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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.
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  Official announcement from TFL about London congestion charge 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  Key changes The key changes we will introduce include: * A 100 per cent low CO2 discount for cars that: o Produce less than 120g/km CO2 and meet the Euro 4 standard for air pollution emissions or o Produce no more than 120g/km of CO2, and appear on the PowerShift register * The introduction of a higher charge (£25) for cars and certain pickups with two rows of seats that produce high levels of CO2.Vehicles liable for this charge are: o Cars first registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) on or after 1 March 2001 that produce above 225g/km of CO2 o Cars first registered with the DVLA before 1 March 2001 with engines greater than 3,000cc o Pickups with two rows of seats (extended-cab dual-purpose pickups) with CO2 emissions of greater than 225g/km or with engines greater than 3,000cc in size * The removal of the 90 per cent Residents' Discount from the Congestion Charge for residents who continue to drive cars liable for the CO2 charge * The closure of the 100 per cent Alternative Fuel Discount (AFD) to new registrations, and the phasing out of the AFD by January 2010 * A change to the NHS reimbursement scheme.
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  Mazda Top, Jeep Bottom in Latest Reliability Survey 23 Jan 2007 (News)
  “Off-road may mean rugged, but the data suggests that it may not always stand for reliability if you consider the specialists.” “This is unique data based on real cars, driving real miles, over the past five years. It is the kind of information manufacturers would probably rather you didn’t see.” The reliability of the UK’s top five selling makes does not necessarily reflect their status amongst the car buying populace.
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  New Shape SL500 Sells For £47,750 at Top Car Today 13 Oct 2003 (News)
  http://www.auctionview.co.uk/source/av/login.asp" target="_blank">www.auctionview.co.uk After all, check before you go and it could be you driving home in an 02 reg SL500 for £47,750. Brightwells HUGE 4x4 SALE at Leominster is now WEEKLY. The next is on Tuesday 21st September at Leominster Market on the A49 by-pass, Leominster, Herefordshire, start time 11.00am, phone: 01568 611325, website: www.brightwells.com
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  Motorshow highlights 21 Oct 2002 (News)
  There will be lots of fun with an Aston Martin Vanquish, new 2003 shape Jaguar XKR and Ford Thunderbird from the new Bond movie ‘Die Another Day’ which opens in the UK in November. Also MINI stunt driving displays by the brilliant Russ Swift who could park it on a sixpence if there was still such a thing. The MINI craze really began at the Birmingham Motorshow two years ago, and I predict another craze will start at this one, because we’ll see not just one but three new small sportscars: The MCC Smart Roadster, the Ford Street Ka and the Daihatsu Copen.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  The 2.0-litre TDI delivers either 110PS or 140PS, the 110PS version having 280Nm of torque, it only offered with VW’s 4Motion four-wheel drive system. The most common 140PS version ups that torque to 320Nm, making lighter work of any load, and helping with its 1.5 tonne towing (braked trailer) capacity. The smaller 1.6-litre TDi came with either a five-speed manual or a DSG automatic, the 2.0-litre TDI gaining an extra gear in with the manual and also offered with the DSG automatic.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit Custom 2013 - 2024 21 Nov 2019 (News)
  In This Guide Transit Custom maintenance What to watch for Pricing for Transit Custom Transit Custom Essentials MoT pass rates Insurance groups Transit Custom vans for sale The Ford Transit Custom is Britain's favourite van and it's easy to see why builders and delivery drivers hold it in such high regard. All versions are easy to drive, comfortable, efficient and practical.  The Mk7 Transit was replaced in 2013 by not just the Transit Custom, but the larger standard Transit as well. The move makes some sense when you consider the breadth of models and drivetrains its predecessor offered, the Transit Custom coming exclusively in front-wheel drive, with a 2.2-litre turbodiesel at launch, with payload weights between 675kg and 1474kg.
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  Used car prices rise by up to 57 per cent 22 Oct 2021 (News)
  Drivers have also reportedly been buying used cars in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with some preferring to drive rather than take public transport. The motoring group analysed the 30 most searched for cars on its platform, comparing prices of three, four and five year-old models in August 2019 and August 2021.
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  Le Mans legends Ickx and Bell to star at London show 20 Jan 2017 (News)
  As former Ferrari Grand Prix and sports car drivers, Ickx and Bell will also be talking about those chapters of their respective driving careers. Twenty of the greatest road cars to wear the prancing horse badge – and together worth more than £120 million – will form one of the major displays at the show to celebrate the legendary Italian company’s 70 th birthday.
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  Comment: You never forget your first car 19 Dec 2016 (News)
  .  To think I have a pocket money Matchbox car to thank for a career in the automotive industry that has, so far, lasted 20 years and taken me all over the world, to drive some incredible cars in some incredible places, and meet some of the people who were my childhood heroes, may seem a little far-fetched. But I don't think it is. My love for that little car set me on a lifelong trajectory to make a living out of doing what I loved.
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  Tickets Still on Sale for Chris Evans CarFest North 2015 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.   Cars are only part of CarFest, of course. There’s a festival of music with performances from the likes of 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… for some, both.
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  Classic motorsport event returns to Chateau Impney 2 Jun 2015 (News)
  The annual meet not only attracted some of the most sought-after cars and hill climb drivers of the era – including Tony Marsh, Phil Scragg and David Good – but also thousands of spectators, who would line the Chateau’s drive to catch a glimpse of the action on the original, twisting 550-yard course. ‘We are thrilled to be able to bring motorsport back to Chateau Impney,’ said Rod Spollon, chairman of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb Club. ‘In its heyday, the Chateau Impney sprint was one of the most anticipated on the calendar and a favourite with spectators and competitors, but until recently it seems it was destined to become the Midlands’ forgotten motorsport event.