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  Kei cars to headline Autumn Classic and Fringe 12 Aug 2015 (News)
  .  Kei result from Japanese tax rules which benefit vehicles under a certain size, with no more than 64bhp and an engine of no more than 660cc. These lightweight cars often pack some serious technology – the Daihatsu Mira Avanzato TRxx R4, for example, has all-wheel drive and an intercooled
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  A Grand Monday: 37k Ford Orion 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  . We’re told this Mk2 example drives well and will come with a new MoT. As you can see from the pictures, the interior and engine bay look quite tidy, although there is some wear to the driver’s seat bolster. It does look quite free of rust, though, which should help justify the price tag
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  Maserati Boomerang concept heads to auction 16 Jun 2015 (News)
  wheel drive. In 1974, the car was sold to a private buyer. But the Boomerang is still in working order and fully road legal. Inside, its unique dashboard meant that the all the guages were in a circle around which the steering wheel (minus any centre brace) rotated around. The speedo
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  Two BMW E30 M3s for sale at Anglia auction 12 Jun 2015 (News)
  into the UK in 1998. It’s got 140,000 miles on the clock, comes with various invoices and MoT certificates, but no service book. It’s been converted from left- to right-hand drive and fitted with a Cat 1 alarm. Involved in an insurance claim in 1998, it’s a Cat D
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  Classic Advert: Rover 200 13 Apr 2015 (News)
  to the Rover. As the happy couple drive off to their future lives together, a list of Rover 200 attributes suddenly appears on screen, boasting about the newcomer’s aluminium engines, 16-valve technology, multi-link independent suspension and more. All that from just £8775. 
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 205 16 Mar 2015 (News)
  one of our favourite superminis of the ’80s, with even the smaller-engined versions offering a lively driving style and class-leading handling. The other good news is that the 205 is one of those classic superminis that still offers great value, and there’s no shortage of low
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: New Mitsubishi ASX will go on sale in 2016 4 Mar 2015 (News)
  in the Outlander and be available with the choice of two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The cabin will also be upmarket, with soft touch materials, sport seats and a minimalist dashboard. The cabin will also be smartphone integrated, with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay included. As a result
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: SsangYong unveils stylish Tivoli SUV 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  with a reputation for all things stylish. Initial engines will be of 1.6-litre capacity, petrol and diesel, though SsangYong has only stated the power figure for the petrol, 126PS, with the diesel joining the range later, plus a four-wheel drive option. A six-speed manual is standard, though a six-speed
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: New Vauxhall Corsa VXR gets 205PS 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  for connecting smartphones. Six paint choices are offered. Real driving enthusiasts can specify a Performance Package which adds a Drexler limited-slip differential, larger brake discs, firmer suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels.
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 3-series (E30) 16 Feb 2015 (News)
  exciting, however, is the original and fully functioning Blaupunkt cassette deck, which tells you everything about how well this car has been cherished and looked after – as opposed to being hacked about with and slammed. We’re told it drives very well, although we’d want to know
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  Classic Advert: Triumph TR7 25 Nov 2014 (News)
  . And the company seemed genuinely sorry to see it go: 'Driving a TR7 is like going into orbit. Sadly, though, it will soon be a blast-off from the past. Because after this autumn, the TR7 will no longer be made. So it’s already a collector’s item and the countdown has started'. The end
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: New Mazda MX-5 gets more legroom 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  to sit absolutely straight. The seats are also located slightly lower and fore and aft movement now provides sufficient legroom for six footers to drive the car comfortably. The boot of the show car was sealed and Mazda was coy about an increase in size, but was able to tell us that the loadspace
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Renault Reveals 2015 Espace 25 Sep 2014 (News)
  be viewed here:  www.crossover.renault.com Unfortunately for the UK, there are no plans for the 2015 Espace to be sold in Right Hand Drive. 
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  Hundreds of cars set for Donington show 30 Jul 2014 (News)
  show visitors can enjoy a full weekend of racing from the Classic Sports Car Club (included in the ticket price). And members of the BTRDA Autotest Championship will be demonstrating their extraordinary driving skills. There will also be a ‘Live Gearbox Challenge’ where
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014: Mercedes-Benz is the leading marque 18 Jun 2014 (News)
  will be the Vision Gran Turismo concept, which visitors will be able to drive up the hill in Gran Turismo on Playstation 3. Visitors will also be able to experience a 3D virtual reality experience thanks to Oculus Rift technology, with simulations of runs up the Goodwood hill, a lap of Silverstone in an F1
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  Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2014: UK debut for new Honda Civic Type R and NSX 21 May 2014 (News)
  . Also due in 2015 is the all-new Civic Type R. Unlike its predecessors the new model will be turbocharged engine, which is expected to produce around 280PS. Honda is aiming to make it the fastest front wheel drive car to lap the Nurburgring in Germany. Along with the two concept cars, Honda
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  Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2014: 1911 Fiat S76 to run up the hill at Goodwood 21 May 2014 (News)
  after the First World War. Duncan will drive it up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which takes place 26-29 June 2014. He said: “After restoring a Bugatti T35, I was looking for a new challenge and the S76, which is one of the more maligned cars of its generation, fitted the bill
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Mitsubishi launches Concept AR 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  Mitsubishi ’s Concept AR has been launched at the Geneva Motor Show. The hybrid MPV hybrid features front-wheel drive and a turbocharged three-cylinder 1.1-litre petrol engine, mated to a 120kW motor and a 48V lithium-ion battery
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: New Subaru WRX STI coming to the UK 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  on the dashboard and there are metal trim elements, along with a flat-bottomed steering wheel. The all-wheel drive system is as clever as you’d expect of a fast Subaru, with active torque vectoring and vehicle dynamics control, all gear towards giving the maximum levels of grip
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Jaguar to launch new XE saloon 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, will be offered in four and rear-wheel drive form. The styling – from what we have seen – looks to be an evolution of the XF saloon, but with detailing seen on the C-X17 SUV concept. The Jaguar XE will be powered by the brand-new family of engines, dubbed