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  Elizabeth Taylor's 1961 Rolls Royce Cloud II DHC Comes up for Auction on 6th August 17 Jul 2019 (News)
  The couple used it to travel to the Cleopatra set at Cinecitta in Rome.  In the week leading up to the auction 'The Green Goddess' will be parked outside the Pierre Hotel where the star lived with husband Eddie Fisher. In 1962, the actress travelled to Rome where she played lead in 'Cleopatra'. She fell in love with her co-star Richard Burton, left Eddie Fisher and married Richard Burton in 1964.
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  The rise of British built cars 1 Jun 2016 (News)
  But what stands out among the cars registered in our roads is the popularity of the Japanese brands. The Nissan Micra leads the way. It was built in Sunderland until 2010 and now the plant, which employs some 6000 people, produces the Qashqai, Leaf, Juke and Note. This year it also started building the new Infinti Q30.
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  Classic motorsport event returns to Chateau Impney 2 Jun 2015 (News)
  As well as a wealth of motorsport action, there will be a host of other attractions for enthusiasts and families alike, including a comprehensive Concours d’Elegance, a trading zone with over 100 dealer and trade stands and a major classic car auction, hosted by specialist auctioneers, H&H Classics, who are also sponsoring the event alongside leading classic car insurers Footman James and Classic & Sports Car, one of the country’s leading motoring magazines. General admission tickets will allow fans access to all the viewing areas and grandstands around the course, with children under 16 years admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
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  Autoquake Reports Used Car Prices Dropping Faster Online Than On Forecourts 2 Nov 2009 (News)
  Used car values look set to fall further between now and the end of the year. Glass’s, the leading trade price guide, expects prices to drop by between two and four per cent by the start of 2010. "These lower prices won’t last forever," warns Skantze. "Early winter is usually a quiet time for the used car market, we expect to see values stabilise or even rise slightly come the New Year.
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  New 137mph BMW 3-Series Just 109g/km 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  BMW’s class-leading CO 2 emissions position The announcement of the latest EfficientDynamics-equipped BMW comes after the marque was independently assessed and found to have the lowest average CO 2 emissions of any premium car manufacturer.
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  Check the V5 against the VIN 24 May 2009 (News)
  Despite ongoing warnings of the very real threat of car cloning, leading vehicle information expert HPI believes people are more at risk of buying a cloned car than ever before. As the recession takes its toll on the UK, criminals are using more sophisticated methods to clone vehicles and car buyers are repeatedly falling foul of these fraudsters.
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  Paul Weller to headline MINI United 2009 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Calvin has also specially curated a bill to DJ in support of him. Saturday 23 May Chris Thompson, former lead singer of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, will open the night with a special guest appearance. He will be followed by the band Raygun, who were selected by US superstar Pink to support her on her current European tour.
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  Motorpoint Deals of the Week from 24th Feb 24 Feb 2009 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Just some of the huge savings available on new and nearly new diesel vehicles from Motorpoint, the UK’s leading car supermarket, over the next seven days (while stocks last) Deal of the Week Ford Focus 1.6 Style 5dr Manual. 57 Reg. Only 15,287 miles at £6,799 – a saving of £7,624 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 42.2 MPG (combined) Steal of the Week Audi A4 2.0 TDi TDV S Line 4dr Multitronic. 57 Reg.
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  Speeding no longer an insurance penalty 29 Mar 2007 (News)
  "Several of the top insurers now ignore the first speeding fine and the first three penalty points when calculating a quote. For one leading insurer, even a second speeding fine and a further three points results in only a small increase in premiums," explains Ms Parsons. Since the introduction of speed cameras in 1992 there has been a dramatic increase in the number of speeding convictions in the UK.
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  Silverstone Classic 2017 gets in gear 17 Oct 2016 (News)
  The 2017 Silverstone Classic (28-30 July) will once again feature three days of entertainment with a huge entry grid, plenty of racing and first class paddock access. All of Europe’s leading historic categories will be on the packed programme, including an incredible Formula One grid with iconic Grand Prix cars from the 1970s and early 1980s, some of which will be displayed on Regent Street.
