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  Toyota Gets Serious About Solar Power 5 Jul 2019 (News)
  In addition to substantially boosting its power generation output, the demo car employs a system that charges the driving battery while the vehicle is parked, as well as when it’s being driven. This development is expected to lead to huge improvements in electric-powered cruising range and fuel efficiency. Toyota plans to conduct the trials in various driving conditions in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Tokyo and other areas.
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  The future of car safety 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  In practice At the Bosch proving ground near Frankfurt we got behind the wheel of a development model fitted with a collision mitigating braking system. The test involved accelerating to 50mph and then driving at a cardboard cut-out Audi moving at about 25mph. The technician told us to ignore the brakes and keep heading for the ‘car’ in front. As the distance between the car we were driving and the car in front became critical, a buzzer sounded – but we ignored that too.
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  450PS Porsche 911 GT3 RS Announced 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  Porsche Active Drivetrain Mounts (PADM) are featured as standard and raise the driving dynamics of the new 911 GT3 RS to an even higher level. Depending on driving conditions, the engine mounts change in their stiffness and damping effect to resist the movement of the drivetrain in the bodyshell; this provides dynamic advantages when driving quickly on a challenging course such as a race track or twisting road.
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  Drivers over 50 say car makers are 'out of touch with reality' 20 Feb 2020 (News)
  >>> Government urged to cut drink-drive limit Those questioned ranked reliability, price and safety as their most important considerations in new cars, while features like lane assist and automatic braking were at the bottom of the list.
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  Modern classics in demand at auction 6 Jun 2018 (News)
  A restored 1954 Citroen 2CV was sold to a bidder in Australia at a winning bid of £10,340. While an original UK, right-hand drive 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 'Pagoda' with a five-speed manual gearbox sold to a phone bidder for £50,050. An aluminium-bodied 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 sold to an online bidder for £49,500.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 7 Aug 2017 (News)
  Get £1000 off a new Skoda Kodiaq Skoda is offering £1000 discount on a new Kodiaq when you request a test drive online before 30 September 2017. The offer excludes Kodiaq S and SE Technology models. >> Click here to see the deal Free Onward Travel with AA breakdown cover Get free Onward Travel with the AA when you purchase the £39 yearly breakdown cover.
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  Hyundai RM16 concept previews hot ‘N’ models 3 Jun 2016 (News)
  How much of this stuff will make it into the production N cars isn’t clear, though Hyundai is clearly serious about making them as engaging to drive as possible – it looks as though the i30 N will be a solid Golf GTI rival, at the very least. 
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  TV's Fuzz Townshend needs your help! 30 Mar 2016 (News)
  To start the search, Car SOS host Fuzz has provided the first two scents that will be included in the final aroma. Fuzz said, 'When I was growing up my uncle used to drive a Rover P4 and the interior smelt like a pungent mix of his pipe smoke and the rich leather seats. 'Ever since then, those scents always take me back to the family drives that used to accompany his visits – I have so many fond memories connected to the heady atmosphere of that car.'
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Nissan launches new Navara 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The current 2.5 dCi averages around 35mpg. The new Navara will be available with two or four-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional seven-speed automatic. The maximum payload and towing capacity have both increased with the latest Navara able to carry in excess of one tonne and tow up to 3500kg.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New Audi A4 previewed 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  .  Standard equipment has been improved across the range, with three-zone climate control, Audi Drive Select, 17-inch alloy wheels and a seven-inch infotainment system with full smartphone compatibility. Optional extras include traffic jam assist, rear cross traffic assist, collision avoidance assist and a whole lot more assistance systems to make driving easier and safer.  Want to know more about the new Audi A4?
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  Porsches beat Ferraris at Silverstone sale 28 May 2015 (News)
  Porsches ruled the roost at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, with a 2010 911 GT2 RS selling for £281,250, and a highly desirable 911 restoration project fetching £146,250. The future classic GT2 RS was one of only 16 UK supplied right-hand drive cars. It outstripped its lower estimate by more than £30,000. The highly original 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupe exceeded its lower estimate of £95,000 by almost 50 percent.  A one-owner, 55,000-mile right-hand drive UK car, it certainly proved a popular restoration project.
