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  Ford Escort RS Turbo makes £60k at auction 21 Dec 2015 (News)
  Other significant results at the sale included a UK auction record of £185,625 for a right-hand drive 1993 Ferrari 512 TR - £75,000 over its lower estimate. Another Ferrari, a last of the line 1999 Ferrari F355 F1 was hard fought over by bidders at the show, selling for £103,500. A 1991 Jaguar XJ220, formerly a part of the Brunei Royal family car collection, sold for a premium inclusive total of £315,000, while a beautiful 1956 Porsche 356A T1 Cabriolet was successfully sold for £196,875, more than £26,000 over its lower estimate.
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  Volkswagen unveils all-new Tiguan 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The Tiguan will be available in four models, spanning from the sporty R-Line to off-road focused versions, with Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive. There’s also the possibility of a 218PS plug-in hybrid, with the Tiguan GTE Concept being unveiled at Frankfurt.  The new Tiguan will be able to tow a caravan friendly 2500kg and feature a range of tech, with online notifications that will warn the driver about traffic delays, parking space availability and road works.
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  Alfa Romeo Giulia launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The BMW 3 Series and Jaguar XE rival will reach the UK in 2016, with prices starting at around £22,000. The rear-wheel drive Giulia will effectively replace the discontinued 159 in the Alfa range and use an aluminium and carbon fibre construction to cut weight and improve economy. Details on engines and economy figures are sketchy, but expect the Giulia to be offered with a wide range of efficient diesels, along with a selection of high performance petrols.
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  Anniversary of Blue Bird’s 150mph speed record celebrated 23 Jul 2015 (News)
  Don said: "My grandfather was a remarkable man and for us to remember him and honour some of his achievements in this way is very humbling. It was an honour both to follow in his footsteps and to drive this iconic car on such a special occasion." The engineers and volunteers involved even posed to recreate one of the original photographs taken at the original speed run, below: The Sunbeam is powered by an 18.3-litre V12 engine pushing out 350bhp.
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  Techno Classica 2015: Blue Train Bentley celebrates 85th birthday 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  He arrived at the Conservative Club in St James, London for a celebratory drink having passed the clock at Victoria Railway Station at 15.30 the next day - four minutes before the train was due to arrive in Calais, having averaged 43.43mph driving on pre-motorway roads. He won the £100 wager, although the Automotive Club de France attempted to fine him £200 for an un-authorised race in France. The Speed Six evolved in 1929 as a racing version of the 6½ Litre, introduced in 1926. The first car raced as No 1 at Le Mans in 1929 where it won, and returned as ‘Old No 1’ to win again in 1930.
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  Final reminder: Historics Classic Car Auction on Saturday 27 Nov 2014 (News)
  Among the cars we like is this original 1954 Jaguar XK120 roadster in British Racing Green estimated at £61,000 - £68,000, but if you prefer your XK120s to be easier to drive, there’s also 1953 roadster brought up to date with a 5-speed synchromesh gearbox, estimated at £95,000 - £110,000. Historics is flagging the 1993 AC Cobra Mk IV in the main photo, built by Autokraft (which purchased the rights to the AC name) in its Brooklands factory.
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  GM invests in distraction recognition technology 9 Sep 2014 (News)
  And although safety is the primary purpose of the system, its remit can also be expanded to security; the system could potentially use facial recognition to determine if a thief is driving the car, for example, or use eye movement to operate a dashboard function. The Volkswagen Group already uses tiredness recognition technology in its cars, though its system monitors only steering movements, using an algorithm to establish behaviour conducive to tiredness and sounding a warning in response.
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  'Steady' Barker's Lancia to star at the Autosport show 6 Jan 2014 (News)
  The car will be unveiled at Autosport International and will be driven again by Steady Barker. He said: 'I test drove the driving chassis in November, and was happy with the way the car responded; I cannot wait to see it, completed in all but details, at Autosport International .'
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  Brighton Speed Trials under threat from local authorities 24 Dec 2013 (News)
  The Speed Trials has been running in Brighton since 1905 and is one of the UK's longest running car event - taking the form of a sprint for some of the UK’s best race cars and motorcycles along Madeira Drive. More than 200 vehicles line up to take a timed run including road cars, race cars and drag bikes who compete to win the fastest in their class. A top six run-off to find the fastest car and bike brings the day to a dramatic close.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 24 20 Jun 2013 (News)
  Today proved to be all about an enjoyable drive through very green countryside, with a network of roads threading through giant-sized fields of either sunflowers, wheat, or maize, with several passage-controls at roadside cafes, where crews would meet up.
