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  Hidden Heroes: Ford Escort RS2000 16v 7 Jun 2019 (News)
  .  Not only did it introduce a new 150bhp 16v 2.0-litre engine to the model range, but it also brought with it several chassis improvements. It was much sharper, more agile and genuinely quite entertaining to drive - 0-60mph took just 7.9 seconds, which made it a seriously quick hot hatch for its day. It felt quite special from the cabin, too, with chunky Recaro sports seats and white dials hinting at the fact this was much more than just a normal Escort.  Yet from the outside, the RS2000 wasn’t as brash or in-yer-face as fast Fords of old.
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  Gorgeous Peugeot 404 Cabriolet in Historics 24th November Auction 30 Oct 2018 (News)
  Completing an Italian foursome, this Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider by Touring of Milan is a rare ‘Tipo 106.08’ with right hand drive supplied new to Roy Salvadori’s dealership in June 1964. Another superb matching numbers car, its detailed restoration is fully documented, it comes with its original tool kit and an Alfa Romeo Classiche certificate.
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  UK Car of the Year winners announced 10 Jan 2018 (News)
  Peugeot and Lexus picked up their first category wins as the 3008  was named Best Family car and the LC won the Best Coupe class (in fact, the LC was one of our favourite cars to drive last year). Mazda – overall winner in 2016 with the MX-5 – triumphed with the folding hard-top MX-5 RF to win Best Cabriolet.
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  90 years of MG heritage on show at Silverstone 12 Jun 2017 (News)
  There’s also plenty of family fun to be had at MGLive as the new Wheeler Dealers pairing of Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead return to the UK to host the Smartclubdriver Live Arena with plenty of motoring madness and mayhem for the audience to get involved with. The arena also boasts stunt driving legend Russ Swift's only UK performance this year, marking 30 years since his first appearance at Silverstone. MGLive! will also feature a free kids play area with free rides and activities giving little MG enthusiasts the chance to burn off some energy without costing you a penny, while the adults enjoy a brilliant line-up of live music on the new ‘Village Green’.
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  A Grand Monday: MG ZS 120+ 15 May 2017 (News)
  And anyone who has owned a K-series engined ZS will tell you that not only is it fairly quick anyway, but it's both an absolute delight to drive, and easy enough to tune.  The four-cylinder models are also far cheaper. V6s are already attracting reasonably good money (I rue the day I swapped mine for a semi-broken Citroen XM), but four-pots are still in the banger doldrums.
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  Get set for MGLive! 2017 11 May 2017 (News)
  Expect plenty of fun and games including a human gymkhana, relay race, and daily car clinics. The arena also boasts stunt driving legend Russ Swift's only UK performance this year, marking 30 years since his first appearance at Silverstone. The Trader village offers parts and spares as well as motoring memorabilia while the Lifestyle Marquee has a mixture of arts, crafts and hand-made gifts.
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  Thrilling finish to Flying Scotsman Rally 5 Apr 2017 (News)
  Fred Gallagher, ERA Rally Director, said, ‘This event just gets better and better. The standard of cars and driving is excellent but the credit must go to the navigators who faced an intense challenge over the three days. Our thanks go to every crew and marshal who once again made it a fantastic event for the vintage motorist.’ There were two special awards presented at the prize giving dinner at the luxurious Gleneagles Hotel.
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  BMW M635 CSI goes for record £100,100 at auction 4 Apr 2017 (News)
  1973 Porsche 911 2.4E Targa made £95,150. Porsche fans were well catered for. A UK, right-hand drive, 1973 Porsche 911 2.4E Targa sold for £95,150 - more than £45,000 over its lower estimate. A 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Targa Tiptronic S sold for £37,400 - more than £12,000 over its lower estimate.
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  Sahara crossing Citroen for sale 27 Feb 2017 (News)
  The car is number 657 of 694 examples of one of the more unusual of the many 2CV variants built. Featuring one engine to power the front wheels and a second to drive the rear, twin fuel tanks located beneath the front seats and countless other modifications, the cars were intended for use by the French colonies in Northern Africa. This 2CV still has its distinctive red seating, removable rear bench, full-length folding roof and original rear engine The car is expected to fetch between £60,000 and £65,000.
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  Panther Car Club to pay tribute to British designer 1 Nov 2016 (News)
  The two-seater coupe with gull-wing doors, was powered by a Ford Lincoln V8 mounted transversely to the rear of the cabin and driving the rear wheels. The front suspension has double wishbones and the car has roadster style wheel arches front and rear. The rear aspect is particularly impressive with four exposed tail silencers and a horizontal rear panel with end plates mounted low down featuring Chevrolet Corvette style round lights.
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  BMW implicated in Volkswagen emissions scandal 24 Sep 2015 (News)
  To recap, the issue relates to a 'cheat device' fitted to a specific Volkswagen 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, internally codenamed EA189, and fitted to 11 million vehicles in the US since 2009. The cheat device, fitted between the engine and the exhaust system, detects specific driving patterns so that it can alter the characteristics of the car when a rolling road emissions test is being performed. The device specifically reduces Nitrous oxides emissions (NOx), which are linked to exacerbating and even causing respiratory disease, but doing so increases the car’s fuel consumption.
