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  Toyota Claims Lowest Whole Life Costs For Prius Plug-in 24 Jul 2012 (News)
  for the Ampera) and at speeds up to 51mph. When battery charge runs low, the car’s full hybrid system – which includes a highly efficient 1.8-litre petrol engine – takes over, so the driver doesn’t have to worry about whether the car has enough power to reach its destination
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  RenaultSport 2012 Trackday Calendar 20 Apr 2012 (News)
  participants to improve their driving skills, and additional instruction on each of the days can be purchased for just £10. First time and experienced trackday drivers are all welcome at each of the prestigious venues.  Trackdays make the perfect gift for Renaultsport enthusiasts and vouchers
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  Chevrolet to show two concepts at Frankfurt 16 Aug 2011 (News)
  . When the driver wants more performance the 1.5-litre engine combines seamlessly with the electric motors, and the drivetrain can be switched from front- to rear-wheel drive. A dual clutch gearbox provides speedy gear changes and reduces fuel consumption, as does an integrated stop/start system
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  Sir Stirling Moss to Race in Silverstone Classic 7 Jul 2010 (News)
  Sir Stirling Moss OBE, Britain's best-loved and most famous racing driver, will make his racing comeback at the Silverstone Classic (23-25 July).   Moss is planning to return to racing following the accident at home that left him with two broken ankles. He
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  Permanent Micra Price Cuts by up to £1,500 6 Apr 2007 (News)
  offer either; this is the new on the road price, so company drivers benefit too from reduced BIK tax. * Initia reduced by £1500 now starts from £7495 OTR (3 door, 1.2 engine, manual) * Spirita reduced by £1200 now starts from £8795 OTR (3 door, 1.2
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  Toyota Prius Avoids Congestion Charging 16 May 2002 (News)
  from February 2003. The new regulations mean that drivers could pay up to £25 a week to enter the designated central London zone between 7am and 6.30pm. In addition, Prius owners now benefit from a reduced Vehicle Excise Duty. The 2002 budget encourages 'cleaner' vehicles
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  Rage Concern: Wrong Answer 14 Jul 2001 (News)
  in many EU countries but also in former Eastblock countries adjoining the EU. I had the impression that such a law WAS binding on all EU member states, including the United Kingdom. Of course the effect on the Spanish driver has been what one would expect. Formerly, when following some SEAT driven at 140
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  Nearly 50,000 theory test certificates have expired under UK lockdowns 14 Jan 2021 (News)
  Learner drivers across the UK could foot the bill of over £2m from a combination of expired theory test certificates over the two national lockdowns in 2020 combined with the cost to retake the test. Data obtained through multiple Freedom of Information (FOI
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  Volkswagen looks to shake up electric SUV market with new ID.4 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  will travel up to 311 miles on a full charge. The battery will also be compatible with the UK's 100kW rapid charging network, which will allow the driver to boost the battery from near-zero to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes.  Volkswagen hasn't released any pricing
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  Supermarkets urged to enforce disabled parking bay rules 31 May 2019 (News)
  Supermarkets are not doing enough to enforce Blue Badge parking rules, according to a leading charity for disabled drivers and passengers. Supermarkets lose £501 million every month due to not being accessible, according to Disabled Motoring UK, with 75 per cent
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  Electric charging points are coming to a Tesco near you 30 Nov 2018 (News)
  will help to support a low-carbon future by relieving some of the worry drivers have over the UK's limited charging infrastructure. "This agreement represents a 14 per cent increase in the number of public charge bays in the UK and is a monumental day for electric vehicle drivers," said Erik
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  A Grand Monday: Nissan Micra K11 Twister 15 Oct 2018 (News)
  If you want to know what makes a truly good car, then there are three types of people you should ask - taxi drivers, banger racers and takeaway delivery drivers. The Nissan Micra K11 (1993-2003) is a big hit with two out of the three - it's no use as a minicab thanks
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  One in five admit to driving unroadworthy cars 3 Mar 2017 (News)
  motoreasy  surveyed 2000 drivers and found that nearly 25 per cent of the under 55s ignore necessary repair work on their vehicles because they don't have the money to pay for the repairs. This drops to 8.5 per cent for those aged 55 or over. The findings come as annual inflation, as measured
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Ayrton Senna's Lotus on display 9 Nov 2016 (News)
  Legendary racing driver Ayrton Senna’s Lotus F1 car will be displayed at this year’s NEC Classic Motor Show. The move is part of the three-day show’s headline theme, which will celebrate motoring heroes and heroines when it opens its doors on Friday, 11 November
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  Celebrate 50 years of Can-Am racing at the NEC 28 Oct 2016 (News)
  on display have been chosen to represent different aspects of the 21-year history of the event that attracts the finest drivers around the world and inspired the development of turbocharging and ground-effect in racing. The oldest of the group is a 1966 Lola T70, one of the most beautiful mid-engine
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  Ex-Derek Bell Porsche sets auction record 10 Oct 2016 (News)
  The ex-Derek Bell factory prototype 1987 Porsche 928 set a new world record when it sold at auction on 7 October. One of only five prototype Club Sports built for Porsche's factory drivers, this model was first owned by five-time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell, and believed to be one of only
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  Average speed checks double in three years 31 May 2016 (News)
  for the Treasury than saving lives, but average speed cameras have greater potential to bring drivers on side. Clearly a high compliance rate means a very low penalty rate and hence both road safety and drivers wallets could benefit from greater use of these systems in appropriate places
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Updated Santa Fe breaks cover 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  bumpers and a larger rooftop spoiler, along with a new range of 17, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels. Hyundai has improved the Santa Fe's safety kit, with three stage automatic emergency braking that will warn the driver, gradually increasing the braking force and finally apply the brakes fully
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  Record turnout for Triumph TR7 40th birthday 22 Sep 2014 (News)
  the years.’ Tony Lee added, ‘Harris’s design was a funny shape, but if we hadn’t gone for it, we wouldn’t be here today. Harris took the present and moved it into the future. Today, the TR7 doesn’t look old fashioned.’ On Saturday, TR Drivers
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  Take a break: The 1981 Dubai Grand Prix 21 Jan 2014 (News)
  : 'I remember that weekend in Dubai. It was a really fun time with the drivers, lots of bent metal and scorched rubber.' The one-make Citroen CX race was fabulous, with drivers such as Derek Bell and John Watson dicing with Sir Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney. As for the cars