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  Road safety group launches pledge to cut road deaths 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  driving. According to Brake, one in 10 drivers/motorcycle riders killed in a crash had alcohol present in their body, even though they weren’t actually over the legal blood-alcohol limit The nationwide campaign, which is sponsored by Specsavers, is also calling on drivers to have regular eye
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  Jaguar to open specialist classic facility in Coventry 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  Jaguar Land Rover Classic is to get its own headquarters. The business, which offers classic car sales, restorations, parts supply and driving experiences to Jaguar and Land Rover owners and enthusiasts, will have a new £7.5m home in Coventry, England
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  Impreza 22B STi makes £73k at auction 31 May 2016 (News)
  for £241,875, and a 1988 Jalpa 3.5 Targa sold for £58,500. Other Italian classics that caught the attention of buyers included a 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider by Touring. This right-hand drive example had enjoyed extensive recommissioning by marque specialists and sold for a fantastic £82,688
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  Drivers can now appeal against parking tickets with Government website 14 Mar 2016 (News)
  The Government has launched a new Traffic Penalty Tribunal website, allowing drivers to appeal against parking tickets easily online. The website also allows drivers to appeal against penalty charge notices issued for driving in bus lanes and box junctions, or for failing to pay the Dart
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  70 cars for sale at NEC restoration show 4 Mar 2016 (News)
  took ownership of the company. It carries and estimate of between £150,000 and £170,000. While a 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer, one of just 86 right-hand drive examples produced, is estimated at between £290,000 and £340,000
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  Mazda MX-5 crowned UK Car of the Year 2016 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  Ground. Jeremy Thomson, Mazda Motors UK managing director said: “I’m delighted that the all-new Mazda MX-5 has added another prestigious award to its growing tally of accolades. The MX-5 embodies all that is great about our products. Its fun to drive character has earned it a place
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  1961 Jaguar E-Type Late Entry in Historics Auction on Saturday 27 Nov 2015 (News)
  in 1961 and first registered in 1962, was stripped, rebuilt and converted to a right hand drive car by the current owner who purchased it in California   Inspired by the docu-drama 'Across the Lake', about Sir Donald Campbell (played by Anthony
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Citroen reveals bold Cactus M concept 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  at the   Frankfurt Motor Show . The Cactus M concept is inspired by the 2CV based Mehari and could pave the way for a new off-roading version of the French crossover.  The front-wheel drive Cactus M has large, wide wheel arches and a raised ride-height and huge 21-inch alloy
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  Volkswagen shows GTE Sport extreme plug-in hybrid 15 May 2015 (News)
  the basis of a super hybrid within the next couple of years. Its plug-in petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain propels it to 62mph in 4.3 seconds and on to 174mph, by combining a 299PS 1.6-litre turbo engine with twin 115PS electric motors, for a total 400PS output and four-wheel drive. Despite
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Volkswagen launches Golf Alltrack 24 Sep 2014 (News)
  Volkswagen  has introduced a new Alltrack variant of the Golf at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The estate-bodied Alltrack has an increased ride height and off-roader styling, along with 4Motion all-wheel drive. The Golf Alltrack will be available from
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  Take a break: The Great North Road in 1939 14 Jan 2014 (News)
  looks like rural France does today. We get a fascinating insight into driving in the 1930s - where drivers clearly took a gung-ho approach to overtaking. The mix of cars is also interesting - Austin, Morris and Ford saloons share the spookily clean and empty roads with relatively rare and exotic MGs
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Volvo Coupe breaks cover 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  engine with an electric motor, producing 400PS with 600Nm of torque but with CO2 of just 50g/km. This unit is will be offered along with conventional petrol and diesels. The concept is also being prepared for completely autonomous driving. The first feature will be autonomous steering to avoid
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  New Nissan X-Trail launched 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  , the new X-Trail is described by Nissan as “the ultimate all weather modern family vehicle.” Intelligent all-wheel drive is expected to be fitted as standard across the range, with the choice of two or four-wheel drive selectable via a rotary dial in the centre console. Other
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  Latest Nissan offers from Drive the Deal 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  Deals include savings of almost £6000 off the price of a brand new Nissan Qashqai crossover, as well as reductions on the popular Juke.
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  Friday concept: Wolfrace Sonic 12 Apr 2013 (News)
  was with the 1980s Gold Cirrus – a sort of latter-day Rover V8 powered AC 3000ME . But with decent handling. The Wolfrace Sonic was an amazing car. Powered by a pair of Rover V8s, controlled by a clever drive-by-wire system
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  Wolfrace Sonic 12 Apr 2013 (News)
  was with the 1980s Gold Cirrus – a sort of latter-day Rover V8 powered AC 3000ME . But with decent handling. The Wolfrace Sonic was an amazing car. Powered by a pair of Rover V8s, controlled by a clever drive-by-wire system
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Lamborghini Veneno set to wow the show 4 Mar 2013 (News)
  unit with a  displacement of 6.5 litres, an extremely fast-shifting 7-speed ISR  transmission with 5 driving modes and permanent all-wheel drive, as well as  a racing chassis with pushrod suspension and horizontal spring/damper units
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Porsche shows Panamera Sport Turismo 26 Sep 2012 (News)
  .  More importantly, that performance is accompanied by fuel economy of 80mpg and emissions of 82g/km on the combined cycle. Because the system is plug-in hybrid it can be charged from the mains, which takes up to 2.5 hours. There are several driving modes, including an all-electric mode with a range
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Smart shows off pick-up concept 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  . The pick-up load area slides out electrically making it easy to take the bikes out. It's powered by a 55kW magneto-electric motor which is the same one used in the ForTwo electric drive which will be launched this spring. It has 130Nm of torque and a top speed of 75mph with Smart saying it delivers
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Vauxhall pulls the sheets of the Mokka 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  the Mokka combines functionality with a high seating position and it's available with on demand all-wheel drive as well as a more efficient two-wheel drive version. At 4.28 metres long (that's around 14 feet) it's similar in size and stature to the very popular