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  Young Morris Minor owners' pledge to raise classic awareness 14 Nov 2014 (News)
  The Young Members Register was formed to give the members of the Morris Minor Owners Club aged between 16-30 their own identification. The club is open to all Morris enthusiasts and you don't need a driving licence to be a member. Andy Wilson, 21, has been part of the club for a number of years and his 1961 Minor 1000 took centre stage at the club stand at this year's NEC Classic Car Show.
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  Rare Steyr Puch 'Fiat' 500 up for sale 11 Sep 2014 (News)
  The 1960 Steyr Puch 500 – one of just two left – will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions on 20 September at the Wing building at Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire. Produced by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria, this 500 is one of just 33 right-hand drive models made – and thought to be one of just two left in the world (the other car is in the Steyr Puch museum). Steyr-Daimer-Puch halted car production when the Second World War broke out, but the production lines began rolling again in 1954.
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  Chris Evans' CarFest North raises money for Children In Need 5 Aug 2014 (News)
  .” To date the four CarFest events staged in 2012 and 2013 have raised more than £2 million for the children's charity, helping to change the lives of disadvantaged kids and young people across the UK. Evans himself opened all five track sprints, driving both Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his LaFerrari hypercar. Also taking part was Pink Floyd drummer and renowned car enthusiast, Nick Mason, with a selection of classics from his collection, including a priceless Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari 512 and Maserati 250F.
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  Group B to star at the Donington Historic 13 Apr 2014 (News)
  Introduced in 1982, Group B regulations resulted in the Audi quattro, MG Metro 6R4, Ford RS200, Lancia 037, and Peugeot 205 T16. Lightweight composite panels, four-wheel drive systems, complex turbo and supercharging combined to produce cars which, with in excess of 600bhp at their command, could out-accelerate Formula 1 cars of the period - on gravel. However, in 1987, following a number of high-profile accidents and prominent driver deaths, Group B was banned, with enthusiasts’ only chance to see the cars in action restricted to demonstration events. 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the 6R4, and Group B is staging a special display of these iconic rally machines at the Festival.
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  Jaguar Land Rover announces 600 new jobs 8 Jan 2014 (News)
  Jaguar Land Rover  (JLR) has begun its recruitment drive to employ 600 workers for its new engine manufacturing plant near Wolverhampton. JLR is investing more than £500 million in the new plant and will employ up to 1 400 people as it looks to build its next generation of low emission engines in the UK.
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  Ringo Starr's Facel Vega shines at Bonhams December auction in London 7 Oct 2013 (News)
  Ringo owned the car for four years, and Chassis HK2 B160 was the last of 26 right-hand drive Facel IIs built. It was powered by a 6.7-litre 390bhp Chrysler Typhoon engine, which was allied with a manual gearbox - making this a very rare combination indeed. Launched in 1961, the Facel II was destined to be the last of the V8-engined models, production ceasing in 1964 after an unsuccessful venture into engine manufacture effectively bankrupted the company.
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  Porsche 911s star at Historics classic car auction 19 Aug 2013 (News)
  A 1971 Porsche 911E in its original red coachwork (below) is sure to attract significant attention too.  This left-hand drive example, first registered in the USA, features extensive history and has been immensely well cared for, and comes with an estimate of £26,000-34,000. Other Porsche models on the consignment list for the 31 August sale include: 1970 Porsche 911T: Est: £20,000-25,000 1971 Porsche 911S.  Est: £28,000-35,000 1973 Porsche 356 Speedster by Martin and Walker Technic.
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  Historics Auction Calendar for 2013 20 Dec 2012 (News)
  February  03/02/13 VSCC Driving Test, Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey, UK  06/02/13 Retromobile, Paris, France March  01/03/13 Antwerp Classic Salon, Antwerp, The Netherlands

  Mazda Supplies Official Circuit Cars to Donington Park 14 Dec 2011 (News)
  The Mazda and Donington branded vehicles will also be used to transport VIP guests and senior managers off-track. "Donington Park required reliable vehicles with responsive handling, sporty styling and driving performance credentials for use on and off track, attributes which the Mazda range delivers," commented Graeme Fudge, PR Director, Mazda UK. Mazda's new relationship with Donington Park also provides the Japanese brand with track time for testing its new 2012 Mazda MX-5 GT race car, which successfully competed in the Britcar Dunlop Production GTN Championship this year.  "We are absolutely delighted to be working with Mazda UK once again, after enjoying a good relationship with the brand in 2008 and 2009.  We look forward to promoting the unique benefits of Mazda's stylish product range to our wider audience in 2012," added Gemma Toogood, Head of Commercial Sales & Marketing, Donington Park Racing Ltd.
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  Toyota's latest safety technology 2 Aug 2011 (News)
  Toyota has also developed auto-dipping headlights, and is in the process of developing adaptive driving beam, which shields the high beam from oncoming drivers to reduce glare while still providing near the level of full high beam illumination. Black-outs and heart attacks at the wheel can cause serious problems to other road users, and so a system for monitoring cardio-vascular functions through the drivers grip on the steering wheel is in development.
