The guilt-free sports car
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Sports car manufacturer Westfield Sports Cars based in Dudley near Birmingham, UK has produced the world's first diesel sports car. It was developed by Richard Wilsher and Chairman of Westfield Chris Smith. Wilsher is a former racing driver and built the engine. The Westfield diesel sports car can do 60 miles to the gallon and is environmentally-friendly. It accelerates from 50 to 70 miles per hour in 6.1 seconds. Westfield claims that it can produce the car for 12,000 pounds sterling. It believes that diesel sports cars have a great future as fuel will become more expensive in the future.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Are you being serviced?
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Car servicing is the nightmare of most car owners. However, neglect results in engine sludge and low resale value. Franchise automobile dealers offer reliable but expensive service. Fastfit and village garages are cheaper and more accessible but are also sometimes unscrupulous. It is best to buy a simple, popular model car and have it serviced regularly. Motorists should select garages carefully, talk to the mechanic directly and always read the bill.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Preventing a nervous breakdown
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The Automobile Association (AA) and Honda UK jointly organise Women on Wheels courses in the catchment areas of the manufacturer's dealers. There are 21 million drivers in the UK, 38% of whom are women. The courses recommend preventing breakdown by regular checking of Flowers - an acronym for Fuel, Lights, Oil, Water, Electrics, Rubber, Self. A broken-down vehicle should be pushed off the road. The women practise changing a wheel.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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