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Clitlieroe Advertiser and Times, July 28th, 1988


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) pFRRlVIllfliilsI


boost which pride of own­ ership gives, there is a


are unique. For the first time ever, the new regist­ ration letter goes to the front of the number plate panel. Apart from the morale


IT’S here! The time of year when every motor­ ist is itching to get his or her hands on a new model gets the added zing of being first in the neighbourhood with the coveted new registra­ tion label. This year’s registrations


32.3% of the market (an increase of 41% over June last year). In fact, in Western


dizzy heights, the man­ ufacturers have moved in on lightweight, aerody­ namic, performance bust­ ing, let’s-squeeze-the-last- mile-out-of-the-last-drop- of-fuel market. And modern, high per­


game is comfortable, reli­ able and economy-consci­ ous cars — without loss of performance. Cars are already begin­


formance diesel engines are beginning to make big inroads into the show­ rooms — although many potential buyers still remain unconvinced. However, today’s diesels are vastly different power plants than those of yes­ teryear. They are quiet, punchy, AND cheap to lain and maintain. The whole name of the


ning to sell again — and the new registration de­


tails should give the upward drive a boost.


.LEADERS


ing situation on the motor mart front are figures just released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers’ and Traders which show that Ford models took the top three places in the June car sales graph. The Escort took 10.5%, the Sierra 10.15% and the Fiesta 9.14%. For the first half of the


Typical of the awaken­


year, the Sierra retained overall leadership with a 9.65% market share, closely followed by the Escort at 9.55%.


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Ford’s bright and lively baby bom to bridge the small car/big car gap


FIESTA


IT KEEPS ON GETTING B E T T E R


Ever since ils sensationally successful debut. Cavalier has set the pace— tor style, performance and VAl.UK! And tor ’#3, there is even more value and more refinement...ri>>ht across the rauKc.


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C h o ic e o f S a lo o n o r H a tc h b a c k . Cavalier comes in two body* styles —both


sleekly stylish and roomy a seaters. P ro n t -w h e e l -d r iv e and advanced


technology Rive Cavalier extra safe handling and phenomenal roadhuldiiiR.


P e r f o rm a n c e—from the l.'jnnS. HitKlS and IHMii petrol empties—is


outstanding, with exceptional economy. And for even greater economy, there's a ’llilMl'diesel variant. Cavalier is even be tte r for IPS.’}.


See it (odavat vmir friendlv Vauxhal!- Opel dealer.


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“a buoyant market” Ford car sales totalled 43,191 in June, accounting for


In what is described as


really exciting range of models to choose from these days. As petrol prices rise to


Europe as a whole, provi­ sional car sales figures for the first five months of this year indicate, it is claimed, that Ford are still the leaders in sales. And Ford have just


THE CHOICE IS ENDLESS


wrap around rear window, deep front spoiler and clean overall shape, gives the Orion a


' announcement of the Fiesta in 1976 as the start of a series of hatchbacks. The front-wheel drive


of notchback design in either small or medium classes since before the


Orion is positioned bet­ ween the Escort range and the Sierra line-up and offers two variants — the GL and Ghia versions. The GL’s will have 1.3 or 1.6 litre petrol engines — or the new Ford 1600 c.c. diesel. Five-speed trans-


. axle is standard on the 1600 c.c. petrol and


is the option of a high performance, fuel injec­ tion 1600 c.c. petrol engine again using five speeds. The Orion range will go


nents are Escort derived, with independent front and rear suspension. Bodily, however, the car is quite different and is available only as a four- door saloon. The bootlid has an in­


tegral spoiler and this, in conjunction with a large


VAUXHALL a i e «w p s s a


THE 1983 CAVALiEI?


diesel-engined cars, and is available as an option on the 1300 c.c. models. Also, on the Ghia, there


is described as a major new contender in the growing small to medium family sector of the Brit­ ish car market. It is the first new Ford


given the UK market another boost, with the announcement of their first front-wheel drive “notchback” (that’s what they call saloons with a boot these days). Named as the Orion, it


sumption figures are startling. The 1.6 five- speed model clocks 54.3 m.p.g., while the diesel version — in one of its first production applica­ tions — achieves a truly remarkable 72.4 m.p.g. at the same, steady, speed to make it one of the most economical cars in the world.


