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  Comment: Will electric vehicles ever become classic cars? 7 Feb 2017 (News)
  There are even companies now that will convert your classic for you, like Electric Classic Cars UK . There are also now shows dedicated to electric cars. It’s really no different to all those Eighties and Nineties cars that your next-door neighbour said would never be classic - if people care enough about electric cars, then they’ll become a classic.
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  Classic American Muscle Cars For Auction at BCA 4 May 2012 (News)
  Eight cars feature in the initial sale which takes place as part of the Sports, Prestige & Executive auction at BCA Nottingham on Thursday 21 st June, with viewing from 9.00 am and the vehicles offered from 12.00 Noon.   All the cars in the programme have been fully restored and are presented to the highest standards with UK registration and 12 months MOT.  All cars in the programme are supplied with comprehensive documentation including, where available, details of restoration work undertaken.  Further sales of 16 additional cars are scheduled for 19 th July and 24 cars for 16 th August and at least 24 cars monthly at each Top Car Auction in Nottingham thereafter.  The initial line-up includes three Chevrolet Corvettes, two Pontiac GTOs, one Chevrolet Camaro, one Pontiac Firebird and a very rare Plymouth GTX, with all models dating from 1963 to 1970.
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  Mazda Eunos up for grabs with Carole Nash 24 Jul 2017 (News)
  And existing classic car policyholders will be automatically entered into the prize draw. Fuzz Townshend, co-presenter of Car SOS and brand ambassador for Carole Nash, said, 'When my mates at Carole Nash asked me to suggest a classic car as a giveawaycompetition win, the answer was easy.
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  One in five admit to driving unroadworthy cars 3 Mar 2017 (News)
  The research coincides with a Government consultation to extend the legal requirement for the first MoT for cars and vans from three to four years. Under current MoT rules, a new car is required to undergo an MoT test on the third anniversary of its registration. However, the Department for Transport says modern vehicles are more resilient to wear and tear - and therefore roadworthy for longer.
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  Historic F1 cars set to roar into London in 2017 18 Nov 2016 (News)
  The show will be held at the same time as the popular London Classic Car Show, now in its third year at ExCeL. Uniquely, a ticket to one show provides free entry to the other. Exhibitors at the show include Motor Racing Legends and the Classic Sports Car Club, while the Historic Sport Car Club (HSCC) will be celebrating 50 years of Formula Ford.
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  Rally legend set for MG Car Club stand 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  Tickets for the NEC Classic Car show are on sale now, and members of the MG Car Club can obtain a discount by using the Club code that’s available on the members’ area of the website at www.mgcc.co.uk . 
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  Supersonic car to take centre stage at NEC show 17 Oct 2016 (News)
  It’s record-breaking run is scheduled to take place in South Africa in 2018 when it will target a speed of more than 1000mph. Measuring 12.5 metres long and three metres in height, the car uses a Eurofighter Typhoon jet engine, a cluster of hybrid rockets and a Jaguar V8 to drive its rocket fuel pump. Also on the stand will be two former police cars – a Morris Minor Panda car and an S-type Jaguar.
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  Automatic braking should be standard, says Thatcham Research 10 May 2016 (News)
  Most believe all cars to be safe and several surveys have said car buyers not prepared to pay extra for safety. Also, many dealers don't understand what the systems do and often don’t have the ability to demonstrate them.
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  Ferrari 288 GTO expected to fetch £1.3m 7 Mar 2016 (News)
  For further information on Bonhams visit: www.bonhams.com/cars .
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  Rare Ferrari goes under the hammer 7 Aug 2014 (News)
  Some special British models are also for sale, including a 1931 Bentley 4 ½ Litre Blower. This example is number 25 - the final car in the first batch of just 50 produced. Estimated at between £2.2 and £2.5 million, the car enjoyed a trouble-free 3000 km run in the inaugural Blower Bentley International Rally in 2010, which celebrated the cars 80 th anniversary at Le Mans.
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  New car sales reach five year high in September 4 Oct 2013 (News)
  New car sales passed a five year high in September, with registrations up 12 per cent on 2012. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that more than 400,000 cars were registered in September, with private sales representing 10 per cent of the year-on-year increase.
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  Vauxhall celebrates being the oldest surviving UK manufacturer at the NEC 6 Nov 2012 (News)
  The car line-up, which have all been supplied by the Vauxhall Heritage Centre includes the veteran 1904 6HP, fresh from its appearance in the London to Brighton run, and the pre-war 1926 30-98, generally regarded to be the UK's first 100mph production car.
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  What happens to the Olympic fleet? 22 Aug 2012 (News)
  So if you were hoping there’d be a sudden influx of ex-Olympic cars appearing cheap at auction or on dealer forecourts, you’ll be sadly disappointed – BMW has no plans to sell the cars via the dealer network, nor to auction them, so if you’re looking to lay your hands on a historic Olympic car then you’ll have to bide your time.   Nontheless, with the Paralympics around the corner you’ll get to see the exotically coloured Olympic cars around London again soon.   
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  New car demand fell 4.2% in November 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  The average fuel economy for cars registered in November was 52.3mpg. With the UK’s fuel prices higher than elsewhere in Europe, it makes sense that UK buyers are choosing more efficient cars. Indeed, fuel efficiency has been an important goal for car manufacturers over the past decade.
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  SMMT new car registrations for April 2011 released 6 May 2011 (News)
  Compared with the first four months of 2010, registrations in the first four months of 2011 have fallen by 8.5%, however January-April 2010 saw over 100,000 cars registered through the scrappage scheme. Diesel cars represented 52.7% of the April market, with the Volkswagen Golf the most popular diesel model and the second most popular model over.
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  HRDC Starts Historic Touring Car Race Season With 32 Car Grid 21 Feb 2011 (News)
  After a fantastic response from competitors to the announcement of two historic race Series to be run under the Historic Racing Drivers Club banner, the HRDC is pleased to confirm that its 'TOURING GREATS' race for pre-'60 historic touring cars is now complete with a fully subscribed, 32-car grid for the Series' inaugural race at Brands Hatch on 9th April.  HRDC founder, Julius Thurgood, commented "This is what the competitors have been waiting for - a race series that has made a positive return to grass root values, run solely for the Competitors' needs - not the organisers.
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  Peugeot Offers Savings Up To £4,300 Under Scrappage Scheme 14 May 2009 (News)
  A good example of this new car offer is the Peugeot 207 – Europe’s best-selling low CO2 car of 2008 (in both the sub 121g/km and 131g/km sectors) – which, in the well-equipped Verve specification, is available to SIS customers for just £8,740.
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  Cheap stock car leasing deals from £136.99pm 19 Feb 2009 (News)
  All vehicles are taxed on 58 plates except the BMW's, they will be on 09 plates. For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 0844 880 9270 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.
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  Luxury 4x4 from only £366.66 a month 29 Oct 2008 (News)
  For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.
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  Is this the cheapest Mercedes ever? 15 Sep 2008 (News)
  For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.