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1986 BMW E28 M5 in Barons Classic Car Auction on 16th July 15 Jul 2019 (News)
, new rock and roll bed, touch lighting, new leisure battery, 240 mains hook up, USB ports, 12 volt power outlet, plug socket, new curtains all around, new relevating roof. VED exempt. It is estimated at £22,000 to £27,000 -
Drivers being short-changed by new MoT rules 31 Aug 2018 (News)
/oil cleaners 4 Brakes – pads and discs (when wear is within safety limits) 5 Wiper blades 6 Battery replacement -
Plug-in Car Grant to end in 2020? 12 Jul 2018 (News)
to get a mandatory EV charge point Modifying lampposts so they can provide EV charging points £40 million programme to develop wireless and on-street charging for EVs £246 million to research next generation battery technology -
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 -
MPs urge 2040 UK ban on sale of new diesel and petrol cars to be brought forward 15 Mar 2018 (News)
. The UK is in breach of a 2008 EU directive for nitrogen dioxide (NOx), which had a compliance deadline of 2010. However, electric and hybrid vehicle uptake has actually fallen by a third since the start of 2018 - with high prices, anxiety-inducing battery range and a lack of charging -
Geneva Motor Show 2018: Volkswagen looks to driverless future with I.D Vizzion concept 5 Mar 2018 (News)
autonomous cars - like the one seen here - will be a common sight on Britain's roads by 2025. The electric powertrain comprises of twin-motors and a 111kW lithium-ion battery, placed under the vehicle floor. The I.D Vizzion will cover an official 413 miles from a single charge and 0-62mph -
Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Oct 2017 (News)
) and will make a 98 decibel melody when you ring it using the phone app. There's no battery or charging required, and when it’s time for a new Tile, the replacement program lets you upgrade yours at a discounted price -
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 -
Review: Ring Magflex Twist work lamp 7 Jun 2017 (News)
it should stand up to years of abuse. In fact, it’s so sturdy we decided to run it over – and it survived with barely a scratch. The built-in battery lasts about three hours before it needs a recharge from one of the two supplied chargers – one that connects to the mains and another -
A Grand Monday: Peugeot 405 21 Nov 2016 (News)
alarm. Power steering, alloys and tinted windows complete the definition of iconic Eighties plushness. It comes with a new battery and exhaust, while the current owner has replaced the steering wheel and gearknob with new items to bring the cabin right up to mint condition – it looks lovely -
A Grand Monday: Saab 900i 11 Apr 2016 (News)
and a new, heavy-duty battery was fitted last year. The tyres also look good, with a new set fitted to the rear recently. So it could justify its £1375 price tag, especially as demand is growing for these cars -
Prize-winning Beetle written off by Storm Desmond 14 Dec 2015 (News)
Honest John Classics, recalling the events of 5-6 December. ‘When I first heard of the flooding, I headed straight there. The water was only a foot and a half deep at that stage, but was already over the battery and the exhaust. The best thing I could do – with the help -
What is the Honest John Fuel Cost Calculator? 8 Jul 2015 (News)
and electric cars? Yes, the Fuel Calculator will let you compare all powertrains - petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric. It will also factor in electric grants and battery hire, should it apply to the electric car in question. Will the fuel calculator factor -
Stunning Mk1 Mondeo for sale at £1500 25 May 2015 (News)
and 180Nm of torque, it’s still capable of keeping up with modern traffic – 0-62mph takes 9.2 seconds. Look inside the spotless engine bay and you’ll see the Ford battery, stickers, tags and plates – it looks like it’s only just left the showroom. According -
A grand Monday: Citroen BX project £500 18 May 2015 (News)
), it’s had new starter motor, new alternator and new battery in the past two years. Fuel pipes have been renewed, as has the radiator. And just look at that interior – it doesn’t look like a car that’s done 210k -
Celebrate 30 years of the Sinclair C5 2 Jan 2015 (News)
7in tall, it made users vulnerable on the road, while the claimed 20 miles of one battery charge was modest to say the least. And then there was the ‘weather cheater’ poncho – a poor substitute for the lack of rain protection. Although Sinclair had expected to sell up -
Paris Motor Show 2014: Mercedes launches revised B-Class 2 Oct 2014 (News)
-Class Electric Drive will come to the UK from 2015, powered by a 180PS electric motor that can push the B-Class to 62mph in less then eight seconds. Its claimed battery range is 124 miles. New available tech includes the Mercedes Connect Me system, which features a service that can contact -
Geneva Motor Show 2014: Kia Soul EV adds to the electric ranks 13 Feb 2014 (News)
that there is a car coming. Cabin space is more or less the same in the EV as in the standard Soul, with the rear legroom and load space impacted very slightly by the addition of the battery. Kia is keen to point out that despite this the Soul is still the roomiest EV in its class, with more head and legroom -
Report: Peking to Paris, day 11 8 Jun 2013 (News)
, the 1913 Model T Ford, had one disaster after another yet still the crew keep turning up for dinner. Nicky Bailey said: 'We have broken the back axle, and an oil leak is making the fan-belt slip, so we have no cooling and no battery-charge…. yep, push-starts in the sand. Climbing the Mountain of Doom -
Master mechanic, aged eight. 21 Feb 2012 (News)
managed to get it started with a new battery. After that the real work started. “I gave him a list of parts that he would require, but he was told that he must order them as it’s his car, he was not too keen on the idea but he did it in the end.” Explained James’ father