RANGE


Fiesta, Escort, Sierra, Capri and Granada are


Orion will give Ford a six- model range — the


The introduction of the


the others. Ford art- not having it


all their own way of course. Sales of Talbot and Peugeot diesel cars in the first half of 1983 are up by a massive 80% over the corresponding period last year. At a time of expansion


months of last year the group sold 1,208 cars, but the figure of 2,189 for the first half of this year rep­


in the diesel market, the Peugeot-Talbot range achieves particularly strong progress. During the first six


on sale in the UK on Sep­ tember 30th. Prices are to be announced. The mechanical compo­


Peugeot-Talbot range was the 305 — now' with a new 1.9 litre Peugeot diesel engine. It achieved 1,199 registrations during the period, w'hile the Talbot Horizon, a com­ pletely new diesel model, gained a firm entry into the market with 545 buyers. A spokesman for the company says that diesels are now' taking 1.3% of the total car market.


resents a big break­ through for them — espe­ cially as many new' com­ petitive diesel vehicles have been launched on to the market. The sales star of the


derv and petrol is increas­ ing, and more people are realising that the long life, economy and liveli­ ness of current diesels make them very serious contenders in the show-


The price gulf betw'een


ly true among f le e t operators, who also ap­ preciate the high second­ hand value of diesel cars. R en a u lt ’s g row in g


rooms. This is proving especial­


ence of 4,200 dealers from 19 countries — in Geneva for the launch of the Re­ nault 11 series — he pointed out that the com­ pany today held more than 6.5% of the world car market and was the leading European make, with some 2m. vehicles sold.


power as an international group was spelt out ear­ lier this year by Philippe Lamirault, their commer­ cial director for interna­ tional affairs. Addressing a confer­


warning cones for the rest of the world’s car man­ ufacturers w'hen he said the company w’as aiming


And he put , up the


claimed drag coefficient of 0.37. The claimed fuel con­


Two-page advert feature by Bert Bolton


build up is Renault’s new £12m. national parts dis­ tribution centre — opened


to increase that share to 2.5m by 1985. Part and. parcel of the


in Swindon and completed in less than tw'o years. , The warehouse was made operational la s t De­ cember, only 17 months after ground was first broken on the" Wiltshire site. The massive complex,


one of the most futuristic industrial buildings to be seen in Britain, is already drawing architectural and civH engineering experts from around the world to study its revolutionary design features.


Its architects, Poster Associates, are renowmed,


having won international competition honours by being the brains behind such buildings as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation headquarters and the na­ tional German Athletics Stadium, in Frankfurt. Today, with more than


750,000 Renault owners in Britain, and with an ex­ pansion in model range, plus light commercial veh­ icles, the new' parts dis­


tribution centre in Swin­ don was con s id e r ed


“vital.” INTENDING


just under £5,000, includ­ ing VAT and car tax, the Nova SR is powered by a new version of the 1,297 c.c., overhead camshaft unit used in the Astra and C a v a l ie r . It d r iv e s through a five-speed w'ith overdrive 5th gears for fuel economy,


tending buyers might be interested in the Nova 1.3 SR three-door hatchback — the top model in the Nova range of fi’ont-wheel drive small cars. Priced at


gearbox, 4th and maximum low' wear formance


speeds. The fuel injected


and quiet per- at motorway


2-


litre power of the new top-of-the-range Opel Manta (three-door hatch­ back and two-door coupe) models shoots these styl­ ish performance cars into the 120 m.p.h. bracket.


ing nobody’s looking! Doubtless this high-speed capability pays dividends w'hen one is “strolling" along our motorways well below the. car’s maximum. Opel are making a big play of the fact that these thoroughbreds have a dis-


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£4655 on the road


★ CHERRY * £3830


on the road


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That’s all right, provid­


Vauxhall claiming that they are now the “undis­ puted” leader in the diesel car market in the UK. They say that in the first five months of this year, Vauxhall Astra, Cavalier and Carlton diesel-pow- ered cars have together taken 28% of the market. The actual number of cars involved during that period was 2,955. Still with Vauxhall, in-


Still on diesels, w'e have


signation GT/E and boast such desirable features as electronic metered fuel in­ jection. Close the throttle at engine speeds above 1,200 revs per minute and a built-in over-run fuel cu- off cuts out petrol was­ tage — by turning off the petrol flow'. Electronics •are certainly to the fore here — with the very latest Bosch LE electronic fuel injection comes elec­ tronic ignition.


LUXURY


last autumn of the new 10-model Carlton saloons and estates, wider engine choice,' and enhanced


Since the appearance


specification, sales of these big luxury cars have


been extended into the top luxury and perform­ ance bracket by the intro­ duction of the Carlton CD saloon — offering an even high level of interior and exterior appointments, to-


“soared dramatically” claim Vauxhall. Now’ the range has


1 gether with a smooth and powerful 2-litre petrol in­ jected engine w’hich would run you into trouble in the UK at speeds of up to 116 m.p.h. The five-door hatchback


FSO Polenez undoubtedly represented the first move by an Eastern Bloc manufacturer to emulate Western design trends. Dropping the w'eary de­


signs modelled on old European models, the new’ Polonez was intro­ duced in 1978, breaking new ground for the com­ pany. By 1981, it had a


