Tesco's to start Selling Used Cars???

ANOTHER week, another rumour about Tesco entering the car market is leaked to us… but this time it’s different. Why? Well, this rumour hasn’t come from the motor trade – this one came from within the supermarket giant itself!

Our source told us our exclusive stories about Tesco entering the car sales world are on the money and that a launch could happen as soon as JUNE! The mole added: ‘There is a dedicated unit set up within Tesco looking at how it can pull together all the different aspects of the business to leverage the offeroing.

‘This is looking at pulling in insurance, finance and other areas of the business to create the perfect offering for consumers. ‘The launch looks likely to be around June or July.’

The mole couldn’t say whether the recent collapse of Autoquake had thrown a spanner in the works or whether the rumours about a partnership with Carsite were true either, but these latest revelations are certainly interesting.

Tesco has still made no official comment on the plans, saying only that it won’t comment on ‘speculation or rumour’.

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Source: Car Dealer Mag

Order Book NOW Open - 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe!

Launch July 2011 - Orders Now Being Taken!

Call Ph: 01277 725114 for details

The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupé delivers a maximum output of 336 kW (457 hp) and peak torque of 600 Newton metres for outstanding performance: the coupé is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

  

The new C63 AMG Coupe variant benefits from all the technology updates that have been adopted on the C63 AMG saloon and estate models. Deploying the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with “Controlled Efficiency” mode as standard and a new power steering pump reduces fuel consumption: the combined NEDC figure for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupé is 12.0 l/100 km.

As is typical for AMG, the car has a striking, arrow-shaped front section with the new AMG front apron including a lower cross strut painted in high-gloss black, AMG-specific LED daytime running lights and side air outlets. The large Mercedes star sits on a wing-shaped transverse louvre in the new radiator grille and, in conjunction with the modified aluminium bonnet with its powerdomes, underlines the impression of masculinity that the car exudes. Another eye-catching feature is the new clear-lens headlamps, especially when the optional Intelligent Light System (ILS) is also specified.

The wide front wing bearing the “6.3 AMG” legend, AMG side sill panels and the new 5-twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish dominate the side view. Good contact with the road is provided by the wide 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) tyres.
At the rear, the unique AMG rear apron has a distinctive, black diffuser insert and three pronounced diffuser fins. The two chromed twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system also attract attention.
Available as an option, designo leather appointments give the interior a particularly exclusive character: four single colours and three two-tone combinations are available. These can also be complemented with “extended black designo leather appointments” for the top section of the dashboard.

As for the CLS63 AMG, an “Edition 1″ of the new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe is also available. The Edition 1 features exciting, premium quality interior details that have been specially designed: the AMG sports seats, door centre panels and armrests come in black designo leather with contrasting porcelain seams on the sports seats. To match this, the trim parts have a porcelain piano-lacquer look and the two-tone AMG performance steering wheel sets black nappa leather off with a lower section in porcelain designo leather. An “Edition 1″ badge on the trim indicates this version’s singularity. AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in matt black make the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupé Edition 1 look equally special on the outside. As an option, the standard metallic paintwork can be swapped for a matt finish in designo magno night black or diamond white metallic BRIGHT.
The market launch of the new C 63 AMG coupé starts in July 2011. All prices at a glance (incl. 19% VAT):


C 63 AMG Coupé: €72,590
C 63 AMG Coupé “Edition 1″: €77,231
C 63 AMG Saloon: €71,340.50
C 63 AMG Estate: €73,899
AMG Performance package: €7116.20 (saloon / coupé) €6461.70 (estate)

 

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The NEW Mercedes 2012 C63 AMG Coupe

The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupé delivers a maximum output of 336 kW (457 hp) and peak torque of 600 Newton metres for outstanding performance: the coupé is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).







The new C63 AMG Coupe variant benefits from all the technology updates that have been adopted on the C63 AMG saloon and estate models. Deploying the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with “Controlled Efficiency” mode as standard and a new power steering pump reduces fuel consumption: the combined NEDC figure for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupé is 12.0 l/100 km.

As is typical for AMG, the car has a striking, arrow-shaped front section with the new AMG front apron including a lower cross strut painted in high-gloss black, AMG-specific LED daytime running lights and side air outlets. The large Mercedes star sits on a wing-shaped transverse louvre in the new radiator grille and, in conjunction with the modified aluminium bonnet with its powerdomes, underlines the impression of masculinity that the car exudes. Another eye-catching feature is the new clear-lens headlamps, especially when the optional Intelligent Light System (ILS) is also specified.
The wide front wing bearing the “6.3 AMG” legend, AMG side sill panels and the new 5-twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish dominate the side view. Good contact with the road is provided by the wide 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) tyres.
At the rear, the unique AMG rear apron has a distinctive, black diffuser insert and three pronounced diffuser fins. The two chromed twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system also attract attention.
Available as an option, designo leather appointments give the interior a particularly exclusive character: four single colours and three two-tone combinations are available. These can also be complemented with “extended black designo leather appointments” for the top section of the dashboard.

