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  Bumper Classic Auction Weekend at the NEC on 15th/16th November 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  That means no reserve for this 1964 Mk I Austin Mini (lead photo), rebuilt to 998cc Cooper spec with Minilite wheels and a straight-cut gearbox. Another no reserve car is this right hand drive 1972 FIAT 500L, complete with a 650cc engine upgrade. Reportedly rust-free, it has a recorded mileage of just 33,000. Brighton-built BMW Isetta 300 prices have gone completely nuts.
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  Cap Boosts Residual Values of Mazda CX-5 27 Sep 2013 (News)
  Critically for fleets the benefits from the 2.0-litre 165ps 2WD SKYACTIV-G petrol and 2.2-litre 150ps and 175ps SKYACTIV-D diesel engines are class-leading low CO2 emissions and unmatched ECDC lab test fuel economy - 139g/km of CO2 and 47.1mpg on the combined cycle for the petrol powerplant and from 119g/km of CO2 and 61.4mpg for the diesel units. The Mazda CX-5 range is available with a choice of 2WD or all-wheel drive (AWD), manual and automatic transmissions and six equipment levels (SE-L, SE-L Nav, SE-L Lux and SE-L Lux Nav, Sport and Sport Nav). Obviously, leasing companies that based their original monthly payments on CAP's original predictions stand to benefit considerably And any private buyers who bought on a PCP should see their equity in the car significantly increased at the end of the term.
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  Report: Techno-Classica Essen 2013 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  The sheer variety of cars will have you determined to pay a visit in 2014. If you love cars, you won't be disappointed - it's just five hours' drive from the Dover-Calais ferry crossing. Also check out: Techno-Classica 2013: Gallery of owners' club cars Techno-Classica 2013: The Honest John Classics Car of The Show Techno-Classica 2013: Gallery of Volkswagen Group's cars Techno-Classica 2013: Gallery of the cool, strange and unusual Techno-Classica 2013: Our top 30 favourite cars of the show Photography : Richard Kilpatrick Thanks to: P&O Ferries
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  Extra HRDC day at Goodwood on Monday 4th March 24 Feb 2013 (News)
  Chris Blewett will be on hand with his Ginetta G12 and Piers Townsend will be praying that his 2012 overheating maladies have been overcome in his svelte Daimler 250SP. Finally, front-wheel drive frolics will be catered for by Andy 'Ace' Harrison in his Mini Cooper S and Norman 'Stormin' Grimshaw in his rebuilt Goodwood Wolseley Hornet. Julius Thurgood, HRDC Race Director, commented: "The fantastic response to this unscheduled event so early in the season is a great signal that preparations for this season are shaping up well.
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  Extra HRDC day at Goodwood on Monday 4th March 24 Feb 2013 (News)
  Chris Blewett will be on hand with his Ginetta G12 and Piers Townsend will be praying that his 2012 overheating maladies have been overcome in his svelte Daimler 250SP. Finally, front-wheel drive frolics will be catered for by Andy 'Ace' Harrison in his Mini Cooper S and Norman 'Stormin' Grimshaw in his rebuilt Goodwood Wolseley Hornet. Julius Thurgood, HRDC Race Director, commented: "The fantastic response to this unscheduled event so early in the season is a great signal that preparations for this season are shaping up well.
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  Michelin Puts New Tyres to the Test at MIRA 15 Jul 2012 (News)
  The new EC tyre labelling requirements come into effect in November, compelling everyone involved in the manufacture distribution and fitting of vehicle tyres to label new tyres for ‘fuel efficiency’, wet grip and drive-by noise. Explained here . A start has to be made somewhere, of course, but these factors alone do not provide sufficient information for buyers to decide which tyres to fit.
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  Eight Iconic American Muscle Cars in BCA Auction 13 Jun 2012 (News)
  BCA spokesman Tim Naylor added "There is a real following for the American muscle cars which many buyers seeing them as good investments as well as providing a real 'stand-out' driving experience. We are therefore expecting this and the future sales to attract interest, not just from UK buyers, but from much further afield." The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette C2 327/340HP Roadster in white with black interior is complete with hard-top.
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  Barons Jaguar Auction Set for 29th May 3 May 2012 (News)
  This beautifully-presented caer  was originally built for export to the USA, so is left-hand-drive. It was repatriated to the UK in 1991, then comprehensively refurbished by leading XK specialist Guy Broad. It has since been used only sparingly on the roads in Britain and France. Estimate: £45,000-£55,000.
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  27% Off Silverstone Classic Tickets Booked in March 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  In excess of 7,000 classic cars on display over the weekend with huge anniversary celebrations for AC Cobra, Ferrari F40, MGB, Lotus Elan, Triumph Spitfire plus the UK’s first BMW Z-Fest. New AA World where everyone from toddlers to seniors can have a driving experience – free learner car taster lessons (age and height restrictions apply), circuit rides, skid pan, pit stop challenge and lots more. Live music concerts with headline sets from Mike & The Mechanics and Adam Ant plus full supporting bill.
