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  NEC classic motor show 2020 postponed due to Covid 19 concerns 21 Sep 2020 (News)
  .  All Car Clubs will be invited to submit their space requests for the 2021 edition if they wish to attend, while stand and sponsorship bookings will automatically be transferred to the 2021 dateline. Lee adds. 'While we won’t be coming together as a motoring community this year within the halls of the NEC, to celebrate the classics we love, we will continue to share stories, memories and news across our digital platforms.
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  2020 Audi A3 revealed with £24,900 price tag 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  In the UK, the new Audi A3 will initially be offered with a choice of two engines: a 1.5-litre petrol with 150PS and a manual gearbox and a 2.0-litre diesel combined with an automatic gearbox, also producing 150PS. A mild-hybrid version of the 1.5 TFSI will follow shortly after launch using a 48-volt system to provide an extra 50Nm of torque and allow the A3 to coast with the engine off for up to 40 seconds.
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  Rare 1969 Jensen FF in Historics 23rd November auction 17 Nov 2019 (News)
  One of only 193 built, the Jensen FF came with two important innovations: Ferguson Formula four-wheel drive and Dunlop Maxaret anti-lock brakes. Powered by a 6,276cc Chrysler hemi V8 engine with power fed through a Torqueflite automatic transmission it had a top speed of 140mph and could get to 100 in 19 seconds. The body, with distinctive glasshouse rear window, is by Touring of Milan. This RHD car comes in ‘Mango’ orange and features an appropriate leather and wood interior.
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  Peugeot E-Legend concept car to get UK debut at NEC classic motor show 24 Oct 2019 (News)
  When the e-Legend Concept is in either of the autonomous modes, the interior configuration changes, with the steering wheel retracting under the sound bar in order to make the 49-inch central screen fully visible. The front seats recline for extra comfort and the side armrests deploy automatically, freeing up a large storage area and an induction charging area for smartphones and other devices. The Peugeot e-Legend Concept is powered by a 100% electric power train, with the 100kWh batteries reaching 800Nm torque and 340Kw power, distributed to the four-wheel drive.
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  Prices Cut on Historics Unsold Cars 19 May 2019 (News)
    Lot 195: 1966 Jaguar E-Type SI 2+2 4.2 automatic. An E-Type the whole family can enjoy (until the kids grow too big). Very recent new exhaust system. Originally estimated at £49,000 to £58,000. Now asking £46,000.   Lot 202: 1961 FIAT 600D Multipla.
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  Three Hot Rods, a Mustang 289 convertible and a ’54 Airstream caravan in Historics 3rd March Ascot Auction. 18 Feb 2018 (News)
  .  Our lead car is actually a well known, beautifully built hot rod featuring independent front suspension, a modified lightweight aluminium Rover V8 engine, three speed Borg Warner 65 automatic box and a Volvo rear axle. It’s estimated at £25,000 to £30,000. This Ford Model A street rod has an original all steel 1929 3-window body and chassis (not a fibreglass copy).
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  A Grand Monday: Honda S-MX 21 Aug 2017 (News)
  That means 2.0-litres, around 140bhp, which makes it quicker than many of the Japanese minivans. The gearbox is a four-speed automatic with torque converter lock-up to boost efficiency. But what is it like to run and keep going?
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  Customised Maserati Quattroporte Series One for sale 23 May 2017 (News)
  The name Iniezione came from the original Lucas Injection system, but in 1966 Dr Wax asked it to be replaced by carburettors (this can be reversed since the injection parts are still available). Furthermore, the automatic gearbox was replaced by a ZF manual unit and Bosch electric components were installed instead of the Magneti Marellis. Other options Dr Wax requested were power-assisted steering, special double exhaust pipes (each 60 mm) and two enlarged petrol tanks (50 litres each, normally 35 litres) increasing the car’s touring range.
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 405 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  With a new 12-month MoT, the only thing that might detract from the car’s appeal is its automatic gearbox. Its pseudo-sportiness may not deliver the most engaging drive as a result, but having owned an auto 405 before, the author can confirm they’re actually really quite pleasant. At £895, this needs snapping up quickly.
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  Royal cars and celebrity classics offered at NEC sale 5 Oct 2016 (News)
  Also offered is Princess Diana’s 1994 Audi Cabriolet, estimated at between £50,000 and £60,000. The automatic, 2.3-litre Cabriolet finished in Gomera Pearl with Parchment leather and cream carpets was presented to Diana for her personal use by Dovercourt Audi of St Johns Wood, and first registered on the 7 March, 1994.
