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  Anniversary of Blue Bird’s 150mph speed record celebrated 23 Jul 2015 (News)
  car. Don said: "My grandfather was a remarkable man and for us to remember him and honour some of his achievements in this way is very humbling. It was an honour both to follow in his footsteps and to drive this iconic car on such a special occasion." The engineers and volunteers
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  Techno Classica 2015: Blue Train Bentley celebrates 85th birthday 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  before the train was due to arrive in Calais, having averaged 43.43mph driving on pre-motorway roads. He won the £100 wager, although the Automotive Club de France attempted to fine him £200 for an un-authorised race in France. The Speed Six evolved in 1929 as a racing version
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  Final reminder: Historics Classic Car Auction on Saturday 27 Nov 2014 (News)
  . Among the cars we like is this original 1954 Jaguar XK120 roadster in British Racing Green estimated at £61,000 - £68,000, but if you prefer your XK120s to be easier to drive, there’s also 1953 roadster brought up to date with a 5-speed synchromesh gearbox, estimated at £95,000
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  GM invests in distraction recognition technology 9 Sep 2014 (News)
  specialising in facial recognition and tiredness-sensing technology. And although safety is the primary purpose of the system, its remit can also be expanded to security; the system could potentially use facial recognition to determine if a thief is driving the car, for example, or use eye movement to operate
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  'Steady' Barker's Lancia to star at the Autosport show 6 Jan 2014 (News)
  -aluminium body based on Steady’s sketches, turned into reality with the help of the latest technology, using the expertise of Stuart Brown of 3D Engineering.' The car will be unveiled at Autosport International and will be driven again by Steady Barker. He said: 'I test drove the driving
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  Brighton Speed Trials under threat from local authorities 24 Dec 2013 (News)
  best race cars and motorcycles along Madeira Drive. More than 200 vehicles line up to take a timed run including road cars, race cars and drag bikes who compete to win the fastest in their class. A top six run-off to find the fastest car and bike brings the day to a dramatic close
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 24 20 Jun 2013 (News)
  . Today proved to be all about an enjoyable drive through very green countryside, with a network of roads threading through giant-sized fields of either sunflowers, wheat, or maize, with several passage-controls at roadside cafes, where crews would meet up. The remote and rural roads proved traffic
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  Kia notches up half a million UK sales 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  : 'The test drive blew me away - we instantly decided it was the car for us. The warranty is fantastic and will provide that financial peace of mind which is a relief with a baby on the way. The car really does have everything we need.' The first Kia launched in the UK was the Pride in 1991 - Kia's
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  Preview: Silverstone classic car auction, Northamptonshire, 17 May 22 Apr 2013 (News)
  this, 'only increases its collectability', but we'd say that it's a shame that the 200bhp V6 under the engine cover won't deliver the performance the wild looks hint at. As it's already modified, what harm would a suitably hotted-up engine do? We love the early left-hand drive interior, which retains
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  Shell V-Power Nitro+ Promises Even Better Performance 18 Apr 2013 (News)
  -up of diesel fuel injection systems, which helps to restore and maintain engine power. Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels are designed to instantly get to work in your engine from the first fill, no matter what car you drive. Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels
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  Preview: RM classic car auction, Texas, 27 April 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  of the impressive 2000GT have ballooned to reflect their rarity - they've expanded three-fold. This one should do well on that basis - it's in lovely post-restoration condition, and is one of the 62 left-hand-drive cars. Other cars up for sale are a 1965 Lamborghini 350GT, Porsche 959, Porsche 911 Targa
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  Welcome to Honest John Classics 8 Apr 2013 (News)
  be covering all the latest events, auctions, and industry stories. Core to the appeal of classic cars is actually getting out and driving them, so expect lots of events coverage - there's nothing like putting money where your mouth is and covering miles in your classic. We have some very
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  Renault Zoe Electric Car Travels 1,005 Miles in 24 Hours 14 Jun 2012 (News)
  ) in Normandy, with fifteen drivers from Aubevoye, Cléon, Sandouville, Flins, Douai and Grand Couronne taking turns at the wheel, driving and charging as necessary. Twenty-four hours later, they crossed the finishing line, with mileages of 1,618 km and 1,506 km respectively.  To achieve
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  All-new Hyundai i30 due in early 2012 10 Aug 2011 (News)
  to Hyundai’s new Flex Steeroption.  With three operating modes – Comfort, Normal and Sport – the system can be used to vary the level of steering assistance and feedback in order to suit driving conditions and make the journey more pleasurable.  Like all other Hyundai models, the new i30 comes with Five
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  Motorsport at Crystal Palace Next Weekend 21 May 2011 (News)
  Heritage Collection, the Ferrari Owners' Club and the Historic Rally Car Register, among many others. Visitors can test their driving skills in an authentic Formula One simulator, or try navigating an off-road track at the wheel of a Navara Simulator. There will also be Playstation pods to play
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  Renault Follows Ford With an Even Better LEZ Van Deal 5 May 2011 (News)
  offers for van and minibus owners, we're delighted to be a part of helping to drive down vehicle emissions in London. Not only will businesses operating in and out of the English capital benefit from the improvements of running our latest vans and minibuses, in terms of greater driver and customer
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  'Which?' Challenges Electric Cars Zero Emissions Assertion 24 Feb 2011 (News)
  is produced from renewable sources in the UK, the carbon footprint of driving an electric car may not be as small as owners think." For Renault's comparative figures, see: /news/green-motoring/2010-06/renault-eco2 *Which? looked at three of the first electric cars destined to hit
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  End of the road for the Nissan Cube in the UK 13 Jan 2011 (News)
  and fashion led, however it seems that ultimately its appeal wasn't quite wide enough. It's not all bad news for those who still want one as there are still a handful of new examples available at Nissan dealers but you'll have to be quick to snap one up before they go. Read what it's like to drive
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  Save on servicing if you're a Network Q customer 29 Jul 2010 (News)
  will drive away knowing they won't have to pay full price for their car to be MOT'd for the vehicles' life and any work required during this period will be discounted. The discount rises from 15% on both labour and genuine Vauxhall parts for newer models to 25% on those over eight years old. What's
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  Finance Offers From Peugeot for the 10 registration plate 11 Feb 2010 (News)
      * 10 Peugeot reasons to choose a new Peugeot     * Great offers across the Peugeot range – including the Peugeot 3008 What Car? magazine, Car of the Year 2010 There has never been a better time to drive away with a new Peugeot car