Category Archives: Cars

Dragon’s Maybach 57 on Auto Trader

A Maybach 57 previously owned by Theo Paphitis of Dragon’s Den fame is currently for sale on Auto Trader for £130,000. The stationery business guru and TV star took delivery of the Maybach 57 back in 2007 and was happy to explain why the ultimate high-end limousine was his car … Continue reading

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Global domination comes at a price for the Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra is a global car. More than six million have been sold since its 1982 launch and the current (fourth) generation of the car is expected to go on sale in a staggering 160 countries, twice the number … Continue reading

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Auto Trader’s least talked about cars

In January we reported the Ford Focus as the year’s most talked about car, with two generations of the popular family car attracting over 350 owner reviews on Auto Trader. But alas, not all cars can rely on their ubiquitous reputation … Continue reading

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Jeremy Clarkson’s Lamborghini for sale

A Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder once belonging to Jeremy Clarkson is currently for sale on Auto Trader. Clarkson bought the supercar for £140,000 in 2007 following a game of  ’Airport Departure Lounge Dares’ with fellow Top Gear hosts, James May and … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Snow-mobile For Sale

Looking for a novel form of transport during this year’s cold-snap? Autoquake.com is offering used car buyers the chance to purchase a very unique vehicle – Santa’s sleigh. Word on the street is, after many centuries flying around the world … Continue reading

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Buy a new car for 99p

Want a new car without the price tag? Halfords is selling a ‘New Car Air Freshener,’ designed to make a car smell like it’s brand new. Does it work? We put it to the test.

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Borat’s Bentley?

Forget America, Britain and Germany… Bentley is opening a dealership in Kazakhstan – the home country of fictional film star Borat. Bentley says the new dealership is evidence of “the growing demand for Bentleys far beyond the company’s traditional markets”.

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Lost Keys and site improvements

The last week and a half has seen a huge amount of activity on autotrader.co.uk. Not only has the site been improved as a result of feedback, but last week also saw the launch of the Auto Trader Lost Keys … Continue reading

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What are your favourite car films?

Honda has asked the nation what its favourite ‘real world’ car films are – and they want you to star in the next one. What are your favourite car films?

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Caption competition

OK you know the deal by now – here’s today’s caption competition. Post your captions in the comments box below. Humorous responses encouraged.

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