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  Gallery: Mini-Cooper's Monte Carlo 50th anniversary 24 Jan 2014 (News)
  of steamrollering some mighty opposition in the mountains. Few would have predicted it was going to lead to another pair of Monte wins... It was the pairing of Paddy Hopkirk and his co-driver Henry Liddon that pulled off the big surprise. Its faultless run through the mountain passes, and ice
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  ASDA and Tesco provide some Christmas cheer with cut in fuel prices 17 Dec 2013 (News)
  up. Other scrooge retailers should share the Christmas spirit and follow our lead.” A spokesperson for Sainsbury’s said they would not be cutting their prices, but would “remain competitive over the festive season”.
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  Nissan spearheads drive to install 74 EV charging points 22 Oct 2013 (News)
  in late 2014.  ‘Nissan is delighted to be leading this important initiative. The UK's Rapid Charge Network will provide a vital sense of security for all EV drivers as well as helping to promote the advantages of zero emission mobility to others, ’ said Olivier
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  Having kids means as many as 8400 miles more each year 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  Research from Insurance company Aviva has shown that having primary school children leads to as many as 8415 miles of extra journeys each year. On average those miles are split into 31 short journeys a week – mostly trips to friends houses, sports club
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  TomTom available for more smart phones 5 Dec 2012 (News)
  TomTom, the leading third party navigation provider and sat-nav manufacturer has increased the number of smart phones its application is avilable for. Its Navigation App was recently introduced on Android 'phones, and this has now been optimised to work on popular handsets including
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  Toyota issues recall on RAV4, Yaris, Auris and Corolla models 10 Oct 2012 (News)
  and December 2008, where there's the possiblity of the electric window may start to feel uneven or notchy. Over time, it may stick or become inoperable. Commercially available lubricants could lead to overheating and/or melting of the switch assembly, if used, so cars are being recalled to apply
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  New battery tech to improve EV range 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  specifically for zero-emissions vehicles. The new battery is light weight and smaller than current designs, and provides 35% more range than current batteries. Lawrence Berns, CEO of Axeon said: “This project has been a remarkable success and reinforces Axeon’s position as a leading provider of advanced
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  Electric Morgan in development 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  Morgan with near supercar performance,” says Morgan’s Operations Director, Steve Morris. “By working closely with Zytek and Radshape, who already have considerable expertise in this field, we aim to make this a realistic concept that could lead to further developments if demand and other factors prove
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  Kia reveals first pictures of new Picanto 4 Jan 2011 (News)
  -door globally but a sportier three-door body style will also be made available in the UK and European markets. The new Picanto will feature four all-new powertrains in 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre sizes, all boasting class leading CO2 emissions levels. In addition to the standard petrol engines, LPG
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  Volvo recalls every model in its line-up with the exception of XC90 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  to be recalled in the UK. On its website, VOSA states that the models are being recalled because "Engine speed may not decrease. The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation
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  Following HA advice could protect cheap car insurance premiums 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  ". Director of network operations Derek Turner said: "It's not only hazardous to the driver and passengers, but to other road users as well, especially if the vehicle has to stop in a live lane." Meanwhile, HA recently suggested having a messy motor could lead to an accident as well
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  Skimping on maintenance 'is false economy' 7 Aug 2009 (News)
  help motorists protect the no-claims bonus on their car insurance - as getting an auto checked out at set intervals could prevent it developing the kind of fault that could lead to an accident. If you want to know how
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  AA Remains Top in Which Survey 7 Aug 2009 (News)
  likelihood of recommending to a friend and overall satisfaction. Around 13,400 drivers who had broken down in the previous 12 months were surveyed with questions relating to key aspects of service. The result reinforces the AA's leading position after customers rated
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  Mitsubishi Outlander 'stylish and flexible' 4 Aug 2009 (News)
  range with two extra variations of the model. Commenting on the overall line-up, the group said: "Mitsubishi Motors' Outlander has distinctive styling and combines estate car versatility, safety orientated all-wheel drive stability and athletic off road dynamics with class-leading green
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  Retailers buying at auction 'should move quickly' 31 Jul 2009 (News)
  . According to the Retail Motor Industry's Society of Motor Auctions (SMA), it makes sense for companies to purchase more second-hand vehicles before the introduction of the new 59 plate in September. It explained the launch of the latest registration could lead to a rush for such autos at the end
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  Holidaymakers 'need to check tyres' 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  increasing the likelihood they will be involved in a collision or end up breaking down. It explained under-inflated tyres can affect handling and cause a blow out, while insufficient tread can lead to a loss of grip – especially in wet conditions. TyreSafe chairman Stuart Jackson
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  Standard features on Sport XS may impress 14 May 2009 (News)
  "a class-leading engine with low CO2 emissions and off-road capability". In addition, buyers will benefit from on-demand four-wheel drive and the flexibility offered by adjustable rear seats that also fold electronically, as well as a split-fold tailgate. The Sport XS edition
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  Daihatsu could have the answer for hard-up drivers 3 Apr 2009 (News)
  . In terms of performance, the model has a top speed of 99.4 mph and can reach 60 mph from standing in 13.5 seconds. Paul Hegarty, Daihatsu's operations director, stated: "It's the car all families and businesses should be looking at, offering class-leading economy, performance and emissions
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  DfT announces "tough new measures" 1 Apr 2009 (News)
  , if a motorist from outside Britain commits an offence that warrants penalty points, this will be recorded on their UK motoring history - and could even lead to a ban. Jim Fitzpatrick, road safety minister, said: "These tough new measures mean that any driver who breaks the rules of the road
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  National Oil Check Week aims to save £300 million in engine repairs 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  Formula 1 hero Lewis Hamilton prepares for his home Grand Prix at Silverstone, on June 21. Mobil 1, technology partner to Hamilton’s Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team, has thrown its weight behind the campaign, along with the UK's leading retailer of car parts and accessories, Halfords