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  Classic Car Tyres (Article)
  Pirelli's big idea came in 1974 with the creation of the wide radial tyre - a special request from the Lancia rally and race team who needed a tyre that could handle the insane power put out by the new Stratos (which was busy destorying the existing crop of radials within 10km). The wider rubber boasted a reduced sidewall height like a slick but used a radial structure.
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  In a case where such loss includes loss of use and he establishes a need for a replacement, he is entitled to the cost of hiring a replacement car" Recent Appeal Court Ruling: Coles v Hetherington 2013 Just before Christmas 2013, the Court of Appeal delivered the long-awaited judgment in the case of Coles v Hetherton [2013] EWCA Civ 1704. Its conclusions have wide-reaching implications for the insurance industry and may impact on every level of case, from modest county court claims that were the subject matter of Coles itself, to multi-million pound disputes.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  SUVs include Range Rover Sport, Porsche Macan S, Jaguar F-Pace, etc. Also vans and MPVs, mostly Mercedes Benz V-Class and Vito. Very extensive list. The 
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  Shell V-Power Nitro+ Promises Even Better Performance 18 Apr 2013 (News)
  To see a demo of Shell V-Power Nitro+ in action, featuring Jake Humphrey and Giancarlo Fisichella  click on this link to Shell V-Power launch at Battersea Power station .
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  57 - 59 Reg Cars All at Less than £10,000 27 Oct 2009 (News)
  Only 9 miles at £8,999 - a saving of £2,103 v/s list price of equivalent new car* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, CD Player, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 62.8 MPG (combined) VW Jetta 1.9 S TDI PD 4dr Manual. 57 Reg.
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  'Fastest-ever Cadillac' speeds into showrooms next month 20 Jan 2009 (News)
  People with a spare £50,000 to spend on buying a car may be excited to hear the most powerful Cadillac ever built is set to arrive in the UK next month. Powered by 1 6.2 V8 engine, the CTS-V can go from standing to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and boasts a top speed of 191 mph. The manufacturer reported the model had taken the unofficial lap record for a production saloon at Nurburgring's Nordschleife track last year.
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  Honda CR-V prices announced 20 Nov 2009 (News)
  Those considering buying a new car next year may be interested in the prices Honda has announced for its new CR-V. Ranging from £20,175 to £30,515, these British-built sport utility vehicles boast what the manufacturer claims is a cleaner, more powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine and an upgraded look.
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  Honda Stays Strong in Reliability Surveys 5 Jun 2009 (News)
  The Jazz also finished third in the overall model ranking table, making it Honda’s highest achieving model. Civic and CR-V also achieved second place for reliability in their sectors. Matt Gibson, Head of Customer said: “We always strive to give our customers the best experience and achieving a consistently excellent result in the JD Power Survey is extremely important to us.
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  Mitsubishi Recalls Grey Evos 19 Jul 2001 (News)
  Mitsubishi has announced a recall of all Lancer Evolution IV and Evo V models built between December 1996 and July 1998 that have reached the UK. The recall involves replacement of the Anti Yaw Control ECU which has been improperly programmed. This controls the power split to the left and right rear wheels.
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  VW unveils new concept Golf GTI 25 Sep 2008 (News)
  Under the bonnet, the GTI concept is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI engine developing 210 PS, a gain of ten PS over the Mk V GTI. "The new GTI concept is fitted with a high level of standard equipment including seven airbags, a CD stereo, climate control and ESP," Volkswagen concludes.
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  Honda offers Clarity with new vehicle 15 Nov 2007 (News)
  The model represents a "clear solution to the challenges of the future" and has been named as such. Powered using fuel cell technology, the car receives energy storage from a lithium ion battery in addition to the Honda V Flow fuel cell stack, which the company has described as "powerful". According to the automaker, the model is an example of its forward-thinking nature.
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  Honda offers four years free servicing 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  For the second year running Accord topped the chart in the family car category, while both Civic and CR-V were ranked second in their own respective classes.
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  More Powerful Shogun Sport for 2002 5 Nov 2001 (News)
  'Silent Shaft' technology ensures smooth engine performance. A variable nozzle turbocharger also boosts top-end power by a healthy 16%, which has resulted in an improved power output of 114 bhp at 4,000 rpm (previously 98 bhp at 4,000rpm). The 2.5 engine gives an Extra Urban fuel consumption figure of 31.4 mpg (Equippe model), an increase of over 5%.
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  New Honda Jazz priced from £18,980 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  The new Honda Jazz is now available to order with prices starting from £18,980 - an increase of £3720 compared to its predecessor. All models will be powered by a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, capable of returning in excess of 62.0mpg while emitting 102g/km CO2, says Honda. Exact details are yet to be announced, but expect it to be a scaled-down version of the hybrid system used in the CR-V Hybrid .
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  Official Details of Golf MPV 18 Aug 2002 (News)
  Volkswagen has now revealed first official details and picture of its forthcoming compact Golf Mk V based MPV, the Touran. It is set for launch in Germany early 2003, with UK sales beginning summer 2003. Notable features of the 4,390mm x 1,790mm x 1,630mm Touran include a highly versatile interior layout that can be specified with seven seats.
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  Motorpoint's Ten Best Buys Under £10,000 30 Jun 2009 (News)
  This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 42.8 MPG (combined) VW Golf V 1.4S 80 5dr Manual. 57 Reg. Only 13,326 miles at £8,999 - a saving of £4,009 on list price when new*. This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 40.9 MPG (combined) *Based on savings on current UK list prices for equivalent new model.
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  Skoda Octavia vRS 230 (2015-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  Plus many owners appreciate the more understated styling. But has Skoda finally been bitten by the power bug with this vRS? Well not quite. As its name suggest, the vRS 230 only gets an extra 10PS over the standard car. That's enough to make this the most powerful car to ever wear the vRS badge - but in the world of performance hatchbacks, it's pretty ordinary.
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  New Engines and Specs for Alfa 156 8 Jun 2002 (News)
  Compression ration is raised to 11.3:1, power is up 15bhp and torque up 18 lb ft. 156 JTSs start at £17,720 for the saloon and £18,820 for the Sportwagon. Revised mapping pulls the 5-cylinder JTD up from 140bhp to 150bhp at 4,000rpm and torque to 225lb ft at 1,800rpm.
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  Maserati Cambiocorsa Spyder Arrives 17 Nov 2001 (News)
  Standard equipment on the Maserati Spyder includes 18-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels, electronic traction control, a powerful Bosch 5.3 anti-lock braking system and a fully automatic powered hood in lightweight fabric, which folds into a separate compartment with no intrusion on boot space. Inside, the Spyder has a full leather interior, air conditioning, remote central locking, powered seats with two memory settings on the driver's side, power lumbar seat adjustment and an electronic 'info centre' with a 5.8-inch colour display for climate, audio and trip computer controls.
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  Britain to Send Hondas to Japan 6 Aug 2009 (News)
    Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) also builds the 5-door Civic, Civic Type S and CR-V for Europe and will start production of the Jazz for Europe, from this Autumn.   Japan also imported the previous Swindon-built Civic Type-R (EP3 model) in 2001.   UK-spec Type R specification: Power: 201PS @7,800rpm Torque: 142lb.ft @ 5,600rpm Top speed: 146mph 0-62mph: 6.6 seconds Combined mpg: 31   More at Honda