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  Skoda Fabia vRS (2010-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  Engine 1390cc turbocharged petrol TSI, 180PS and 250Nm Performance  0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, top speed 139mph Economy 45.6mpg combined Transmission Seven-speed DSG automatic Price new £16,415 The original Fabia vRS was such a popular car and gained a very keen following, so it wasn’t surprising that there was plenty of anticipation about the second generation model as soon as the new Fabia was launched in 2007.
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  Skoda Fabia vRS Estate (2010-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  Engine 1390cc turbocharged petrol TSI, 180PS and 250Nm Performance  0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, top speed 140mph Economy 45.6mpg combined Transmission Seven-speed DSG automatic Price new £17,265 If the Octavia vRS Estate was a bit unusual then the Fabia vRS Estate is a proper oddity. Small estates rarely look good and even with the best will in the world you wouldn’t describe the standard Fabia Estate as a ‘looker’.
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  A Grand Monday: Nissan Micra, £599 6 Jun 2016 (News)
  This includes four new tyres, new oil and filter, air filter, fuel filter, fan belt, and spark plugs. According to the seller, this Micra drives perfectly. He says, 'It has an automatic choke with a summer/winter setting which is easily set in the engine bay by just moving a lever dependent on the time of year. Stars first time - always. 'Last winter, I did a daily commute of 60 miles to and from work - the headlights are brilliant, the heater is amazing and works perfectly on all settings and the visibility out of this car all round is excellent.’ He added, ‘Insurance is dirt cheap and I achieved 56 mpg on my run to work.’ So if you’re based near Gilwern, Abergavenny, then we reckon this car is definitely worth a look.
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  A grand Monday: Citroen BX project £500 18 May 2015 (News)
  So that’s the good, what about the bad? Well, we’re told the sunroof does not stop automatically and the wiper speed is slow. The big worry is the ride height needs adjusting – it’s 40mm too high at the rear and 30mm too low at the front. But that might not be as bad as it sounds.
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  Jensen makes a comeback...again 4 Mar 2015 (News)
  Power output of around 665bhp is expected, provided via a supercharged version of GM’s 6.4-litre V8 linked to a choice of six-speed manual or semi-automatic transmission. The GT will employ a bespoke spaceframe ‘chassis’ clad with a combination of composite and aluminium panels. The interior will be opulent and hand-crafted, with a combination of leather and Alcantara used throughout.
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  A Grand Monday: Austin Montego 2.0 Mayfair 27 Oct 2014 (News)
  By Paul Guinness, Contributor The Montego is one of those cars of the 1980s and ’90s that’s suddenly an unusual sight out on the street, with certain versions offering real rarity appeal on today’s classic scene. Happily for buyers, however, such scarcity doesn’t automatically mean hefty asking prices, as the £995 tag attached to this low-mileage 2.0-litre Mayfair proves.  According to How Many Survived, the number of Montegos still on the road is down to a less than a hundred (with a few more on SORN) making this 25,000-mile saloon an unusual offering.
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  Advice on Avoiding a Crash for Cash 30 May 2014 (News)
  Obviously the first thing to do is be aware of the behaviour of the car in front and leave a sensible distance between it and you. If you are drivingt an automatic in slow moving traffic, left foot braking enables you to stop instantly if the car in front stops suddenly. Moneysupermarket advises: "Anyone caught up in what they think could be a suspected 'Crash For Cash' situation should follow some simple but effective steps to ensure they gather as much information as possible at the scene to thwart the scam and help insurers tackle this increasing problem."
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  A Grand Monday: Saab 99 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  And for that additional slice of genuine charm, it's a bit down-at-heel to look at, with peeling lacquer and a sun-bleached rear seat, but we like it all the more for that. It's a 99GL automatic, which means that the slant-four engine is carburetted, and pushing out 100bhp. At £4905 new in 1979, it wasn't cheap, and there were many rivals that could beat its 100mph maximum speed and 0-60mph time of 13.6 seconds.
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  Tamper-Proof Centralised Digital Service Records Add to Value of Used Mazdas. 15 Nov 2013 (News)
  Introduced in 2012, the App is available to customers free of charge and allows Mazda owners to review their service history, automatically receive service reminders, request roadside assistance, check and edit their personal and vehicle details, as well as find their nearest Mazda dealership. * Customers can use their personal access code to download the App which is available on iTunes for iPhones and in Android format for Smart Phones.
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  Volkswagen's new chassis explained 2 Feb 2012 (News)
  These include a new multicollision brake system. After an initial collision, this helps to reduce the intensity of secondary collisions by automatically initiating braking. Very recently, the ADAC (the German version of the AA) awarded this system the ‘Yellow Angel’ award for innovations and it will be standard equipment in the next generations of the Audi A3 and the Golf.