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  Peking to Paris crews hit Gobi desert 16 Jun 2016 (News)
  The early leaders in the Vintageant Category are New Zealander Brice Washington and his son Harry in the 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster, while leading the Classic Category is Italians Giorgio Schon and Pierre Tonetti in the 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super. Some cars have already retired including the two American LaFrances, whilst others are undergoing repair to get them back on the road for the remaining 32 days.
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  Driverless cars set for UK motorways next year 15 Mar 2016 (News)
  “At a time of great uncertainty in the global economy, Britain must take bold decisions now to ensure it leads the world when it comes to new technologies and infrastructure,” said Mr Osborne in a statement. "Naturally we need to ensure safety, and that's what the trials we are introducing will test.
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  Ford to launch new noise-cancelling system 12 Nov 2015 (News)
  Then, like noise-cancelling headphones, it sends out opposing sound waves to counteract them. "Noise is intrusive and reduces the driver’s mental processing power, and can lead to distraction and stress," says Dr John Cartwright, chief medical officer, Ford of Britain. "By removing unwanted powertrain noise, Ford is helping customers to complete their journey calmly and in comfort."
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  Austin 7 national rally is a big hit 7 Jul 2015 (News)
  . Trade stalls also provided a wide range of parts and accessories to keep Austin 7s on the road. Ian Nelson, who lead the rally’s the organising team, said, ‘We had a very strong entry of Austin 7s and other marques this year and we were delighted to welcome so many of our continental friends. ‘It was also very encouraging to see a substantial number of younger people taking part as they will help to preserve Austin 7s and ensure the continuation of the rally long into the future.’ The 2016 Rally will be held on Sunday, 3 July, and the theme will be ‘Austin 7 sports and racing cars.
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  Chevrolet tops warranty 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Chevrolet’s UK’s MD, Mark Terry, commented: “It’s a real testimonial to the quality and reliability of our vehicles that we’re leading the Reliability Index. But more than that, the finer data such as time of repair and average repair costs goes to show that our passion for providing customers with real-world value goes beyond the initial purchase of the car.
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  Barn find Bentley sells for £739,000 23 Apr 2015 (News)
  A “lost” car always attracts collectors’ attention, and when it’s such a rare, iconic and valuable machine, that interest can lead to a frenetic bidding battle such as we saw yesterday. It will be fascinating to see the journey the Bentley now takes, as its restoration commences.’
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  Strong support for London Classic Car Show 24 Sep 2014 (News)
  Leading classic car specialists have pledged their support for next year’s London Classic Car Show – the first classic-only car show in the capital for many years. Restorers, dealers, motorsport specialists and classic car tour companies will all be exhibiting at the event, which takes place at the ExCeL exhibition centre in Docklands from 8-11 January.
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  GT40 celebrations hit the runway at Sywell Classic 31 Jul 2014 (News)
  Held at Northamptonshire’s Sywell Aerodrome on the weekend of 27-28 September, the GT40 Enthusiasts’ Club will lead the celebrations as a collection of GT40s power up the mile-long runway. Over the weekend, the runway is transformed into a demonstration circuit, featuring a challenging right-hander, a flat-out straight, midway chicane and 180-degree hairpin before the finish.
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  Warranty Direct Launches Smartphone App 6 Dec 2013 (News)
  Warranty Direct has launched a smartphone version of its website designed to make it even quicker and easier to get a quote or to make a claim. WD claims to be the UK’s leading provider of direct automotive warranties and has around 50,000 live policies active at any one time. The average shopper conducts seven wireless searches on their smartphone per purchase, up 82% year on year.
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  Mercedes-Benz R-Class withdrawn from the UK market 27 Sep 2013 (News)
  The car, which appeared in concept form as the Vision in 2002 went on sale in the UK in 2005, and after initially promising sales (especially to the chauffeur-drive market), has tailed off in recent years - leading to its demise. The super-sized MPV-cum-4x4 crossover with room for seven has become an increasingly niche choice in a luxury sector that continues to be dominated by more conventionbal saloons, as epitomised by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or Audi A8.