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  Persuaders Aston DBS sets new record 19 May 2014 (News)
  a DB5 Sports Saloon project at four times its estimate, to setting world records with ‘star’ car, 'The Persuaders!' Aston Martin DBS. As ever, in its 15th year the Aston Martin Works sale has been truly tremendous. After 15 years of running this sale we still continue to enjoy our very
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  Channel Tunnel: Happy 20th birthday 8 May 2014 (News)
  of a combination of Eurostar passenger trains and Euro Tunnel's own 'shuttles' (which run at 100mph between the two points). On these 830 metre long shuttles, 85 per cent of motorists hold a UK passport too. So far, 330 million people have used the tunnel, and 65 million cars have passed through it in total
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  Phenomenal 1971 Iberia Trophy Race to be celebrated at Crystal Palace 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  the track, visitors of all ages will find plenty to keep them occupied. A host of exotic cars will be on show in the concours exhibition, classic motorcycles will be conducting demonstration runs, and youngsters can get behind the wheel of child-friendly go-karts or enjoy the interactive Diggerland
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  A Grand Monday: Montego Mayfair 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  know, Montegos got better the later in production run, so I'll hazard a bet that this one may well be more appealing than most.  The Montego is an interesting car. I've always been pretty ambivalent about them, finding their styling 'spiky', and all a bit matronly. Compared
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  Budget 2014: Classic car road tax exemption now rolling at 40 years 19 Mar 2014 (News)
  January 1975 to apply from 1 April 2015 as announced at Budget 2014. We've already given you a run-down of some of the cool classic cars, introduced in 1973, that will be newly VED-free from April 2014 - and, from
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Alfa Mito and Giulietta gain Quadrifoglio Verde variations 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  . With a limited run of just 500 vehicles, 100 of which are destined for the UK, the special edition gets carbon-effect spoilers, front and rear sports air dams and side skirts along with 18-inch alloy wheels with a five-hole design. It's available in Alfa Red or in Competizione Red (triple coat) as well
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Kia Soul EV adds to the electric ranks 13 Feb 2014 (News)
  speeds wind and tyre noise is more noticeable in EVs because there is no engine noise, so additional sound-proofing material is installed in the Soul EV. At speeds below 12mph, because of the silent-running nature of EVs, the Soul emits a ‘virtual engine sound’ to alert anyone nearby
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  Save as much as £6261 off the price of a Peugeot 3008 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  windows, Radio/CD player with steering wheel mounted controls electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, LED daytime running lights, anti-lock braking (ABS), electronic stability programme (ESP), six airbags (front driver & passenger, side airbags and curtain airbags) and space saver spare wheel
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  Sir Stirling Moss stars at Shelsley Walsh 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  competing over the weekend. Pleasing the crowds was Jason Blott with his Ford Zephyr Utility (below) which left a stream of smoke from its tyres away from the start line on each of its demonstration runs. Another feature of the weekend was a large showing of MGs, ranging from the iconic 'B
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  This Year's Bug Jam at Santa Pod is 19th-21st July 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  buggies will be assembling one of their creations, from scratch over the three days of the show. Can they turn a pile of disparate parts into a shiny new buggy in time to run up the strip on Sunday afternoon? There’s only one way to find out. Camping is a huge part of the Bug Jam experience
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 28 24 Jun 2013 (News)
  hilly tarmac roads that snake their way through wooded slopes are regularly closed down for rallying in this region and the Slovak Association of Motor Sport run by Garbiela and Peter Szczecsinova have put into place a great plan to ensure the final days of the Peking to Paris offer a sting in the tail
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 25 21 Jun 2013 (News)
  seen a lot of activity at the local Bentley dealership here in Kiev, we saw no less than four Bentleys, including the Japanese R-Type still awaiting delivery of the essential head-gasket, with Bill and Mark of car 15 working furiously on getting the rebuilt engine of the Model A Ford 'flyer' running
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  Fiat Panda record attempt reaches Europe 10 Feb 2013 (News)
  Philip Young and Philip Brace and their plucky Fiat Panda TwinAir are now on the home stretch, having landed in Sicily on Saturday evening just nine days into their hopefully record-breaking run. Will they make to London in time for breakfast on Tuesday morning
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  World Cup Maxi to go under the hammer 31 Jan 2013 (News)
  , Bronwyn Burrell and Tina Kerridge (below) didn't make it to the end of the event, being forced out through being out of time at a control point in Argentina, the car showed promise, running as highly as 35th out of 106 starters in the European rally stages.  Commenting recently on the end
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  EarlyBird Discounts For BTCC Croft Next June 13 Nov 2012 (News)
  circuit near Darlington in June (Sat 22/Sun 23 June) for the fifth round of its ten-round calendar. What’s more, Croft has this week confirmed that those taking advantage of a special offer in the run-up to Christmas and booking before 14 December will be able to purchase tickets at one-off
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  Common Sense from the IAM to Keep Death off Rural Roads 2 Aug 2012 (News)
  there are wildlife warning signs, take heed of them. If a deer runs out in front of you, keep an eye out, as more may well follow. Ease off when approaching field entrances and gateways – unless you can see there is nothing. Where there are farm vehicles moving about, there is likely
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  VW to Support GTI International 23-24 June 31 May 2012 (News)
  a drag strip where some of the fastest Volkswagens record zero to 60 times of 2.5 seconds, and the quarter-mile in 10 seconds.  Last year saw over 500 cars registered and over 1800 runs recorded. There is also a handling course, promoted by Bilstein and Eibach with support from Hankook tyres
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Bentley to build SUV? 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  in the design reflected in the 23-inch multispoke alloy wheels. On the front bumper the daytime running lights also act as cooler intakes for the engine. According to Bentley the rear lights are inspired by the detals of fighter jet engines. The EXP 9 F isn't quite as large as a Range Rover but it's
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  Master mechanic, aged eight. 21 Feb 2012 (News)
  to drive his first car – a Citroen 2CV - which he’s been repairing with the help of his dad, Rob. Rob runs a specialist Citroen garage called Chevronic Centre Ltd, and so his son James has seen a lot of cars coming
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  MINI United 2012 to be at Le Castellet 16 Dec 2011 (News)
  to come together for the fourth running of a very special open-air festival. MINI has announced the date and venue for what is sure to be a spectacular event. MINI aficionados and music fans alike should set aside the weekend of 11 - 13 May 2012 in their diaries and programme