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  Say goodbye to the 6.2-litre AMG engine 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  obstacle. Forced induction is the latest technology designed to improve economy, but it can only go so far. He did suggest some novel future ideas, though, such as the possibility of variable compression ratios, and even harnessing the pressure from the exhaust to drive a back up ‘steam engine’ type
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: All-new flagship Skoda Superb on sale from Summer 2015 18 Feb 2015 (News)
  . The engine range features two petrol engines – a 1.4-litre with 150PS, plus a 2.0-litre with 280PS and all-wheel drive. UK models will have a predominantly diesel focus however. There are two diesel engines – a 1.6-litre and a 2.0-litre, but with three power outputs on offer
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: All-new flagship Skoda Superb on sale from Summer 2015 18 Feb 2015 (News)
  . The engine range features two petrol engines – a 1.4-litre with 150PS, plus a 2.0-litre with 280PS and all-wheel drive. UK models will have a predominantly diesel focus however. There are two diesel engines – a 1.6-litre and a 2.0-litre, but with three power outputs on offer. The cleanest
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Astra MkII 3 Nov 2014 (News)
  a good buy for anybody looking for an everyday car with retro appeal and the ease-of-driving that automatic transmission brings. After all, the MkII Astra is one of those models from the ’80s that’s still available for relatively little money, yet which offers plenty of usability. 
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  A third of drivers think speeding by 10mph is acceptable 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  , UK chief executive of Allianz Insurance said: "With 1 in 4 drivers saying they had been personally involved in an accident which involved excessive speed, motorists can help significantly reduce the number of accidents on Britain’s roads by driving within the speed limit."  
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 600 11 Aug 2014 (News)
  far, and is described by its Rover-specialising vendor as driving superbly. We admit that the 620Si isn’t the most sought after of Rover 600 specifications; and we can see from the photographs in the link that this example isn’t cosmetically perfect, with a slight ding
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  A Gentle Reminder From the IAM About Road Sharing 23 May 2014 (News)
  Some tips from the IAM's chief instructor, Peter Rodger, on sharing your space on the road with people on two wheels rather than four. This is all about driving with due consideration for other road users, particularly cyclists and motorcyclists. Keep an eye
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: BMW debuts 4 Series Gran Coupe 5 Mar 2014 (News)
  cleaner with 119g/km and official economy of 62.8mpg. The 428i and 420d engines are also available with xDrive four-wheel drive and while all models come with a six-speed manual as standard, an eight-speed Steptronic is available as an option. The Gran Coupe will be available in five different
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Qoros 3 hatchback unlikely to come to UK 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  , is the most European-looking model yet, but no right-hand drive versions mean we won't be seeing it in the UK. Qoros has only been round since 2007 and is part-owned by Chinese firm Chery Automotive. The firm is positioning itself as more of a premium brand with high quality cars
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  Government to invest £9m in low-emission car infrastructure 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that the Government will invest £9m in electric car infrastructure in a drive to “secure the UK’s position as a global leader in both the production and adoption of these vehicles.” The investment
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  Frazer Nash showcased in new exhibition 23 Jan 2014 (News)
  Frazer Nash as a 21-year old ex-engineering apprentice who with his friend, Ron Godfrey, designed their cyclecar in 1910. This paved the way for the competitive sports cars that created the legendary Chain Gang, the name given to leading Frazer Nash drivers using their distinctive chain-drive
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  A Grand Monday: Alfa 33 13 Jan 2014 (News)
  to the range, which incorporated such toys as four-wheel drive and 16-valve engines. But by then, it was looking like a bit of a relic, not helped by the fast that the opposition had caught up and overtaken Alfa Romeo comprehensively during the '80s. But that was then, and this is now - and what might
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  David Jason’s XJ-S to take centre stage at ACA sale 18 Dec 2013 (News)
  in value is condition, with parts and repairs proving costly. However, find the right car, and the XJ-S can offer a rewarding drive with superb performance. Contrary to common census, the big V12s can be reliable and trouble-free if treated and maintained with care. Sir David Jason’s
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  Benzes aplenty at Anglia Car Auctions' November sale 29 Oct 2013 (News)
  replaced by Mercedes-Benz. Its estimate is £48,000-60,000. The final Pagoda in the sale is a 1965 230SL, which has been imported from the USA, and is described as the ideal basis for a winter Pagoda project. The 1956 190SL is a left-hand drive example, that was imported to the UK from New
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  Preview: H&H classic car sale, Duxford, 16 October 7 Oct 2013 (News)
  . A visit to the showroom for a closer look was devastating. The car was immaculate, perfect, with tonneau covers and spares etc which had never been used. The asking price was beyond my means and in any case I had no driving licence or any sensible place to keep the car even if I were able to acquire
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  Your chance to see the Jaguar C-X75 at the Classic Motor Show 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  technology, outputs less than 89g/km of CO2, and can drive in EV mode for 40 miles. For the lovers of more classic big cats, the company's stand will also star some more traditional vehicles from the Jaguar Heritage collection. The cars on display will include: XK120, E-type, XJ40, XJ-S, X300, XKR
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Vauxhall facelifts Insignia 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  . The engine range consists of three diesels with 120PS, 140PS and 163PS and two new petrol engines – a 1.6-litre with 170PS and a 2.0-litre with 250PS, the latter of which can be specified with all-wheel drive. Both the 120PS and 140PS diesel engines have been tweaked to reduce emissions to 99g/km
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Lamborghini reveals Gallardo Squadra Corse 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  model , which Lamborghini says achieves the best aerodynamic balance in high-speed driving, generating three times the downforce of the standard Gallardo LP 560-4. The Squadra Corse makes extensive use of carbonfibre, and the results are a kerb weight of 1340kg, and some pretty impressive
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  Porsche 911 beats the world parade record 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  and create the history of the 917, 956, 962 and all the wins that we had around the world with all my fabulous team-mates. Porsche did a heck of a lot for me so to be here in this parade driving around my home track Silverstone is a great honour.'
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  Subaru cuts XV prices by £2300 1 Jul 2013 (News)
  wheels, heated front seats, wiper de-icers, and multi-function display all fitted to the entry level S trim as standard. The XV range features permanent all-wheel drive and respectable economy figures for a 4x4, with the 1.6-litre petrol returning 43mpg on the combined cycle. The  2.0-litre