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  A Grand Monday: Tidy 1983 Honda Accord, £995 15 Feb 2016 (News)
  is missing, but that he'll throw in a CD player. Outside, it certainly looks shiny but it still has some trouble spots. The roof and bonnet are a little fated, and the driver’s wheelarch has been touched up. Still, with two former keepers, 111,000 miles on the clock, and an MoT until August
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  TVR confirms carbon fibre spec for new model 22 Jan 2016 (News)
  and shell. Les Edgar, TVR chairman said, that carbon fibre was traditionally reserved for motorsport and high-end super cars, but added TVR would be able to offer drivers the technology at a fraction of the price. Edgar said, ‘The carbon manufacturing process really is a game changer
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  Petrol prices will reach 86p-per-litre, say experts 13 Jan 2016 (News)
  Britain’s motorists could see a 13p-per-litre drop in the cost of unleaded fuel after leading banks issues a warning that oil was heading for $10 a barrel. If true, the prediction would be good news for drivers, with unleaded falling to 86p-per-litre
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  Champions to headline Autosport 11 Jan 2016 (News)
  , Petter Solberg will all be at Europe’s largest motosport show. Visitors to the NEC this weekend will be able to see Damon Hill OBE reunited with the iconic Williams FW18 – his 1996 Drivers’ Championship-winning F1 car. The FW18 is appearing as part of an exclusive Williams
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  A Grand Monday: Volkswagen Scirocco 19 Oct 2015 (News)
  ). In addition, the owner tells us that the dashboard has a few cracks in it, and that the driver’s seat bolster is starting to wear out, which can be seen in the pictures. Okay, so it’s not the best spec. It’s a 1.8-litre non-injection model, with no power steering, but it’s also
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New Vauxhall Astra makes Frankfurt debut 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  range of safety and driver assistance technologies. Prices start at £15,295 and first deliveries are due towards the end of 2015. The new model is slightly smaller than before, but more intelligent interior packaging means it remains spacious, with more leg room than in the outgoing
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: BMW introduces new plug-in models 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Series - dubbed the 225xe - will use similar technology to the BMW i3 with a three-cylinder petrol engine powering the front wheels and an electric motor driving the rear. Emissions will be just 46g/km and the driver will be able to choose between front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Volkswagen develops Caddy Alltrack 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  drivers who regularly need to navigate muddy farm tracks or rural roads in the winter months. The Alltrack is distinguishable by its 17-inch ‘Quito’ alloy wheels, 'Mojave' beige metallic paintwork and chrome radiator grille.  Inside, passenger car versions
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: SEAT unleashes most-powerful Ibiza Cupra ever 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  speed of 146mph, with power delivered to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. Adjustable damping is also fitted as standard, allowing the driver to customise the handling characteristics with SEAT's user-friendly Cupra Drive Profile system.  Other upgrades
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  Classic car world record attempt put on hold 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  . In total, 1000 drivers had signed up to the record-breaking event - half the number the organisers were aiming for. The current world record was set in Mexico in 2014 and stands at 1674 vehicles, but the target this time was more than 2000 classics. The event, which was organised
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  New series of Car SOS to hit screens in April 20 Mar 2015 (News)
  is increased tenfold. 'It was great to see one of the most famous racing drivers of all times drive away in a car he had not seen for more than 50 years.'
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  Historic racers celebrate Touring cars’ golden era 11 Mar 2015 (News)
  Historic racers will celebrate the golden years of British touring cars with grids at two big motoring events this year. The Historic Racing Drivers’ Club will showcase the various makes and models that defined Britain’s premier Touring Car Championship from
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Updated Peugeot 208 due in June 20 Feb 2015 (News)
  system, which is standard on versions of the 208, has been improved to offer better connectivity with smartphones. Drivers can use most of their smartphone apps on-screen when stationary, or they can use driving apps such as navigation when on the go.   Peugeot has added a new trim level
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  Austin rally celebrates the Seven's military history 31 Jan 2015 (News)
  and 1939 some 290,000 examples were built and during the Second World War was employed on both British and German sides. In Britain, the car was extensively used for driver training and liason duties. Several examples were used by the British Expeditionary Force in the early days of the war
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  Motorists make pothole claims every 11 minutes – but less than a quarter are successful 26 Jan 2015 (News)
  .” “These figures are likely to be the tip of the iceberg. Many drivers will be put off by the time involved in claiming against a council, and many councils do their best to deter claimants coming forward.” The figures come from a number of freedom of information requests submitted by the RAC to UK
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  Porsche fans head to Brands Hatch 19 Sep 2014 (News)
  ‘Martini’, which won the Manufacturers’ World Championship. As well as famous cars, there will also be a host of famous faces at the event. Porsche works race drivers and Le Mans winners Derek Bell and Richard Attwood will be meeting fans and sharing memories
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  Chance to buy a Perfect Condition Jaguar That is Bound to Appreciate 21 May 2014 (News)
  Championship and other national race series. In addition, he was a founder member of the Jaguar Car Club and served on the Jaguar Drivers’ Club competition committee. For further information, or to consign a car to the sale, visit www.barons
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  'Ex-factory' Jowett heads the lots at Barons 8 Apr 2014 (News)
  company, as it is being sold by by Phil Green, who was Jowett’s chief test driver from 1951-'53.  Other notable entries, in this sports car-heavy sale, include a 1963 Jaguar E-type S1 FHC £34,000-42,000), a 1967 Healey 3000 MkIII (£25,000-35,000), a 1970 Mini Cooper S
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  Fuel prices at three-year low, says AA 21 Mar 2014 (News)
  up until 10 days ago will have reduced car use and fuel consumption. However, official figures on inflation-hit earnings reveal a more persistent dark cloud hanging over the ability of UK drivers to use their cars. This is clearly making business difficult for fuel retailers too,” says Edmund
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  New All Seasons Tyre From Toyo 30 Jan 2014 (News)
  ranges, TOYO has used open-sided 'V' siped blocks in the middle for responsive handling. Sizes range from 135/80R13 to 205/55R16, covering a wide range of family cars, but stopping short of high performance cars and sports cars. For drivers who don't want  the hassle and inconvenience