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Peugeot 205GTI Dimma barnfind uncovered 8 May 2015 (News)
with the existing personal plate. Dimma UK was founded in 1986 by Terry Pankhurst, as the sole UK importer of the Dimma 205 body kit. Dimma became revered in modified car circles for their project cars, including a Renault Clio with Ford Escort Cosworth running gear. Turbo Technics marketed turbocharger kits -
Geneva Motor Show 2015: All-new Volkswagen Touran gets its debut 3 Mar 2015 (News)
there is three-zone climate control. There is also a third row of two fold-out rear seats, plus as many as 47 storage compartments in the cabin for family bits and pieces. Volkswagen claims the new Touran is up to 19 per cent more efficient than before, thanks in part to reduced drag. More important -
Paris Motor Show 2014: Updated Peugeot 508 appears 2 Oct 2014 (News)
. More important is a new Euro 6 compliant 2.0-litre HDI diesel with 150PS or 180PS. The 150PS version is offered with a six-speed manual transmission and has impressively low emissions of 109g/km. The more powerful 180PS version comes with a six-speed automatic transmission and is only available -
Coys revs up Monaco with 90-car auction 8 May 2014 (News)
Abarth 204A Spyder. But it's not all celebrity cars - there will also be a number of important collectors’ cars including a 1980 Ferrari 512BB (above), a 1967 Ferrari 330GTC, another 1971 Dino 246 GTB and a 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Series I Ventoux (below). The red Ferrari -
Coys breaks records in its London spring auction 19 Mar 2014 (News)
later this summer when the show goes on air. Other important cars that went under the hammer included the former manager of The Beatles Brian Epstein’s 1964 Bentley S3, which sold for £31,000, a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 that sold for £360,000 and a 1926 Rolls Royce 20HP Barrel sided -
Geneva Motor Show 2014: Ferrari California T unveiled 4 Mar 2014 (News)
The Ferrari California T was up against it in terms of attention at Geneva - not only from rivals McLaren and Lamborghini, but also from the LaFerrari on its own stand. But the facelifted California T is a hugely important -
Geneva Motor Show 2014: Renault's new 160PS 1.6 dCi engine launched at Geneva 20 Feb 2014 (News)
. This important breakthrough combines with fuel consumption and CO2 emissions savings of 25%. The use of ‘Twin Turbo’ technology for this diesel engine ensures a blend of low-end torque and high power at higher revs, the obvious benefit of which being enhanced -
Percy Lambert remembered at Brooklands 21 Oct 2013 (News)
is was important to tell Percy Lambert’s story. We had loaned the Percy Lambert plaque to Brooklands for many years, and the centenary of his achievements provided an appropriate occasion to donate it, along with the display silks.' -
Ford Fiesta sales pass four million 15 Jul 2013 (News)
– a candy blue Zetec – has been handed over to its owner in the North East of England. The Fiesta is no longer produced in Britain but it was made in Dagenham from 1976 to 2002. The UK is still an important place for Fiesta production, though – the Dunton Technical Centre is home -
Preview: Anglia classic car auction, King's Lynn, 22 June 29 May 2013 (News)
really bring them in will be rare Japanese-specification 1992 Peugeot 205GTI automatic. It was never offered in the UK in this form - hot hatches simply didn't have slush boxes back then - but it was perfect for the Japanese market. As an aside, the importer that sold Peugeots on that market also brought -
Preview: RM classic car auction, Texas, 27 April 17 Apr 2013 (News)
, Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, AC Cobra 289, and the 1941 Chrysler Newport Indianapolis 500 Pacemaker by LeBaron. Clearly it's an exclusive collection, but there will also be some important market indicators. More at www.rmauctions.com . -
Geneva Motor Show 2013: BMW i3 gets European debut 4 Mar 2013 (News)
. At the start of testing, more than 70% of users said that access to public charging stations was very important to them. In actual practice, however, public infrastructure was used for less than 10% of all charging. Based on the field trial results, BMW claims that the typical owner would -
Lamborghini Aventador to Compete at Pageant of Power 30 May 2012 (News)
cars on the planet and the Pageant will be one of the only opportunities to witness the cars in action in 2012. Other cars taking part in the demonstration runs include the Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, Jaguar XJ220 and McLaren F1, among the most important and iconic cars of the last 20 -
Wheeler Sisters Star in main Event at Santa Pod 1 - 4 June 26 May 2012 (News)
all the way,” said Neil Summerville, EMEA Franchising Director, Alamo Rent A Car. “This is a really important event on the drag racing calendar and we are offering the girls our full support to help them prepare for the big day. “We are proud to sponsor the Wheeler sisters -
Cold Snap Predicted This Weekend 13 Jan 2012 (News)
on drivers and their vehicles. We want to stress the importance of preparation and ask motorists to take action and ensure they are ready for winter.” For more information about winter tyres, visit www.goodyear.co.uk For Honest John's -
How to Start Your Car in the Snow 11 Nov 2011 (News)
’ setting if your car has one. Rodger said: “Spending time to prepare your car for the weather conditions is important so that it copes well throughout your journey. Now is the time to check the battery and that your screen wash is the antifreeze version.” To help drivers stay safe -
KIA wins design competition 22 Jul 2011 (News)
Schreyer, Kia's chief designer said, "We are all exceedingly proud that Kia Motors has done so well in this new competition, which is very important within the automotive industry. By changing our basic design focus, we have given our brand a face, a distinctive identity." In the Brand Design -
Saab on the brink of bankruptcy 23 Jun 2011 (News)
in the important and ever growing Chinese market, but the deal must be approved by Swedish, Dutch and Chinese regulatory bodies. But securing a long-term business plan isn’t the problem at this stage – short term funding has run dry, hence the problem with wages. Saab AB are currently in talks -
Audi A1 gets five star Euro NCAP rating 16 Dec 2010 (News)
for pedestrians and cyclists is an important concern for Audi. A vehicle front end specially designed for this requirement helps to mitigate the consequences of a collision, and this is reflected in the good performance of the Audi A1 in the Euro NCAP test. Audi also places tremendous value on active -
Honda Races On In 2011 BTCC 10 Oct 2010 (News)
to commit to the BTCC for 2011,” said David Hodgetts, Managing Director of Honda (UK). “Almost 90 per cent of the Honda cars we sell in this country are built in the UK, so we believe it’s important to support a national championship. We can’t wait to get back on track next year