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LÍNEA DIRECTA REPORTS ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR PAYING FINES

Press Release / 05/05/2013 08:34:53

On March 4th this year, new legislation governing the payment of fines for traffic offences was introduced in Spain. According to the new law, drafted and passed by the Spanish Directorate-General of ...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that attended the meeting, especially all the new members.

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JAGUARS - PUDDLES AND PUSSY CATS

Contributor / 05/05/2013 07:36:20

Written by Eric Arnold The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain has now been in existence for 2 years, in that time we have been really fortunate with the weather, on Sunday 28th April, our luck ran out,...

Twizy Renault Sport F1 will be shown at major events throughout the year

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TWIZY RENAULT SPORT F1 CONCEPT: IMPROBABLE AND SPECTACULAR

Nick Ireland / 28/04/2013 13:51:11

Renault chose the Twizy manufacturing plant in Valladolid, Spain, to present its new Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept car on Thursday. This fun, take on the brand’s electric urban compact features...

We also have a full social programme at the club

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BIG CATS ON THE PROWL

Press Release / 21/04/2013 09:19:04

The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain continues to grow and I must thank all the members for their continued support. As Chairman I try to do as much as possible to benefit the members. I am extremel...

His excellent advice can go a long way to helping you sell a car in Spain

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MIKE BREWER’S THE WHEELER DEALER KNOW HOW!

Nick Ireland / 17/04/2013 16:34:43

As Mike Brewer says: “If you want to be a wheeler dealer just like me, keep reading!” TV’s best-known car dealing expert, Mike Brewer, turned his fortunes around by buying two cars a...

You can meet Bond actor, Richard Kiel

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RICHARD ‘JAWS’ KIEL VISITS BOND IN MOTION

Nick Ireland / 09/04/2013 10:09:16

If you are an avid James Bond fan, be sure to put Sunday 26th May in your diary, as this will be your opportunity to meet Bond actor, Richard Kiel. Richard, who played Jaws, one of the most famo...

Classic Ferraris

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GETTING A RETURN ON YOUR MOTORING INVESTMENT

Nick Ireland / 10/03/2013 14:17:31

WITH ALL confidence gone by many for looking for a profitable return from bank, property and even stock market returns, recently in the Financial Times a number of assets were analysed to see which in...

It is estimated to realize £150,000 to £200,000

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BARN FIND BOND MODEL ASTON MARTIN

Nick Ireland / 25/02/2013 18:18:31

A 'Barn find' Aston Martin bought by its owner in 1972 for £1,500 could achieve 100 times that at Bonhams sale! This 1964 DB5 Sports Saloon, best known as the model that a certain Mr. Bond drove...

What should the EU do to promote alternative fuels?

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ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEBATE: ARE GREEN CARS THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN TRANSPORT?

Press Release / 19/02/2013 11:50:49

What should the EU do to promote alternative fuels? Alternative fuels such as biofuels, natural gas or electricity have been pitched as a way to overcome Europe's dependence on oil as no less than 9...

The combination of performance, design, equipment and the limited number of cars will ensure that the Beetle GSR will quickly become a collector’s item.

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VOLKSWAGEN’S NEW BEETLE GSR

Nick Ireland / 11/02/2013 19:01:08

Volkswagen unveiled their new Beetle, the GSR, at the Chicago Auto Show, last Wednesday, with a unique design and powerful 210 PS turbocharged engine. A ‘real’ limited edition, just 3,500 ...

The concept 'Invitation'.

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NEW NISSAN SET FOR PRODUCTION IN BARCELONA

Kevin Reardon / 05/02/2013 17:45:34

Despite all the doom and gloom of the falling stock market following the accusations levied against Rajoy and his ruling party earlier in the week there is at last some good news for the Spanish econo...

Hyundai i10 What Car 'Best Buy City car'.

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HYUNDAI i10 1.2 CLASSIC A ‘BEST BUY’ CITY CAR AT WHAT CAR? AWARDS

Nick Ireland / 31/01/2013 18:31:19

Looking for a cheap runaround for the shopping, easy parking, to run the kids to school or just to work and back? Don’t overlook the new Hyundai i10, which apart from winning many accolades in t...

