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  Government awards police forces £2.7 million to tackle motorway closures 29 Dec 2011 (News)
  this important funding opportunity that has been made possible by Government through the Department for Transport. The provision of the latest, leading edge 3D laser scanning technology to assist in the expeditious and detailed scanning of collision scenes will make a very important contribution to properly
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  Fitting a dash cam could save drivers one third on their insurance 3 Nov 2021 (News)
  , which can lead to a price increase at renewal.    Bryn Brooker, head of marketing at Nextbase, said: "Building on our partnerships with a select group of insurers that offer dash cam discounts to Nextbase customers, we’ve now created a new breed of car insurance for our dash cam
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  Government to accelerate CO2 emission reduction plan 20 Apr 2021 (News)
  . Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "We want to continue to raise the bar on tackling climate change, and that’s why we’re setting the most ambitious target to cut emissions in the world. "We want to see world leaders follow our lead and match our ambition in the run up to the crucial
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  New Fiat 500 revealed: popular city car goes electric 4 Mar 2020 (News)
  . Although clearly identifiable as a Fiat 500, the Electric is marginally bigger than the electric car, leading to more space inside. The interior that's been also been given a significant update, with more leg and shoulder room for passengers, while the boot remains the same size as its predecessor
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  Hundreds of theory test fraud cases investigated by the DVSA 10 Jan 2020 (News)
  potentially lead to drivers on the road who weren't familiar with the Highway Code - something the DVSA says it takes very seriously. “DVSA’s priority is protecting everyone from unsafe drivers and vehicles," said DVSA's head of counter fraud and investigation, Andy Rice
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  Sweeney Consul restoration to be unveiled at NEC classic motor show 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  one production and most of series two before being replaced by Ford with a Granada 3.0S shortly after the Consul range discontinued production in 1975. Appearing in the opening title sequences of the first three series, the Consul was on-screen with the show’s lead actors John Thaw, who
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  Government: Roadworks should be guaranteed against potholes for five years 8 Mar 2019 (News)
  by motoring organisations, with the RAC dubbing them 'a very sensible and welcome idea'. "Utility company roadworks should not lead to an overall worsening of road surface quality," said the RAC's head of roads policy, Nicholas Lyes. “The next logical step that could make a far greater
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  A Grand Monday: Audi 80 Cabriolet 12 Nov 2018 (News)
  .  It also has the added benefits of an electric roof and unusual green leather trim, while the 'JB' number plate (just like Diana's second Audi) leads us to believe it may have been an Audi press or demo car when it was new. Even if it wasn't, at £845 ono, it's worth every penny
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  Carmakers challenged to do more to improve road safety 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  be a sale." Thatcham Research estimates that pedestrian and cyclist sensing AEB systems could potentially save 1100 lives and prevent 122,860 casualties in the UK over the next 10 years. This view is backed-up by an independent study by Euro NCAP, with its report suggesting AEB would lead
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  Bentleys dominate Baltic Classic Rally 13 Jun 2017 (News)
  of the 2015 Road to Mandalay, after holding their lead from the Copenhagen start to the Berlin finish in the 1925 Bentley 3-4½. Bill said driving the WRC stages was a real thrill, but added the entire route was fantastic. Jacqui added, ‘It’s been a fabulous rally with some
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  Le Mans winning Jaguar D-type breaks auction record 21 Aug 2016 (News)
  , Ecurie Ecosse, who campaigned it to victory at the grueling 1956 Le Mans 24 Hours.   It was offered for sale after almost two decades in one of America’s leading collections. The record-setting Jaguar is only the fourth British car to have sold for more than $10 million at auction
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  Cooper anniversary set for Prescott hill climb 9 Jun 2016 (News)
  . Twelve years later, Cooper were Grand Prix World Champions with Jack Brabham at the wheel, completely transforming the design of the Grand Prix car and leading the rear engine revolution. At their peak, Cooper were the world’s largest dedicated manufacturer of racing cars. They dominated
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  British classics shine at London show 22 Feb 2016 (News)
  the six leading car-producing nations vied for votes from visitors. And when all the votes had been counted, the UK team – which included the original Mini, the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Le Mans Bentley, McLaren F1 supercar, Aston Martin DB5, Land Rover and Graham Hill’s 1988 title
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  Pedestrians aged 18 to 24 most likely to be distracted by phones 2 Nov 2015 (News)
  , more than 85,000 pedestrians lost their lives on European roads between 2003 and 2013. And car crashes are the leading cause of death in 18 to 24-year-olds. More than half of those surveyed admitted to using their device when crossing the road, even when there is no recognised crossing. But it's
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  Motorcyclists in serious danger of 'Death by Pothole'. 8 Jun 2015 (News)
    MCN leads “Fix our Roads” campaign   Motor Cycle News (MCN) has launched an anti-pothole campaign to highlight the very real danger that the UK’s motorcycling community
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  Comment: Will cities become diesel-free zones? 30 Jul 2014 (News)
  cities follow London's lead, as is likely to be the case, it will pose no greater threat to company car drivers or the businesses that operate them. Ultimately the goal it to try to take more of the older, more polluting diesel vehicles off the road, and that has to be good news for everyone. 
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  Silverstone Classic to host largest ever F1 parade 1 May 2014 (News)
  : 'The Silverstone Classic really is a great event and it will be an absolute honour to lead this parade of Grand Prix cars. Silverstone is a wonderful place with a rich history; in my day it really was a fast and challenging circuit with some extremely demanding corners. During my career I believe I raced 108
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, Paris, 6 February 29 Oct 2013 (News)
  in a shed, the car was sent a few years ago to the world’s leading Healey authority and restorer Steve Pike, from Marsh Classic Restorations (Australia). After a post restoration ‘shakedown’ AHS #3502 participated at the Phillip Island Historic races in Melbourne, Australia and since
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  BCA Offers Auction Buyers Warranted Condition Reports 14 Nov 2011 (News)
  buyers.  Sellers meanwhile have the opportunity to create an even stronger following for their brand at BCA by adopting this new scheme.  Improved buyer confidence means more buyer power and that will inevitably lead to more robust sales at BCA – which benefits everybody.” Simon continued “Whilst
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  Historics sell 70% of 112 Lots at Brooklands on 3rd March 7 Mar 2011 (News)
  -increasing popularity of the 190SL – with Historics leading the market in 2010 - was strongly reflected in the sale of a white 1961 model for £49,280. The late withdrawal of a 1954 MG TF forced Historics’ staff to pull out all the stops in order to maintain the interest of MG fans, and an MG TD