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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Renault announces 280PS Megane RS 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  and a six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic. Official economy is around 41mpg. There’s also a more powerful 300PS Trophy version, with 400Nm of torque. It’s likely to have more track focused suspension, but details aren’t yet published since it’s not due until the end of 2018
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  Mazda Eunos up for grabs with Carole Nash 24 Jul 2017 (News)
  through the broker will be entered into the prize draw for a chance to win the open-top sports car. And existing classic car policyholders will be automatically entered into the prize draw. Fuzz Townshend, co-presenter of Car SOS and brand ambassador for Carole Nash, said, 'When my mates
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  Budget 2017: Tax exemption continues for classic cars 8 Mar 2017 (News)
  – not registered – which means that it’s worth checking when your car was built if you have a vehicle that was registered very early in 1977. And take note – if your classic is eligible for historic road tax, it won’t be reclassified automatically
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  Geneva Motor Show 2017: New Subaru XV crossover makes debut 7 Mar 2017 (News)
  , but Subaru says 80 percent of it has been reworked to improved power delivery and fuel economy. The Lineartronic automatic has also been revised.  The styling echoes the larger Levorg plus there are new colours - Cool Grey Khaki and Sunshine Orange - designed to contrast with the black
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  Low-mileage Rover sells for £9989 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  A low-mileage Rover 800 sold for £9989 on an internet auction site. The highest bid saw the 1989 Mk1 Rover 827 Fastback automatic sell on eBay last week. With what’s thought
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: Covers come off Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster 29 Sep 2016 (News)
  powerful GT C. Both variants use the same seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, though the C has modifications to improve in-gear performance and to give the car a more responsive feel. Top speed for the GT Roadster is 188mph, while the GT C is capable of 196mph. The GT C Roadster has
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  A Grand Monday: BMW 5-series (E34) 11 Jul 2016 (News)
  This week’s Grand Monday is a good example of BMW’s 5-series – it’s a 1995 (E34) 525i SE automatic for sale at £950 . Okay, so the 2.5-litre is neither economical, nor
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  Limited edition Mazda MX-5 Icon gets Goodwood debut 16 Jun 2016 (News)
  parking sensors, and automatic lights and wipers. Available to order now, it’s actually the fourth MX-5 Icon in the model’s history, the first three having come in 2000, 2005 and 2007, although as this one is limited to just 600 cars it’s set to be the rarest ever; Mazda produced
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  Budget 2016: Government backs tax break for classic cars 16 Mar 2016 (News)
  January of that year will automatically be exempt from paying VED. Gaining historic vehicle taxation applies to when the car was built, rather than sold. So, for example, a car could be registered after the cut-off date – but as long it’s possible to prove its date of construction
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  Driverless cars set for UK motorways next year 15 Mar 2016 (News)
  that will automatically change lanes on the motorway if the indicator is left on for more than three seconds. It will use sensors to check the way is clear before self-steering into the adjacent lane. However, while legislation in Germany (and other markets) accommodates this technology, UK law does not. Therefore
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  Geneva Motor Show 2016: Revised Alfa Romeo Giulietta hits the stands 2 Mar 2016 (News)
  More updates for the Gulietta, including new trims and a new diesel-automatic drivetrain combo
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  Historics March 12th Brooklands Classic Car Auction Preview 22 Feb 2016 (News)
  as an Aston Martin to sit on a modified Jaguar XJS platform. Its supercharged Jaguar-based straight-six 3.2 litre engine developed 340HP and 489Nm torque. Though a less desirable 4-speed automatic, M555 AML has only covered 3,300 miles so is eminently collectable and estimated at £45,000
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  Vauxhall recalls 220,000 Zafiras over fire risk 6 Nov 2015 (News)
  from 2005-2014. Models with automatic climate control are not affected, but models with manual air conditioning or no air conditioning may be. Owners of the Zafira A, built from 1999-2005, and the current Zafira Tourer (2012 onwards) do not need to worry about the fire risk.   Vauxhall says
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Updated Hyundai i30 in showrooms from March 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  priced from £22,495 for the three door, while the five-door costs £22,995. Another big change is the additition of a seven-speed dual clutch automatic in place of the old, traditional six-speed transmission. The new gearbox is offered with the 110PS and 136PS 1.6-litre CRDi diesel
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Nissan GT-R Nismo launched 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  as previous GT-Rs and as before, power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. There’s more than just an increased power output – the GT-R Nismo is also claimed to be more track-focused than the standard car, with increased
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Volkswagen Scirocco facelift debuts 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  a 280PS 2.0-litre engine – 15PS more powerful than before. The diesel line-up includes 2.0-litre TDI units with a choice of 150PS or 184PS, with economy of up to 68.9mpg depending on trim level and transmission. Six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic gearboxes are offered across both
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Range Rover launches Evoque Autobiography Dynamic 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  to this already highly-popular range. Power comes from a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 285PS and 400Nm of torque, linked to the new nine-speed ZF automatic transmission. Land Rover promises the combination of gearbox and engine is more responsive than in current Evoque models. To further
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Range Rover to debut Evoque Autobiography Dynamic 18 Feb 2014 (News)
  . Power comes from a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 285PS and 400Nm of torque, linked to a nine-speed ZF automatic transmission. Land Rover promises the combination of gearbox and engine is more responsive than in previous Evoque models. To further sharpen up the car, Active Driveline all-wheel drive
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  Drivers no longer required to show insurance certificate to get road tax 16 Dec 2013 (News)
  Drivers will no longer need to show their insurance certificate when taxing a vehicle, under DVLA rule changes that come into force today. Instead, the DVLA will use a central database to check a vehicle's insurance status and send an automatic reminder letter to owners
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  New MoT rules to clamp down on DPF removal 5 Dec 2013 (News)
  MoTs for diesel cars will now include a mandatory diesel particulate filter (DPF) check, with an automatic failure for any car found to be missing its standard filter. Announced by the Department for Transport, the MoT rule change will come into force from February 2014