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  Price cuts spark supermarket fuel war 18 Aug 2014 (News)
  of discounts started with ASDA who knocked 2p off a litre of petrol and 1p off a litre of diesel. ASDA has also pledged a national price cap, which means drivers filling up at any of its 234 forecourts will pay no more than 124.7p per litre for unleaded and 128.7p per litre for diesel.  Tesco has
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  Stirling Moss leads record-breaking Silverstone parade 30 Jul 2014 (News)
  and talk to the mechanics and drivers.’
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  Audi launches S3 Cabriolet 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  of 39.8mpg. An S Tronic six-speed dual-clutch transmission is offered as standard, linked to quattro all-wheel drive. As with other high performance Audi models there is a drive select function, which lets the driver tweak steering feel and throttle response depending on driving conditions
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  Michelin announces latest Alpin winter tyre 3 Feb 2014 (News)
  flexible at lower temperatures. Michelin is keen to point out that most drivers tend to drive on dry roads even in winter months, and that the latest Alpin 5 tyre is designed for these conditions as much as it is designed for wet and snow. 
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  Michael Schumacher's 1998 Ferrari F300 sells for £1.3m at auction 21 Jan 2014 (News)
  podium places in 1998 as he finished runner up to championship winner Mika Häkkinen in the McLaren Mercedes. The F300  is widely accredited as playing a crucial role in Ferrari’s return to dominance in Formula 1 racing, setting up legendary driver Michael
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  Take part in ‘Real Insurance’ and discover if you’re paying too much for your premiums 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  Consumer champion HonestJohn.co.uk has launched a survey into the true cost of cost of classic car insurance. The nationwide study will collate insurance premiums to discover how much UK drivers really pay for car cover. Like our Real MPG initiative, we’ll analyse
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Volkswagen hints at future van development with e-load up! concept 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  that 80 per cent of battery capacity can be reclaimed just 30 minutes of charging. Volkswagen are quick to point out that this vehicle is only intended for couriers or delivery drivers in urban environments, as its lack of range and carrying capacity would make it unsuitable for anything else
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Mercedes-Benz launches S500 Plug-in Hybrid 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  motor. That’s enough to get the S500 Plug-in from 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds and on to a limited 155mph top speed. One of the most important new features of the S500 plug-in is the Intelligent Hybrid system, which anticipates driver inputs and looks at the projected route for the next five
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Top 10 vehicles with the lowest rate of criminal damage 19 Aug 2013 (News)
  Cars aren’t just at risk from thieves breaking in to make off with the car or take things from the cabin – there’s also a risk of vandalism, as well as accident damage caused by an unscrupulous driver who knocks off a mirror then leaves, although the crime could
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  LV= Insurance launches classic car policies 30 Jul 2013 (News)
  car users are likely to travel and this is reflected in the cost of the policy. Cover for personal accident, personal belongings and medical expenses is included as standard and there is the option to add European cover. The policy is available to drivers aged over 30 years old and can
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Audi announces its historic line-up 9 Jul 2013 (News)
  , one of the three drivers who took the car to victory at the Le Mans 24 hour race in June 2013. The 350PS quattro rally car present at Goodwood will be the 1983 RAC Rally-winning car, originally driven to victory by Stig Blomqvist. It will be driven by Hannu Mikkola and Arne
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  Celebrity saloon racing at the Revival 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  One of the post popular spectacles at the annual Goodwood Revival, which takes place on 13-15 September, will be the celebrity two-driver St Mary’s Trophy race for saloon cars. It will feature two races for 1960-'65 saloons and will feature classics such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Renault unveils Scenic XMOD 7 Feb 2013 (News)
  or slippery surfaces. Depending on the road conditions, drivers can choose from three settings on a dial in the cabin – ‘Expert,’ which takes control of the braking system, ‘Road,’ for regular driving and ‘Loose Ground.’ All of the key
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  Ford Fiesta is CAP's Used Car of The Year 17 Dec 2012 (News)
  to top the UK sales charts and the range's appeal will be boosted by the arrival of the facelifted new models in January 2013. The updated car will featuring class-leading fuel economy from six powertrains with CO2 emissions under 100g/km, as well as leading driver assistance and safety features
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Volvo introduces V40 R-Design 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  more equipment can choose R-Design LUX, which includes full leather, xenon lights, rain sensor, cruise control and keyless start. The full range of V40 engines is offered, including the high-performance 254PS T5 petrol for enthusiastic drivers and the D2 diesel, with its low emissions of 94g/km
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Volkswagen premieres new Golf GTI 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  – impressive figures. Even more impressive is the fuel economy – the official average is 47.1mpg an improvement of 18% over the old model. A variable ratio steering system means drivers get direct and immediate steering on country roads with no adverse effect on low speed
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Ford to launch Tourneo Connect 26 Sep 2012 (News)
  and active grille shutter. Ford has best in class fuel economy in mind for the Tourneo Connect.  Barb Samardzich, vice president Product Development, Ford of Europe, said “These are good-looking, versatile and well-equipped vehicles that families, professional drivers and those looking
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  Land Rover premieres two Defender concepts 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  phones and iPods. Technology supplements the rugged, off-road ability of the Land Rover, with sonar based depth sensor to tell the driver how deep water ahead is, as well as to advise of difficult obstacles ahead and suggest alternative routes. Land Rover has confirmed that a new Defender
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  Ford's latest green cars 7 Sep 2011 (News)
  models is stop/start technology, regenerative braking, a gearshift indicator and ‘Ford Eco Mode,’ which coaches the driver by monitoring their driving style and suggested simple improvements. This system alone can improve fuel economy by as much as 10%. Both models also benefit from improved
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  New Fiat Panda to premiere at Frankfurt 30 Aug 2011 (News)
  equipment and connectivity were priorities for the design team. Brake assist, Isofix attachment points, and anti-whiplash headrests are amongst the standard safety gear, and Blue&Me connectivity allows drivers to use their mobile phones and other devices via the car without taking their hands off