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  New Kia Rio given debut 29 Sep 2016 (News)
  , although there are no details about fuel economy for these or the new three-cylinder engine.  The exterior looks similar to the old Rio, although thinner headlights and U-shaped LED light signatures provide a fresher appearance. The rear section of the Rio is now more upright, with LED
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  A Grand Monday: MkI Ford Mondeo 12 Jan 2015 (News)
  Launched in 1992, the Mondeo will be 25 years old in a couple of years. Back in the day, that would’ve been enough to kickstart its journey into classic status with ‘free’ historic road tax. These days, its future a classic car is less certain. Which
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  Beaulieu Spring Autojumble dates announced 27 Feb 2014 (News)
  for sale. It's the 50th anniversary of the prestigious European Car of the Year title, and in celebration of this, Beaulieu is hoping to display an example of each of the 50 winning vehicles. The unique line-up will tell the story of the competition, from its first winner in 1964 (the Rover
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  New Year offers from Skoda 10 Jan 2011 (News)
  Skoda has extended its popular 'VAT-free' offer until the end of January. It means that while some car manufacturers have increased prices, Skoda is offering deals worth 20 per cent off. The VAT-free offer is available on all Fabia and Roomster models, as well as Octavia
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  Diesel for Petrol Launch Offer on Cee'd SW 11 Oct 2007 (News)
  of the launch offer the LS also comes with free rear parking sensors. KIA is offering any family with twins, triplets, quadruplets or quintuplets up to 18 years old between £1,000 and £2,500 off new Carens and Sedona MPVs. The deal also includes a free multimedia in-car cinema system
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  Top Soft Tops 31 May 2001 (News)
  64% of its new car list price. Very hot on its heels, the Mercedes CLK convertible hangs on to 63% of its new car price. (Or did they mean the SLK?) Racing into third place at 62% comes the Honda S2000 in spite of cut price imports. Joint fourth position at 45% is half held
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  Liquid battery tech will ‘drop charging time of electric cars to seconds’ 14 Aug 2018 (News)
  A new liquid battery system could revolutionise the way electric cars are powered, by cutting recharge times from hours to seconds. The research by the University of Glasgow, published by Nature Chemistry, uncovers a new flow battery system
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  MG Car Club marks 25 years at Kimber House with open day 8 May 2015 (News)
  The MG Car Club is holding an open day to celebrate the 25 th anniversary of returning to its spiritual home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The open day on Saturday, May 23, will welcome both club members and non-members, giving visitors the opportunity to tour
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  Frazer Nash showcased in new exhibition 23 Jan 2014 (News)
  Frazer Nash as a 21-year old ex-engineering apprentice who with his friend, Ron Godfrey, designed their cyclecar in 1910. This paved the way for the competitive sports cars that created the legendary Chain Gang, the name given to leading Frazer Nash drivers using their distinctive chain-drive
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  Car Parts Increasingly Difficult to Obtain 14 Jul 2011 (News)
  It seems that the requirement for manufacturers to supply spare parts for cars for 10 years from date of manufacture is nothing more than a myth. Car makers are not obliged to provide replacement parts for vehicles they produce. In the UK alone there are thousands of cars currently off
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  Only a Few Bargain BMWs at Auction Today 15 Dec 2003 (News)
  not a lot for an 18 month old car offering a really amazing combination of performance and economy. One of our website regulars paid £14,050 for a 60k mile 2000X 530D SE, again more than mileage-adjusted book. And we had to fork out £10,400 for a 90k mile 2001Y 520iSE auto, which
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  Beast of Turin set for London Classic Car Show 13 Nov 2017 (News)
  The ‘Beast of Turin’ will be at the 2018 London Classic Car Show at Excel London on 15-18 February. The car will form part of the display on the Grand Avenue – a ‘catwalk’ that allows classic cars to drive up and down the centre of the show
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  Historic touring cars set for Donington 3 Apr 2017 (News)
  , high-profile drivers are expected to take to the track to settle old scores – with past combatants including Steve Soper, Nick Whale and Henry Mann. Cars will line up for this exciting race just after lunch on Saturday. Meanwhile, the U2TC Trophy marks a welcome return for pre-1966 under
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  In depth: the Department for Transport's guidance on the MoT exemption for classic cars over 40 18 Dec 2017 (News)
  -registration is a separate process. Keepers of VHIs exempt from periodic testing continue to be responsible for their vehicle’s roadworthiness. Keepers of vehicles over 40 years old can voluntarily submit vehicles for testing. Keepers of VHIs claiming an exemption from the MoT test should
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  One-owner Ford Granada heads to auction 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  . It comes with almost all of the old MoT test certificates, verifying the mileage of 114,000. This Ford has also been used as a show car. Also in the sale is a headline-grabbing 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL restoration project, which is expected to go for between £37,000 and £45,000
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: All-new Ford S-MAX revealed 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  Ford has premiered its all new five and seven-seat S-MAX at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Ford says the new car retains the enjoyable driving characteristics of the outgoing model, but with improved quality, more technology and better
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  "Good Cause" Raffle Ticket Buyer Wins MX-5 Mk 1 25 Oct 2009 (News)
  because of the classic design.  My daughter Zoe, 13, and son Max, 11, are both very keen to inherit the car when they are old enough to drive but I think my wife Jo will have something to say about that.” The raffle raised in excess of £13,000 for the charity.  The draw
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  Honestjohn.co.uk calls for urgent reform of UK car insurance practices 30 Sep 2016 (News)
  to go through the ridiculous rigmarole of a DVLA driving record check every time we want to test drive, borrow or hire a car in the UK. (Ironically, foreigners hiring a car in the UK don’t have to undergo any such check.) Even the old legal right of a policyholder to drive other insured
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  Mercedes-Benz hosts massive 120-year birthday display: Techno-Classica 2014 31 Mar 2014 (News)
  in racing technology. More than 30 racing cars from the past 120 years were shown on the 4800 square-metre exhibition stand, the most valuable coming from Mercedes-Benz Classic's amazing collection, ably supported by the official owners' clubs. The cars ranged from the 110-year-old Mercedes-Simplex
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  VIDEO: India’s cars found to be unsafe 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  The most popular cars on sale in India are unsafe. That's the findings of the international crash testing body, Global NCAP. All of the Indian cars chosen for testing by Global NCAP scored zero stars in 42mph frontal collisions