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  Sustainable Mobility, According to Renault Eco2 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  battery replacement system. The car drives into a Quickdrop battery station. The discharged battery is dropped down into pit below the car, and is then replaced by a fresh, fully charged battery that rises up out of the pit. The whole operation takes just three minutes. And if this system can
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  New car sales plunged by a third in 2020 6 Jan 2021 (News)
  to £20.4bn loss in turnover.  December wrapped up a turbulent 12 months with a 10.9 per cent decline, driving the new car market to its lowest level of registrations since 1992. “2020 will be seen
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  Princess Diana’s Audi Cabriolet heads to auction… again 27 Jan 2020 (News)
  Dovercourt. It was a controversial decision at the time and the People’s Princess was criticised for not driving a British model. Diana returned the car to Dovercout four months later, having clocked up about 4000 miles. The car was then bought by political commentator, broadcaster and author
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  Three 1970s Datsun Z Cars in Historics 23rd November Sale 29 Oct 2019 (News)
  differential. This fully sorted and immaculate RHD car sits on new Minilite alloys with Avon CR6ZZ tyres. It stops as well as it goes by virtue of ventilated brake discs and four piston front calipers. These cars are good to drive even when a bit baggy, but this perfect example should be sensational. Estimated
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  Monte Carlo Challenge Mini for sale 8 Oct 2019 (News)
  been modified to rally specification. In fact, it lead the first Monte Carlo Challenge in 1990 until a navigation error on the final day saw it drop back to finish ninth. There are extensive hand-written diary notes of car 60’s historic drive by drivers Shand and Mackley in which they note
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  A fifth of car buyers scared off by negative online reviews 12 Jun 2019 (News)
  Pushy sales tactics, negative online reviews and a reluctance to offer test drives are all factors that scare car buyers away from second-hand dealers, research has revealed. A survey of 17,230 car buyers by the AA found that nearly a fifth
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  MG Maestro to Star in 'Flipping Bangers' 8 May 2019 (News)
  . At the same time, they find the market for MG Maestros is growing and increase their selling price to a significant £4,000. When the MG is complete, they treat themselves to a drive on a test track. It turns out to be the fastest car they have owned and doesn’t let them down. The 10
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  New technology converts any RAC van into a recovery truck 9 Apr 2019 (News)
  The RAC is introducing new technology which allows its patrols to tow cars without any wheels on the ground. Many cars - including four-wheel-drive and electric vehicles - can't be towed conventionally using the breakdown firm's current equipment, which requires two
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  Save £5000 on a new car with the Renault Scrappage Scheme 24 Sep 2018 (News)
  be registered by 31 March 2019. The scrappage scheme is not compatible with any other finance or cash offers but can be used in conjunction with Renault’s £500 test drive offer. The traded-in car will be permanently taken off the road. Scrappage savings are as follows
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  One in eight road casualties caused by tailgating 17 Sep 2018 (News)
  New figures from Highways England show that one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front. Tailgating is responsible for more than 100 deaths or serious injuries every year in England, with the majority
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  Aston Martin X-Pack for sale at the Silverstone Classic 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  A 1987 Aston Martin Vantage Volante X-Pack is heading to auction. One of 78 manuals, it’s the first time the car has been offered for sale on the open market in 28 years. This X-Pack was hand-built in right-hand drive in October 1986 and was used by Aston Martin
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  Ex-John Surtees BMW 507 could make £2.2m 27 Mar 2018 (News)
  fetch up to £2.2m. Finished in silver grey, Surtees kept the car until he died in March 2017. He used the grand tourer extensively, often driving over the Brenner and Simplon passes on his way between Italy and England. Early on in his ownership, he contacted BMW to say
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  A Grand Monday: Renault 5 Campus 19 Mar 2018 (News)
  spacious cabin. It was also a hoot to drive and, indeed, still is. This 1990 example is the entry-level 'Campus' model - a rather basic affair, albeit one that was also the most popular R5 of the 1990s, with Renault
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Next-gen Toyota Auris breaks cover 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  diesel has been axed from the range, with Toyota indicating that its future models will no longer be offered with diesel-power . The new 2.0-litre hybrid will offer drivers an ‘energised drive
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  Volvo XC60 named UK Car of the Year 23 Feb 2018 (News)
  Volvo XC60 praised for its refinement, build quality and driving dynamics as clinched Car of the Year title.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Subaru reveals all-new Impreza 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  Subaru has revealed its all-new Impreza at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new car will feature all-wheel drive as standard and will go on sale before the end of 2017. It’s been designed to continue the rugged dependability of its
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Ford updates Mustang with new 10-speed gearbox 11 Sep 2017 (News)
  of “less than four seconds.” The 10-speed auto is also available with the 2.3-litre Ecoboost engine. Other changes include the addition of new driving modes. Drag Strip mode optimises shifts for the best acceleration, plus there’s a more useful My Mode that enables settings
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  TVR returns in style with an all new Griffith 8 Sep 2017 (News)
  for 'everyday use and long-distance driving' the designers are promising ample head room and cabin space plus 'adequate' luggage space. There is a bespoke instrument cluster and an infotainment system specially designed for TVR. The first Griffith models will come as a special Launch Edition, which gets
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  Line up confirmed for Brighton Speed Trials 16 Aug 2017 (News)
  The line-up for this year’s Brighton Speed Trials has been confirmed and promises enthusiasts some spectacular high-speed action. The event, which takes place on Madeira Drive on Saturday, 2 September, will features vehicles from classic to modern. Len Wooller
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  Ferrari 308 with V12 engine conversion heads to auction 19 Apr 2017 (News)
  A 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS QV with a 4.8-litre, four-cam, Ferrari V12 under the bonnet is heading to auction. The car will be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, taking place at the Wing, Silverstone Circuit on 13 May. This right-hand drive 308 GTS QV