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  Ford and Fiat miss out on top Euro NCAP safety ratings 3 Mar 2017 (News)
  Like the Ka+, it also lacks autonomous braking technology, already offered on several models in the same class. “The 500 is an old car by now and the small improvements that Fiat has made on the facelift don’t hide that," Euro NCAP’s Secretary General, Michiel van Ratingen said. "Unfortunately, high hopes for the segment are smashed by Ford by releasing a brand new Ka+ with mediocre safety performance."
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  Iconic modern classics head to auction 29 Nov 2016 (News)
  A host of future classics are being offered for sale at auction this weekend, including a Honda NSX, Subaru Impreza and Lotus Esprit V8 Twin Turbo. The cars will go under the hammer at the Classic Car Auctions sale of the year, which takes place on Saturday, 3 December, at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. The UK supplied, right-hand drive 1992 Honda NSX is finished in metallic black with a black leather interior.
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Vectra 28 Nov 2016 (News)
  For a few quid short of a grand (and we reckon there's room to haggle) this is one of those cars that, if you buy now, will be something of a curio in the really quite near future. If you look at the sudden surge in interest in models such as the Ford Sierra, Rover 800 and Vauxhall's own Cavalier in the past couple of years, buying this now could well be perfect timing.
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  Parents are the safest drivers, says research 23 Nov 2016 (News)
  Belt up: mums and Dads spend a lot of time making sure their precious passenger is clipped in properly – and leading by example. 4. Remember the kids on the road, not just in the car: realising that your speed can kill should stop you from putting your foot down in a hurry. 5. Plan ahead: parents are used to planning their days with precision and this includes knowing their optimum route, as well as where they can safely stop to attend to their children if they need to.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Pride of ownership finalists revealed 7 Nov 2016 (News)
  Twenty cars will go head to head to compete for the Pride of Ownership award at this year's NEC Classic Motor Show. The finalists, selected from a total of 80 applicants, will be on show at event, which takes place in Birmingham on 11-13 November.
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  Peugeot and Citroen to get new heritage centre 16 Jul 2015 (News)
  The Conservatoire is housed at Aulnay-sous-Bois, just outside Paris, where Citroën used to make cars. In 2012, the manufacturer announced that the plant would close and 8000 jobs would be lost in a major shake up of its operations. Fears were growing that the 400-car collection would be mothballed or broken up.
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  Who fancies a ‘brand new’ Sunbeam Lotus? 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  It will need registering for the first time if its new owner intends using it on the road. The vendor describes the car as being in perfect running order, having been fully recommissioned earlier this year and treated to new belts, filters and fluids throughout. “It’s incredibly rare to discover a historic car that is ‘brand new’ but this is exactly what we have here,” said Silverstone Auctions managing director, Nick Whale.
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  Chris Evans' CarFest dates confirmed for 2014 11 Nov 2013 (News)
  Don't ask me how we’re going to top what we've already achieved but, believe me, we will. There'll be more great bands, more fantastic cars, more fabulous food, more unbelievable air displays, more terrific sideshows… more of everything, in fact. It gets me all excited just talking about – I already can't wait for the gates to open at Oulton Park next August.
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  Hyundai boss goes back to the shop floor on Channel 4's Undercover Boss 15 Jul 2013 (News)
  As well as going undercover at a dealership, Ray spends time working at the company's largest operation, Tilbury docks. However, while Ray was amazed to see Hyundai import 2500 cars a week, he was shocked to find that dozens of cars go missing - albeit temporalily.  In a statement, Hyundai UK said: "The Hyundai business has almost tripled in the last five years and at the end of 2012 we became one of the top ten car manufacturers in the UK.
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  Preview: Beaulieu Autojumble, Hampshire, 7-8 September 5 Jul 2013 (News)
  On the Saturday, Bonhams auction house will be running its popular sale of collectors’ cars, motorcycles and automobilia. If you fancy bidding on an item or two please bear in mind that you can only gain entry with a catalogue available to purchase on tel. +44 (0)207 393 3900. Sunday will see the opening of Trunk Traders, where amateur autojumblers will be selling surplus motoring items from their car boots.
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  Honda Jazz now available for £135 per month 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  Honda Jazz customers receive a £500 deposit contribution, whether they pay cash, or finance the car through one of the flexible packages available. The finance packages include, three-years' 0% APR hire purchase, four years PCP with a 4.9% APR, or a pay half now and pay half in 18 months 0% APR HP deal.
