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  Skoda Octavia vRS iV revealed with plug-in hybrid power 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  in 7.3 seconds, topping out at 140mph. A 13kWh battery provides an all-electric range of up to 37 miles, while official fuel economy figures are yet to be announced. Skoda says it'll emit approximately 30g/km according to WLTP tests, making it a tempting choice for company car drivers
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  Historics 21st September Classic Car Auction Viewing 19 Sep 2019 (News)
  . Lot 187, a 1968 Citroen DS Safari stood out in beautiful condition retaining its ‘mother in law’ jump seats right at the back, some ten feet from the driver. In very fine condition it is estimated at £19,000 to £24,000
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  A Grand Monday: Toyota Celica 5 Aug 2019 (News)
  has been using this as his daily driver for the past couple of years. He says, ‘It drives really well and looks great. It gets washed and waxed every week.’. The sale even includes that private numberplate: LIJ 8087. With prices for the previous generation Celica (T200) firming up
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  Government: Roadworks should be guaranteed against potholes for five years 8 Mar 2019 (News)
  roadworks. This could be increased to five years if proposals - put forward by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling - are given the green light. >>> Drivers more
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  $45m Ferrari 250 GTO set to become world's most expensive classic car 26 Jun 2018 (News)
  driver Gianni Bulgari. Under both Bulgari and subsequent owner Corrado Ferlaino’s ownership, the GTO won its class in the 1963 and 1964 Targa Florio. The car contested a total of 20 races in period, never involved in an accident, and not once failing to finish. It retains its original engine
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  BMW Isetta reborn as electric bubble car 5 Mar 2018 (News)
  of £11,000.  Brainchild of Wim Ouboter - founder of  Micro Scooters  - the Microlino weights just 450kg and takes four hours to charge from a domestic three-pin plug. Drivers get up to 74
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  How to claim from your insurer after an accident 19 Feb 2018 (News)
  the insurer's choice of supplier. This can be very important on modern van where advanced driver assistance systems, like adaptive cruise control or automatic city braking, are fitted. The insurer may try to add an additional excess should you wish to have your van repaired at your own choice of repairer
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  Jaguar builds its first D-type in more than 60 years 7 Feb 2018 (News)
  , but previous continuation models have sold for more than £1m each. The engineering prototype is the 1956 Longnose specification, identifiable by its extended bonnet, characteristic tail fin behind the driver’s head, wide-angle cylinder head and quick-change brake calipers.
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  Rally-bred Manta 400 for auction 24 Nov 2017 (News)
  A rally-bred 1984 Opel Manta 400 in show condition is going under the hammer next month. The car, one of 245 built for homologation purposes, is one of the lots in Classic Car Auctions’ December sale. After World Rally Championship success with rally driver Walter
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  A Grand Monday: MG ZS 28 Aug 2017 (News)
  . The ZS was one of the most popular members of the (2001-05) MG Z-car range, selling to those who found the 25-based ZR too small and the 75-derived ZT simply too expensive. Although based around the fairly dowdy Rover 45, the ZS was a superb driver’s car, with its double wishbone front suspension
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  Classic fans gear up for Kop Hill Climb 25 Aug 2017 (News)
  with his famous Casual Lofa Sofa – the fastest sofa in the world. Kop Hill is one of the oldest Hill Climb 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
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  A Grand Monday: Toyota Celica 26 Jun 2017 (News)
  . Drivers got twin front and side airbags, ABS, leather-covered steering wheel, electric windows and door mirrors, a decent stereo, alloy wheels, and central locking. Two versions were available, the more powerful 190hp and this 140bhp. Power came from a 1.8-litre VVTi petrol engine, which used
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  January new car sales see biggest increase since 2005 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  diesels on the backfoot. More buyers are also looking toward petrol cars, not only because of lower list prices, but for many drivers who cover moderate distances, they won't see the financial benefit of buying a diesel.  However, despite the upcoming changes to VED - which will see 7 out
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  Tickets go on sale for Race Retro 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  Tickets are now on sale for Race Retro 2017, the International Historic Motorsport Show. The pre-season motorsport event for racing drivers, preparers, trade and public enthusiasts will be taking place 24-26 February at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.  If you haven't
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  BGT prototype set for MGLive 23 May 2016 (News)
  in the US. The modified GT boasted a wealth of safety features, including airbags, anti-lock brakes, impact-absorbing side panels and the slightly odd-looking rearview mirror that gave the driver a 120-degree field of vision. Thick rubber bumpers were mounted low down for two reasons
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  Italian classics welcome at La Vie en Blu 10 Dec 2015 (News)
  at its best, where visitors can mingle with the cars, speak to the drivers, and watch rare historic vehicles to modern day supercars being pushed to their limits.’ Tickets will be on sale in January at a special ‘buy one get one free’ for a limited time only. Visit
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Vauxhall unwraps Astra Sports Tourer 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  , with the driver getting 26mm additional headroom, while passengers in the rear have 28mm more. Maximum storage is a whopping 1630 litres and the tailgate can be specified with keyless entry, which operates with a simple small kicking motion under the rear bumper to open the tailgate. In order to increase loading
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Peugeot 308 GTi launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  and a few 270-specific options. Options like the Marmite two-tone paint job you see in the image above (called “Coupe Franche” if you’re interested), which is only available on the quicker car, ergo a nice way of belittling regular 308 GTi drivers without having to say a thing
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  Bentley Boys set for Silverstone return 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  , the mighty Bentleys dwarfing cars such as the Austin Seven, as the seatbelt-less drivers saw away at the wooden steering wheels and negotiate the modern Grand Prix track on narrow tyres. Also on the grid will be nine early Aston Martins, plus the three Talbot 105 ‘works’ Fox & Nicholl
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  Police Federation calls for lower drink drive limit 19 May 2015 (News)
  the effects of alcohol vary from person to person, so the Police Federation advises drinking nothing if you are going to drive. During 2012 there were 1200 serious injuries in accidents where a driver was over the legal alcohol limit and 280 deaths.