As for the CLS63 AMG, an “Edition 1″ of the new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe is also available. The Edition 1 features exciting, premium quality interior details that have been specially designed: the AMG sports seats, door centre panels and armrests come in black designo leather with contrasting porcelain seams on the sports seats. To match this, the trim parts have a porcelain piano-lacquer look and the two-tone AMG performance steering wheel sets black nappa leather off with a lower section in porcelain designo leather. An “Edition 1″ badge on the trim indicates this version’s singularity. AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in matt black make the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupé Edition 1 look equally special on the outside. As an option, the standard metallic paintwork can be swapped for a matt finish in designo magno night black or diamond white metallic BRIGHT.
The market launch of the new C 63 AMG coupé starts in July 2011. All prices at a glance (incl. 19% VAT):

• C 63 AMG Coupé: €72,590
• C 63 AMG Coupé “Edition 1″: €77,231
• C 63 AMG Saloon: €71,340.50
• C 63 AMG Estate: €73,899
• AMG Performance package: €7116.20 (saloon / coupé) €6461.70 (estate)

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Review: NEW Hybrid Porsche 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder

Now Released - Advance Orders Now Being Taken!

The 918 Spyder will be powered by a unique plug-in hybrid system that will include a high-revving, mid-mounted V8 engine with capacity of more than 4.0 liters and producing at least 500 horsepower. The engine will be based on the Porsche RS Spyder racing engine that demonstrated its impressive performance and efficiency through multiple Michelin Green X Challenge victories in the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Power will be transferred to the rear wheels via Porsche’s compact, seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox.

Two electric motors – one each on the front and rear axles – together will provide approximately 218 additional horsepower. This configuration also will offer an innovative, variable all-wheel drive system with independent control of the drive forces on both axles. Electrical energy will be stored in a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from a standard household outlet. Electric-only driving range is expected to be more than 16 miles on the NEDC. Recharge time will depend on each country’s electrical power network, but charging is expected to take about seven hours at 110V/10A in the United States. A quick-charge option is being evaluated to further reduce charging times.
With anticipated combined fuel consumption of just 3.0 L/100 km on the NEDC, this equates to CO2 emissions of only 70 g/km or 112 g/mile. On the other hand, the Porsche 918 Spyder will deliver super sports car performance. It is estimated that the final production version will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 3.1 seconds on its way to an estimated top track speed of 199 mph. It should also tackle Germany’s famed Nurburgring Nordschleife in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds, two seconds faster than the Porsche Carrera GT. Under the right conditions, the 918 Spyder will be able to drive on electric power alone at speeds up to 94 mph for limited distances.

Customers who order the 918 Spyder also have the opportunity to acquire a special-edition 911 Turbo S Coupe or Cabriolet. Also limited to no more than 918 units, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder will have exterior and interior design elements echoing the plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder supercar’s styling. It features similar exterior colors, carbon-fiber elements inside and out, enhanced leather equipment and numerous acid-green accents on items such as the brake calipers, illuminated sill plates, interior stitching and instrument cluster needles. A limited-edition badge on the glove compartment door will feature the same production number as the customer’s 918 Spyder.
To ensure the 918 Spyder’s worldwide exclusivity, Porsche will produce no more than 918 examples. Start of production at Porsche’s famed factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen is planned for Sept. 18, 2013 (9/18), and the U.S. base manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $845,000 (excluding destination and handling charges).

Worldwide 918 Spyder customers can begin ordering this special edition 911 Turbo S sports car today, and customer deliveries will start later in 2011. The U.S. base manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the Coupe and Cabriolet versions are the same as the standard 911 Turbo S models, $160,700 and $172,100 respectively, excluding destination.

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Sales Figures & Market Share - UK Car New Registrations - January 2011

The latest Sales Figures - based on New Vehicle Registrations from SMMT - for all UK Motor Manufacturers for January 2011.

SMMT Figures 2011

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Infoblog: Guide to Selling Your Car

KIS Cars Infoblog: Guide to Selling your Car for the best possible price

To get the best price for your car, a little preparation will make a lot of difference. If you take that little bit of extra care now you will reap the rewards when you're vehicle goes up for sale. If you notice any problems with your vehicle while preparing it for sale why not check with your local dealer.

 

Before advertising.... Clean inside and out.

