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  Comment: Geneva 2016 - Walk This Way to peak crossover 29 Feb 2016 (News)
  (probably Rihanna) and call it a ‘sports hump coupe crossover’. But until that happens we should enjoy the crossover madness, because at least the manufacturers are all churning out cars that are practical and safe and easy to drive, and that we can mostly afford; at least
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  BMW implicated in Volkswagen emissions scandal 24 Sep 2015 (News)
  to a specific Volkswagen 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, internally codenamed EA189, and fitted to 11 million vehicles in the US since 2009. The cheat device, fitted between the engine and the exhaust system, detects specific driving patterns so that it can alter the characteristics of the car
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  JD Power names Skoda ‘most dependable’ brand 7 Aug 2015 (News)
  of the most severe problems are in the engine and transmission category, with the other two relating to a poor driving experience. Excessive fuel consumption is a major bugbear too – and a key factor in determining whether an owner would choose the same brand of car again. Only two in ten who
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  Keith Richards' Bentley heads to auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  . ‘My dark blue Bentley, my S3 Continental Flying Spur – an automobile of some rarity, one of a limited edition of 87. ‘Having this car was already heading for trouble, breaking the rules of the establishment, driving a car I was definitely not born in to. ‘Blue Lena
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  Chris Evans’ ‘dirty dozen’ set for CarFest 30 Jun 2015 (News)
  of classic and supercars (which can be pre-ordered). There’s also a Classic Car Auction, strongman Simon Plant pulling a Ford Transit complete with 14 passengers, a donut challenge, record breaking attempts, kids driving school, air displays, stunts, a vintage village and even a beach complete
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  Cars and stars announced for historic rally show 28 May 2015 (News)
  to Mexico World Cup Rally. Jim Gavin, a competitor in the same event driving a Ford Escort, will join him. Tina Reynolds, Rob Lyall, and Pat Smith, who was famous for competing as one
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  Diesel cars will cease to be automatic fleet choice 27 Nov 2014 (News)
  -beating CO2 performance, excellent fuel consumption and strong driving characteristics. "However, there is growing unease over the effect of diesel on air quality thanks to emissions issues surrounding the level of NOx and PM10. While current Euro 6 emissions standards arguably, to a large extent
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  Results: H&H Classic Car Auction Buxton 12th November 2014 13 Nov 2014 (News)
  . Peugeot 205GTIs had been rising rapidly and though this 1991J 1.9 has a sunroof, which makes it less desirable for track days, it’s still a fun drive and we thought likely to appreciate. Estimated £3,000 - £4,000. Sold for £2,800 inc. For off road enthusiasts, there was a 2007
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  Veteran Toledo steam car set for Regent Street Motor Show 9 Oct 2014 (News)
  and in the course of delving into its history he discovered that its modifications – including a longer chassis and a larger than usual water tank – meant it was the very same steam car used by photographer Oliver Lippincott to make that pioneering drive from Flagstaff in Arizona to the South Rim
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Jaguar launches new XE saloon 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  TATA . The four-door rear-wheel drive XE features a mostly aluminium body to save weight and increase chassis rigidity, along with a  subframe-mounted independent rear suspension.  The new XE is the most aerodynamically efficient road car to emerge from Jaguar, with a drag
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  Success for 'web only' car club 23 Sep 2014 (News)
  regular events where everybody is welcome – no matter what they drive. And I’ve been completely blown away by the response.” The NUCCG now organises at least two get-togethers each month throughout the year, whilst also attending other shows and carnivals around Stourbridge
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  New Range of TomTom GO Offers Real Time Traffic Information 7 May 2014 (News)
  is constantly updated and accurate. Lifetime Maps: Always drive with the latest map. For the life of the product, drivers can download four or more full updates of the map onto the device, every year. Speak & GO: Drivers can control the device with their voice
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  Honda event to get drivers out of 4 wheels and onto 2 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  (UK)'s and the wider industry's drive to make it easier for people to try motorcycling. Figures reveal a total of just one million taxed motorcycles and five million license holders in the UK; pointing to around 55 million who are yet to enjoy the many benefits involved from holding a motorcycle
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  Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe unveiled 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  -Benz now clearly feels they are - and are offering it as a switchable system that works between 20mph and 110mph. Other technology as part of this 'Intelligent drive system' includes a road scanner, which uses the a camera mounted within the windscreen to alter the ride and damper settings
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  Mazda 3 Shortlisted for Car of the Year 21 Dec 2013 (News)
  is the enhanced human-machine interface (HMI), which includes the Active Driving Display, one of the first head-up displays in the C segment, and an optimised rotary commander. This model was also chosen to launch MZD Connect, Mazda's new in-car connectivity system bringing smartphone convenience safely
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, Knokke-Le-Zoute, Belgium, 11 October 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  160 cars manufactured between 1920 and 1965, while the wider event will include exhibitions from car manufacturers and the Zoute GP Tour – a drive from St-Martens-Latem to Knokke-Le-Zoute reserved for GT cars that are less than 20 years old
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  Peking to Paris 2013 - excitement all the way! 1 Jul 2013 (News)
  after 33 days on the road. The crews have travelled around 8000 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
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  Date in your diary - Santa Pod Retro Show next weekend! 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  , the retro drifters will be proving that sideways had always been a way of life and the mobile dyno will allow you to see whether your old stager has got what it takes to cut it against its peers. If the strip hasn’t sated your racing urges, why not try the Autotest, where you can drive your own car
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  Preview: The Rover Sports Register Diamond Jubilee Rally 21 Apr 2013 (News)
  since the first one was built. Another more recent anniversary is that for the Rover 600 Series, introduced 20 years ago in 1993. Scenic tours and driving tests will take place on Saturday 29 th June, including specially-tailored events for veteran and vintage Rovers. Full
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  Ask HJ: What’s trending? 8 Aug 2012 (News)
  , HJ advised Launce how to avoid potential problems by modifying driving habits: “No running at low revs in high gears, no harsh acceleration in 1st and 2nd gears, and never let the clutch pedal out at idle revs.” Finally, a Transit van driver asked if you can simply change