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  Honda to Run Cars, Bikes and Lawnmowers at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 9 Jun 2012 (News)
  The concept will sit alongside Gordon Shedden’s BTCC racing Civic, the 2012 Samsung Honda Fireblade and James Toseland’s 2007 championship winning Ten Kate Honda Fireblade. Fans of the full-sized Goodwood Hill Climb will see triple British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal take his BTCC new racing Civic up the track everyday. Meanwhile, two-wheel enthusiasts will see Michael Laverty and John Kirkham riding the 2012 Samsung Honda Fireblade, John McGuinness on the Honda TT Legends Fireblade and Jason O’Halloran riding the 2006 HM Plant Fireblade machine.
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  Racing at Crystal Palace 26th/27th May 16 May 2012 (News)
  Running over the weekend of 26-27 May, Motorsport at the Palace (supported by the Ancaster group) will again offer exciting timed track sprints, as a host of classic and modern cars do battle for Fastest Time of the Day. This year the Classic Motorcycle Racing Club will be displaying its rare two-wheeled racing motorcycles and sidecars, some of which raced at Crystal Palace many years ago.
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  Mazda MX-5 GT to Take on Supercars in British GT Championship 22 Mar 2012 (News)
  "We are looking forward to taking on the supercar brands this year and winning," commented Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director for Mazda UK.  "Last year was a valuable development year when we established the strengths of the car and then developed the power and handling to best exploit those strengths.  We are excited and optimistic about our first year in British GT and fully expect the Mazda MX-5 to upset a few established marques.
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  BCA and Lex Autolease To Offer 500 Convertibles in Two Auctions 1 Mar 2012 (News)
  .  Full details of the entry, including vehicle images and grades can be found by logging onto www.british-car-auctions.co.uk . The convertible sales will form the conclusion of a special ‘Double Triathlon’ Sales programme on Friday 16 th and Saturday 17 th March.  Nearly 900 vehicles will be offered in simultaneous sales events at BCA Belle Vue Manchester and BCA Blackbushe, alongside an online ‘Bid Now’ sale of 50 convertibles which also runs over the Friday and Saturday.
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  10 years of Skoda vRS models 13 Jul 2011 (News)
  Since Skoda became part of the Volkswagen Group 20 years ago, the Czech firm has been focussed on building good quality cars that are value for money. In the early days the brand had to shake off its unwanted image for poor reliability – excitement and performance came way down the list of priorities. But that all changed in 2001 with the launch of the Skoda Octavia vRS – a performance version powered by the 1.8 turbocharged engine from the Volkswagen Golf GTI complete with 180PS and a 0-62mph time of less than 8.0 seconds.
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  Film Star Alvis Speed 20 in Historics Auction 18th May 11 May 2011 (News)
  Introduced in 1932, the Speed 20 was the first post-vintage design from Alvis, with the second series of the car adopting the SB moniker, and its bristling performance – the top speed of 90mph now aided by a new all-synchromesh gearbox – was allied to a more sporting look to that of its predecessor, the SA, thanks in part to a longer, lower chassis and the addition of imposing Lucas P100 lamps, fitted as standard.
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  Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 14th and 15th May 10 Feb 2011 (News)
  Also on Sunday, Trunk Traders will feature ‘boot bounty’ from amateur autojumblers selling their surplus car bits from the back of their vehicles. Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy all the Beaulieu attractions, including the National Motor Museum’s latest exhibition ”Feats of Endurance” which has among its exhibits, the Camel Trophy winning Land Rover Discovery.
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  Free Rides to London on 4th January in Congestion Charge Exempt Volvos 24 Dec 2010 (News)
  Volvo is offering a free chauffeuring service into Central London on 4th January 2011 in three of its low-emission DRIVe models to mark the introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount for the capital's Congestion Charge. New rules mean that from 4th January 2011, any Euro 5 compliant car - regardless of powertrain - with CO2 emissions under 100g/km will be exempt from the £10 daily charge.  The introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount follows a successful 18-month campaign led by Volvo Car UK, which called for a review of the previous Alternative Fuel Discount of the congestion zone charging by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
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  RenaultSport 2010 Trackday Calender 23 Mar 2010 (News)
  They will also enjoy a “hot” lap in the car from the passenger seat with a qualified instructor at the wheel.  Speaking about the popularity of the trackdays, Phil York, Renault’s Marketing Director said, “Renaultsport trackdays are the ideal way of letting our customers share our passion for Renaultsport, as well as giving them the opportunity to realise the full potential of their cars in a safe and laid-back atmosphere.