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  Vote for your favourite Japanese classic car 26 May 2015 (News)
  Last week, the readers of Honest John Classics voted the mighty Audi Quattro as the best German classic , although it was a close run finish between the Audi, the Porsche 911 and the Volkswagen Golf GTI. This week, we’re asking you to name your must-have Japanese motor. But you’ll have to be quick – our poll closes on Wednesday, 27 May.
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  AA Patrol repairs Land Rover with potato 18 Feb 2015 (News)
  This was ineffective so, being on a farm, he picked up the nearest vegetable and hooked it up to the engine. The owner of the Land Rover then made it 12 miles to the local garage and said the car had never run better… Find out more about the ingenious repair on the AA site here .
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  Top 10: Classic off-roaders for less than £5000 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  But for some, the idea of abandoning their classic as the nights draw in and the days get colder, simply doesn't appeal - and so, the idea of running a classic off-roader during the winter becomes rather appealing. Here are ten classic cars that will leave you mobile in the worst weather conditions - and which you will be able to find for less than £5000.
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  Gallery: Sywell Classic - Pistons and Props 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  This was no typical classic car show, with lots of static exhibits in a field - there were historic racers and dragsters, many of which were run up the sprint strip and racing runway. In addition, the skies were busy were aerobatic displays, flypasts, and the spectacular Breitling wing walkers, and overall, it really was a genuinely delightful nostalgic event.
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  Report: International Mini Meet 2013 21 May 2013 (News)
  The International Mini Meet has been running for more than a decade now, and each year, it seems to grow just a little more. For 2013, the event took place at the Mugello racing track in Italy's popular holiday destination of Florence. Around 2000 Minis (and MINIs) gathered in the scenic location, and put on a spectacular display.
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  Blinding Deal on New Renault Megane 1.6 Extreme 4 Mar 2010 (News)
    Brand New Renault Megane 1.6 Extreme 5dr Hatchback   List Price £14,284.57 My Price £9,991 + Metallic Paint Optional at £403.59 Saving £4,293.57   Ed Tristam says, "I will even take another £1000 off for scrappage but this needs to be done before its over and run out." "Part Exchange is available too, plus the added confidence this is a Renault main dealer supplying the vehicle." "Hurry. Only 30 cars available at these pricves." "Any enquiries need to be to me directly on 01302 304100."
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  Huge savings on Brand new Honda FRV EX Auto by www.bobgerard.co.uk 7 Aug 2009 (News)
  So if you want an FRV EX Auto, look no further for a friendly professional service, by a family run business, passionate about Hondas. Please call Bob Gerard Ltd on 0116 259 2224. More great offers at www.bobgerard.co.uk
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  Official complains of 'unbalanced' CO2 legislation 19 Dec 2007 (News)
  Meanwhile, research from WhizzGo states that close to two-thirds of UK drivers think the cost of running a vehicle is too high.
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  Volkswagen looks to the future with up! concept 14 Nov 2007 (News)
  The model can hit 62 mph in 13.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 75 mph, Volkswagen stated. It added that the automobile runs on 12 lithium-ion batteries linked to a high-temperature fuel cell, pioneering technology preferable to low-temperate alternatives. "The high temperature version is far more efficient [than low-temperature] as it converts more of the energy in the hydrogen into electrical energy.
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  Tyres 'could be significant safety threat' 22 Oct 2007 (News)
  For further information and tyre safety advice and leaflets log on to the TyreSafe website," the organisation stated. TyreSafe previously went by the name of the Tyre Industry Council and runs on a non-profit basis.
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  Irish sales initiative granted Subaru support 17 Oct 2007 (News)
  The initiative, in which local shops are encouraged to slash prices and get people into shops, runs from October 18th to November 3rd and will now receive the backing of a new addition to the Subaru family. Peter Mooney Motors, recently made an authorised dealer, is to offer support to the project, something the town is reportedly "delighted" with.
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  New Year Offers from KIA 22 Dec 2005 (News)
  And the Carens and Cerato are available on a 40% deposit, 0% finance deal over three years. Offers run from 1 January to 31 March 2006. For further information please visit www.kia.co.uk
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  The Most Exciting Motor Sport Event of the Year 28 Jul 2012 (News)
    At just over 7 seconds per run, your heart will be in your mouth, but it’s the finest and fastest way to experience the quarter mile. You’ll need to book quickly though, because places are strictly limited. If being air borne is more your style, look out for the helicopter pleasure flights that will be running all weekend, or if your adrenaline levels haven’t bubbled over, maybe a Monster truck ride in the back of Red Dragon might be enough excitement for you?
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  Heroes: Stanley Mann 11 Feb 2016 (News)
  Abandoning photography, Stanley set up his vintage Bentley dealership, first behind the butcher’s shop run by his family in Edgware, before moving to the Fruit Farm in Radlett, where for the remainder of his career, he traded with the world. Stanley became the market-maker for vintage Bentleys and almost all of the important Bentleys around the world at some time passed through his workshop.
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  Subaru Impreza WRX STI Breaks Isle of Man Lap Record 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  The TT event organisers gave Higgins just one lap to conduct his record attempt in the car, and there was no opportunity to carry out high speed practice runs.  The WRX STI used for the record breaking run was a standard Subaru production car, equipped with a 300PS Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine, unmodified brake callipers and with road-legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tyres. 
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  Report: Techno-Classica Essen 2013 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  The 25th running of the Techno-Classica proved that there's continued growth in interest in classic cars across Europe. Because over the course of four public days, and during the first sunny weekend in Germany of 2013, it managed to attract more than 190,000 visitors, a record number.
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  Croft Circuit 2012 Season Calendar 24 Apr 2012 (News)
  North Yorkshire’s Croft Circuit (near Scotch Corner) gets its much anticipated 2012 four-wheeled motor sport season under way this weekend (28/29 April) with no fewer than 14 hotly contested races.   The event, being run by the famed British Automobile Racing Club, has a real sportscar theme running through it with the Mazda MaX 5, Crossle 9S, Chevron GR8, Clubmans and Sports & Saloons categories all in action.
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  Santa Pod Dragstalgia This Weekend 16th-17th July 15 Jul 2011 (News)
  The entries from other classes is not looking too shabby neither and we expect approximately 7 Fuel Altereds, over 15 Wild Bunch Cars, over 10 Supercharged Outlaws and a healthy entry from the Outlaw Anglias and Outlaw Street Series. Of course this is on top of the newly introduced Top Sportsman Class which will be running for the first time at Dragstalgia and the wide variety of vehicles that will be running as a part of the Historic Vehicle Sessions and RWYB. We have recently released the RWYB sign on tickets so you can even pay in advance to secure your track time at this Nostalgic weekend.
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  Tommy Johnson Jr to Race at FIA 'Main Event' Santa Pod 27-30 May 12 May 2011 (News)
  ., who has confirmed his attendance at this year's FIA Main Event, between Friday the 27th to Monday 30th May, 2011. With this latest signing, no less than ELEVEN Top Fuel cars will be running at the event, making it one of the most impressive line-ups ever to appear in Europe. Breaking his first 4 second run at only 22 years of age, Johnson never fails to entertain the crowds and has numerous fastest qualifying and outright win records to his credit.
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  Santa Pod FIA/UEM European Finals 2010 9th-12th September 12 Aug 2010 (News)
  If that hasn't set your heart racing, why not try a ride in the 2 seater dragster? Although places are strictly limited, at just over 7 seconds per run, it's the only way to fly up the quarter mile. On the subject of flying, you can also take a helicopter ride over the site and see the whole spectacle from the air. Pleasure flights will be running all weekend.