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  All London taxis to be zero-emissions capable from 2018 17 Jan 2014 (News)
  it is piloted by wily experts who know the capital like the back of their hand.  To date its one Achilles heel, particularly of older models, has been the pollution generated by chugging diesel engines.  “As part of my mission to improve our air quality and drive innovation, I’m
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  Drivers no longer required to show insurance certificate to get road tax 16 Dec 2013 (News)
  of uninsured vehicles. Drivers who choose to ignore the reminders will receive a fixed penalty notice of £100, followed by enforcement action – wheelclamping, impounding - and ultimately prosecution by the courts, with a maximum fine of £1000. If a motorists is found to be driving
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  Alfa Romeo takes victory in the Rally of The Tests 8 Nov 2013 (News)
  completed the podium in their 1962 Triumph TR4. Ryan also received the trophy for setting the fastest times on the Driving Tests, which are the sections of the event that take place off the public highway. More
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  New car sales reach five year high in September 4 Oct 2013 (News)
  a new registration number is issued. However, recent economic growth and an improved outlook for 2014 has been attributed as a driving force behind the 19 th consecutive month of growth of sales, with buyers keen to take advantage of fuel-efficient new models.  Although the figures
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  Mercedes-Benz R-Class withdrawn from the UK market 27 Sep 2013 (News)
  The Mercedes-Benz R-Class has been withdrawn from the UK market. The car, which appeared in concept form as the Vision in 2002 went on sale in the UK in 2005, and after initially promising sales (especially to the chauffeur-drive
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Smart unveils Fourjoy concept 12 Sep 2013 (News)
  in late 2014. The old ForFour - which shared a chassis and engines with the Mitsubishi Colt - was never a big seller, not helped by high prices and some below par interior plastics. It wasn't exactly a joy to drive either. But Smart is promising a bit more sparkle in its successor which
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Mercedes-Benz unveils S-Class Coupe Concept 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  the company does not make any claims for its efficiency, performance or fuel consumption. The Intelligent Drive system is a genuine innovation, using those stereo cameras to plot the road ahead and tune the suspension settings accordingly.
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  WIN a pair of tickets to Eastnor Land Rover Show 19 Aug 2013 (News)
  . Land Rover Experience will be present offering two off-road courses with differing degrees of difficulty. One is more scenic and is designed for the less experienced while another offers a more challenging drive. Off road sessions cost £55, payable in advance to Land Rover Experience Eastnor
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: UK-spec Ford Ecosport breaks cover 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  this year. The South American-developed compact SUV shares its underpinnings with the Fiesta, and that means it will be great to drive, with accurate steering, and plenty of grip in the corners. But the Ecosport is also all about ease of use and family-friendliness, which means it packs some
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  Barons Still Inviting Entries for its October 30th Classic Car Auction 11 Oct 2012 (News)
  manufacturer's British factory in Brentford, West London and has the classic 1930s styling with a 'waterfall' grille.  Also on offer will be a 2002 metallic silver all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic, with full power roof, estimated at  £11,000-£13,000
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: SEAT debuts the new Leon 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  controls and Bluetooth. SEAT will show the five-door model at the Paris Motor Show, in both FR and SE trim. Sportier FR models have a retuned exhaust note and a ‘Drive Profile’ system that allows users to alter power steering and throttle response, as well as gearing in models with a DSG
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  Two XK150 Roadsters in Historics Auction Tomorrow 25 May 2012 (News)
  of. Yet on Saturday 26th May you will have the opportunity to buy a pair. Both left hand drive. The red 1958 car in the foreground is either a standard 3.4 or an SE (probably an SE) returned to England from California in 1992, then underwent an eight year restoration by Contour Autocraft
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  Michelin Energy Saver Tyre is 'Which?' Best Buy 13 Apr 2012 (News)
  wet and dry handling and braking, external drive-by noise, fuel consumption and wear. The Michelin Energy Saver is the Company’s fourth generation of “green” car tyres which replaced the previous Energy range and is designed to improve fuel consumption, and thus reduce
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  Renault celebrates 10 years of the Avantime 22 Mar 2012 (News)
  will drive its cars to the Transport Museum in Coventry on April 7. The meet starts at 9am and those who pre-register at www.avantime-owners.com will receive a souvenir pack including a hardback copy of a book
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  6 Series Gran Coupe unveiled 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  -SUV BMW in the UK, four-wheel drive will also be available with xDrive offered on the top models. Prices are expected to start at around £61,000 for the 640i SE while the 650i model, which is due in July, is likely to be around £75,000. BMW also showed
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  More Than Half of Drivers Now Tax Online 16 Feb 2012 (News)
  More than half a million drivers a week are now using the DVLA's Online services to tax and SORN their cars and renew their driving licences.
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  Snow at Ferrari's Maranello base - how do Massa and Alonso get around? 3 Feb 2012 (News)
  Cherokee SRT8 offers all who love driving, a unique combination of the amazing capacity of the Jeep on road and track, with the pinnacle of personalised style and technology.”
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  Spotted in the Classifieds: Obama’s car 30 Jan 2012 (News)
  in 2004, and he used the car until he won the election in 2008. He was apparently criticised for driving around in a ‘gas-guzzling’ V8-powered machine, which goes some way towards explaining his next vehicle choice - a Ford Escape Hybrid. Whichever way you look at it, though, $1,000,000
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  M25 celebrates its 25th birthday 1 Nov 2011 (News)
  . Before its construction, moving from the south to the north of the Capital and vice-versa involved driving through the already congested city centre, and commuting was difficult for many people living in satellite towns like Watford, Staines, and St Albans, as well as other towns and cities further
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  Audi to showcase four new S models at Frankfurt 1 Sep 2011 (News)
  of the new S models, including sports tuned air suspension, active noise cancellation, full time quattro all-wheel drive, LED running lights and Wi-Fi connectivity for the MMI infotainment system. A 360° reversing camera allows the driver to see a full picture of the cars surroundings, thanks to four