• Give it a wax / polish and try to remove and light scratches and marks
• Remove all rubbish: empty the ash tray and put in an air freshener.
• Lift all floor mats and hoover seats and floor carpets including the boot.
• Remove personal belongings, especially those that rattle or will distract the driver.
• Carry out a basic maintenance check.
• Include all fluid levels e.g. oil, coolant, brake, battery, washer.
• Tyre pressures.
• Operation of all lights and other electrical items.
• Get together all your vehicle records.
• V55 (registration document)
• All M.O.T. certificates (if the vehicle is over 3 years old)
• Service / maintenance receipts, service history.
• Your proof of ownership e.g. the last owners receipt.
• Check you have all keys including spares, alarm, remote locking controls, locking wheel not key, radio security code.

If you have outstanding finance check with your lender about early settlement if required.

 

Decide on a reasonable price given the vehicles condition, accessories fitted, age and mileage. Check other adverts from private sellers (dealers will be charging more as they offer warranties and a higher level of security to a buyer).

 

Take four pictures of your car to use in your advert. If you have a digital camera save the images as 'JPEG' files. The image will not need to be larger than 640 x 480 pixels if your camera has this option. If you have a scanner, scan the images (you only need a resolution of 72 dpi (dots per inch) for web pages) and save as 'JPEG' files.

 

Advertise your car.... You can advertise your car for free on CompuCars & many Vehicle Websites. Add 4 pictures for maximum effect. Add at least one picture from the front corner, one from the opposite side rear corner and one of the driving area through the open drivers door. Add as much information as you can. Don't simply list things, write a sentence or two about your vehicle, its condition and history, reason for sale, unusual extras etc.

 

If you choose to display your telephone number, ensure you have all your vehicle documentation to hand so you can answer buyers questions.

 

Request that buyers who would like to visit and test drive your car bring their driving licence and proof of insurance (if your insurance will not cover them).

 

Be prepared to have buyers wanting to visit at short notice.

 

Showing your car to buyers....  Check out our Buyers guide to get an idea what people will be looking for and the questions they will ask. Consider any offer made below the asking price in relation to other similar vehicles you have seen for sale, the condition of your vehicle and its history (i.e. number of owners, servicing record) and accessories fitted (some accessories - even expensive ones - do not enhance the value of the car to most buyers, so don't always hold out for that extra money, where possible offer to remove the expensive accessory and sell it separately or fit it to your next car).

 

If the buyer is a trader or from a car dealership, they are considered professionals and as long as your vehicle is as described (e.g. the mileage is accurate, it has not been stolen or subject to finance) they will not have the 'come back' that other private buyers will have. For this reason and the fact they they normally act very quickly, it maybe worth considering a slightly lower price in this type of transaction.

 

Discuss any items that are currently in the vehicle which you intend to remove e.g. Tax discs can be cashed in (forms available from your Post Office) Agree a price and collection date.... Once you have agreed on the terms of the sale put everything in writing, including a collection date and obtain the new owners full contact details. Request a deposit.

 

Agree terms on payment of the balance. Bankers draft is normal. If you will want to confirm the drafts authenticity arrange to complete the transaction during banking hours so you can ring the bank that issued it.

 

Do not hand over vehicle documentation at this stage such as the V55 or M.O.T.Vehicle Collection.... Remove all your personal belongings. Remove any items you have agreed that are not part of the transaction.

Issue a receipt to the buyer and hand over all vehicle documentation (excluding your section of the V55 registration document).

 

KIS Cars Service: Take the hassle and strain out of Selling your Car!

Our Trade In Specialists will give you the strongest market Trade Price for your Car.

• This will invariably be more than a Dealer will give you for your Trade In
• Sales or Return. Maximise your profit - get the highest possible price for your Car.
• Our Used Car Specialists will offer your Vehicle out to there Clients on a 'Sale or Return' Basis.

The benefits of the Sale or Return Service include:

• Price closer to Retail Value than Trade Price.
• No Time wasters or Tyre Kickers
• Car kept Secure and Clean
• Discretion - No strangers coming to your home to view Vehicle.

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Infoblog: Exporting Cars from the UK

KIS Cars Infoblog: A Guide to Exporting Cars from the UK

Permanent Exports
If you intend to take your vehicle abroad for more than 12 months, this is regarded as a permanent export. Before you go you must complete the V5 Registration Document, to show the intended date of export and return the document to DVLA or to a DVLA Local Office. In its place, you will receive a Certificate of Export V561 as confirmation of your vehicle's registration.

If you do not have a V5 Registration Document or if you have a Green V5/2 New Keeper's Supplement, you will need to apply for an export certificate using form V756 which is available from a DVLA Local Office. Make sure that you provide all the information requested on the form including the chassis number of the vehicle. You can either take or send your application to a Local Office or alternatively send it to DVLA, Swansea. If the application is made in person to a Local Office you will be required to provide proof of identity such as a Driving Licence, Passport or a utility bill which clearly shows your name and address.

