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  New online car recall search launched 11 Jun 2015 (News)
  owners so this portal provides a fast way of checking any safety issues," says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Chief Executive Mike Hawes. The Government ultimately manages all official car recalls through the DVSA (Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency), with a success rate
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  Ex-Works Aston could make £2.2m at auction 19 Mar 2015 (News)
  was then re-built by the Works and taken to Ards public-road circuit in Northern Ireland, for that year’s Tourist Trophy Race. With extrovert gentleman driver Charlie Martin behind the wheel, LM19 proved fastest amongst the pack of Works Team cars, only for a faulty batch of pipework to cause
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  RAC calls for changes in private parking charge law 20 Feb 2015 (News)
  . To be enforceable penalty charges must be in line with any loss caused as a result of the parking infringement. In many cases the charge issued to drivers is significantly greater than any loss that could result from their infringement of the parking conditions. Currently there are no guidelines
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  Seventies F1 icons on track for Goodwood 73rd Members’ Meeting 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  Two Formula One heroes will be reunited for the first time in 40 years at the Goodwood 73 rd Members’ Meeting as the event celebrates the 1970s era of ‘high airbox’ cars. Racing driver Jean-Pierre Jarier will drive the Shadow DN5 car
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  A Grand Monday: Triumph 2000 MkII 29 Sep 2014 (News)
  will need some attention as it has developed a leak. The vendor suggests the brakes could do with being overhauled, too. Finished in Mallard Blue it comes with Grey Ambla trim. According to the advert, the seats are in good condition (if a little grubby) although the driver’s seat is torn
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Volkswagen launches Golf Alltrack 24 Sep 2014 (News)
  infotainment system, driver alert system and cruise control.
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  Best of British theme for Kop Hill Climb 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  venues in England. The first recorded races were in 1910. It became a major event on the motorsports car and motorcycle calendar and many famous drivers and riders of the time, including Malcolm Campbell, Raymond Mays, Henry Segrave and Count Zborowski raced up the hill. The last event was in 1925
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  Vintage Adventurer returns with an Australian epic 24 Apr 2014 (News)
  set a world record in November 2013  for driving 4734km from Staten Island, New York, to Venice Beach, California, in just over 50 hours.  The Ocean to Ocean Australia Challenge will see Queenslanders Rod, aged 71 and co-driver Austen Ritchie, aged 37, depart Surfers Paradise, Gold
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Revised Rolls-Royce Ghost revealed 5 Mar 2014 (News)
  with a wider range of adjustments and increased heating options, are the biggest change - the driver should be gripped more tightly when making full use of the unchanged 570PS V12 under the bonnet. Accordingly, those all-important rear seats have also been improved, offering more comfort, support and new
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  Performance Lexus RC F revealed 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  , but we can expect a 0-62mph time of around 4.0 seconds, putting it toe-to-toe with the upcoming BMW M4. The V8 engine has been developed specifically for the RC F and Lexus says that every aspect has been designed to deliver the highest possible driver engagement. This includes a specially
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  Take a break: The Great North Road in 1939 14 Jan 2014 (News)
  looks like rural France does today. We get a fascinating insight into driving in the 1930s - where drivers clearly took a gung-ho approach to overtaking. The mix of cars is also interesting - Austin, Morris and Ford saloons share the spookily clean and empty roads with relatively rare and exotic MGs
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  Three 'as new' Triumphs for auction next weekend 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  recommissioning, as will all three. The estimate for the Herald is £12,000-15,000. The two Dolomites are also also a significant opportunity to bag yourself a practical classic car, which you’re effectively going to the first driver of. The big question for their new owners would undoubtedly
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  New Nissan X-Trail launched 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  The all-new X-Trail will go on sale in 2014 and features a raft of electric driver aids designed to improve comfort plus a revised interior.
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  Supercars among CarFest North highlights 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  Chris Evans and raises funds for Children in Need. Other highlights include musical performances from Jamie Cullum and Scouting for Girls. Among the vehicles on display at the event is a McLaren M23 once driven by racing driver James Hunt, from the 1976 that forms
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Porsche shows Panamera Sport Turismo 26 Sep 2012 (News)
  by the driver. There are also displays in place of wing mirrors, one for each side of the car.  
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Smart shows off pick-up concept 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  on the instrument panel. The driver can then see what is happening behind with the help of an integrated video camera.
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Electric Morgan Plus E unveiled 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  demand, the Plus E will become a production reality. Unlike most electric cars, the Plus E comes with manual gearbox. Morgan says the five-speed transmission helps increase the range of the car and driver involvement, promising that it will be 'a fantastic car to drive'. The electric motor
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  New Kia Cee'd SW revealed 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  , choice of six speed manual or auto, 11.0 second 0-62mph sprint time and emissions from as low as 97g/km. A driver oriented cabin features an iPod connection, a selection of trims including chrome, piano black and metal, with different coloured upholstery options. Leather is offered in higher spec
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Mitsubishi introduces new Outlander 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  will also come with automatic start/stop on some models and there's an all-new six-speed automatic gearbox. Other features include an “eco-friendly driving system” that tells the driver when they are driving at maximum efficiency. In 2013, Mitsubishi will launch a plug-in hybrid version
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Aston unveils V12 Zagato 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  model - Scintilla Silver, Alloro Green, Alba Blue and Diavolo Red in the pictures. The painting process alone takes some 100 hours. Designed as a purely driver-focussed car, the V12 Zagato is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510bhp (517 PS) and 570 Nm of torque. Inside the leather