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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Kia upgrades its powertrains 7 Mar 2014 (News)
  , the new hybrid system uses a 48 volt lead-carbon battery that powers a small electric motor to increase the engine's power output and cut exhaust emissions. Lead-carbon batteries were chosen in preference to lithium-ion equivalents as they require no active cooling, are more easily recyclable at the end
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  Local Business Backed Racing at Castle Combe This Weekend 10 Jun 2013 (News)
  Racing Series encounters. Coventry's Nathan Ward, who was deposed from his class lead by Richard Higgins on the last corner at the last race, is still the B class leader, with Yatton Keynell's Luke Cooper snapping at his heels in his Swift SC92, which was way down on power last time
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  Autoglym Launches New, Improved Super Resin Polish 12 Jan 2012 (News)
  facility is very proud of the result. It not only significantly raises the performance benchmark for car polishes and will carry the iconic Super Resin Polish product name into a new era, but it also leads the introduction of a new look and feel for the entire Autoglym brand. It will play
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  More Japanese High Jinks at Castle Combe on 30th May 20 May 2011 (News)
  Paul Sheard picked up two victories, but this season it's Tom Roche who leads the way, his best here last time being a second place. A number of local drivers feature in the MK1 cars, including Bath's Amy Barker, Calne's Paul James, Matthew and Ben Short from Mere, Swindon's Andrew Childs
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  Appeal For an Original 1959 Mini 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  in support of him. Saturday 23 May Chris Thompson, former lead singer of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, will open the night with a special guest appearance. He will be followed by the band Raygun, who were selected by US superstar Pink to support her on her current European tour
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  WHY CAR AUCTION PRICES ROSE STRONGLY IN THE FIRST QUARTER 1 Apr 2009 (News)
  nearly 10 million used vehicles worldwide, facilitating transactions representing nearly $59 billion in value. Manheim is a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises Inc., one of the world’s leading media companies and providers of automotive services. Throughout the world Manheim has over 130
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  Calls for fuel retailers to stop “fleecing” drivers 1 Dec 2021 (News)
  , RAC fuel spokesman, said: “On Friday, news of the Omicron Covid variant caused $10 to be shaved off the oil price leading to a further drop in the wholesale price of fuel.   “We estimate that retailers are now making around
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  Coronavirus: New car registrations plunge by 44 per cent 6 Apr 2020 (News)
  for work and Britain gets back on the move." With car factories closing , COVID-19 is expected to hit the number of new cars being sold for a number of months - something which could lead
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  Petrol prices could drop to 112p-per-litre as the global cost of oil tumbles 16 Mar 2020 (News)
  or are showing signs of infection, which could lead some filling stations to close ‘However, this might not cause the problems you would normally expect in a crisis as demand for fuel will be lower.’ Unlike many things, fuel has no shelf
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  The MoT Files: When does a car become a classic? 27 Feb 2019 (News)
  to the latest data, that year is 2001. This is the year that has the worst MoT pass rate (50.4%). After this, cars start to find enthusiastic owners willing to spend some time and money keeping their pride and joy on the road. As always, it's the high-value premium-badged sports cars leading the pack
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  2.3 million clocked and potentially dangerous cars on UK roads, report suggests 19 Nov 2018 (News)
  Safer and Stronger Communities Board, said: “Unscrupulous dealers are tricking unsuspecting buyers into paying thousands of pounds more for a vehicle with false mileage, which could put their safety at risk and lead to expensive repair bills if it is in a poorer condition than has been suggested
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  New MoT test will clamp down on dirty diesels 27 Feb 2018 (News)
  as testers will have to make a judgement as to whether faults are Dangerous, Major or Minor. This will surely be open to interpretation which may lead to greater inconsistency from one test centre to another.” The DVSA has also scrapped plans to extend the first MoT for new cars from three
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  UK Car of the Year winners announced 10 Jan 2018 (News)
  . The Stinger saw off stiff competition from many highly regarded names to take the Best Performance crown, while Hyundai's i30 N prevailed in the new Best Hot Hatch category. The UK Car of the Year Awards are voted for by a panel of 27 leading
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  Comedy legend Eric Morecambe’s Jensen Interceptor up for auction at NEC motor show 1 Nov 2017 (News)
  on a two-year restoration with one of the world’s leading Jensen restorers, Cropredy Bridge Garage. I wanted it to be thorough yet totally original. I wanted it to be exactly the way it was when Eric Morecambe was driving it.’ When the six-figure restoration was completed, Nick arranged
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  Get set for MGLive! 2017 11 May 2017 (News)
  . MGLive! is as much a social event as a haven for motoring fans, with the new Village Green area offering live musical entertainment through the weekend so people can relax and enjoy the festival vibe. Saturday will see performances by retro harmony group The Candy Girls along with leading covers
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  Thrilling finish to Flying Scotsman Rally 5 Apr 2017 (News)
  . The event started at Slaley Hall in Hexham, Northumberland, with more than 750 miles of rally ahead of the 103 crews. Storming into the lead at the end of day two, leap frogging John Abel and Leigh Powley with their 1937 Lagonda LG4, the MG suffered broken rear suspension issues but got back
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  October 2016 recall round up: Thousands of Jeep models called back over three different problems 2 Nov 2016 (News)
  not accepted blame. The earlier Jeep Grand Cherokee has also been recalled over a fire risk, with 1401 models built between January 2010 and September 2012 affected. The Jeep Wrangler has also been recalled because its “airbag clockspring may ingest dust” possibly leading to impaired
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  Thousands of petrolheads raise money for charity at CarFest 1 Sep 2015 (News)
  .   Great British Bake Off presenters Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Away from the on-track action, there was plenty to keep the family occupied. Great British Bake Off presenters Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood lead the food-based festivities with a competition called ‘Cakes vs
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  Mobility Roadshow 25th-27th June: Final Reminder 23 Jun 2015 (News)
  and British Touring Car Championship so promises an amazing experience for all young attendees. Specialist professionals in dual-control vehicles will accompany every young driver, so they remain safe during every test drive. Leading motor manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall and Hyundai will have a range
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  Misjudged Overtake Caught on Camera 3 Jan 2014 (News)
  and improving driver behaviour. Marsh said: "The key message to all drivers is to avoid events that will lead to incidents in the first place - and the best way to do that is to modify a driver's behaviour. SmartWitness cameras provide Vehicle Journey Records