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  SEAT Ibiza gains fleet appeal with new engine 25 Apr 2014 (News)
  are required. It does so seamlessly, and conversely it will re-activate the cylinders in undetected fashion when more torque is required. The transition between two- and four cylinders takes less than 40 milliseconds, and the system can save up to one litre of fuel over 60 miles of careful urban driving
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  All-new Citroen C1 launched 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  that can accommodate a one-litre bottle.  Boot space is 196 litres compared to 139 litres in the current model and comes with a parcel shelf that folds away when the tailgate is opened. It will be available with some new features like a seven-inch Touch Drive Interface that groups all
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  A Grand Monday: Montego 2.0 GSi 3 Mar 2014 (News)
  .   But that doesn't mean it was a bad car. Far from it. A good Montego was a good car to drive, with strong, torquey engines, nice ride and handling, and plenty of interior room. All it really lacked was that showroom wow factor that marked its two best selling rivals. In classic terms, though
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Uno 60S 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  verson that people seem to be chasing and paying real money for is the Turbo - if you want a cooking one, you can still find a good one, and not pay a fortune for it. Here's a great example, and one that I'd be tempted to put on my own drive, had I not got too many French projects
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  Report: Bonhams, Paris, 6 February 6 Feb 2014 (News)
  Delage D6 3-litre competition car was another lot to break the €1 million barrier (£916,000) and Aston Martins also proved popular among bidders, with a rare left hand drive 1962 DB4 Vantage GT coupe doubling its estimate at €1,200,000 (£999,000). A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 also sold
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  Product Claims to Keep Diesel Particulate Filters Clear 19 Dec 2013 (News)
  , typically resulting in a four-figure bill. Diesel cars most affected are those which spend their time in congested, urban areas. DPFs have a self-cleansing process built into the software of the car, so after a long journey, or on a motorway drive, they are meant to regenerate and re-cleanse
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  Diesel Particulate Filters to be Tested in MoT from February 6 Dec 2013 (News)
  to remove the filter, claiming it will boost consumption. But it is an offence to drive a vehicle that has been modified this way, as it will no longer meet the emissions standards the car achieved when it was approved for sale in the UK. Roads Minister Robert Goodwill said: "I am very concerned
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  Mallory Park goes into administration 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  it is early days, I am hopeful that, once a solution to the lease is found, all of the company’s creditors should receive a substantial dividend, which I understand is very much the driving force behind the continued support of the BARC.'
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  Honda debuts new Civic Tourer 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  , but it’ll reduce cost. The system constantly monitors the cars behaviour and changes the level of damping, keeping the car supple and comfortable unless it needs to cope with potholes, lumps and bumps or inputs from the driver, like heavy braking. It should make driving with heavy loads in the rear a bit
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  Preview: Anglia classic car auction, 24 August, King's Lynn 23 Aug 2013 (News)
  , estimated at £1800-2800 looks good, while for those like their TRs a little more traditional, a selection of TR4s as well as a Spitfire and a Herald 12/50 convertible give Triumph lovers plenty of opportunity to buy the car of their dreams. Bringing convertible driving more up to date
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  Exquisite Lancia Aprilia Riva Spider in Nurburgring Classic Auction 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  events and remains highly competitive, having appeared at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2003 and 2004. The car is offered in excellent race-ready condition with Pi dashboard, a data acquisition system and all equipment necessary to run and drive the car, including a spare set
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  Charles Noble's Blower Bentley on offer with Bonhams at Quail Lodge 24 Jul 2013 (News)
  restoration and was updated with a Brooklands-style two-seater racing body with external exhaust. After is was acquired by Noble, it became the car he campaigned the most and he would  regularly drive it from New York City to Long Islands Bridgehampton Race Circuit, race, win, and return home
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  Leyland P76 wins the Peking to Paris 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  have travelled just over 7500 miles, driving almost half way around the globe, crossing two Continents and the biggest single land-mass between two capital cities that has seen a full east to west crossing of the World’s greatest wilderness. Its too early to ask them if they’d do it all
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day three 30 May 2013 (News)
  of cars have been in real difficulties today. Car 1, the big La France, had a chain come off the chain-drive La France, and was the first car to go down.  Most have suffered suspension troubles. There is a great atmosphere in the camp site tonight, but the Sweeper Mechanics look like burning
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  Preview: Summertime Classics, Leicestershire, 7 July 29 May 2013 (News)
  owners of any classic vehicle – whether two-wheeled or four – to turn up at Stanford Hall on 7th July. Enthusiasts can drive there in any shape or size of classic vehicle and park up for a day of concours, aeronautic displays and autojumble; or simply bring a picnic and enjoy the scenery
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Sandown Park, 9 June 9 May 2013 (News)
  -£38,000), and a 1968 Jaguar 420 Saloon (the underrated Mk2 variant), which was the subject of a nut-and-bolt restoration two years ago (£17,000-£19,000). Finally, the sale also includes an affordable future classic; a 1992 Maserati Spyder E 2.8 Biturbo. This rare right-hand drive model
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  Fiat Panda record attempt more than half way home 6 Feb 2013 (News)
  in the early hours of this morning. If they are to beat the 14-day record, which has stood for 30 years, set by the British Army, they have endured the gruelling drive across the desert of northern Kenya, where one of the roughest tracks in Africa proved a severe test. Philip Young said in his blog
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  Entries Invited for 2013 MSA Spring Classic Tour 20 Dec 2012 (News)
  International Motor Sports Ltd has announced that entries are now invited for the International Motor Sports MSA Spring Classic, taking place from 27-28 April 2013. MSA Classics organises classic car tours in the UK and Europe featuring fantastic driving roads
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  Mini MINIs take to the field at the Olympics 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  1/4-scale MINIs take to the field at the Olympics to retrieve javelins, discuses, hammers and shot. And drive into a little controversy at he same time.
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  Button-Start Car Thefts on the Increase 4 Aug 2012 (News)
  lock was a nice, convenient place to stow your keys while driving, as well as lock the steering column when you removed them. But then on 8th June 2011, an EC Directive was issued that made every car with a button start a doddle for a blagger to steal. Because European Commission