Unless you are already registered as the keeper of the vehicle, checks for entitlement may have to be made before an Export Certificate is issued. If the Local Office is unable to issue the Certificate, the application will be forwarded to the DVLA and despatch of the certificate may be delayed while entitlement is established.

The Local Office will not accept an application more than 14 days in advance of the date of export.
Note: You may be required to surrender the Export Certificate (or the V5 registration document if it is still in your possession) to the foreign authority when the vehicle is registered abroad.

Temporary Exports

If you are taking your vehicle out of the country for less than 12 months you must take your V5 registration document with you. If you do not have a Registration Document you should apply for one at a DVLA Local Office using form V62 or, if you have a Green V5/2 New Keeper's Supplement in your name, form V379/1. Proof of identity such as Driving Licence, Passport or utility bill and proof of purchase i.e. bill of sale may be required when you apply. After checks of the vehicle record at DVLA are completed you should be issued with a temporary Certificate of Registration to cover the period away. It is essential that either Certificate be applied for well in advance of the intended date of export. If the DVLA Local Office is unable to issue the Certificate for any reason, the application will have to be forwarded to DVLA and despatch of the Certificate may be delayed whilst entitlement is established.

Remember to consult your car insurer to check that your use is properly covered. You will also need to fix a GB sticker to the rear of your vehicle and carry onboard any other items required by the local Country e.g. Spare bulb / fuse kit, first aid kit.

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Infoblog: Importing Vehicles into the UK

KIS Cars Infoblog: Information on Importing Vehices into the UK

A vehicle which is permanently imported for use in Great Britain must be registered and licensed as soon as possible after it arrives in this country. After arrival you are only entitled to drive the vehicle on foreign registration plates from the port of entry to your home address, place of destination or to a pre-arranged test. Thereafter the vehicle must be kept off the road until the registration formalities have taken place. Application for registration should be made to your nearest DVLA Local Office however they may no longer offer an "over the counter service"

A "brand new" vehicle can be driven to GB and registered as "new" provided the vehicle is registered in GB quickly after collection - this is taken to be 14 days but may be extended to one calendar month at peak periods (e.g. prior to 1st March and 1st September) and only have reasonable delivery mileage and has not been previously "permanently" registered.

For most new vehicles you must present evidence of Type Approval from the supplier or vehicle manufacturer, usually in the form of a Certificate of Conformity. If the vehicle has not been subject to Type Approval it must pass a Single Approval (SVA) Test.

Vehicle Registration
The following documents will need to be submitted to the DVLA Local Office.

• Completed application form V55/5.
• A £25 registration fee (if applicable).
• The required fee for the licence.
• A current British certificate of insurance.
• Foreign registration document and any other papers you have relating to the vehicle.
• Evidence showing the date the vehicle was collected (normally the invoice from the supplier).
• Evidence of type approval.
• The appropriate Customs and Excise form.
• A current British MOT test certificate (if applicable).
• A Declaration of Newness (if applicable).

In some cases the DVLA may wish to see the vehicle to check its identity.
Type Approval
Non-type approved vehicles less than 10 years old that are personally imported are required to pass a Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) test. To qualify as a Personal Import [PI], the following conditions have to be met: If the vehicle has been imported by a person entering the United Kingdom and the person had, at the time the vehicle was imported, been normally resident in a country other than the United Kingdom for a continuous period of at least 12 months, that person intends to become normally resident in the United Kingdom, that the vehicle has been in the possession of that person and used by him in the country where he has normally resident for a period of at least 6 months before its importation and that the vehicle is intended for his personal or household use in the United Kingdom.

Personally imported vehicles over 3 years old, that meet the above criteria, will be subject to the MOT test.

Customs & Excise Registration Documents
Vehicles Imported from the EU

• VAT415 - This form must be completed by individuals who have personally acquired a New Means of Transport in another Member State. The form is available at DVLA Local Offices and following completion will be forwarded to Customs and Excise. The form can also be obtained from VAT Business Advice Centres.
• VAT 413 - This form is issued by Customs & Excise for NMT (originating from within the European Union (EU) and are less than 6 months old or have travelled less than 6,000 kms) vehicles which have been personally acquired within the EU and which have been notified direct to Customs & Excise, instead of the DVLA Local Office.
• VAT 414 - This self-declaration form can only be used in the following circumstances:
  • For NMT vehicles acquired commercially within the EU by VAT registered traders.
  • For vehicles not classed as NMT´s (i.e. over 6 months old or have travelled more than 6000kms) which have been acquired from within the EU.

Vehicles Imported from outside the EU

• C & E 386 - This form is issued by Customs & Excise for a vehicle of any age personally imported from outside the EU
• C & E 388 - This form is issued by Customs & Excise for a Customs restricted vehicle of any age personally imported from outside the EU.
• C & E 389 - This is a self-declaration form which should be used by VAT registered traders for commercial imports from outside the EU.
• BFG 414 - This form is issued to all Customs relieved vehicles, irrespective of age, which have been personally acquired within the EU by British Forces Germany personnel.

