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  Car buyers over-55 less likely to choose electric, survey finds 15 Nov 2019 (News)
  only ranked fifth. Running costs were cited as the top priority, followed by purchase price, fuel/energy consumption and driving experience. Having the ability to charge at home was cited as the most important need by over half (53 per cent) of consumers when considering whether to purchase
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  Government urged to reinstate plug-in hybrid grant as sales fall 6 Feb 2019 (News)
  , cleaner vehicles that best suit their driving needs – from the latest petrols and diesels to an ever growing range of exciting electrified vehicles. "This would be good for the environment and good for the industry and those who depend on it.” Petrols were by far the most popular
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  Hidden Heroes: Ford Mondeo ST24 1 Feb 2019 (News)
  subtle, the seats are nicer and it’s slightly softer, smoother and more comfortable to drive, while the performance is still more than adequate. As a means of making rapid progress, it’s rewarding without compromise. A great grand tourer.  Yet its relative anonymity makes
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  'Timewarp' Peugeot 309 GTI to go under the hammer 19 Jan 2019 (News)
  . It’s a real eye-catcher, in Bahama Gold and definitely more early Land Rover than modern Range Rover to drive! This charismatic and practical car to own and use has a guide price of £9000-£11,000. For those looking for something to get their teeth into for the spring, there’s
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  One to watch: Porsche 928 21 Nov 2018 (News)
  sporting to drive). You will struggle to find one but if you do, expect to pay around £12k - £15k. My hunch is that they will be worth double this amount within a year. Do not get distracted by high mileage cars with patchy history – these can still be picked up from around £4k
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  October 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Mazda recalls 27,000 cars over airbag fault 9 Oct 2018 (News)
  Nissan Juke Ignition Switch spring defect may cause engine to be turned off while driving
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  Paris Motor Show 2018: Mercedes-Benz B-Class breaks cover 2 Oct 2018 (News)
  to provide up to 1540 litres of space behind the front seats, while a folding backrest of the front passenger seat is expected to be offered from mid-2019. Intending to attract a younger market than its predecessor, Mercedes-Benz says the new B-Class will be sportier and more dynamic to drive than
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  Honda's new Mean Mower can hit 150mph 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  . Essentially, more space was required to house the chain running to the rear tyres and the two batteries required to power electric motors. Oh, and the cutting blades are made from actual carbonfibre. As well as the engine, Fireblade parts include the clutch, ECU, six-speed drive train and full colour
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Volkswagen looks to driverless future with I.D Vizzion concept 5 Mar 2018 (News)
  a noise cancelling system to filter out road noise. The windows can also be electro-chemically darkened so the occupants can watch a film or go to sleep. As well as driving itself and tailoring ventilation, media and lighting to match pre-programmed profiles, the I.D Vizzion also has
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Volvo launches subscription service with all-new V60 estate 21 Feb 2018 (News)
  service, with a flat fee covering finance, insurance and servicing costs.  The 2018 Volvo V60 will headline two plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the halo model being the 390PS twin engine all-wheel drive T8 petrol. A watered down T6 version will also be available
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  Mazda to build a Compression Ignition Petrol Engine with a 35% improvement in economy 8 Nov 2017 (News)
  covers the whole combustion range. The potential application of compression ignition has dramatically expanded, allowing this technology to be used in almost all driving conditions. Because a spark plug is now being used at all times, the engine can switch seamlessly between combustion using compression
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Oct 2017 (News)
  October Halfords 200-piece socket and ratchet spanner set is now £175, down from £300. The kit includes 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee
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  What are the MoT rules for cars registered before 1977? 6 Oct 2017 (News)
  car that hasn’t moved in 20 years fresh fuel and a battery and driving it off down the road… only to find the brakes don’t work. There is also a huge grey area that is a court case waiting to happen. That’s because, technically, your car needs to be roadworthy
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  Future Classic Friday: Volkswagen Golf R32 6 Oct 2017 (News)
  , with both cylinder banks sharing a head, but this time it came with four valves per cylinder. With the power fed to the road via a Haldex four-wheel drive system and, for the first time, the option of Volkswagen's clever DSG gearbox, it was capable of 0-60mh in just 6.4 seconds, complete
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  Mini with celebrity past heads to auction 13 Jul 2017 (News)
  &H Classics on Wednesday, 26 July, at the Imperial War Museum. Damian Jones, head of sales at H&H Classics, says, ‘This Mini is a wonderful example of a car that became a British automotive style icon; an exhilarating drive and with links to celebrity London in the 1970s
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  Car insurance rising five times higher than inflation 23 Jun 2017 (News)
  that  the cut in the Ogden rate is driving the rise in bills. It also claims that average motor insurance premiums have increased by 34.6 per cent, since October 2013. Drivers aged between 21 and 24 pay the most at £1202 but have seen slightly lower annual premium increases at 13.1 per cent
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  Lagonda heads Barons auction entries 8 Jun 2017 (News)
  67. An original British-delivered, right-hand drive car, it has had very little use and is estimated at £6000-£8000. 1989 Porsche 964 Turbo Group One
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  Motoring groups call for legislation on dashcam video sharing 2 Jun 2017 (News)
  involving dangerous driving and collisions, has skyrocketed. Social media sites have become flooded with dashcam videos, making them much more accessible to share. Viral videos of unsuspecting motorists are often spread all over social media platforms, with commentors making snap judgements about
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  Customised Maserati Quattroporte Series One for sale 23 May 2017 (News)
  -hand drive car, chassis AM107*504*, was delivered new on 7 June 1965 to Italian businessman Dottore Enrico Wax, whose importing firm sold only the finest goods including Scotch whisky and Connolly leather. A friend of Enzo Ferrari, Dr Wax also owned several Ferraris coachbuilt to his own specifications
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  Lightweight Porsche 911 Turbo S breaks half million barrier at auction 16 May 2017 (News)
  . 1955 XK140 sold for £121,500. A left-hand drive 1955 XK140 SE really caught the attention of bidders with a phone war breaking out to push the price £46,500 beyond its lower estimate to £121,500. Another sale highlight was the 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL, which sold