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  Review: Rush 4 Sep 2013 (News)
  The race sequences themselves are spectacular and visceral, though they fall into the trap so typical of Hollywood driving movies, showing the drivers operating their cars so aggressively they’d likely damage them. Nonetheless the action is convincing, sounds glorious and is, at times, very graphic – the damage that can be done to drivers in such high speed incidents isn’t sugar coated.
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  Sir Stirling Moss stars at Shelsley Walsh 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  'This Classic Nostalgia event produces some wonderful sights, sounds and magnificent machines from over the years and all in such a pretty setting amongst the wonderful Worcestershire hills, it is delightful to see the place in very good hands and going from strength to strength. 'I am thoroughly enjoying my visit but I am not trusted or allowed to drive anything up the hill as it is deemed far too dangerous for me!" he added with a wry smile. Sir Stirling also provided further opinions, recollections and humorous anecdotes about his illustrious career during a question and answer session in the courtyard, much to the delight of the assembled crowd.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 26 22 Jun 2013 (News)
  John Layzell’s VW Beetle developed a pistol-cracking backfire on the over-run into corners and set 6:14, and John Rich was a surprise performer in the 4x4 Toyota Jeep, posting 6:17, a reward for a particularly neat driving effort. Richard White and Richard Scott were neat and tidy and did well to record a time in their Volvo Amazon of 5:59 after a steady run. Philippe Clamens had the vote for “best noise” in the V8 Mercedes Coupe, the V8 snaked around the course in 5:47.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 20 and 21 18 Jun 2013 (News)
  However, while this might well have totally wrecked the engine – it needed immediate trucking on to Kiev, where we have one final day off on Thursday before the final haul to Paris – Bill is determined to try to seek another engine or spares for a rapid rebuild so he can drive the final section. As the old Ford side-valve drove under the inflatable arch of our start this morning, Peter Lovett - who enjoys the comforts and total reliability of his two-litre Porsche 911 - looked across at the racket Bill’s right foot was creating as he warmed up the oil of the Model A, playing tunes through the straight-through exhaust, and said, 'Now just look at that… doesn’t Bill perfectly sum up the spirit of this event?'
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day one 28 May 2013 (News)
  So too did previous Classic category winner Gerry Crown and Matt Bryson, also from Australia, in their 1973 V8 Leyland P76. Many of the pre-war Vintageants looked particularly impressive, the drive of Mani Dubbs and Robi Huber in a 1932 Rockne Six 750 looked effortless as its suspension took command through the torture of giant crater-like potholes. Stay tuned for more updates, we'll keep you posted on a daily basis.
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  World Cup Maxi to go under the hammer 31 Jan 2013 (News)
  It's in its original 1970 Daily Mirror London-Mexico World Cup Rally livery, the car is in excellent condition throughout, fully road legal and drives well on the road - and ready for the historic rally stage - with 38,000 recorded miles on the odometer. It also comes to sale with a large historical file of documents, photographs and press cuttings from the period.
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  Toyota GT86 To Compete Britcar This Weekend 18 Sep 2012 (News)
  .  The Hodgetts gave the Toyota GT86 a shakedown test at Silverstone last week. More fine-tuning is scheduled for Wednesday, when Meaden and Primrose will drive the GT86 for the first time, ahead of Friday’s official qualifying for the Britcar 24 Hours, the only round-the-clock race held in Britainfor sports and GT cars. The GT86 has been built in Buckingham's GPRM race preparation workshops  which also developed the Toyota Avensis ‘Next Generation Touring Car’ BTCC concept.
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  HRDC All MG Racing at Mallory 4th June 26 May 2012 (News)
  30 historic MGs will take the starter's flag at Mallory Park. Among them will be MGB legend Barry Sidery-Smith, driving the 1965 works Le Mans MGB which he has owned and campaigned for over four decades. Alongside Barry will be Andy Newall in Sir Anthony Bamford's works MGB '8DBL'. Paul Campfield will be racing his recently restored works MGB rally car 'BRX 854B'; Bob Ridgard (of Ridgard Race Seats fame) will be out in his fabulous MGB Counes Berlinette; as will be multiple MG  Champion Jim Baynam in his trusty MGB 'KAE 155E', while the 1967 MGB roadster that completed the first Willhire 24-Hours race back in 1980 will be in the hands of HRDC's race director, Julius Thurgood.
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  Must See New Movie: a Car That Runs on Blood 3 Feb 2012 (News)
  It is the very near future and global petrol prices have rocketed so high that the average person can no longer afford to drive. A geeky vegan, Archie Andrews (Brune) is a primary schoolteacher by profession but spends his spare hours trying to develop an engine that can run on the wheatgrass he buys from local stallholder, Lorraine (Chlumsky).
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  Spotted in the classifieds: Automatics 5 Oct 2011 (News)
  It’s well equipped even in its most basic form, and has space for four adults despite its compact size. Light steering makes it easy to park and to drive around town – but many buyers also want the ease of an automatic box. The automatic in Active trim is listed at £9595 new, but this model, with 12 miles on the clock, is for sale at £8,995. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Small automatic cars are few and far between, but when you come to larger vehicles like this C-Class there’s a massive choice.