For further advice and information on import duty and tax contact HM Customs & Excise at Dover 01304 224557.


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Infoblog: UK Website of ALL Motor Manufacturers

KIS Cars Infoblog: UK Web Presence of all Motor Manufacturers currently selling in the UK.

• Abarth
  • http://www.abarthcars.co.uk/
• Alfa Romeo
  • http://www.alfaromeo.co.uk/
• Ariel
  • http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/
• Aston Martin
  • http://www.astonmartin.com/
• Audi
  • http://www.audi.co.uk/
• Bentley
  • http://www.bentleymotors.co.uk/
• BMW
  • http://www.bmw.co.uk/
• Bristol
  • http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/
• Buick
  • http://www.buick.com/
• Cadillac
  • http://www.cadillaceurope.com/
• Caterham
  • http://www.caterham.co.uk/
• Chevrolet
  • http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/
• Chrysler
  • http://www.chryslerjeep.co.uk/
• Citroen
  • http://www.citroen.co.uk/
• DAF
  • www.daf.eu/uk/
• Daihatsu
  • http://www.daihatsu.co.uk/
• Daimler
  • http://www.daimlercars.com/
• Dodge
  • http://www.dodge.co.uk/
• Ferrari
  • http://www.ferrari.co.uk/
• Fiat
  • http://www.fiat.co.uk/
• Ford
  • http://www.ford.co.uk/
• Honda
  • www.honda.co.uk/cars
• Hyundai
  • http://www.hyundai-motor.com/
• Infiniti
  • http://www.infiniti.co.uk/
• Isuzu
  • http://www.isuzu.co.uk/
• Jaguar
  • http://www.jaguar.co.uk/
• Jeep
  • http://www.jeep.co.uk/
• Kia
  • http://www.kia.co.uk/
• Lamborghini
  • http://www.lamborghini.co.uk/
• Land Rover
  • http://www.landrover.co.uk/
• Lexus
  • http://www.lexus.co.uk/
• Lotus
  • http://www.lotuscars.co.uk/
• Marcos
  • http://www.marcos-eng.com/
• Maserati
  • http://www.maserati.co.uk/
• Maybach
  • http://www.maybach-uk.com/
• Mazda
  • http://www.mazda.co.uk/
• Mercedes
  • http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/
• Mini
  • http://www.mini.co.uk/
• Mitsubishi
  • http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/
• Nissan
  • http://www.nissan.co.uk/
• Noble
  • http://www.noblecars.com/
• Peugeot
  • http://www.peugeot.co.uk/
• PGO
  • www.pgo.fr/index-en.htm
• Porsche
  • www.porsche.com/uk
• Proton
  • http://www.proton.co.uk/
• Renault
  • http://www.renault.co.uk/
• Rolls Royce
  • http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/
• Saab
  • http://www.saab.com/
• SEAT
  • http://www.seat.co.uk/
• Skoda
  • http://www.skoda.co.uk/
• Subaru
  • http://www.subaru.co.uk/
• Suzuki
  • http://www.suzuki.co.uk/
• Toyota
  • http://www.toyota.co.uk/
• TVR
  • http://www.tvr.co.uk/
• Ultima
  • http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/
• Vauxhall
  • http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/
• Volvo
  • http://www.volvo.co.uk/
• VW
  • http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/

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Special Message on this the GREENEST of all Days!

Happy St Patricks Day from KIS Cars

Today we are only

• Sourcing Green Cars
• Supplying Green Cars
• Financing Green Cars

Oh yes and sampling a Guinness or two :o)

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Vehicle Finance Fraud DOWN 14%

MOTOR finance fraud cases fell 14% in 2010 despite more cars being sold on finance than in the previous year, that’s according to the latest report from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA).

The association reported that the value of motor fraud cases overall in 2010 was £14.6 million, down by 13.5% on last year's value. There were 832 cases of motor fraud in 2010. The reduction reflects the commitment of lenders to tackle financial crime and keep credit affordable.

While 832 cases of fraud slipped through lenders' checks, FLA member finance companies prevented over 9,000 cases of suspected or attempted fraud in 2010 and therefore avoided at least £116 million of fraudulent losses.

Commenting on the success, Paul Harrison, the FLA's head of motor finance, said: "Motor finance fraud was down 14% in 2010 as a direct result of lenders and motor dealers carefully scrutinising credit applications before approving deals. It is near impossible to prevent all fraud - particularly as some cases only come to light after credit has been granted - but industry continues to work hard to stay ahead of fraudsters.”

