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		<title>LeaseCar capitalises on changing car market conditions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[LeaseCar, one of the UK’s leading independent vehicle leasing providers, is driving record growth in the leasing sector through proactive market alignment, digital infrastructure investment, and expanded manufacturer partnerships. Shifting market conditions, such as unpredictable electric vehicle (EV) residual values and tighter consumer budgets, are making it harder for traditional dealerships to deliver good-value car [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Chopped 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Races to Victory at Silverstone to Become the UK’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Winner </title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[A Chopped 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Races to Victory at Silverstone to Become the UK’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Winner ]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A radical 1972 Volkswagen Beetle that will now be sold to raise money for cancer research is the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK winner, securing the title at CarFest, held at Silverstone Circuit on 29th August 2026. Judges Richard Hammond, Hot Wheels designer Dwayne Vance and host Nicola Hume were unanimous in selecting the Beetle [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Over 80% of motorists want learners to be taught tyres as calls for Graduated Licences renewed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Over 80% of motorists want learners to be taught tyres as calls for Graduated Licences renewed]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over 80% of UK motorists want new drivers to demonstrate basic tyre knowledge when learning to drive and after passing their test according to Bridgestone research, with 57% also calling for graduated driving licences for young drivers. Motorists are calling for the stronger measures to help keep newly qualified drivers safe on Britain&#8217;s roads, with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gateway2Lease appoints former JLR executive Jade Bickerton as Sales Director</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Car and van leasing provider Gateway2Lease has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jade Bickerton, a former business manager at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), as its Sales Director.   Jade joins Gateway2Lease as the West Midlands-based business experiences 20% year-on-year growth across all sales channels, and has recently expanded its sales team.   She will be [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Used electric vehicles drive forecourt stability in July as prices rise for fourth consecutive month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Used Electric Vehicles (EVs) are propping up overall market values and dominating forecourt speed of sale, according to the latest retail insight from data intelligence provider Cazana. According to Cazana, the used car retail market sustained its summer of stability during July, with 3-year-old vehicle values posting no average movement overall. The underlying data highlights [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>HUGE CHARITY DOG WALK THIS SEPTEMBER!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dog lovers across Merseyside are being invited to grab a lead, lace up their walking shoes and take part in Paws Along the Prom 2026 — a fun-filled fundraising event supporting local disability charity Options. Taking place on Sunday 27th September 2026, the event will see people and their four-legged friends enjoy a scenic 3km walk along [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Caring for your classic car</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Oscar]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Tim Winton, Cambrian Classics   Owning a classic car is about far more than simply keeping something old on the road. It’s about stewardship; it’s important to have some understanding how these cars were built, how they age, and what they need to remain safe, reliable and enjoyable for years to come.   Our [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Red Marlin secures global motorsport and advanced engineering brief</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leading motorsport and engineering company, Gibson Technology, has appointed specialist automotive PR and digital marketing agency, Red Marlin, to develop and manage its global communications activity. With an extensive history in endurance racing, Gibson supplies engines to LMP2 teams competing in various motorsport series around the world, such as the world famous 24 Hours of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>eVED risks putting almost two-thirds of drivers off electric cars</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ 26% also believe claiming business miles will become significantly more difficult according to Venson research  www.venson.com &#160; New research from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 62% of drivers say the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) on electric cars will discourage them from switching, with almost a quarter (24%) confirming it will have a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Small Business Borrowing Surges 63% in Q2 2026 Amid Rising Costs and Cashflow Uncertainty</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Small Business Borrowing Surges 63% in Q2 2026 Amid Rising Costs and Cashflow Uncertainty]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[New data reveals working capital loans have almost doubled in two years — and for the first time in over a year, start-ups are borrowing more than established businesses July 2026 — New data from Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK&#8217;s only provider of personal guarantee insurance for SME owners, reveals that applications for personal guarantee-backed [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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