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  Ford Powershift 'auto' Now More Widely Available 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  , which ensure seamless delivery of power to the wheels. The two clutches each control what are effectively separate three-speed gearboxes.  When the driver selects "D", first gear is selected in gearbox one and second gear is pre-selected in gearbox two. As the throttle
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  Silverstone Classic: bigger and better than ever 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  )    Sam Mitchell (Merlyn Mk20): +6.384 Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy for Pre ’56 Sports Cars 1)    John Pearson/Gary Pearson (Jaguar D-type): 23 Laps 2)    John Young/Chris Ward (Jaguar C-type): +0.429 3
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  Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 19th April 9 Apr 2011 (News)
  , and Barons has one with a glamorous history. The very fine, light blue 1969 S2 was first owned by the famous 1960s model Karen Young, who was featured with her Jaguar in the June 1970 issue of Motor magazine (a copy of which is supplied with the car). Ms Young laid the car up
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  Top 10: Everyday future classics 3 Jan 2019 (News)
  ? Cars for the everyday driver that are much more affordable than the exotics and will still be cool long after their heyday. Here are the cars currently on sale that we reckon may become future classics...
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  Top 10 toughest places to take the driving test 10 Jul 2017 (News)
  If you're booking your driving test then you'd be forgiven for thinking that the location of the test doesn't matter a great deal. Yet, according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) the location can mean the difference between a pass or a fail
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  Blue Badge parking to be extended to those with hidden disabilities, such as mental health 3 Aug 2018 (News)
  of serious harm to their health or safety or that of any other person (such as young children with autism). It also applies to those who cannot undertake a journey without it causing them very considerable psychological distress or have difficulty when walking. Can I use a Blue Badge with any car
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  Mini with celebrity past heads to auction 13 Jul 2017 (News)
  interior. Both front wings were given modest peaks, the headlamps gained hooded chrome surrounds (Riley 1.5 litre items) and the doors were modified to accept James Young-fabricated opening quarterlights, Piper electric windows and repositioned Princess 1100 handles. The Benelite front grille played
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  Royal cars and celebrity classics offered at NEC sale 5 Oct 2016 (News)
  purchased by former UK Prime Minister David Cameron as a surprise birthday present to his wife Samantha is estimated at between £18,000 and £22,000. From the world of show business comes a 1987 Bristol Brigand, owned by pop star Will Young between 2009 and 2012, and a 1976 Bentley T1
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  £100m classic car collection seeks new home 16 May 2014 (News)
  was offered to a young Prince Charles; a Bentley formerly owned by Elton John; Keith Floyd's 'woodie' Traveller; a Humber belonging to the judge presiding over the Profumo Affair; and a 1961 E-type Jaguar owned by Britain's world motor cycle champion Mike Hailwood, complete
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  Race Circuit Marshalling is Good For Your CV 2 Mar 2012 (News)
  , such as Castle Combe near Chippenham. Adrian Fawdington, Chairman of the Castle Combe Racing Club, which runs the car race meetings at Castle Combe explained, "Marshalling is one of the most exciting voluntary occupations, especially for young people who are out of work or cash strapped
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  Prime Minister Acknowledges Importance of British Car Industry 18 Nov 2011 (News)
  that the Government is embracing that initiative too: we need to encourage young people to embrace the STEM subjects, by which I mean, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “This should not trigger the abandonment of the arts – of which I am also a keen patron. However, I firmly believe
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  MOTORISTS – PREPARE FOR THE WORST WINTER IN YEARS 23 Nov 2005 (News)
  this year is going to take some motorists by surprise. Young motorists are especially at risk. They have never seen a really severe winter and don’t know what to expect. We are more likely to be supplying them with breakdown parts like radiators, hoses, belts and gasket sets
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  Tax Free 207 Arrives in October 22 Jul 2009 (News)
  folding rear seat, electric front windows – “one touch” for the driver, three rear three-point inertia seat belts, remote control central locking with deadlocks, side airbags, passenger airbag, driver airbag, power steering
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  One in five parents and grandparents confess to not using car seats for children 28 Jan 2020 (News)
  , whichever comes first. However, according to a survey 605 parents and grandparents carried out by the RAC, thousands of drivers routinely put children at risk by not following the law. >>> Not sure which baby or child seat
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  Brands hatch success for MG Car Club 5 May 2017 (News)
  the trophy in his black MG K3, which was presented to him by club chairman Ian Quarrington. In the MG Trophy Championship, Ross Makar claimed victory and driver of the race in the first outing, despite the race ending early due to a red flag after three cars left the circuit at different positions
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  KIA Winter Specials With Extra Kit at Bargain Prices 4 Nov 2009 (News)
  , silver centre fascia and CD audio with iPod compatibility as standard.  For driver comfort, Graphite adds driver's seat height adjust, tilt adjustable steering and air conditioning.  And for the driver's wallet, all this comes for just £8,495 including free metallic titanium silver
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  New Polo Prices £7,995 to £13,995 28 Jan 2002 (News)
  VW has today announced UK prices for its new Polo, which goes on sale on 8th February. But, because you won't be able to buy the 55bhp models until "mid 2002", prices effectively start at £8,820, for the 65bhp 3-door 1.2 'E'. For younger drivers, it may be worth waiting for the 55bhp E
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  Smart traffic lights set to be trialled in the UK 25 May 2018 (News)
  Traffic lights that tell drivers  what speed they need to travel at in order to reach the next set of lights when they're green are to be trialled in the UK. The lights aim to cut down on stop-start congestion and, in doing so, reduce vehicle
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  Recording-breaking BTCC Sierra Cosworth for sale 8 Feb 2018 (News)
  in Warwickshire on 23 February. It could fetch as much as £175,000 to £220,000. This record-breaking Cosworth RS500 dominated the Group A 1990 BTCC season with lead driver Robb Gravett behind the wheel. For the long distance two-driver races Robb was supported by Stig Blomqvist
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  MotorEasy launches breakdown assistance service from £25 a year 14 Nov 2017 (News)
  garages. Cover options range from 12 to 36 months, with reduced costs available for longer policies. Driver illness, injury and misfuel assist are included as standard with all breakdown packages and MotorEasy says it will not add any excess or charges for drivers who use their full quota