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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sport 4 Jun 2018 (News)
  with the 214bhp 3.2-litre straight-six, but with the XJR suspension set-up. They're terrific cars to drive, with a fabulous ride and handling combination that really does give the best of both worlds - a supremely luxurious car, but also one that's easy to press on with. Plus, while no Jaguar will be a paragon
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  Classic cars set for MoT exemption 16 May 2018 (News)
  a quarter of all cars tested from the same era. But despite what the figures say, having an MoT is useful for the buyer of any potential classic. And it means that there’s nothing to stop you giving a 40-year-old car that hasn’t moved in 20 years fresh fuel and a battery and driving
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  A Grand Monday: Yugo 45a Tempo 9 Apr 2018 (News)
  have done far worse for the money. If you could live with the egg-carton feel to the interior and the rather noisy, unrefined cabin, the little Yugo was both willing and quite entertaining to drive
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  Modern headlight brightness causing safety dangers 24 Mar 2018 (News)
  their HID headlamps back to halogen. >> New MoT test to clamp down on dirty diesels A driver recovering from being dazzled by headlights for five seconds, while driving
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Kia unwraps all-new Ceed 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  attention warning system which combats distracted or drowsy driving by monitoring a number of inputs from the vehicle and driver. Other features include automatic high beam switch, lane keeping assist and automatic city breaking.  
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  Traffic congestion costs UK drivers £1100 a year 7 Feb 2018 (News)
  as a whole costs £9.5 billion. After the capital, Manchester, Aberdeen, Birmingham and Manchester round out the top five most congested cities in Britain. Drivers in Manchester spent 39 hours in congestion during peak hours, and 10 per cent of their total drive time (peak and non-peak hours
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  4 in 10 drivers are running on dangerously uninflated tyres 12 Jan 2018 (News)
  very dangerous tyre. Michelin's spokesman, said: “Driving around on underinflated tyres costs money and it can cost lives. We wanted to team up with Kwik Fit to encourage motorists to check their tyre pressures regularly. It makes sense from a cost and environmental point of view
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  DVLA losing £107m a year due to car tax evasion 16 Nov 2017 (News)
  with its remaining tax; however, since 2014 owners are required to contact the DVLA for a refund, while the buyer has to purchase new tax before driving the car away.   The Government data also shows a significant rise in the number of cars used on the road, despite having a Statutory Off
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  Beast of Turin set for London Classic Car Show 13 Nov 2017 (News)
  The ‘Beast of Turin’ will be at the 2018 London Classic Car Show at Excel London on 15-18 February. The car will form part of the display on the Grand Avenue – a ‘catwalk’ that allows classic cars to drive up and down the centre of the show
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: New Nissan Leaf set for early 2018 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  . One interesting new feature is called e-Pedal which, according to Nissan, lets you 'drive and brake in a totally new and seamless way'. Apparently it allows the driver to start, accelerate and brake just by using one pedal
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  Austin-Healey race car sets the pace at Revival auction 14 Aug 2017 (News)
  the vehicle advertised for sale, and, after a test-drive with Aaltonen in which they reached 220km/h (137mph) on the motorway, fell head over heels with it. Fifty-one years later, Hasselgren has decided to sell the car after having spent nearly 20 years restoring it to its former glory. It is expected
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  A Grand Monday: Ford Mondeo 31 Jul 2017 (News)
  When the original Ford Mondeo made its debut almost 25 years ago, it was an overnight sensation. Here was a car that, at long last, proved that Ford could thoroughly engineer a chassis.  It was the company's first front-wheel-drive large family hatch, and the first
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  Baltic Rally gears up for Copenhagen start 22 May 2017 (News)
  . Highlights include a drive across the Oresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark – the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, a visit to the SAAB museum in Trollhattan, and a sumptuous ferry across the striking Stockholm Archipelago. With almost no darkness, the views are exquisite even in the small
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  Fraudster jailed for £29,000 insurance scam involving fake Ferrari 4 Apr 2017 (News)
  hired Audi A1 on 12 September 2014 after both were driving recklessly. Knowing the crash would void their insurance claim for the damages, Islam lied to his insurer. Islam claimed he didn't know the driver of the Audi - his friend Abu Khayer - and that he'd been rear-ended after his fake Ferrari
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 240 GLT 13 Mar 2017 (News)
  at that.  Sure, they're fairly clunky to drive. They're not quick, they're not to be cornered quickly and they're hardly elegant, but there's a charm about the 240 estate that goes way beyond any of that 'road tester' nonsense. These are cars with practicality, solidity and dependability in spades, with a level
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  Abandoned E-type up for sale 8 Mar 2017 (News)
  of Jaguar’s best-known models. Chassis 282 is a a right-hand drive, manual example, it has had two registered owners from new and has a guide price of £38,000 to £44,000. The car's first owner bought it on 4 April, 1962, and registered to his Birmingham address. Finished in desirable
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  Geneva Motor Show 2017: New DS7 Crossback launched 7 Mar 2017 (News)
  will be the most potent powertrain in the range, with 300PS and four-wheel drive. The lithium battery is placed under the floor of the rear seats, so it shouldn’t impede interior space, and will cover up to 37 miles from a single charge. The battery will take 2.5 hours to replenish from a fast charge box
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  A Grand Monday: Honda CRX Del Sol 5 Dec 2016 (News)
  to today’s generation of coupe-cabriolets. In terms of its styling, it looks to be mid-engined like a Toyota MR2, but it is, in fact, front-engined and front-wheel-drive, like the Civic on which it is based. The rear conceals a moderate sized boot, and a somewhat larger luggage storage area behind the seats
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Vectra 28 Nov 2016 (News)
  It was the car that Jeremy Clarkson famously refused to drive. A model that, in his view, was so devoid of character that even Vauxhall's own PR department turned in desperation to its aerodynamic door mirrors just to give them something to write about, while in the process
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  Historics 26th November Auction Taster at London Classic Car Show today 28 Oct 2016 (News)
  . This ultra-rare right-hand drive 5.5 litre V8 supercharged 580HP 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG is one of just 40 built and has a mere 9,900 warranted miles. It should still be capable of its restricted maximum speed of 199mph and is estimated at £210,000 to £250,000