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  Ferraris to go under hammer at Race Retro 6 Feb 2017 (News)
  Two stunning Ferraris will be going under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro sale. The refurbished 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT and low-mileage 1998 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta are from the same collection. The first car on offer is a UK, right-hand drive Dino
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  Geneva Motor Show 2017: Skoda Kodiaq gets Sportline makeover 30 Jan 2017 (News)
    41.5mpg - along with the 150PS 2.0 TDI, with an advertised   53.3mpg. All models get four-wheel drive as standard and running costs for the more powerful petrol and diesel versions will be a respective 38.7mpg and 49.6mpg. The Sportline
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  Pair of special Lamborghinis to go under the hammer 13 Apr 2016 (News)
  , creator of the iconic Zonda, the anniversary edition features bespoke wheel arch extensions, extended air intake ducts and a new rear engine cover design, as well as increased torque and performance (plus a 185mph top speed). Offered for sale for the first time in 16 years, this right-hand drive
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  Geneva Motor Show 2016: SsangYong SIV-2 concept previews Qashqai rival 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  .  There’s a "bilateral symmetrical instrument panel" that "challenges the rules of the normal driving experience," while the overall look is inspired by "the violin, sitar or Korean gayaguem." It’s also a hybrid, with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine linked to a 10kW electric motor. The latter
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  Drivers warned over ignoring pothole damage 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  a significant increase in the number of customers who believe that one of their tyres has a slow puncture.  However, after investigation, many instances of pressure loss are found to be as a result of air escaping from cracked wheel rims that have been damaged by driving over potholes
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  Lexus recalls 759,000 cars 17 Oct 2014 (News)
  injectors could leak - a problem that can manifest itself to drivers “by the smell of fuel while driving, or on leaving the vehicle.” The following Lexus vehicles, manufactured between January 2005 and September 2010, are affected: IS 250
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  Toyota unveils ‘urban DIY-inspired’ U2 concept 12 Sep 2014 (News)
  flip upwards. And because there’s no substitute for outright space, Toyota claims the interior capacity of a cargo van, but inside the wheelbase of a compact car. But all of that is very van-like and quite bland, ultimately, so In The Name Of Love Toyota has made the driving area very
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  Atalanta to unveil first car in 75 years 2 Sep 2014 (News)
  and enjoyable characteristics of vintage motoring in a style that is relevant and exciting today. ‘As in the Thirties, Atalanta Motors provides the opportunity to commission an individual driving machine to exacting requirements. The new sports car offers an exhilarating drive with assured handling
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  Summer value at Historics' first sale of 2014 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  -opped cars - the much-fancied 1949 Talbot Lago 26 Record Cabriolet topped the sale at an impressive £120,960. It was followed by a 1964 MGB for a strong £13,440, a 1954 Triumph TR2 performing similarly at £33,600, and almost £60,000 for a left-hand drive 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII
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  Mini and Studebaker top the lots in Dorchester 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  . To ensure that the German Military did not requisition it, the Studebaker had its starter motor removed and was consequently laid-up for five years during WW2. Smaller than the models supplied directly to America, and with the benefit of right hand drive and a six cylinder, 25hp engine, the four-owner
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  Vintage Adventurer record attempt underway 15 Oct 2013 (News)
  Vintage Adventurer, 70-year old, Rod Wade, along with his and his co-driver Michael Flanders, have set upon an ambitious world record. The pair are to attempt the 2947 mile coast-to-coast drive across the USA in their 1930 Ford Model A in less than 60 hours. They set off
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: BMW shows i8 in production form 11 Sep 2013 (News)
  qualifications, BMW claims its 0-62mph time is 4.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 155mph when powered by petrol and electric. The BMW i8 switches beween two- and four-wheel drive depending on what drive mode its petrol/electric drivetrain is running in. The petrol engine that powers the i9
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Ford shows off new Mondeo 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  Ford’s new design language, with a trapezoidal grille and angular light clusters. The design is sleeker and sportier than the outgoing model, and Ford promises a dynamic drive. A broad range of drivetrains will be offered, and an all-wheel drive diesel model will be offered for the first time
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  Subaru launches BRZ coupe 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  at Geneva. The BRZ is a rear-wheel drive four-seater which is powered by the same 2.0-litre 'boxer' engine as the Toyota with 200PS and 205Nm of torque. The BRZ is the result of a Subaru-led joint development with Toyota with Subaru providing the engine and chassis know how. It weighs
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  LIVE: MPs debate rising petrol prices 15 Nov 2011 (News)
  affect their driving habits. This revealed that  half of respondents felt that, at some point in time, the rising cost of fuel will force them to change to a more fuel-efficient car or alter their driving habits. Around a fifth reached that point when fuel hit £1.30 per
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  Ferrari Fun Today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  in today’s “Windows 7 Supercar Run”. The V8 mid-rear engined supercar took to the famous hillclimb this morning in an exciting and passionate drive up the 1.16 mile course. The 458 Italia continues the Ferrari tradition of putting the thrill into driving thanks to years of track-derived technological
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  Jaguar E-Type 50th Anniversary at Goodwood Festival of Speed 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  racer Anthony Reid driving an XFR – his enthusiastic driving style won him the TAG Heuer 'Most Spirited Getaway' award. The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed will see Jaguar take centre stage with a dramatic sculpture being commissioned for the lawn in front of Goodwood House.  Enthusiasts
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  First Ever Skoda to Compete in London to Brighton Run 5 Nov 2010 (News)
  in 1906.  It took five years to restore and is housed in the Škoda Auto Museum, situated within the grounds of the main factory in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The rear-wheel drive Voiturette A (which is French for ‘little car’) is powered by a four-stroke, two
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  Ferrari GTO replica in 25th September Auction 7 Aug 2010 (News)
  25 th September, at a fraction of the cost of a genuine car. The 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO Evocazione offered for sale by Historics, is expected to fetch a more manageable hammer price in the region of £240,000. Based on an original, matching numbers, right hand drive Ferrari
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  IAM Lobbies For Christmas Carpark Overnight Amnesty 7 Dec 2009 (News)
  car parks overnight might tempt commuters to “chance” the drive home from the train after post-work drinks. Kevin Delaney, IAM Head of Road Safety, said: “Drivers can be more tempted to drink over the Christmas period than at any other time of year, and reassuring