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Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial^ 6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, July 26th, 1984 Clitheroe 22824 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising): Burnley 22331 (Classified) Car marvels add new diiriension to motpring


Jbrake fluid supplies to road temperatures outside the Vehicle, road lights, etc.,'etc. ■ . The skills, knowledge and talents embodied in


TODAY’S car is a marvel of scientific technology. In recent years electronics have added a new dimension to our motoring life. Apart from the “speaking” compu­ ters, we have sensors which monitor virtually every aspect of the car’s life..stream, from oil, clutch and


today’s car are mind-boggling.' And it all, has to be utterly reliable.: ■


• Innovation is only part of the story. The -whole internal combustion engine has been


The story has not ended.'Far from it.


honed to perfection, to obtain the ultimate perform­ ance, plus economy.


Even now reports. are-coming in of ceramics bemg used to. squeeze eyetumore power out of engines, for


less petrol. And so it goes on. "


our grandfathers — and even our dads. Then again, many grandads and .dads are busy driving today s cars


One thing is sure; today’s cars would be the envy ot . about. .. . to the envy of the youngsters! IT'S BUSY B TIME LIM ITED NUM FOR AUGUST 1st B o rn to lead


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IT’S busy B time, with local1 show­ rooms choc-a-bloc with- a seemingly iriexhaustable range of cars to tempt the new registration buyer.


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it’s very much a case of “B soon” — or you might miss the model of your choice.


■ Sales are on the up and up, as the traffic statistics show.


20% increase in traffic, compared to the 1982 figure, and this continued a trend established in recent years. This year, the model


Last year there was a


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SUNNY 4-door 1.3 GS £5185 ON THE ROAD


CHERRY 3-door SGL £5235 ON THE ROAD SUNNY 4-door SGL


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THE BEST-SELLING . AUSTIN METRO


Metro stays ahead of its rivals on price, specification, performance and fun-to-drive.'


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and the new B regist- Jubilee Nissans and offer ration period looms, considerable value for


As August nears, models are known as the


money. Each Jubilee model features a com­ prehensive specification, including such niceties as a chrome tail,, pipe and even interior mats! BOOSTING


Swedish-built Saab are boosting sales both here and in the United States. The '99 GL continues in


range seems endless. Quite a number of man­


ufacturers are also offer­ ing special “one-offs,” Nissan, for example,


have seven “special edi­ tion” models to mark their half century of produc­ tion. These 50th anniversary


proved engines have leng­ thened the stops between petrol-filling stations. The Saab is renowned for its finish and dura- ' bility.


production, but it is the 900 range which toddy offers the widest choice of models' right up to the turbo group, now in its third generation with Saab. Five gears and im­


: motoring correspondent


•Advertising feature by BERT. BOLTON


They produce quality veh­ icles which look extremely


been around for a little while but, allied to some of the best seating to be found in any car, it makes for a quiet, restftil ride. Honda make a nice car.


The shape may have


durable. Honda carry a 12-


month, unlimited mileage warranty and the body­ work is guaranteed for six years. There are about 18


duction of the new Re­ nault 25 range, aimed at the intensely-competitive top car market sector. They have also revised their 18 series, giving them a new look. Renault, of course,


sparked off the new gen­ eration of electronic com­ puter-based controlled cars. Today’s diesels are a far


more streamlined and less chunky-looking and, as a result, are winning new friends. The top of the range,


cry from the old bag-of- • nails . chatterboxes, and the specifications have been improved to the point where they have a per­ formance to satisfy all but the grand prix driver. A typical example of


have a whole range of . models, all numbered, from the 4s to the 5s (“Le Car”) — turbo if you like — up through the various size and variant ranges, plus the Fuego models. Cars from the Eastern


models to choose from — starting with the perky little Jazz runabout; six Civics; eight Accords; and then the beautifully-de­ signed Preludes, including an executive model in' both manual and automa­ tic form. - Renault have opened


their latest sales offensive in the UK with the intro-


Bloc countries, always ruggedly reliable — and cheap — are now becom­ ing more sophisticated and stylish . . . and still cheap. Latest to appear on the


scene is the Yugo 55 GLS, for which is claimed a “sparkling performance as well as a dazzling apr pearance.’’The car is pow­ ered by a 1.1-litre engine in a compact three-door body. The Yugo range also in­


the way diesels have moved in is the use by Ford of their newly-de- veloped 1600e.c. diesel engine in the Fiesta Orion and Escort ranges. Ford, in fact, can offer diesel- engined versions of saloon and estate cars in at least five of their six car lines. With the availability of engines from 1.6 litres to 2.5 litres in cars ranging from Fiestas to Granadas, the Ford range is claimed to be equipped to meet the needs of the growing numbers of motorists switching to diesel-fuelled cars. They expect diesels to


and biggest, 760, comes in various formats, including


a turbo model. . Improvements to the


Peugeot Talbot range have put them among the best- equipped, value-for- money cars in their class. The new series Alpines


and Solaras are typical of the boost given to their models, with a number of improvements to trim and'- equipment levels. Peugeot have entered


the contenders’ list for the title of-the hottest hatch­ back with the introduction of ■ the GTI version of their highly-successful 205 model.Here 'again, the model list seems virtually' end­ le s s , from the 104s through to the captivating 500 and 600 models.


