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  • Preview: Barons classic car auction, Sandown Park, 8-9 June 27 May 2013 (News)
    has been lightly used for the last 10 years, and it's had just four hours of circuit use since a full engine rebuild recently. With an estimate of £47,500-52,500, it represents an ideal opportunity for a driver looking for a race-proven but barely run-in car for use in series such as the Masters
  • Geneva Motor Show 2012: Citroen unveils C4 Aircross 8 Mar 2012 (News)
    . Equipment includes a touch screen sat-nav system, a reversing camera and USB/Bluetooth connectivity, as well as LED running lights and an optional panoramic glass roof. The show car at Geneva is finished in a Vaopr Grey colour with a frosted-texture paint. The roof bars, mirrors and door handles are all
  • 1950 based Bentley Brooklands to Star at Scottish Speedfair 23 Jul 2011 (News)
    , there will be a comprehensive classic competition schedule, featuring racing, rallying, and autotests. In addition, the Fife circuit will host E-Type Jaguar 50-year Celebrations, the Starduster Too aerobatic display, the Aston Martin Owners' Gathering and the inaugural running of the David Leslie Trophy for Formula Ford
  • Vauxhall Ampera plug-in hybrid to cost £28,995 14 Dec 2010 (News)
    . After taking advantage of the £5,000 grant, customers will pay £28,995 for the Ampera. Running costs are low with the efficiency of up to 50 miles range on battery power, free London Congestion Charge, no Vehicle Excise Duty payments and 5% company car taxation. Vauxhall claims
  • Government data errors set to benefit scrappage buyers 22 Nov 2009 (News)
    of scrappage orders that have been taken due to errors in the figures and has begun a 'data cleanse' of the existing data. The department, run by Lord Mandelson, had previously been publishing weekly order figures since the scheme started in May. The last, on 2 November, showed that 268,841
  • Mazda Tops Reliability Index Again 29 Sep 2004 (News)
    For the fourth year running, Mazda has come out top of Warranty Direct's Reliability Index. This is an index which combines both frequency and cost of repair on 30,000 Warranty Direct MBI policies which are mostly for cars more than three years old and out of manufacturer warranty
  • Rescue Pack For Dark Winter Days 8 Sep 2003 (News)
    tyres, or any other inflatable. You get a powerful lead lamp cleverly enclosed on a three metre long cable. A fluorescent light tube is included, ideal for under bonnet use. There is a DC socket adapter to run electrical equipment like mobile phones and laptops; in fact anything that uses a cigarette
  • Highways England doubles down on smart motorway safety 22 Apr 2021 (News)
    Highways England has doubled down on smart motorway safety, claiming that converting All Lane Running (ALR) smart motorways back to conventional motorways would increase congestion and, thus, lead to a rise in the number of those killed in road collisions
  • Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
    , suffered a spot of altitude sickness and refused to run any further at the top of one pass, and had to be pushed out of a passage-control where it then ran down the mountain. Bill and Jock Burridge from New Zealand in their 1925 Buick had just about the worst problem of the day when a front hub broke
  • Santa Pod Retro Show: Win a Ford 100E 4 Dec 2012 (News)
    into the proceeding, so if you’re more Massey than Maserati, or prefer ERFs to ERAs, then this is the place for you. With Run What Ya Brung running all day on the strip, owners will get the chance to flex their right feet in complete safety - and who knows? - maybe settle a bet
  • Autoblog readers condemn dangerous HID headlights 24 Feb 2011 (News)
    they weren't (nine per cent) and 127 people didn't know (one per cent). 'The proposed changes, if implemented, would reduce accidents, save a few lives and make driving more pleasant for all of us,' he said. Perham says xenon headlights and daytime running lights make motorcyclists and cyclists
  • Potholes Likely To Be Worse This Year Warns IAM 2 Jan 2011 (News)
    in the price of running a vehicle, with a 0.76 p increase in fuel duty on 1 January and the VAT increase to 20 per cent on the 4th. Neil Greig, IAM Director of Policy and Research, said: “Drivers will be rightly incensed that cutbacks on essential road spending are taking place while
  • The Emergency Budget and how it affects motorists 22 Jun 2010 (News)
    The Emergency Budget pushed up the cost of buying and running a car, but fuel duty and car tax remain untouched. The big headline is the rise in VAT to 20 per cent from its current 17.5 per cent which will hit new car buyers hard when it's introduced in January 2011
  • Records Tumble Once Again at Santa Pod 3 Jun 2010 (News)
    , Gizzmo and AET Turbos. The strip was superb and really helped us to get a fantastic launch. We're delighted, as you can imagine!'   Two wheel aficionados got their ticket money's worth thanks to a storming World record run from Frenchman Eric Teboul's Rocket Bike. Setting
  • Santa Pod's All American Show 1st to 2nd May 2010 26 Feb 2010 (News)
    ! Although it's a Yank-lovers paradise, the event is for all genres of custom, classic and retro car AND bike owners, so whether you're running a Chevy - or a Chevette, you'll be made very welcome.   Precious metal from both sides of the pond is welcome with 'Run What You
  • NEW £30k SINGLE SEATER ONE MAKE RACE SERIES 20 Dec 2007 (News)
    at the show when it opens at 09.00 on Thursday 10 January. The distinctively-styled Speads RM08 will be the car of choice for a new BARC-supported one-make single-seater series called Formula Triple S, which will run a selected programme of meetings throughout 2008
  • The MoT Files: Top 10 vans and pick-ups for passing the test 18 Mar 2019 (News)
    A failed MoT can be a costly nightmare for van drivers. Not only will it put your vehicle off the road leaving you without a works vehicle, but the repair costs can run into the thousands and dent your profits. That's why Honest John Vans has crunched the official numbers to uncover
  • Top 10: 1980s cars for first-time buyers 11 Dec 2018 (News)
    , it’s easy to see the appeal. A first-time buyer often craves a car that doesn’t demand repairs every weekend and isn’t going to cost a fortune to run, which is why we’ve focused on fairly mainstream models here. But that doesn’t mean your first classic has
  • Buying a new crossover: petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2016 (News)
    Diesel always offers higher average mpg ratings on paper, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it always provides the lowest overall running costs compared to a petrol equivalent; diesel costs more at the pumps and there’s always a purchase premium, so it often takes unfeasibly
  • Five reasons to visit the London Classic Car Show 15 Feb 2016 (News)
    will be put through their paces on The Grand Avenue. This catwalk runs down the middle of the show, with cars cruising up and down it so visitors can see as well as hear their favourite classics. There are plenty of things to look forward to at this year's show, here are just five reasons we think it's worth
 

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