of Mr David Blackburn...
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RENAULT TRUCKS
	RENAULT KERAX IS KING OF THE LOAD FOR HDE
02/10/2008	Hydraulic Discharge Equipment Ltd (HDE), has launched a Renault Kerax ‘Load King’ steel muckaway tipper.
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SKODA
	BICKERTON ŠKODA STRENGTHENS ITS CORPORATE SALES TEAM
02/10/2008	The Bickerton Škoda retailer has strengthened its corporate sales team with the addition of Nigel Owram as Corporate Sales Manager.
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AVIS
	AVIS ADVISES ON CHANGE IN FRENCH MOTORING LAW
02/10/2008	Avis Rent a Car is advising those who drive on the continent to be mindful of yesterday’s change in French law.

PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN
	PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN UNVEILS INNOVATIVE HYMOTION4 ALL-WHEEL HYBRID DIESEL-ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN
02/10/2008	PSA Peugeot Citroën has presented a new diesel-electric hybrid technology, the HYmotion4 all-wheel drivetrain...

SAAB
	NEW SAAB SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PLAN ELIMINATES UNEXPECTED REPAIR BILLS
02/10/2008	The unpredictability of servicing and wear and tear costs can become a headache for all motorists...

RENAULT
	RENAULT REVEALS NEW LAGUNA COUPE AT PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2008
02/10/2008	Following its reveal at the glamorous Cannes Film Festival earlier this year…
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RENAULT
	RENAULT’S NEW dCi AND TCe ENGINES: PERFORMANCE, FUEL ECONOMY AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
02/10/2008	The Renault range is founded on a family of modern engines and transmissions which have all been developed to meet the needs of today's motorists.
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RENAULT
	NEW MÉGANE TROPHY: ON TRACK FOR THE 2009 WORLD SERIES BY RENAULT
02/10/2008	Having starred in the World Series by Renault - the premier saloon car championship created in 2005 - Mégane Trophy has undergone a raft of radical modifications…
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RENAULT
	A NEW ACCESS VERSION FOR THE CLIO RENAULTSPORT R3
02/10/2008	Clio Renaultsport R3 Access is the new entry level version of the R3 Maxi - developed for customers wishing to compete in rallies.
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RENAULT
	NEW RENAULT MEGANE COUPE: OUT TO SEDUCE
02/10/2008	Unveiled at this year’s Paris Motor Show, Renault’s New Mégane Coupé is inspired by a passion for cars.

DACIA
	THE DACIA STORY CONTINUES
02/10/2008	Dacia launches Dacia eco², proof that marketing affordable cars that are respectful of the environment is achievable…
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MERCEDES-BENZ
	MERCEDES-BENZ AT THE 2008 PARIS MOTOR SHOW
02/10/2008	At the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is presenting an exciting design study and two new, standard production saloons...

RENAULT
	RENAULT AT PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2008 (CORPORATE INFORMATION)
02/10/2008	Just at the moment when Renault launches the new Mégane family, the company, along with the whole automotive industry…

MITSUBISHI
	MITSUBISHI MOTORS AT THE 2008 PARIS AUTO SHOW
02/10/2008	At the 2008 Mondial de L’Automobile, Mitsubishi Motors will confirm the evergreen nature of its sporting spirit...
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SKODA
	ŠKODA AUTO AT THE PARIS MOTOR SHOW
02/10/2008	As a world premiere, Škoda Auto is going to present a facelifted version of the Octavia at this year's Paris Motor Show...
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NISSAN
	NUVU: RESHAPING THE CITY
02/10/2008	Within just a few years, cities all over the world will be at near bursting point.

NISSAN
	PURE DRIVE LABEL TO IDENTIFY NISSAN’S MOST EFFICIENT VEHICLES
02/10/2008	From early next year in Europe and Japan, Nissan will introduce the Pure Drive badge to its range of vehicles which produce the lowest emissions...
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NISSAN
	NISSAN AT THE 2008 PARIS MOTOR SHOW – PRESS KIT
02/10/2008

MAZDA
	PARIS MOTOR SHOW PRESS PACK
02/10/2008	The Mazda stand at this year’s Mondial de l’Automobile Paris brims with confidence, as sales continue at record levels in Europe...
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VOLKSWAGEN
	VOLKSWAGEN AT THE PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2008
02/10/2008	Volkswagen is using the Paris Motor Show to debut four new vehicles: the Golf new GTI concept; the Passat BlueMotion 2; the Passat BlueTDI; and the revised Phaeton

CITROEN
	GTbyCITROËN: TAKING SPORTSCAR DESIGN INTO A NEW DIMENSION
02/10/2008	The amazing GTbyCITROËN is the first ever car to be specifically designed to bring the virtual and real worlds together.
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CITROEN
	CITROËN LINES UP AN UNMISSABLE DISPLAY FOR THE PARIS MOTOR SHOW
02/10/2008	Headlined by the sensational new GTbyCITROËN and Hypnos concept cars, Citroën is displaying no less that 34 vehicles...
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CITROEN
	CITROËN’S HYPNOS PREPARES TO CAPTIVATE
02/10/2008	Citroën has released more details about the spectacular Hypnos concept as the car makes its world premiere at the prestigious Paris Motor Show.
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SUZUKI
	SUZUKI CORPORATE INFORMATION
02/10/2008	Suzuki is enjoying greater-than-ever success. In fiscal 2006, Suzuki's consolidated sales exceeded ¥3 trillion (euro 18.8 billion*).

SUZUKI
	NEW SUZUKI ALTO
02/10/2008	At the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Suzuki is unveiling the all-new Alto — the fifth and smallest member of its acclaimed lineup of world strategic models.
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A1GP WORLD CUP OF MOTORSPORT
	ANDRETTI GREEN RACING TO RUN USA TEAM; MICHAEL ANDRETTI TO UNVEIL DRIVER LINEUP AT ZANDVOORT
02/10/2008	A name that stands for American racing royalty will join forces with A1GP World Cup of Motorsport for Season Four.

ASTON MARTIN
	THE ASTON MARTIN PROJECT ONE-77
02/10/2008	Aston Martin has released a second snapshot of the stunning new Project One-77, initially announced last month.
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TOYOTA
	BIG IDEAS FOR A BRILLIANT SMALL CAR
02/10/2008	The final production version of Toyota’s revolutionary iQ makes its debut at the Paris motor show today.
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TOYOTA
	TOYOTA PRESENTS THE NEW AVENSIS
02/10/2008	Designed and engineered in Europe and built at Toyota’s Burnaston factory in the UK…
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TOYOTA
	TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
02/10/2008	Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser is designed to meet a growing demand for vehicles that are cut out for life on urban roads…
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Manufacturer Web Site Updates

Toyota
Newn Hilux images and information has been added to the Toyota GB Media web site - www.toyotagb-press.co.uk

Mercedes-Benz
New C-Class images and information has been added to the Mercedes-Benz Media web site - www.mercedes-benz-media.co.uk

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