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  Kia notches up half a million UK sales 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  Dale and Amy, expecting their first child in July, considered safety, luxury, space and price when choosing their new cee'd. Commenting on their choice, Dale said: 'The test drive blew me away - we instantly decided it was the car for us. The warranty is fantastic and will provide that financial peace of mind which is a relief with a baby on the way. The car really does have everything we need.'
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  Preview: Silverstone classic car auction, Northamptonshire, 17 May 22 Apr 2013 (News)
  As it's already modified, what harm would a suitably hotted-up engine do? We love the early left-hand drive interior, which retains the Citroen SM dashboard almost completely unmodified, although its bright red retrim is certainly attention grabbing. But it is a well-recorded car, with a fully documented history, and that counts for a great deal in today's market, even if the styling's a little Marmite (love it or hate it).
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  Shell V-Power Nitro+ Promises Even Better Performance 18 Apr 2013 (News)
  Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels are designed to instantly get to work in your engine from the first fill, no matter what car you drive. Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels are the result  of over 60 years of innovation and shared passion for performance with Ferrari in the motorsports arena.  For more information, visit  www.shell.co.uk/vpower .
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  Preview: RM classic car auction, Texas, 27 April 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  This one should do well on that basis - it's in lovely post-restoration condition, and is one of the 62 left-hand-drive cars. Other cars up for sale are a 1965 Lamborghini 350GT, Porsche 959, Porsche 911 Targa, Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, AC Cobra 289, and the 1941 Chrysler Newport Indianapolis 500 Pacemaker by LeBaron.
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  Welcome to Honest John Classics 8 Apr 2013 (News)
  And in the news section, we'll be covering all the latest events, auctions, and industry stories. Core to the appeal of classic cars is actually getting out and driving them, so expect lots of events coverage - there's nothing like putting money where your mouth is and covering miles in your classic. We have some very exciting developments for the future weeks and months, which will add to the usefulness of Honest John Classics, but for now - welcome aboard, and I look forward to having you join in.
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  Renault Zoe Electric Car Travels 1,005 Miles in 24 Hours 14 Jun 2012 (News)
  Two Renault ZOEs set out on the speed ring at the Aubevoye technical centre (CTA) in Normandy, with fifteen drivers from Aubevoye, Cléon, Sandouville, Flins, Douai and Grand Couronne taking turns at the wheel, driving and charging as necessary. Twenty-four hours later, they crossed the finishing line, with mileages of 1,618 km and 1,506 km respectively.  To achieve this result, ZOE benefited from a major technological breakthrough: the Chameleon charger.
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  Motorsport at Crystal Palace Next Weekend 21 May 2011 (News)
  Elsewhere, numerous clubs and organisations will be displaying their vehicles, including the Colin Chapman Museum, the RAC Heritage Collection, the Ferrari Owners' Club and the Historic Rally Car Register, among many others. Visitors can test their driving skills in an authentic Formula One simulator, or try navigating an off-road track at the wheel of a Navara Simulator. There will also be Playstation pods to play on. Younger guests will be pleased to hear that Roary the Racing Car and Big Chris will again be making an appearance in the Roary Zone, where a range of child-friendly activities will be taking place.
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  Renault Follows Ford With an Even Better LEZ Van Deal 5 May 2011 (News)
  Up to £2,300 off Kangoo Compact Up to £2,900 off Kangoo Van Up to £2,700 off Kangoo Van Maxi Up to £4,600 off Trafic (Panel Van, Crew Van and Platform Cab) Up to £6,000 off Master (Panel Van, Crew Van and conversions) Up to £4,600 off Trafic Passenger (nine seats) and up to £3,600 off Master Passenger models (six, nine and 17 seats) Darren Payne, Director, Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations, Renault UK, commented, "With our new Renault offers for van and minibus owners, we're delighted to be a part of helping to drive down vehicle emissions in London. Not only will businesses operating in and out of the English capital benefit from the improvements of running our latest vans and minibuses, in terms of greater driver and customer comfort and safety, plus fuel savings and charge-free LEZ entry, but London residents and visitors also stand to reap the rewards of less pollution.
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  'Which?' Challenges Electric Cars Zero Emissions Assertion 24 Feb 2011 (News)
  Until more electricity is produced from renewable sources in the UK, the carbon footprint of driving an electric car may not be as small as owners think." For Renault's comparative figures, see: /news/green-motoring/2010-06/renault-eco2 *Which? looked at three of the first electric cars destined to hit the UK market and put them up against three efficient conventional rivals (mainly diesel-fuelled Best Buys).
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  End of the road for the Nissan Cube in the UK 13 Jan 2011 (News)
  It's not all bad news for those who still want one as there are still a handful of new examples available at Nissan dealers but you'll have to be quick to snap one up before they go. Read what it's like to drive and own here .