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  Record Entry Expected for HRDC Final 15 Aug 2011 (News)
  The series is so popular that current BTCC star Paul O'Neill took to the wheel of a Morris Minor 1000 at the HRDC's recent round at Thruxton, declaring afterwards that he was extremely impressed by the speed of the cars and the overall high standard of driving from the HRDC drivers. HRDC 'GRAND TOURING GREATS' for sub-1500cc pre-'66 historic GTs. 'Pocket Rocket GTs' is the nickname often applied to this competitive series. All cars in this series run engines under 1500cc, yet the race pace of these historic GTs is phenomenal.
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  Renault Wind, Now From Just £12,995 14 Jul 2011 (News)
    As Britain continues to enjoy another *tropical summer, Renault’s Wind Roadster has ushered in a new Gordini flagship, as well as shed a few pounds for the summer. Up to £2,215 to be precise.  Timed perfectly to coincide with open-air summer driving and the imminent arrival of the two new Gordini versions, Renault has also reduced the list price of Dynamique and GT Line versions of its coupé-roadster, making the entry-level version now just £12,995.
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  Fun Packed Charity Event at Goodwood on 5th July 13 Apr 2011 (News)
  Drivers can bring along a friend/other half as a Paid-up Passenger' (PUP) for £60, which includes food and a couple of drives. Extra lunches are available at £15 per head. Spectators are always welcome and a small donation will be taken at the entrance to the Paddock. To join in the fun, email to request a 'Good Cause at Goodwood' Entry Form or, for more info, drop Jenny a note at

  Ferrari Daytona Driven by HRH Prince Charles up for Auction 29 Mar 2011 (News)
  A 1973 Ferrari Daytona festooned with a host of eclectic connections including HRH The Prince of Wales, is set to create a stir when it goes under the hammer at Historics forthcoming sale on Wednesday May 18 th , at Brooklands in Surrey. One of just 158 right-hand-drive 365 GTB/4s – which adopted the Daytona moniker following Ferrari’s 1-2-3 success in the 1967 Daytona 24-Hour race – the Pininfarina designed Gran Turismo was ordered new by Maranello Concessionaires Ltd. in 1973, as a UK demonstrator model.
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  Suzuki Announces High Spec Low Price Alto Cruz 6 Oct 2010 (News)
  For customers who do not wish to place a larger deposit and need lower monthly payments, Drive Plan PCP’s are available across many models in the Suzuki range and, again taking Swift Sport as an example, costs £199 per month payable over three years with a 20 per cent deposit.
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  Significant Savings on New Toyotas via Drivethedeal 5 Jul 2010 (News)
  Toyota IQ 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £8,704 Save £1,291 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr £6,814 Saving £1,406 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Blue 5dr £8,070 Saving £1,740 Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i T2 3dr £8,194 Saving £2,051 Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR 5dr [6] £10,042 Saving £2,418 Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i T Spirit 5dr [6] £11,088 Saving £2,500 Toyota Auris 1.33 Dual VVTi T2 5dr £11,985 Saving £2,921 Toyota Auris 1.33 Dual VVTi TR 5dr £12,295 Saving £3,286 Toyota Auris 1.6 V-Matic TR 5dr [6] £12,603 Saving £3,325 Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D TR 5dr [6] £13,603 Saving £3,472 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T3 5dr CVT Auto £18,091 Saving £1,764 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T4 5dr CVT Auto £19,613 Saving £1,897 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T Spirit Hybrid 5dr CVT Auto £20,947 Saving £2,013 Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D XT-R 5dr £21,416 Saving £2,551 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T2 4dr £15,330 Saving £3,169 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D T2 Tourer 5dr £16,220 Saving £3,278 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D TR Nav Tourer 5dr £18,011 Saving £3,529 Toyota Verso 1.6 V-matic TR 5dr [5 seats] £14,624 Saving £3,054 Toyota Verso 1.8 V-matic TR 5dr M-Drive S £16,418 Saving £3,304 Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr £15,707 Saving £3,207 Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR Pan Rf 5dr £17,050 Saving £3,394 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 5dr 4WD £15,018 Saving £2,032 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D LC3 5dr Auto [173] £27,748 Saving £2,856 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Renault celebrates 20 years of the Clio by offering 1000 at 1990 prices 19 May 2010 (News)
  In addition, until the end of June, Renault dealers throughout the UK will give customers the chance to win a Clio 20th Special Edition, worth almost £15,000, simply by entering a prize draw after taking a test drive in a New Clio. There are also 20 romantic weekends at a Mr & Mrs Smith hotel in Paris to be won. And, the first thousand customers that go for a spin, will get a copy of another French icon, the Mr & Mrs Smith French Hotel Collection guide, worth £20.
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  Convertible prices could rise by 20 per cent this Summer 26 Apr 2010 (News)
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  British Gas Goes For Spanish Diesel 23 Mar 2010 (News)
    SEAT UK Head of Fleet and Business Sales, Nick Andrews, said: ‘The handover of the very first right-hand drive new generation Leon Ecomotives to British Gas is a significant moment for us. ‘The delivery of these exciting new cars marks the culmination of months of hard work by the entire SEAT fleet and business team, not to mention the efforts of our colleagues from SEAT S.
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  16 Year Old Sarah Moore Awarded British Club Driver of the Year 10 Dec 2009 (News)
  The Go Motorsport stand will provide information on a range of racing disciplines which enable young drivers to take to the wheel well before they are legally allowed to drive on British roads. Different entry routes to the sport include Ginetta Juniors, SaxMax and Formula Renault UK, as well as karting, junior rallying, autotesting and drag racing. "I started out racing karts, which you can do from about six or seven years old," said Moore.