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  Fiat Panda record attempt more than half way home 6 Feb 2013 (News)
  If they are to beat the 14-day record, which has stood for 30 years, set by the British Army, they have endured the gruelling drive across the desert of northern Kenya, where one of the roughest tracks in Africa proved a severe test. Philip Young said in his blog: 'The long sandy stretches are unexpected and more worrying than the banging and crashing over huge ruts and craters.
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  Entries Invited for 2013 MSA Spring Classic Tour 20 Dec 2012 (News)
  MSA Classics organises classic car tours in the UK and Europe featuring fantastic driving roads, stunning scenery, places of interest and motor sport venues. The MSA Spring Classic is a new event for 2013, taking place on the weekend of 27-28 April. Open to cars over 20 years of age, and based at the exclusive Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales, the MSA Spring Classic is a chance to brush the cobwebs from the car after the winter and enjoy a weekend of classic motoring around Wales and the West of England.
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  Mini MINIs take to the field at the Olympics 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  1/4-scale MINIs take to the field at the Olympics to retrieve javelins, discuses, hammers and shot. And drive into a little controversy at he same time.
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  Full Lots List For Silverstone Classic Auction 12 Jul 2012 (News)
  It has also benefitted from safety upgrades such as a rear roll cage and safety harness. Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000   1968 Porsche 911L 2.0 SWB. Right-hand drive example of an early 'L' (Luxe) spec 911. Recent bare metal re-spray costing £16,000. Also recently been serviced and maintained by marque experts such as Autofarm and Export 56. Offered with a current MoT test certificate and an impressive history file with evidence of significant expenditure during the last five years.
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  Classic and Sportscar Action Day and Auction at Castle Combe 26 Jun 2012 (News)
  The Classic & Sports Car Action Day offers the chance for clubs and drivers to get together, display their cars and get out driving on this historic circuit. Around 1,000 cars are expected on the day ranging from Jaguar E-types, a Daimler Dart, an Alvis Single Eagle, various Marcos to Lotus Elites. The Castle Combe Circuit will be working with Richard Bishop Motorsport who will be providing cars and drivers to help raise funds for the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity .
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  Shock Announcement From Dacia 23 Jun 2012 (News)
  127 Dacia dealers have now been appointed to serve the UK from launch and the Davia Duster will be on static display at them from 28 June. Public test drives of LHD Dacia Dusters will be taking place at the Moving Motor Show on Thursday 28 June (though these are all already pre-booked). Three static Dusters will also be available for closer inspection in the Dacia area right through until Sunday 1 July.
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  Castle Combe to Become a Safari Park 1 Apr 2012 (News)
  Utilising the in-field of the 1.84 mile circuit (currently used for crop growing), the idea is to create an enclosure for animals, which visitors can view by driving around the circuit when it is not in use for racing. Circuit M.D. Graham Marshallsay explains. "Because Castle Combe circuit is associated with exciting and thrilling entertainment, we want to focus on dangerous animals such as lions, tigers and rhinos.
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  Cherished Reg Top Lot in Barons April Classic Car Auction 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  Others registrations in the sale include FIG 3350 (£500-£600) and 5349 TR (£1,200-£1,500). Cars include a rare 'garage find', right-hand drive two-seat 1960 Austin Healey 3000 modified in the 1960s for rally use. It has been in the possession of the current owner since 1973, but has been stored in a dry garage and not used since 1979. £8,000-£10,000. Another rally car from the BMC stable is an MGC GT, which has good historic rally history and the all-important FIA papers.
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  Hertz to Offer McClaren MP4-12Cs as Rent-a-Cars 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  .  Terms and conditions apply, which are available on www.hertzsupercars.com Hertz / Premiere Velocity Supercar Partnership Through the exclusive Hertz / Première Velocity partnership, customers are able to drive some of the world's most desirable super cars. In addition to the McLaren MP4-12C, the Lamborghini LP560-4 Bicolore, Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Ferrari 458 Italia, Range Rover Evoque and Mercedes S Class Brabus are only available to renters through the Première Velocity service.
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  World's Oldest Beetles Coming to Volksworld Next Weekend 18 Mar 2012 (News)
  Adds McCutcheon: "The Volksworld Show would not be complete without the 'Bug Stuff' when we challenge more than 80 people to cram into and onto a VW Beetle, a feat you have to see with your own eyes! And there's a chance to become part of VW history by driving home in the classic VW Beetle being given away at the show." The VolksWorld Show takes place at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ over the weekend of 24-25 March 2012. More at  www.volksworldshow.com (Photos from last year's Volksworld.)
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  Rare Fisker Tramonto Makes £50k at BCA Bedford 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  .  Over 90% of the cars sold on the day for a £3 million-plus turnover that achieved 99% of CAP Clean. Star of the show was a 2006 Fisker Tramonto - the only right hand drive model in existence and one of just 15 built.  A true supercar, the Tramonto is based on the Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG and was created by the Californian based company founded by former Aston Martin head designer Henrik Fisker.  The car was painted in Titanium Quartz Metallic with two-tone Sand interior in finest Italian leather and finished with Aluminium and bare Carbon Fibre touches.  Following some very competitive bidding in the auction hall and online, it sold for £50,000, calculated as 172% of CAP.
