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Fundraising Fun Run to the Sun 14 Mar 2009 (News)
This Spring Bank Holiday there will be a new fundraising event entitled the Sucata Split Banger Rally (www.sucatasplit.com). Participants in... -
Blue Bird returns to Pendine for anniversary run 3 Jun 2015 (News)
Iconic world land speed record car Blue Bird will return to Pendine Sands in July to celebrate the 90 th anniversary of its record-breaking run. But while the 350hp Sunbeam hit the magic 150mph mark in South Wales back in 1925, the event taking place on 21 July -
Extra lay-bys could be fitted to all smart motorways 17 Nov 2021 (News)
National Highways is “actively looking” at where to build extra emergency areas on all-lane running smart motorways under construction and considering retrofitting them to existing ones. All-lane running smart motorways, in which the hard shoulder -
6th Britwell Salome Classic Car Run Raises £4,906 For Local Charities 13 Aug 2018 (News)
Despite a change in the weather, 36 classic, interesting and very valuable cars (over £2,000,000 worth) turned up for the 2018 Britwell Salome Classic Car run in aid of Cystic Fibrosis, Daisy’s Dream and the Rennie Grove Hospice -
RAC and HERO to re-enact the 1000 Mile Trial 11 Jun 2013 (News)
The Royal Automobile Club, in partnership with the Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation, is to re-create the 1000 Mile Trial, which was first run in 1900. At a press briefing at the Royal -
£2,500 Off Chevrolet Lacetti SWs 17 Feb 2009 (News)
* Huge saving on selected Chevrolets in special March sale * Over £2,500 off a Lacetti SW * Offer runs from March 1 to March 15 The Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon – even on a brand new ‘09’ registration plate – is set to benefit from -
DRIVERS DOWNSIZE AS CREDIT CRUNCH BITES 17 Oct 2008 (News)
to diesel as a way of cutting running costs. Of those surveyed, 29 percent stated an intention to exchange their petrol vehicle for a diesel model, expecting to take advantage of significant reductions in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Adrian Rushmore, Managing Editor of Glass’s -
Preview: Three Castles Welsh Reliability Trial 9 Oct 2013 (News)
Three Castles is well established as one of the leading historic rallies, and in 2014 it will be run on 4-7 June. It's based in the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales, and the field of wonderful classic cars visits castles, stately homes, mountains and coastline, as well -
New Tesco fuel offer cuts 10p off a litre 30 Jan 2012 (News)
in store, like cigarettes and lottery tickets, but most of the things you’ll usually buy on a weekly shop will count towards the £60 total, and the offer runs until February 5 th. Most Tesco stores are participating in the offer, with the exception of those in the Republic -
Chevrolet announces Christmas giveaway 8 Dec 2008 (News)
People buying a car from Chevrolet in the run up to Christmas could be in for a festive treat. The manufacturer has announced it is giving away a boot-full of seasonal decorations to anyone buying one of its new Chevrolet -
New Imprezas from £12,950 OTR 13 Jan 2003 (News)
Subaru has announced the choice of two attractive run-out sweeteners for its unattractive 2002 Model Year Impreza 1.6 TS Sports Wagon and 2.0 GX Saloon and Sports Wagon. The first is a £1,000 cash-back plus three years/36,000 miles free servicing, meaning the lowest-priced -
Geneva Motor Show 2016: Ford gives Kuga midlife updates 1 Mar 2016 (News)
Ford has unveiled the facelifted version of the Kuga at the Geneva Motor Show 2016 . The revised crossover gets new styling, improved in-car connectivity and lower running costs -
Wheeler Dealers marks its 100th episode in style 3 Oct 2014 (News)
to life and then use it for the London to Brighton veteran car run. And although they managed to complete the 60-mile journey from London’s Hyde Park to Madeira Drive on the Sussex shoreline, it wasn’t without its challenges. ‘It was one huge adventure and makes some great -
Brighton Speed Trials under threat from local authorities 24 Dec 2013 (News)
promenade every year - but the event's organiser is fighting back by drumming up public support. The Speed Trials has been running in Brighton since 1905 and is one of the UK's longest running car event - taking the form of a sprint for some of the UK’s -
Report: Peking to Paris, day 24 20 Jun 2013 (News)
Kharkiv to Kiev Today was supposed to be a - relatively - easy day. A run from Kharkiv to Kiev (Kyiv if you're Ukranian). However, breakages would affict a number of teams. The heavily-overloaded Bentley R-Type blew its headgasket - and despite plenty -
Majority of drivers say removing the hard shoulder on Smart Motorways compromises safety 29 Nov 2019 (News)
More than two-thirds of drivers in England surveyed by the RAC say removing the hard shoulder on ‘all lane running’ motorways compromises safety -
Top 10: Commuter classics 13 Jan 2017 (News)
Many of today’s classic car owners keep a ‘modern’ for everyday use, enduring all that this entails in terms of depreciation. Others though, see the logic of running older cars on a daily basis, enjoying the benefits of affordability and the fun of driving something -
Top 10: Best company four-wheel drive cars for BIK tax 12 Apr 2015 (News)
Some fleets exclude four-wheel drive because, historically, higher fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can drive up running costs. But 4x4s are more efficient than ever, and hybrid technology can mean some large cars with all-wheel traction have modest company car tax bills. -
X5 3.0d Sport for 05 Reg at a £2,000 Discount 8 Feb 2005 (News)
www.new-car-direct.co.uk has just negotiated terms on the BMW X5 3.0d Sport Auto (import) for 05 reg. Spec, up to you but, for example, could include: Comms Pack, Aluminium Running Boards, Auto-Dim Int + Ext Mirror, 6CD -
SEAT's Salsa Star of Madrid Motor Show 24 May 2002 (News)
SEAT's Walter de'Silva designed running concept car, the Salsa received a fresh coat of lustrous red paint and some detail modifications to represent the VAG owned Spanish company at this year's Madrid Motor Show. The depth of colour was achieved by laying seven coats of transparent