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  Ford Offers Focus Sport as End of Line Special 4 Oct 2010 (News)
  4 October, 2010 – Ford is offering an end of line 'Sport' special edition, priced £700 over the Zetec, but with £1,500 of extra equipmewnt and bound to be heavily discounted. The added style and technology features combine to create a striking, great-to-drive all rounder. The attractive Focus Sport offers comfort and convenience with standard equipment including: satellite navigation with European mapping, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, voice control, parking distance sensors, 16-in ST-style alloy wheels, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and self-dimming rear-view mirror.
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  BTCC Back on Track After Summer Break 3 Aug 2010 (News)
  But if you can’t wait that long, Chevrolet and Silverline Tools have teamed up to give you first-hand experience of BTCC racing via an online game, hosted on the official  www.chevroletbtcc.co.uk  website, where there are some great prizes to be won.   The game allows you to drive either Jason’s or Alex’s Silverline Chevrolet Cruze on a tricky circuit, with the best overall times recorded before August 16th set to win a series of fantastic prizes. The fastest overall time will see one lucky winner getting an exclusive track day with either Jason Plato or Alex MacDowall, as well as VIP hospitality at the final race of the season at Brands Hatch on October 10.
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  Fiat offers owners of older Puntos money-saving parts and servicing deals 14 Apr 2010 (News)
  "We recognise that some customers choose to move away from the full manufacturer's service schedule once their car reaches three years' old and is no longer covered by a warranty," says Rob Calver, parts and service director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK. "Some feel that the driving demands they place on their car are lower than those anticipated by the manufacturer and consequently want a service that reflects this fact. However, they still want their cars to be worked on by factory trained technicians with access to the latest diagnostic equipment, using genuine replacement parts.
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  Top Value New LandRover Freelanders for 2010 19 Dec 2009 (News)
  Sales so far for 2009 represent a 16% share of the sector. For more information on any of the 2010 models or to book a test drive log onto www.landrover.co.uk
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  Silverstone Becomes a Car Dealer 1 Jun 2009 (News)
  Lotus arrives at the site less than 12 months after Porsche opened its Experience Centre next to the famous "Hanger Straight". Silverstone is also home to the Audi Driving Experience for retail and corporate bookings, and last year successfully ran the GT-R Academy for European customers of the Nissan super saloon. Ed Brookes, Finance Director for Silverstone, explained: "Lotus has an exciting future ahead of it with the brand new Evora leading the way, so it was a natural step to open a showroom as we continued our own diversification of the business."
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  Revamped Potholes.co.uk gives motorists more power against councils 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  There is also a forum style section in which users can share their story, offer advice on making a successful claim or ask for help with the claims process. “Continuous driving over cracked or uneven road surfaces, or one sudden jolt from a pothole, can cause substantial damage to shock absorbers, springs, upper and lower arms and stabiliser bars,” explains Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct.
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  PRESS DAY TICKETS FOR MOTOR SHOW: £100 each 12 Mar 2008 (News)
  As well as the excitement on exhibitors’ stands, Show-goers will also find a wide range of interactive attractions, including the Heritage Enclosure, Supercar Paddock, Greener Driving Pavilion, Drift School and Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom Challenge. Press Day tickets cost £100 each, and are available now by calling 0871 230 5588 or at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk .
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  0% Finance Offer From Toyota 18 Oct 2007 (News)
  * Yaris TR – priced from £9,645 with nine airbags, 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric front windows and door mirrors and sound system with CD/MP3 file player * Yaris SR 1.3 VVT-i and 1.4 D-4D priced from £10,645 with 15-inch sports alloy wheels, smart entry and start, climate control air conditioning and rear spoiler * Auris TR from £12,795 with 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric windows and door mirrors * Verso SR priced from £16,995 – seven seat MPV with Easy Flat rear seat folding, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and privacy glass * RAV4 XT-R priced from £19,995 with rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, climate control air conditioning, nine airbags and intelligent four-wheel drive Toyota’s zero per cent finance offer will remain available until 31 December at participating centres nationwide. More at <;ink>www.toyota.co.uk
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  UK Supplied X-Trails at up to £2,346 Off 22 Jun 2005 (News)
  Nissan X-Trail 2.0 SE 4x2 £14811 Save £1334 Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Sport Auto 4x4 £18224 Save £1821 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport 4x4 £17874 Save £1771 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 SVE 4x4 £19624 Save £2021 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 SVE Auto 4x4 £20500 Save £2145 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 T-Spec 4x4 £21024 Save £2221 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 T-Spec Auto 4x4 £21899 Save £2346 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 SE 4x2 £16211 Save £1534 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 SE 4x4 £17500 Save £1745 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 Sport 4x4 £18749 Save £1896 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 SVE 4x4 £20609 Save £2036 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi 136 T-Spec 4x4 £22000 Save £2245 Please visit www.new-car-discount.com for other available 4 wheel drive deals. Call 08703 500144. Or E-mail sales@new-car-discount.com to enquire
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  Up to £2,000 off Daihatsus, Charades from £5,695 16 Feb 2005 (News)
  The £8,995 Terios Tracker has ABS, front electric windows, power steering, alloy wheels, central-locking, twin front airbags, a radio/CD player and, of course, permanent four-wheel drive with an electronic differential lock. The £10,495 Sport adds larger alloy wheels and low-profile tyres, air-conditioning, front fog-lamps, remote central-locking, a large tailgate spoiler and the choice of Silver monotone or Black, Green or Blue metallic with Silver lower body cladding.