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Souce: MSNCars

Vehicle Finance Rates available from 3.99%

At KIS Cars, we are proud to offer - via our Funding Partners - some of the VERY Best Vehicle Finance Rates in the Market Place today.

• Lease Purchase Rates for Business & High Net Worth Clients start from 3.99% APR
• PCP Rates vary between Manufacturers - but range from 5.99% to 10.99% APR

When Rates such as these are combined with our Group Buying Power for New Vehicles - you can rest assured you will be getting a fantastic deal! Yo uwill be amazed at the Savings acheived!

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or Apply Online via our 'Secure' Application Forms

• Personal Finance
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NEW - BMW 6 Series Coupe... First Photos

One V8 and one six-cylinder in-line engine are available for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe from market launch, and both can claim unique features. These power units are kitted out with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, including High Precision Injection petrol direct injection, and stand out with their instantaneous power development, majestic in-gear acceleration, outstanding refinement and exemplary efficiency for their output class.

The eight-cylinder power unit in the new BMW 650i Coupe produces maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp from its 4.4-litre displacement between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm. This unique engine, whose turbochargers are positioned in the V-shaped area between the cylinder banks, produces an instantaneous and sustained wave of power, making it a feast for the enthusiast driver. Peak torque of 600 Newton metres (443 lb-ft) is served up between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. The sporting performance attributes of the V8 engine enable the new BMW 650i Coupe to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds, leaving the engine electronics to call a halt to proceedings at 250 km/h (155 mph). And yet the range-topping model also demonstrates extraordinary efficiency for this output class, recording average fuel consumption of 10.4 litres per 100 kilometres (27.2 mpg imp) in the EU test cycle, together with CO2 emissions of 243 grams per kilometre.

The new BMW 640i Coupe is powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine in which the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology brings both direct injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control to the table. This combination optimises both the responsiveness and efficiency of the 3.0-litre powerplant, which generates maximum output of 235 kW/320 hp at 5,800 rpm and puts its peak torque of 450 Newton metres (332 lb-ft) on tap between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The BMW 640i Coupe completes the sprint from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds, and its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle stands at 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres (36.7 mpg imp), while CO2 emissions come in at 179 grams per kilometre.

Both the BMW 650i Coupe and BMW 640i Coupe transfer their power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed Sports automatic gearbox. This standard-fitted unit enhances sporty driving with exceptionally rapid gear changes, offers outstanding shift comfort and also optimises the efficiency of both model variants.

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China now the largest Car Buying Market in the World...

In a matter of just a decade China has established itself as the world’s largest car-buying market. And, just as other industries are finding, when the Chinese like to buy, they like to buy luxury. The seems to be a growing trend in the Asian luxury market with an appetite for luxury events. The Hainan Rendezvous takes place in newly coined Chinese Riviera, a 4 day luxury event. Top Marques Macau is a natural progression to this trend.

Daimler AG — owners of Mercedes-Benz — recently announced it had shifted 15,000 units of that car in January alone, a rise of 90 percent from last year, while BMW moved more than 20,000, up more than 70 percent.And it’s a fair guess that those sorts of figures are why Top Marques Monaco — to be held from April 14 to 17 this year and an event which bills itself as “the only live supercar show in the world” — has decided upon the southern Chinese enclave of Macau to host its first Asian edition.

Top Marques Macau will be now be hosted annually at The Venetian Macao resort, with the first edition set down for November 24-27. According to organizers, the Monaco event presents “the greatest panorama of luxury and supercars under the same roof” and the Macau event will do pretty much the same. Macau has long trumpeted itself as the “Monaco of the East” due both to its annual F3 Grand Prix, raced around a street circuit similar to the one used each year for Monaco’s F1, and to the fact it is a city famed for its casinos and love of the high life. And Top Marques Macau will follow a similar pattern to the Monaco edition too, featuring “supercars, prestige luxury car manufacturers and deluxe goods from other industries such as watches, bespoke jewels, yachts and rare wines.” Everything, organizers say, “designed for the super affluent of the world.”

In Monaco, visitors have the chance to test their skills on the F1 circuit which surrounds the event and in Macau there will be a 2.1 kilometer road around the event for invited guests to test drive some of the most luxurious cars available.

“As the Asian market continues to develop an appetite for supercars and luxury products, it was a natural decision for Top Marques to come to this region,” explained Lawrie Lewis, founder and chairman of Top Marques, in a release announcing the event. This year’s will be the eighth edition of Top Marques Monaco and the event will boast six world premiere supercar launches.

Love It! 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano Avantgarde Edition 125

The look of the Viano Avantgarde’s Edition 125 is certainly nothing for wallflowers; it symbolises the avant-garde in its class. It is shod in exquisite 16-spoke high-sheen 8J x 19 light-alloy wheels, whilst the high-gloss chromed exterior mirror housings plus side skirts and chrome trim on the front bumper and chromed rear trim on the tailgate highlight the special styling. The model is available in the metallic paintwork variants obsidian black or brilliant silver.


