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  Ten Ferraris in Historics Brooklands Auction on 18th May 12 May 2011 (News)
  Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of Ferraris, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18 th May. Prince among them is one of just 158 rare right-hand-drive 365GTB/4
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  Quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted 29 Mar 2021 (News)
  survey of 1200 drivers suggests many people remain cautious about meeting up over Easter, with one in four (25 per cent) saying they are not planning a trip. Of those who will be driving to see family and friends outdoors, Good Friday looks to be the most popular day with the equivalent of 2m separate
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  Will the new Lada Niva Travel be sold in the UK? 14 Jan 2021 (News)
  . All Lada Niva Travel cars are equipped with a permanent four-wheel-drive system, while off-road versions get a standard snorkel, off-road tyres and an unpainted plastic body kit to protect the paintwork from damage
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  Government reportedly considering new 'pay-per-mile' road tax system 27 Nov 2020 (News)
  research shows around four-in-10 drivers believe that some form of ‘pay-per mile’ system would be fairer than the current system of fuel duty, while half (49 per cent) agree that the more someone drives the more they should pay in tax."
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  Insurance claims involving cyclists and cars predicted to increase as lockdown ends 12 Jun 2020 (News)
  back to grips with driving, with stalling, not checking mirrors and forgetting to indicate accounting for just a few of the most mentioned errors.  NFU Mutual told HonestJohn.co.uk that it's received 21 injury claims for collisions involving cyclists between March and May
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  Budget 2020: Fuel duty to remain frozen 11 Mar 2020 (News)
  to increase duty, the reality is that for millions this would have simply increased their everyday driving costs and done nothing to encourage them to switch to cleaner vehicles." Due to the fall in fuel prices in recent months, many experts expected to see an rise in fuel
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  Diesel prices dip below 120p-per-litre for the first time since 2018 28 Feb 2020 (News)
  be for the last two weeks. This has an adverse knock-on effect on drivers all over the country as smaller retailers have no incentive to compete, meaning everyone who drives loses out on getting a fair price for their fuel," said RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams.
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  Hidden Heroes: Vauxhall Meriva VXR 16 Aug 2019 (News)
  was the definition of automotive white goods, the VXR model had a cheeky, unexpected character. But more than that, it was absolutely hilarious to drive, with frantic power delivery, surprisingly sharp steering and a vast amount of grip
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  Aston Martin V8 Zagato prototype for sale 22 May 2019 (News)
  A 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato prototype is for sale with Bicester Heritage-based dealer Pendine Historic Cars. Chassis 20011 is one of just three prototypes, and one of two configured in right-hand drive. Finished in Gladiator Red and presented in restored
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  One in four drivers never check tyre tread depth 1 Oct 2018 (News)
  warned that driving with tyre tread below 1.6mm could land them with a fine of up to £2500 and three penalty points per tyre. Worn tyres are also dangerous, increasing stopping distances and the risk of losing grip in wet weather conditions.  Hankook's survey reveals
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  Volkswagen axes Beetle in move towards electrified vehicles 14 Sep 2018 (News)
  new model - badged simply the Beetle - arriving in 2012. Sales have been slow in recent years, as buyers opt for the more conventional Golf over the less practical Beetle. As part of Volkswagen's drive towards electrified cars following
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  Fake number plates produced in minutes 11 Sep 2018 (News)
  done to hide motoring offences such as driving without insurance, tax or MoT - but it could also be used to throw police off the scent following a more serious crime. To cut down on car cloning, only DVLA registered suppliers can legally produce UK car number plates. Those doing so must make
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Punto 60S 30 Jul 2018 (News)
  – great to drive, lively even its most basic form and distinctively styled, it’s hard to believe that it’s now a quarter of a century since it first appeared.  But then, ask yourself this. When was the last time you saw a Mk1 Punto? Despite being fairly robust, after more than two
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: BMW M8 Gran Coupe on the way 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  transmission, with steering wheel paddle shifters allowing for rapid progress on the way to the shops or around the track. Four-wheel drive xDrive will also be available for those who want to utilise the M8 in the winter months, while the interior will mirror that of the 8 Series - which is due in late 2018
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  Dramatic finish for inaugural Blue Train Challenge 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  . Inspired by the legendary run by the Bentley of Wolf Barnato from Cannes to London in March 1930, the Blue Train Challenge set off from Deauville with James Gately and Tony Brooks driving into the lead in their 1937 Cadillac Convertible.    As the event (organised by the Endurance Rally
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  Rare Porsche 911 up for sale 19 Sep 2017 (News)
  A 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring – one of only 11 made – is heading to auction. The 911 (964) is one of only six UK right-hand drive versions. It will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions' Porsche Sale on 21 October and could fetch between £185,000
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  A Grand Monday: Nissan Sunny 11 Sep 2017 (News)
  Japanese cars have quite a following these days, and at £375 this is an inexpensive way of joining in the fun - even if you have to drive it as a four-speed.  
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  Petrol prices set to overtake diesel next week 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  mean the average price of a litre of unleaded moves above that of diesel, something that hasn't happened in the UK since June 2016. Early next week, petrol prices are expected to overtake diesel, as the shut-down of at least 11 large oil refineries in the Gulf Coast drives up US
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 14 Aug 2017 (News)
  you test drive before 30 September 2017. This offer is available on top of other offers. >> Click here to see the deal
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  Competition-inspired Mercedes 300SLS heads to auction 24 May 2017 (News)
  , reducing the weight by 337kg. At the wheel of his SLS, O’Shea regularly beat Ferraris, Maseratis and Aston Martins on track. His car was recognised as one of the most reliable on the track, consistently performing well even in the harshest of driving conditions. His run ended when Mercedes