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  Racing Astons return to Hotel de France after 52 years 2 Jun 2015 (News)
  team for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers and mechanics would prepare their cars in the hotel’s courtyard and then drive them on public roads to the famous circuit – now history has repeated itself. On Monday, after two days of testing at the Le Mans circuit, three
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  Review: Gecko Pad 30 Mar 2015 (News)
  it to. We stuck ours to the dashboard of a car and then attached a phone to it. The phone stayed put over bumps, around corners and for the duration of a four-hour drive, however after a bit of tinkering we found that it prefers a fairly smooth surface. It will still stick to the textured or soft
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  Historic racers wow Race Retro crowds 22 Feb 2015 (News)
  . The list of cars theory were driving was just as impressive, ranging from Tony Worswick’s Ferrari 308 GTB and Mick Strafford’s Firenza V8 to the Lancia Delta S4, Peugeot 205 T16 and Ford RS2000.  
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  ‘Blue Train’ Bentley to star at Paris classic car show 4 Feb 2015 (News)
  to spare. He arrived at the Conservative Club in St James, London for a celebratory drink having passed the clock at Victoria Railway Station at 15.30 the next day, four minutes before the train was due to arrive in Calais, having averaged 43.43mph driving on pre-motorway roads. He won the £100
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  Comment: Do we really need winter tyres? 28 Nov 2014 (News)
  the winter is at its worst. But at those times, the best advice is to stay at home and be thankful that you don't need to drive. It's much safer.
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  Results: Bonhams Classic Car and Motorcycle Auction, Harrogate, 12th November 2014 13 Nov 2014 (News)
  Project. Early Matchless G11 presented in ‘barn find’ condition for restoration. Estimated £700 - £900. Sold for £2,875 inc. 1984 Suzuki 673cc XN85 Turbo. Based on the GS650, but chain instead of shaft drive. Top speed 130mph. Fully documented restoration. Estimated
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  Works Jaguar XJR-9 to go under the hammer 12 Nov 2014 (News)
  - and then there’s the massive V-12 engine that can help propel it to a blistering 240 mph. ‘Despite all this, it is not an intimidating car. Having driven it recently, I can attest that it is a delight to drive and easy to handle.’ The historic Works XJR-9 Jaguar will lead an exceptional
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  Strong mix of classic cars and motorcycles in Bonhams 12th November Auction at Harrogate 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  , but chain instead of shaft drive. Top speed 130mph. Fully documented restoration. Estimated £3,500 - £4,500. 1956 Matchless 593cc Model G Project
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  Speed cameras don't work, claims leasing company 30 Sep 2014 (News)
  , but for every convition many more speeders are not detected. Flexed.co.uk surveyed almost 3,000 drivers about their driving habits, and found that many used simple tricks to avoid detection. They included: slowing down when approaching a known a speed camera site, then speeding up again
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  Delightful Alfa Romeo GT Junior Zagato in Historics Auction 20 Jul 2014 (News)
  and an historic road fund licence, enabling the lucky new owner to drive away from the sale. With period coach built motor cars becoming more and more sought after, what better way to enter such ownership than with this beautifully styled Italian motor car which is available at a very reasonable estimate
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 633CSi 12 May 2014 (News)
  is particularly lacking, but what this two-door coupe has more than any other modern-era BMW is elegance. It's long, slender and delicately styled, and thanks to an exclusively six-cylinder engine range, you know that it's going to be quick, good to drive, and sound special.  Of course
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  Reader review of the month: April 2014 2 May 2014 (News)
  to read an owner’s review – and the one written by Youwontseemefordust is very good indeed. It’s clearly written and covers all of the vital points potential owners will want to know about, including charge times, range, quality, equipment and driving dynamics. That’s why
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  Unique Wood & Pickett Margrave to star at Historics 1 May 2014 (News)
  to 1973 when he became its third owner. He used to drive around in it with Steve Marriott of Small Faces. Incidentally; Steve Marriot described this Cooper S as 'a 100mph pair of shades'. In 1978, John sold the car to Denny Laine; apparently, Denny’s wife Jo wanted it. John regretted the sale
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  Arthur Daley's Daimler goes under the hammer in Brum 1 Apr 2014 (News)
  , because I was driving a rather battered Capri at the time. 'He said, "Well why don't you put an offer in for this Jag?" So I said, "Yes, I might do that." So he got on to Jaguar and said would they give it a good service and make me an offer I couldn't refuse. So they said "Yes
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: BMW M3 and M4 make their European debuts 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  control function which helps reduce the 0-62mph time along with various Drivelogic modes which give the driver the option of changing the driving characteristics from a comfort and economy to an even sportier set-up. Adaptive M suspension comes as standard on all models and has Comfort, Sport
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  Anthony Crook (1920-2014) 4 Feb 2014 (News)
  at the helm of Bristol Cars. His legacy will be his range of V8 powered Bristols, such as the elegant 603 (below), which are effortless to drive, beautifully made, and perfectly matched for their owners about town. They reflect his visionary leadership of a company that defines class so perfectly
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  Save more than £4000 on a Range Rover Evoque 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  Latest Drive the Deal offers mean buyers of the Range Rover Evoque can get more than £4000 off list prices.
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  Jaguar Land Rover posts record sales in 2013 12 Jan 2014 (News)
  of the F-Type roadster – the Coupe will add many more sales in 2014. But overall sales are low compared with Land Rover – and the arrival of the all-new aluminium baby Jaguar and SUV in 2015/’16 can’t come a moment too soon to drive the leaping cat towards is off-road bedfellows
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  No Need to Renew SORN From 16-12-2013 9 Dec 2013 (News)
  who take no action receive a fixed penalty notice of £100, followed by enforcement action - wheelclamping, impounding and ultimately prosecution by the courts (the maximum fine in Court is £1,000). For the offence of driving without insurance the police can offer a fixed penalty
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  Video: Bonhams' Alfa Romeo breaks records at the Revival 16 Sep 2013 (News)
  ’ Sports with coachwork by Cadogan sold for £953,500. A 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Coupe with coachwork by Carozzeria Bertone, a car delivered new to Rod Stewart, one of just seven right hand drive examples went for £919,900. A 1961 Ferrari 250GT Series II Cabriolet with coachwork