The stylish look continues in the interior: the driver and front passenger will feel at home on seats that are as comfortable as they are sporty, featuring the finest leather cover with a piping design, plus increased lateral support. Customers can choose from “Lugano” leather or the new exclusive “Twin DINAMICA” microfibre surface. The cockpit is equally impressive, with its white scale illumination for the instruments, and sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs. The decorative strips have a black or brown burr-walnut look.

The dynamic drive system featuring V6 engines from Mercedes-Benz is the perfect match for the Viano Avantgarde Edition 125’s sporty appearance. The units are unique in this vehicle class: the V6 CDI 3.0 with an output of 165 kW (224 hp) and its extraordinary traction of 440 Nm combines power with consideration for the environment. BlueEFFICIENCY technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a surprisingly low level, with fuel consumption in accordance with the NEDC amounting to a mere 8.5-8.6 l/100 km or 224-226 CO2 (g/km) – a very respectable figure in view of the vehicle size and performance. The V6 petrol engine which is available as an alternative has a displacement of 3.5 l and achieves 190 kW (258 hp), blending its torquey temperament with extremely smooth running characteristics.

Performance reaches a unique level in both variants. The V6 CDI 3.0 accelerates to 100 km/h in only 9.1 s and achieves a top speed of 201 km/h. For the V6 3.5 the figures are 10.4 s and 217 km/h.



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UBER Cool! 2011 Brabus Mercedes G Wagon 800 Widestar

The BRABUS 800 WIDESTAR is powered by a twelve-cylinder bi-turbo high-capacity engine with a rated power output of 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW. It takes the crown from its predecessor made by the same company, the BRABUS G V12 S with 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW. Visually the power off-roader sets itself apart with its WIDESTAR wide-body equipment and 23-inch BRABUS “PLATINUM EDITION” forged wheels.

BRABUS builds the five-door vehicle by hand based on the current Mercedes G-Class. Like all special models from BRABUS, recognized by the German Federal Vehicle Registration Agency as a car manufacturer, the BRABUS 800 WIDESTAR is available with an extensive luxury equipment package.

As the name indicates, the BRABUS 800 V12 Biturbo engine is implanted into the engine bay of the G-Class. The elaborate implantation of the twelve-cylinder engine is as much a masterwork as is its design, which is based on the V12 bi-turbo engine from the current Mercedes S 600 model.

The basis for the enormous increase in power is the displacement increase. Displacement of the three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cubic inches) in the state-of-the-art BRABUS engine shop with the help of a special crankshaft with longer stroke and larger pistons and corresponding cylinder bore. Additionally the cylinder heads are optimized for mixture flow and fitted with special camshafts.

The engine peripherals now include an entirely new intake system and the BRABUS 800 bi-turbo system with two special manifolds with integrated turbine housings and high-performance turbochargers, and four water-to-air intercoolers. This ensemble is joined by a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system custom-developed for the BRABUS 800. It features free-flow metal catalysts and four chrome tailpipes that exit in pairs in front of both rear wheels.

Precision mapping for engine electronics coordinate the perfect interaction of all new components and ensures exemplary smoothness, maximum power yield and low emissions.
With these modifications the engine in the BRABUS 800 WIDESTAR delivers a staggering rated power output of 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm and an even more impressive peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft), already available from a low 2.100 rpm. In the vehicle peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft). The high-tech lubricants for the entire powertrain come from technology partner ARAL.

Combined with a reinforced five-speed automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive the engine shoots the BRABUS 800 WIDESTAR from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.0 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 240 km/h (149 mph). Without the limiter the high-performance off-roader would be capable of reaching 270 km/h (168 mph).

The WIDESTAR fender flares create space for extremely large wheels and tires. BRABUS offers the owner of the wide-body version, which is also available for all regular five-door G-Class models, a wide range of custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations with diameters between 20 and 23 inches. The most exclusive option for the 800 WIDESTAR features size 11Jx23 wheels front and back. Customers can choose from two newly developed forged wheels, the three-piece Monoblock E evo “PLATINUM EDITION” design or the one-piece Monoblock F “PLATINUM EDITION” wheel. The high-performance tires in size 305/35 R 23 come from Pirelli or YOKOHAMA.

For a perfect combination of sporty handling and excellent ride comfort the BRABUS 800 WIDESTAR comes equipped with the innovative BRABUS Ride Control smooth-ride suspension. The BRABUS high-tech suspension system was developed in cooperation with technology partner BILSTEIN, and features two-way electrically adjustable shock absorbers front and back.