The Chinese are set to invade Europe with yet another new product in 2013

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QOROS COMING TO EUROPE THIS SUMMER

Keith Nicol / 07/01/2013 15:51:43

The Chinese are set to invade Europe with yet another new product in 2013, as they attempt to crack the European automobile marketplace. New independent automotive manufacturer, Qoros, has taken the...

Connectivity

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HYUNDAI GO HI-TECH

Keith Nicol / 23/12/2012 16:04:39

Hyundai is harnessing the versatility of today’s smartphones to create the first prototype of its own Connectivity Concept. The technology, previewed near the manufacturer’s European headq...

BMW M6 Gran Coupé 2

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BMW M6 GRAN COUPÉ

Keith Nicol / 15/12/2012 16:04:28

IF your numbers came up on Friday night’s Euro Millions, or you have a quarter of a million or so burning a hole in your pocket, then BMW may have just the car for you! The new BMW M6 Gran Coup&...

New tyre labels

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CAN YOU CHANGE A WHEEL?

Mark Nolan / 06/12/2012 18:15:49

Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has announced the results of a recent survey they had conducted, revealing the behaviour and attitudes of young drivers, under the age of 25, across Europe. Breaking ...

Isofix anchoring system

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FACING BACKWARDS REDUCES RISK TO CHILDREN

Mark Nolan / 06/12/2012 18:14:22

Seating a child in a child seat placed facing the opposite direction to the movement of the vehicle reduces the risk of injury in a crash by 75%, according to a study by RACE and Cybex, in collaborati...

This photo was taken close to the Orihuela Cown Hall

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CRAZY LAWS (MURCIA STYLE) NEXT FOR THE COSTA

Contributor / 02/12/2012 12:40:46

The Murcia town council appear to have completely gone mad by introducing a new municipal law that makes it a fineable offense for car owners to attempt to sell their vehicles by placing a for sale si...

The XFR-S goes on sale in the UK from May 2013 priced at £79,995.

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JAGUAR LAUNCHES THEIR XFR-S IN LOS ANGLES

Keith Nicol / 02/12/2012 12:35:38

Two significant new Jaguars have made their debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show. XFR-S. The XFR-S saloon made its global debut at the Show. The XFR-S is the fastest, most powerful and agile sports sa...

Olympian Jessica Ennis with CMC's E-Type 1600 RW

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E-TYPE MEETS F-TYPE AT LORD MAYOR’S SHOW

Keith Nicol / 03/11/2012 18:40:36

One of the most famous E-Types ever built is to accompany Olympian Jessica Ennis when she drives the all-new F-TYPE in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show. 1600 RW, which is owned by Classic Mot...

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LÍNEA DIRECTA REPORTS ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR PAYING FINES

JAGUARS - PUDDLES AND PUSSY CATS

TWIZY RENAULT SPORT F1 CONCEPT: IMPROBABLE AND SPECTACULAR

BIG CATS ON THE PROWL

MIKE BREWER’S THE WHEELER DEALER KNOW HOW!

RICHARD ‘JAWS’ KIEL VISITS BOND IN MOTION

GETTING A RETURN ON YOUR MOTORING INVESTMENT

BARN FIND BOND MODEL ASTON MARTIN

ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEBATE: ARE GREEN CARS THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN TRANSPORT?

VOLKSWAGEN’S NEW BEETLE GSR

NEW NISSAN SET FOR PRODUCTION IN BARCELONA

HYUNDAI i10 1.2 CLASSIC A ‘BEST BUY’ CITY CAR AT WHAT CAR? AWARDS

QOROS COMING TO EUROPE THIS SUMMER

HYUNDAI GO HI-TECH

BMW M6 GRAN COUPÉ

CAN YOU CHANGE A WHEEL?

FACING BACKWARDS REDUCES RISK TO CHILDREN

CRAZY LAWS (MURCIA STYLE) NEXT FOR THE COSTA

JAGUAR LAUNCHES THEIR XFR-S IN LOS ANGLES

E-TYPE MEETS F-TYPE AT LORD MAYOR’S SHOW

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