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  61-Plate: Monthly deals under £500 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  Peugeot RCZ Peugeot’s gloriously beautiful TT rival is probably the best car from the French company in a long while. It’s easy to drive quickly and turns more heads than its Audi arch-nemesis. Even so, it’s not too far out of reach thanks to finance packages starting from £321 per month. 1.
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  61-Plate: The best new car deals 23 Aug 2011 (News)
  Hyundai i30 - £4,808 off The Focus sized Hyundai i30 has an impressive 5-year warranty and offers an easy, relaxed drive coupled with reasonable practicality and build quality. It’s a decent value package at list price, but with a £4,808 deduction care of  discounted-new-cars.com  it’s a veritable bargain.
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  BCA Blackbushe Celebrates its 25th Jubilee This Month 24 May 2011 (News)
  Blackbushe sells a huge range of vehicles, including ex-fleet cars, prestige cars, sports cars, convertibles, classic cars, late year low mileage models, diesel and four wheel drive and light and heavy commercial vehicles.   On the busiest sale days Blackbushe will sell a car every 20 seconds and generate a turnover of up to £8 million. 25 unusual vehicles sold in the past 25 years at Blackbushe: Rod Stewart’s Lamborghini Countach Anniversary Edition               £61,500 Ringo Starr/Barbara Bach 1984 Mercedes-Benz AMG 190 E            £8,550. 
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  20th Anniversary of Mazda's Amazing 1991 Le Mans Victory 20 May 2011 (News)
  In preparation for the demonstration at Le Mans this year, Mazda has carefully restored the 787B racecar back to driving condition for the first time since its post-race overhaul in 1991.  The work was carried out by current Mazda employees who participated in the company's original Le Mans Challenge Project, along with engineers from Mazda's subsidiary engineering company Mazda E&T. 
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  Spotted in the classifieds 5 May 2011 (News)
  It does have power steering, on the plus side. But it’s not that expensive to run, it’s cheap to fix and it’s not that bad to drive. Yours for £595. It’s not to all tastes, though. So if you want something that feels a little more retro, there’s always this Peugeot 205 .
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  Castle Combe Says Let's Hear it For the Girls on 8th March 3 Mar 2011 (News)
  A rare female participant in the circuit's Formula Ford 1600championship will be Dr Denise White from Chepstow. She will debut a VanDiemen in the Pre 1990 section this season. Driving a car in the circuit's Sports and GT championship which many menwould be incapable of handling is Bath's Nadine Geary in her mighty 8.3litre Dodge Viper GTS-R. She has also embarked on an ambitious projectto race the Honda Earth Dream Formula 1 car formerly driven by Rubens Barichello in the circuit's new MonoLibre series for 'anything goes'single seaters.
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  Electric scooters available in new 'scrappage scheme' 3 Feb 2011 (News)
  An e-motive scooter takes its power from a series of batteries that are charged-up from a standard 240v mains supply at home. These drive a highly efficient, low-maintenance brushless electric motor. You just turn the key to 'on', twist the throttle and the motor turns the wheels. Acceleration is surprisingly swift, but all you hear is a faint 'whirr' and there's no need for an exhaust pipe, because there is no exhaust, helping to keep the bike, your clothing and the air around you completely clean.
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  Ferrari F40 to Star in Saturday Auction 24 Sep 2010 (News)
  With a recorded mileage of just 10,500 miles, F311 ULB offers superb value for money and besides its electrifying driving experience, makes an ideal investment opportunity, with so few original and unmolested examples such as this, finding their way to the open market. The sale of cars consigned to the Historics at Brooklands auction on Saturday 25 th September gets under way at 3pm, with viewings on the day from 10am, and on Friday 24th, 10am - 8pm.
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  New Range of Compatible Millers Oils 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  Millers Oils has stressed for a number of years now that the days of using the same oil for many vehicles is long gone, and that a more sophisticated and correct selection of engine oils is needed to prevent long term problems and possible damage to vehicle components. Being a responsible driver isn't just about the way you drive its about making sure your vehicle is using the correct oil and keeping your vehicle in tip-top condition. Getting the right oil for your car is vital nowadays you need to get not only the right viscosity, but also to match the correct vehicle manufacturer specification.
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  NEW CITROËN C3 PICASSO & NEMO MULTISPACE DEBUT AT THE MOBILITY ROADSHOW 28 May 2009 (News)
  Register at www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk for your free tickets plus a chance to win a P&O mini-cruise for two. Come and see the latest innovations for a mobile lifestyle Test drive a fantastic variety of adapted and specialist vehicles,wheelchairs, powerchairs and scooters plus travel, leisure and home products Join in sports, demonstrations and activities for all the family The Mobility Roadshow has been meeting the nation's mobility needs for over 25 years More at www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk
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  EC Makes ESP Mandatory 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  In 2006, the number of road deaths in the EU was 39,500. The ESP electronic stability program supports the driver in almost every critical driving situation. It includes the functions of the ABS antilock braking system and the TCS traction control system. It also detects and actively counters vehicle skidding movements. The Euro NCAP association (European New Car Assessment Programme), which tests and assesses vehicle safety using simulated accident situations, has included the active safety system in its new assessment procedure since February 2009.