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  1965 Ford Mustang GT manual added to classic hire fleet 3 Jan 2012 (News)
  .  Internally it has a red and white Pony interior, fold down rear seat, a modern sound system and original factory fit air conditioning - which also works. It is a great car to drive, and throughout January, February and March they are working through the car, fixing a few minor niggles and making a few improvements so that the Mustang will be ready to go out on hire from April.
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  Fisker Tramonto to Star in BCA Lex Autolease Auction 21 Dec 2011 (News)
  One of the most exclusive performance supercars in the world is to star in a massive sale staged by Lex Autolease and BCA at the Bedford centre on Tuesday, 10 th January at 10:30am.   The Fisker Tramonto is the only right hand drive model in existence and is one of just 15 built and its original retail price was in excess of $250,000. The Tramonto is based on the Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG and is coachbuilt by Fisker Coach Build of California – the company established by former Aston Martin head designer Henrik Fisker, who includes the DB9 and V8 Vantage on his CV.   This car was first shown at the Top Marques show in Monaco and is painted in Titanium Quartz Metallic with two-tone Sand interior in finest Italian leather and finished with Aluminium and bare Carbon Fibre touches.
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  Mazda Motability Deals For Autumn 19 Oct 2011 (News)
  The Mazda3 is the Japanese brand's best-seller worldwide and the automatic features a 4-speed gearbox with fully automatic and manual modes for maximum driving enjoyment.  This 105ps model returns 37.2mpg on the combined fuel cycle and has CO 2 emissions of 176g/km.  Alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, electric front and rear windows and a leather steering wheel with integrated audio controls are standard.
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  Santa Pod European Finals 8th-11th of September 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  With just a few weeks to go until the FIA/UEM finals roll onto Santa Pod’s hallowed quarter mile, even the experts are reluctant to predict who they favour to take the title in many of the top classes. Thanks to a superbly close season, some exceptional driving – and the absence of the current points leader, it really is anyone’s for the taking as Europe’s leading 2 and 4 wheel drag racers make their way to the event. In the prestigious and hotly contested Top Fuel category, any one of 5 or 6 drivers have a chance of taking the glory.
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  New Range Rover Evoque starts production 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  At the same time it’s still a true Range Rover that’s agile, nimble, designed to survive in the urban jungle and capable of tackling the toughest climates and terrains thanks to Land Rover’s legendary all-wheel drive expertise.” Speth added The launch of the Range Rover Evoque is just one of 40 new product actions that Jaguar Land Rover will carry out in the next five years in the most ambitious market offensive in the history of its two brands.
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  Santa Pod JapShow Sunday 19th June 29 Apr 2011 (News)
  New for 2011 is the London Rally School with 280bhp Subaru Imprezas on hand to give taster sessions in the passenger seat of some serious rally driving for just £10 per person. On top of all that, there's still more, including traders, dyno for power and torque profiling, the famous 270mph Fireforce jet car, radio-controlled car track, catering and bar facilities.
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  King Sized April Deals From Vauxhall 7 Apr 2011 (News)
  Vauxhall’s not forgetting its existing customers during the 16-day celebration period, either. If they bring their car or van into a Vauxhall dealer for a service, they’ll drive away with a free one year’s Vauxhall Assist Cover. But no matter what deal customers are tempted by as Vauxhall starts its countdown to the big day, one thing’s for sure: the celebrations can start early.
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  Renault Launches Seriously Cut Price Bizu Range 20 Jan 2011 (News)
    Model Engine Combined MPG BIK On the Road RRP Twingo 1.2 16V 75 55.4 10% £6,595 Clio 3 door 1.2 16V 75 48.7 16% £8,595   1.5 dCi 88 70.6 13% £10,395 Clio 5 door 1.2 16V 75 48.7 16% £9,195   1.5 dCi 88 70.6 13% £10,995 Clio Sport Tourer 1.2 16V 75 48.7 16% £10,145   1.5 dCi 88 70.6 13% £11,945 Mégane Hatch 1.6 100 41.5 20% £11,595 Mégane Sport Tourer 1.6 100 41.5 20% £12,395 Scénic 1.6 VVT 110 38.2 23% £12,595 As an added incentive, especially for those looking to enhance their existing portable music player collections for in-car use, Renault is offering three free Play.com music downloads just for taking a Bizu test drive. Further information is available at www.renault.co.uk/bizu/default.aspx , on Renault TV on Sky Guide 883 and Freesat 651, or by following on twitter @renault_uk.
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  Infiniti opens 'boutique' showroom in London's Picadilly 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  This is supported by a mobility package comprising roadside and touring assistance with specialists on hand, regardless of whether the customer is driving their Infiniti. Every new car also comes with warranties covering the vehicle (60,000 miles or three years), the body (12-year anti-corrosion), and the standard Scratch Shield paint (three years against defects).