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  JD Power names Skoda ‘most dependable’ brand 7 Aug 2015 (News)
  Seven of ten of the most severe problems are in the engine and transmission category, with the other two relating to a poor driving experience. Excessive fuel consumption is a major bugbear too – and a key factor in determining whether an owner would choose the same brand of car again. Only two in ten who reported high consumption would buy from the same brand again, while of those that were happy with their economy, four in ten said they’d give their brand repeat custom.
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  Keith Richards' Bentley heads to auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  ‘Having this car was already heading for trouble, breaking the rules of the establishment, driving a car I was definitely not born in to. ‘Blue Lena’ had carried us on many an acid-fuelled journey.’ In 1967, police raided Keith Richards’ country home, Redlands, an estate in West Wittering, Sussex, just a stone’s throw away from Goodwood where Blue Lena will now be sold.
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  Chris Evans’ ‘dirty dozen’ set for CarFest 30 Jun 2015 (News)
  There’s also a Classic Car Auction, strongman Simon Plant pulling a Ford Transit complete with 14 passengers, a donut challenge, record breaking attempts, kids driving school, air displays, stunts, a vintage village and even a beach complete with deck chairs and acres of sand. Music this year comes from the Boomtown Rats, Take That, Seasick Steve, Jools Holland, Level 42, Bellowhead, Paloma Faith, Texas, Will Young and The Feeling all performing either at CarFest North or CarFest South… or both.
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  Cars and stars announced for historic rally show 28 May 2015 (News)
  Also appearing will be Stuart Turner, ex BMC Competitions Manager and also the architect of Ford's successful assault on the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally. Jim Gavin, a competitor in the same event driving a Ford Escort, will join him. Tina Reynolds, Rob Lyall, and Pat Smith, who was famous for competing as one of a team of three ladies in an Austin Maxi affectionately known as 'Beauty Box' on the 1970 World Cup Rally, are also scheduled to attend Over 45 cars are confirmed so far including one of the surviving London-Mexico World Cup Triumph 2.5PIs; KNW 798 the 2.5PI that Brian Culcheth piloted on the East African Safari in 1972 (pictured below); Austin and Morris 1800s from both the London to Sydney Marathons and the first World Cup Rally.
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  Results: H&H Classic Car Auction Buxton 12th November 2014 13 Nov 2014 (News)
  Peugeot 205GTIs had been rising rapidly and though this 1991J 1.9 has a sunroof, which makes it less desirable for track days, it’s still a fun drive and we thought likely to appreciate. Estimated £3,000 - £4,000. Sold for £2,800 inc. For off road enthusiasts, there was a 2007 Foers Ibex, built by John Foers using Landrover running gear and a bespoke spaceframe to give greater ground clearance and better approach/departure angles. Estimated at £16,000 - £18,000, but not sold.
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  Veteran Toledo steam car set for Regent Street Motor Show 9 Oct 2014 (News)
  ’ He found the Toledo for sale at a farm auction in America in 2004 and in the course of delving into its history he discovered that its modifications – including a longer chassis and a larger than usual water tank – meant it was the very same steam car used by photographer Oliver Lippincott to make that pioneering drive from Flagstaff in Arizona to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The car was made by the American Bicycle Company of Toledo, Ohio, in 1902 and took three days to cover the 67 miles to the edge of the Canyon.
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  Success for 'web only' car club 23 Sep 2014 (News)
  I saw a need in my area of the Midlands for a group that’s completely informal, organising regular events where everybody is welcome – no matter what they drive. And I’ve been completely blown away by the response.” The NUCCG now organises at least two get-togethers each month throughout the year, whilst also attending other shows and carnivals around Stourbridge and beyond.
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  New Range of TomTom GO Offers Real Time Traffic Information 7 May 2014 (News)
  Accurate arrival time: Real-time traffic information ensures that driver’s arrival time is constantly updated and accurate. Lifetime Maps: Always drive with the latest map. For the life of the product, drivers can download four or more full updates of the map onto the device, every year. Speak & GO: Drivers can control the device with their voice.
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  Honda event to get drivers out of 4 wheels and onto 2 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  The sessions will teach basic skills and help build confidence, with participants starting on a ‘twist & go' scooter and, if their instructor thinks they're good enough, working up to a 125cc geared motorcycle. The idea is part of both Honda (UK)'s and the wider industry's drive to make it easier for people to try motorcycling. Figures reveal a total of just one million taxed motorcycles and five million license holders in the UK; pointing to around 55 million who are yet to enjoy the many benefits involved from holding a motorcycle licence.  Sessions will be held in groups of up to four people in the safe and secure environment of Donington Park, in Castle Donington, near Derby.