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  British Motor Heritage to offer Mk1 Mini bodyshells 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  British Motor Heritage is to build replacement bodyshells for Mk1 Minis. The first production run of 15 bodies will start in April with deliveries expected in May. The launch price is £9950, including VAT, and buyer’s will need to put down a 25% deposit
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  Ferraris set for London spectacular 7 Sep 2016 (News)
  to ExCeL, the show will be held on 23-26 February and will build on the record 33,000 visitors who visited the 2016 event. The Grand Avenue, a roadway running through the centre of the show, allows visitors to see and hear their favourite classics in action. For 2017, there will be an open paddock
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  Geneva Motor Show 2016: Facelifted Vauxhall Mokka X shown 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  it’ll probably start a little higher than the current car’s £16,700 launch pad. It’s also been given a new grille, daytime running LEDs, a new 1.4-litre direct injection turbo engine, an interior of improved quality and Apple Carplay. The changes freshen up a car
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  Belfast students build electric DeLorean 21 Oct 2015 (News)
  Belfast students have built a DeLorean that runs on electricity. The undergraduates at Queen’s University in Belfast modified the DMC-12 and unveiled it on ‘Back to the Future’ day, 21 October. The car is the first DMC-12 to be built in Northern Ireland
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  National Motor Museum founder Lord Montagu dies 31 Aug 2015 (News)
  and introduced King Edward VII to the motorcar in the 1890s. The current museum building was opened in 1972 and houses more than 250 vehicles. A champion of the classic vehicle movement, he often took part in the London to Brighton veteran car run. Most recently, he played a part
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  Classic advert: Subaru 360 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  -deprecating adverts admitting that the Subaru was small and ugly – but boasting that it was cheap to buy, cheap to run and brilliantly economical. Various young ladies were shown enjoying their 360s in the ads, and their verdict was always the same: 'The little Soo-bar-ru … wow!'
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  Classic advert: Vauxhall Chevette 23 Jun 2015 (News)
  is a ballroom dancing demonstration, with the couple who own the Chevette evidently running late (entirely his fault judging by her scowling expression). As they race along in their 1256cc saloon to make sure they don’t miss any more of the dance, she’s seated in the back, easily managing to apply
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  Spare wheel provision now detailed in reviews 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  from regular breakdown patrols, may want the peace of mind offered by a full-sized spare or even a space saver, in place of a repair kit. We’ll be updating the information on which makes and models come with full-sized spares, space savers, run flats or repair kits as new models
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  Gallery: Mini-Cooper's Monte Carlo 50th anniversary 24 Jan 2014 (News)
  of steamrollering some mighty opposition in the mountains. Few would have predicted it was going to lead to another pair of Monte wins... It was the pairing of Paddy Hopkirk and his co-driver Henry Liddon that pulled off the big surprise. Its faultless run through the mountain passes, and ice
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  Paddy Hopkirk to drive at the Festival of Speed 22 Jan 2014 (News)
  was co-driven by Henry Liddon, beat the more powerful Ford Falcon of Bo Ljungfeld and Erik Carlsson’s Saab over a series of stages and driving tests, using the Mini’s agility to maximum effect in the snowy conditions. It also began a run of three wins in four years on the Monte for the Mini
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  DSA and VOSA to be superseded by DVSA 28 Nov 2013 (News)
  vehicle accidents, defects and recalls, and run tests for instructors of large goods vehicles, as well as driver trainers. Transport minister Robert Goodwill said: “The two organisations have a history of working closely together and the merger is an opportunity for the DVSA to provide even
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  Vauxhall unveils Insignia Country Tourer 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  protective panel protruding from under the engine and at the rear of the car. There are also LED brake and tail lights and LED day time running lights, plus 20mm more ground clearance over the regular Insignia estate. Two engines are offered – a 2.0-litre CDTi diesel with 165PS
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: SEAT Leon Cup Racer to take on the hill 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  SEAT is to run its 330PS Leon Cup Racer up the hill at the 20th Goodwood Festival of Speed. It's also set to show its latest production models.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Supercars to take centre stage 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  An eclectic collection of supercars will take centre stage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed - on 11- 14 July - with the return of the Michelin Supercar Run. Around 75 of the latest and greatest sports cars will be in action over the weekend and there'll be world debuts
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Honda's racing line-up 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  throughout the three day Festival. Visitors to the Festival will also be able to try out one of Honda’s All Terrain Vehicles on a specially designed course and have a go on two-wheels with the Honda motorcycle MotoX experience. Both these activities will be running between 9.00am-5.00pm
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Peugeot unveils 2008 Concept 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  , producing 112PS. Much like the current Nissan Juke and the upcoming Ford EcoBoost, which have also appeared in Paris, it's geared towards a younger drivers who want the high-ride and chunky looks of an SUV but with the running costs of a regular hatchback. It should be priced to rival the likes
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  Paris Motor Show 2012 Hyundai launches i30 three-door 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  and longer doors. There's a new, black mesh insert and central bar on the hexagonal grille along with sportier fog lights made up of round spots connected to LED daytime running light strips. The mesh theme continues on the clusters and there's also a redesigned lower bumper. At the back
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Nissan reveals Juke NISMO 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  . The show car has red door mirror caps, large 18-inch wheels and an aggressive looking bodykit featuring a red front splitter and LED running lights. Nissan is also showing the Juke by Ministry of Sound and Micra Elle, which were introduced earlier this year.  
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  Michelin Launches Tyre Dealer Review Website 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  way." The site is already up and running and reviews are flowing in. The site also includes a useful dealer search facility by either name or postcode - and if your local dealer is not listed then you have the opportunity to add it. Geras added: "We are urging
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Mitsubishi introduces PX-MiEV 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  and one for the rear, making it the first all-wheel drive EV put into series production. Although there is petrol generator installed the batteries can still be charged from the mains, meaning it can run as a pure EV at all times if never used for long trips. Because of the way electric