FORD’S Sierra XR4I. This shoivs its in­ terior comfort and instrumentation


AT £6,995 irLLlAKE ON ALL COMMONERS


THF HFATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM Wilh special air filer that heiDS you breoihe


more easily on stuffy journeys, (ana a godseixt to hayfever sufferers! its unique 10 Saao


so don't expect common or garden cars to have POWER STEERING


A'e rant understand v.ny t isnt mot ars >n this price brad


SFI F REPAIRING BUMPERS That '.Mil stop your pnde from being Th F WASH WiPE_HQ»Dl fls


denied Still an uncommon sigh! on Common on some oilier cars, but usuTiy oniy the roads today


Generally, it's against our policy lo


knock the competition. But occasionally we like to make our point. Compared with our 900 GL at £6995.


the Granada 2 litre is £7135, the Volvo 240 is £7487. the Carlton 2 litre is £7512. the Rover 2000 is £7899. and even the BMW 320I at £8845 is rather a luxury. Now we're not saying they're not


good cars. They must be. They're a very


cost And daytime running lights that ne:n you ; be seen on dark arid d.rty days


common sight on the roads However. Saab's unique style does


appeal to a more individual and discerning motorist


Our cars have standard features


that are optional extras on many more expensive cars Take a test drive and we think you'll


agree. All the competitors have nothing in common with Saab


This year, Vaux dramatically. W that if you offer you’re certain ti Every car in t


tirict price lead over other cars with the same per­ formance potential. The models bear the de­


five-speed gearbox and folding rear seats.


LE designation more re­ finements have been


Now, with the latest added. ADVANCE Most important advance


for the model is under the bonnet. The engine itself remains the- same 1,481 c.c. unit, but it is now' fitted with contactless ig­ nition. Partially heating the air as it enters the carburettor brings a claimed fuel consumption improvement of 13.6% at a constant 56 m.p.h. On the “urban cycle” test — stop start motoring, fuel consumption works out at almost 26 m.p.g. .Cost? £3,899. Running down through


the list of attractive — and VERY available — models show’s that the emphasis today is on l ig h tw e ig h t , smooth a erod yn am ic l in e s , economy allied to per­ formance. More and more, elec­


tronics are coming to the fore in this concentration on superlative, reliable


Clitheroe 22324 (EdiUl Durability too, plays a


big part, with most man­ ufacturers stressing the treatments given to their models in the battle against rust. The buyer certainly has


a vast choice from which to choose the car of his/ her dreams — from the home market of BL through to some magnifi­ cent machinery from Japan, Germany and Italy. Even areas of the world


i It’s


IT’S with us agaiil the annual stamjl for new cars bea| the very latest


lustration. This year, howeverl


up-to-the-minute


great new’ registril rush has an added fill! the registration syst(| also new. The Jones’s next


not normally associated' w'ith car production are now very much forces to be reckoned with in this h ig h ly c om p e t it iv e market. Cars bearing the trade


marks of Audi, Volkswa­ gen, Mazda, Honda, Fiat, the new’ streamlined Skoda, Nissan Datsun, the Saabs and the Volvos etc. etc., all have tre­ mendous selling points. There are special deals


will be left in no poil doubt, and even a F motorist will be ab| recognise that your


tine new vehicle is hi| the showroom floor. Come Monday mo|


the present method gistration, with the denoting the year o| gistration being shovi front of the numerals I the registration lei themselves going ti [ end. For example, a eul


— there’ll never be a better time to buy!


galore. The new' “A” re­ gistration buyer has the w h o le in te rn a t io n a l market to go at — right on his doorstep. So why not look around


?!


registration will run L 123Y. If this make-btl registration was hi made on Monday it \>| become A123 XYZ.


since it all began, back in January 196:1 use of the alphabif denote the registr:| year began, and the tion of “A” at the endjj not only a novelty T also something t-l proud of, and so| after.


Is it REALLY 21 §


brand-new car” to pi who didn't even ll you, and it was a ~ feeling to see some p<] turn their heads as I drove past — pointiil the new registratl They had “seen” bit like train spotting.I And so it -has been |


It shouted: “This


there was a change - 1 registration date bl switched to Augusi f smooth out sales”. Today, we are a


since. In either 1966 or


more accustomed to I annual advance thrl the alphabet. When ill began, it seemedg though the present letter designation w| last a lifetime.


Before c a ^ c o i


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Manufacturers recommended prices correct at time of going to press Ford Granada 2 OL £7135. Vauxhall Carlton 2 0GL £7512. Volvo 240 £7487. Rover 2000 £7899. BMW 320r £8845 The Saab 900 GL costs £6995 All include


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