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HUNDREDS of cars for sale inside


YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE LOCAL MOTORING MARKET


Sanderson joy a t ‘top dealer’


award triumph THE Sanderson Ford deal­ ership in Burnley is cele­ brating after its parent company won a presti­ gious national award. The Sanderson Bramall


Motor Group was named as Automotive Retail Com­ pany of the Year 1998/99 by the Institute of Trans­ port Management. The award comes after


an exhaustive process of research throughout


^Sanderson Bramall's net­ work of nearly 70 car and truck dealers to identify the UK's leading car retail company in terms of cus­ tomer choice and quality of service. The Institute of Trans­


port Management under­ took a poll of 5,500 of its fleet and used car section members, asking them to nominate dealerships. Nominated outlets then underwent an extensive research process, includ­ ing "mystery shopper" site visits, telephone enquiries and interviews. Kieran Ring, executive


director of the ITM, said: "Sanderson Bramall was found to be the most out­ standing motor retail group in the UK by virtue of its sheer number of nationwide locations together with its almost ubiquitous range and choice in car makes. Out­ lets visited were found to be very user friendly and displayed a degree of pro­ fessionalism unequalled elsewhere." Keith Hatrick, managing


director of Sanderson Bra­ mall, said: "Naturally, we are absolutely delighted with this award, which is excellent news for the company and a credit to all.the hard work put in by every single one of our employees across the country."


New Rover is the king of chrome


By ADRIAN TAYLOR nrufiwmiunHHimiuaMiWmmM


CHROME is back big-style! The new Jaguar has lots


of it, so does the new Mer­ cedes S C la s s ...b u t the chrome king is undoubt­ edly the Rover 75. Rover’s big car - designed


to replace both the 600 and 800 Series at one swoop - is dripping in chrome. There’s plenty of i t inside in an interior that is a wonderful mix of modern and retro. And outside there are


shiny features a t every turn. Chrome covers the backs of the door mirrors, runs in a strip along the entire body, underlines the panels in a full length kick­ er strip and is featured in the bumpers, on the grille and on the boot. I t even surrounds all the glass. Judging by the impact it


has in highlighting the 75s big, sumptuous shape, the world is definitely ready for some brightening up again. I t looks wonderful. Inside the most striking feature is the heritage


appearance of the facia. Cream oval dials are set in a sea of wood. Nightime illumination is in backlit


orange. I love its look and its feel


but I have my doubts about rear legroom. I t doesn’t have the space normally associated with big execu­ tive cars.


Mitsubishi at the British Motor Show. The Challenger 4x4 will go on sale in Jan­


uary, with prices ranging from £20,365 to £24,495. I t is a “sports off-roader” that is sleeker


than the Shogun and is aimed at stealing sales from the likes of the Honda CR-V and Freelander, but Mitsubishi insists it is also an extremely rugged and able countryside per­ former even though it handles like an estate car. Inside it is much more car-like than the


Shogun and more luxurious too, with plenty of room for five persons plus luggage Customers will be able to pick from 2.5


Yet the 75 is certain to


make a huge impact. Prices are expected to s ta r t a t around £19,000 for a 1.8 litre entry level model. Two litre and 2.5 litre V6


engines and a 2.0 litre com­ mon rail direct injection diesel will complete the engine options. Rover’s publicity claims


that use of new formulation high s tren g th steels has ensured an extremely rigid chassis and th a t equates with exceptional handling. Sales will begin in March.


The car that puts the brakes on itself


ENIOR executives will make a beeline for the all- > new Mercedes S-dass and v


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. they won't be disappointed.1 Outside it.looks much as 1


you would expect - long, ■ wide, imposing and, hefty.V But inside therejs a most pleasing light* touch to accompany all the high-cost technical gizmos. >


: The dashboard is a delight


- slimline and unfussy. with lovely beechwood detailing.:


~ The S-dass is the ultimate hi-tech machine and the new


:one is crammed with 30 new features which deliver the highest levels of safety, com-


- fort and driving pleasure. - One of the most impressive is Distronic - a system which uses radar to keep the S- class a safe distance from any vehicle in front without the driver having to touch the controls.


- ■ If the distance gets too close, the speed o f the car is


; automatically reduced, first by dosing the throttle and then by applying the brakes. -Owners can also specify a.;


driving seat which automati­ cally massages the spine as ; you drive. Only problem is no matter


. how rich you are you will not be able to get'a right hand drive model until next year, ■.■ There are no prices avail­ able yet.


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New Challenger from Mitsubishi T


HE all-new 4x4 off-roader Challenger was one of three new models unveiled by


litre turbocharged diesel and 3.0 litre 24 valve petrol engines. The other two models revealed were the Colt Space Star and Space Wagon, both


• direct replacements for existing models. The Space Star is a five-door hatchback which will hit showrooms in February priced from £11,195. I t is described as a compact semi- high profile body. In other words it is a cross between a normal hatchback and a larger MPV, but seats only fiva Space Wagon is a six or seven seater which


competes directly with the likes of the Ford Galaxy. Sales are due to start next month at £17,795 to £22,495 with power coming from a newly developed 2.4 litre GDi engine that gives class leading fuel economy.


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IMPORTANT NOTICE


£ /O ve r the last two weeks more than 100 local people ^ ^ h a v e bought a car in our Pre-Auction Sale.


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