Additionally the BRABUS Ride Control suspension features automatic damper adjustment. When the vehicle sensors detect that certain parameters such as speed, lateral acceleration and steering angle might lead to a critical situation the system automatically switches to the firmer sport setting within milliseconds. The sportier damper setup further increases the directional stability of the 4×4. The CAN control unit also detects a return to a more moderate driving style. It then automatically switches the shock absorbers back to the comfort position.
Another active safety feature is the BRABUS high-performance brake system. The front axle is fitted with six-piston aluminum fixed calipers and vented discs with a diameter of 380 millimeters (15.0 inches). The rear stops on four-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 345-mm discs (13.6 inches).

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Range Rover Evoque - Car Configurator Released!

AT LAST...  Vehicle Specifications and Car Configurator have now been released!!!

BUT - only for the USA...

Sneak Preview of All Options Available...  US Car Configurator

UK Configurator & Prices threatened for March 14th...

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Vehicle Depreciation - The 10 WORST...

Depreciation is the great hidden cost of running a car. Without realising it, your car is hemorrhaging money right now whether you drive 20,000 miles a year or leave it parked up. BUT unlike fuel, tax and insurance, this cost only rears its ugly head when you come to sell your car on, and could leave you with a nasty shock.

So, how to avoid getting stung? Well, choosing the right car is vital and knowing the market is the best way to help you do that. With the help of Parker's, the used car experts, we've listed the 10 WORST performing cars in the UK from 2010.

Values from Parker's Guide based on a one-year-old car with 10,000 recorded miles

10 - Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe











Depreciation after one year: £52,054
Proportion of original cost: 31%This is the 10th most depreciating car in the UK. Are you still jealous of that flash git in his Lambo? Even less so when you hear he's spending the equivalent of a grand a week in depreciation alone. Depressingly that's unlikely to give footballer owners sleepless nights though.


9 - Bentley Arnage

Depreciation after one year: £57,322
Proportion of original cost: 30%
One theme you'll very quickly pick up reading this list is that big, flash limos cost their owners a fortune in depreciation, the Arnage one of two Bentleys in this hall of shame and shedding nearly a third of its value in the first year alone.


8 - Ferrari 599










Depreciation after one year: £58,771
Proportion of original cost: 28%If fancy a Ferrari and want to stand a chance of getting a decent return on your investment you're better off with a 458, its V12 big brother losing over a quarter of its purchase price in 12 months. A used bargain then? Not quite - it'll still cost you £120K or so!


7 - Mercedes SL63 AMG

Depreciation after one year: £60,698
Proportion of original cost: 40%
If only AMGs performed as well in resale values as they do on road and track... Losing over £60K in a year is a huge amount of money burned but all the more shocking when you realise that's 40% of the hot SL's value lost in just a year. Ouch.


6 - Ferrari 612

Depreciation after one year: £72,750
Proportion of original cost: 34%
It ain't pretty and it'll cost you a fortune in depreciation. Apart from that the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is brilliant! The arrival of its sexy, quirky FF replacement on the scene won't help one bit either.


5 - Rolls Royce Drophead Phantom Coupe

Depreciation after one year: £78,073
Proportion of original cost: 26%
It'll shed nearly £80K in the first year but, in this company, the fact the Rolls cabriolet retains three-quarters of its value is, relatively speaking, a pretty strong performance.


4 - Rolls Royce Phantom Saloon











Depreciation after one year: £82,815
Proportion of original cost: 27%
Like the Phantom Drophead, the saloon version's headline depreciation cost looks savage but in relation to the purchase price isn't actually too bad. If you can call losing over £1,500 a week not too bad.

3 - Bentley Brooklands

Depreciation after one year: £84,295
Proportion of original cost: 36%

It takes a very special person to want to buy a Bentley Brooklands. One who is clearly untroubled by the fact it'll lose over a third of its quarter-million purchase price after just a year. Individualism doesn't come cheap, it seems.

2 - Maybach 57

Depreciation after one year: £132,098
Proportion of original cost: 44%
Decisive proof that money doesn't buy taste, as if the fact you'll include Simon Cowell and P Diddy as fellow owners isn't bad enough already that blingy new Maybach is going to cost the price of an Aston DB9 in deprecation in a year.


1 - Maybach 62












Depreciation after one year: £149,552
Proportion of original cost: 43%
The only car that performs worse than a standard Maybach in depreciation? A long-wheelbase Maybach! Forget the optional humidor, you'll need to spec an on-board incinerator for burning the £400 a day it'll cost you in lost value. This is officially the UK's most depreciating car.


There you have it!

But as John Paul Getty rightly said....  'If it depreciates - Lease It' - 'If it appreciates - Buy It'...

This rule is followed by the vast majority of Buyers of these Vehicles today... with the Monthly Payments being treated as a legitimate business expense - you can see why too!

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