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  Techno Classica 2015: Land Rover launches heritage parts division 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  The centrepiece for Land Rover at Techno Classica was an iconic first-generation Range Rover Classic, featuring many Heritage Parts created with the original Land Rover tooling. The rollout of the Land Rover Heritage business will also include Land Rover Heritage Drives – launching this summer. This will give participants the unique opportunity to drive models from Land Rover’s heritage collection at a special 200-acre testing facility in Warwickshire.
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  Your chance to win tickets to the NEC classic motor show 2014 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  All you have to do is tell what your dream classic is and what you’d like to do with it. That could be driving Route 66 in a Ford Mustang, taking on the Nurburging in a Morris Minor or taking a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf back to the factory. Simply email your dream drive to

  Wheeler Dealers marks its 100th episode in style 3 Oct 2014 (News)
  And although they managed to complete the 60-mile journey from London’s Hyde Park to Madeira Drive on the Sussex shoreline, it wasn’t without its challenges. ‘It was one huge adventure and makes some great television,’ said Brewer. ‘At one point on Clayton Hill in the South Downs, both Edd and I ended up running alongside the car in our full Victorian garb as the poor old Darracq’s single-cylinder engine struggled up the incline.’ For Brewer, it was a dream come true. ‘Right from my early days, I used to stand on Brixton Hill in South London with my parents to watch the crocks go by, so it was fantastic to realise that dream and actually be driving one of those veteran cars.’ The Darracq was on loan from the Haynes International Motor Museum – but it hadn’t turned a wheel since its last London to Brighton run 30 years ago.
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 25 February 4 Feb 2014 (News)
  Restorations are always popular, and Barons has a few of those to choose from. A 1953 Bentley R-Type, which runs and drives, looks to be mid-restoration, having already received engine work, new brakes, clutch, exhaust and tyres. Barons has it pegged at £10,000-12,000, which potentially looks good value for someone who wants to finish this one themselves.
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  McClaren MP4-12C in BCA Blackbushe Auction 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  It features a carbon fibre composite chassis and is powered by a mid-engined 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine developing approximately 616 BHP delivered through a seven-speed seamless Shift dual-clutch gearbox. It boasts sophisticated driving technology sourced from the F1 world including brake steer and a host of other performance driving aids. The car goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a top speed of 207 mph.   To give you some idea what to bid, Britain's top specialist dealer, Tom Harley has two for sale on his website: tomhartley.com 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C Gemballa GT, Titanium Silver with Black hide, 3,300 miles £142,950 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C, Ice Silver with Carbon Black leather, 3,600 miles £139,950.
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  New congestion charging aimed at encouraging ULEVs into London 25 Apr 2013 (News)
  From 1 July 2013, the 100% Ultra Low Emissions Discount (ULED) will only be applicable to the greenest zero or ultra-low emission vehicles driving into the capital - the change is intended to reduce the number of diesel cars driving into the city. . The Mayor also announced two further changes to the scheme that will see the removal of the option to pay the charge in shops, which is now used for only 6% of payments, and an increase in the level of penalty charge from £120 to £130.
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  Thursday want: Classic for a grand 10 Apr 2013 (News)
  1: 1984 Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia Automatic Haven't seen one for ages! In the first of our daily regulars, we root out a super-rare front-wheel drive two-pedal Ford Escort. It might not be exciting, but for those into 1980s nostalgia, it doesn't get any more genuine than this. You don't have to be rich to enjoy the classic car scene - there are lots of interesting classic cars out there for less than £1000 - it really is a buyer's market.
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  Cold Snap Predicted This Weekend 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  “In short, winter tyres are suitable for any road conditions below seven degrees centigrade. Not only do they give motorists peace of mind when driving, but the safety benefits far out weigh any short term cost implications. “Over the last few years, British winters have become harsher, taking their toll on drivers and their vehicles.
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  Latest Skoda offers from Drive the Deal 7 Oct 2011 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has a selection of brand new Skodas at reduced prices, including the popular Yeti and Octavia.