ADVANCED


cludes the 311-513 series. The 513 GL has a 1.3-


take over an increasing sector of their markets, selling well alongside their extremely attractive' and economical petrol- powered models.


litre engine, five doors and is the top-of-the. range model, costing a mere £3,649. Toyota have a wide of, models for


range


today’s motoring tastes, and have .built up a repu­ tation second-to-none in the industry. Toyota scooped the small-to- medium-car pool in the latest annual survey of re­ liability by the seven mil­ lion member ADAC (motoring organisation) of West Germany. fOn th e bas is of


INROADS


enviably “solid” reputa­ tion. At one time consi­ dered good, but staid, the, new models, particularly the 300s, are carving out


Volvo have built up an


minimum “on-the-road” • breakdown per 1,000 vehi­ cles, the Tercel and Corol­ la ranked first and second respectively.Austin Rover are ‘ cur­ rently engaged in a pow­ erful sales drive in which dealers are geared up to make the motorist a great offer for their current car against ,a hew Maestro or Metro. They claim that there has never been a better time to change to Austin‘Rover. ,


SYSTEM .


Austin Rover have a lot going for them. Following the release of


Currently; of ‘course,.


the new Montego — their long-awaited challenge to Ford’s Sierra and Vaux- hall’s Cavalier — comes the hew 200 . range of Rovers to set the seal on a comprehensive range of stylish drivers’ cars on which to base the com­ pany’s future niche in the expanding and highly competitive industry. A speaking driver infor­


mation system was pioneered on' the com­ pany’s Maestro, and


. the buyer. The larger models are


the 360s that Volvo are making inroads into the market with models vary­ ing in engine size to suit


ufacturer. It is with the 340s and


Audi have carried out a n um b e r ' of


rovements to their al­ ready world-beating Audi Quattro supercar. The inroads being made


imp­


by electronics are emphas­ ised in this model, as well


. E c i G


IT SEEMS hardly we are a year into | system. It seems only five I


of which are inter-linked. Both makes combined


offer a stunning selection: Volkswagen with their Polo, Derby, Jetta, Golf, Passat, Scirocco and San­ tana models; and Audi with th e ir numbered models from the 80s through to 200 turbo. Vauxhall-Opel are


minutes ago since the! new system — with I the alphabet letter in- [ dicating the year of I r eg is tra t ion being) switched from the last I to the first number I plate “intelligence” —I came into bemg.


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riding high with some of the best-selling models currently on the market. The Cavalier, of course,


•registrations last year, I and now it has become! the turn of the B. If the A class registra-1


The ball was set rolling I on the new system with A |


has been the nightmare of other manufacturers in its bracket for a long time and has been the catalyst for a number of new models — deliberately aimed at ousting it. Vauxhall have got it_.


right with this one, and the car continues to find many customers.


SUCCESS


Opel range, are also fully comprehensive in their , coverage, from the top­ selling Kadetts through to the high-powered Mantas and Monzas. All are well- designed cars well suited to today’s driving condi­ tions, on both.comfort and performance levels.’ Fiat have-enjoyed a


Their stable-mates, the


as others, by the inclusion of an advanced electronic dashboard with traditional instruments replaced by digital read-outs for all major functions. On a more basic level,


a new, stylish groove for this ever-popular man­


this development is also reflected in other models, such as the newly-intro­ duced Audi 200. Both Audi and .Vol­


kswagen have always been in the forefront of innovation, particularly in regard to performance, styling and economy, all


huge success this year, due in no small part to the success of the Uno super-mini. ■ High on the sales list for this make is the Regata — claimed to be a family car with all the luxury and performance of a large, expensive saloon at a size which makes per­ fect economic sense for today’s motorist. It comes with extreme­


tion year is to go down in I car history for any par-1 ticular aspect, then the | concentration of the man­ ufacturers on squeezing | every ounce of perform-1 ance and mileage out of I their respective models 6 must figure high in that! record of the industry. I Aerodynamics and tech-|


. This aspect, and a con-1 centration on creature! comforts, makes today’s! cars extremely good value | for money. It remains to be seen*


meal advances are begin-! ning to have a terrific! impact on miles per gallon! and performance figures. [


what effect the current! high bank rate has upon! sales. The showroom pic-| ture has been one of stop-1 start in recent years, and! the industry could do with j all the help it can get.


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ly comprehensive in­ strumentation and equip­ ment and slots very nicely into the rest of the range.


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