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  Audi Breaks Diesel Speed Records 14 Aug 2001 (News)
  The frugal A2 managed 30.79mpg during its speed record attempts while the A4 averaged 19.35mpg on its 200 mile run when it averaged 127.85mph. The A8 averaged over 12mpg during its high-speed runs. "Audi has proven beyond doubt that its has the most advanced range of diesel engines in the world, which combine not only record breaking pace, but also high fuel efficiency, and crucially for company British motorists, among the lowest CO2 emissions of any manufacturer," commented Kevin Rose, Audi UK Director.
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  Electric classics ‘must not be considered historic vehicles’ says FIVA 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  Classics that have been converted to run on an electric powertrain should not be considered historic vehicles, according to a group that aims to protects the heritage of old cars. FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) says it cannot promote the use of modern EV components (motors and batteries) to replace a historic vehicle’s powertrain to owners or regulators.
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  Italian firm takes major stake in Morgan Car Company 5 Mar 2019 (News)
  The news means the 110-year old Malvern-based company will no longer be family-owned – a position it’s held since it was founded in 1910. It comes after Morgan settled a long-running dispute with ex-director Charles Morgan, who was the grandson of the founder and a 25% shareholder, in 2017. Although the Worcestershire-based manufacturer remains tight-lipped over the details of the deal, it says the Morgan family will continue to act as ‘stewards for the brand’. The changes mean the management team and all employees will become shareholders in the business.
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  Electric Mini unveiled at London Classic Car Show 19 Feb 2019 (News)
  Available to order immediately in either left- or right-hand-drive, the limited production run of 100 cars starts at £79,000 and comes with an unlimited mileage one-year warranty and MOT. The car can be fully charged in four hours via a Type 2 connector (although fast charging options are available).
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  Sales of new diesels continue downward spiral 5 Jun 2018 (News)
  “May’s growth, albeit on the back of large declines last year, is encouraging and suggests the market is now starting to return to a more natural running rate,” said Mike Hawes of the SMMT. “To ensure long-term stability, we need to avoid any further disruption to the market, and this will require sustainable policies that give consumers and businesses the confidence to invest in the new cars that best suit their needs,” he added.
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  Landmark Jaguar E-type heads to auction 2 May 2018 (News)
  Today, the car has only been used only occasionally for classic car runs and shows. The bodywork is described as solid with no obvious signs of deterioration. The Jaguar E-type comes with a Heritage Certificate, drivers’ handbook and receipts for work totalling more than £14,000.
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  Rare Alta wins tenth Flying Scotsman rally 30 Apr 2018 (News)
  A rare 1939 Alta, crewed by Gareth Burnett and Matthew Vokes, has won the tenth anniversary run of the Flying Scotsman Rally. Driver Gareth Burnett has won the event twice before in 2013 and 2016, both at the wheel of a Talbot 105 Alpine, making the first driver to score a hat-trick. The winners beat off strong competition from fellow two-time winner William Medcalf, with navigator Andy Pullen, who finished just .07 behind the leaders in the 1925 Bentley Super Sports.
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  Is Castrol Valvemaster fuel additive still available? 24 Apr 2018 (News)
  .’ Fuel additives like Valvemaster were designed for use in classic vehicles that were made to run on leaded petrol – mostly cars built before 1992. Without the addition of lead in the petrol, enthusiasts were concerned that the valves seats would suffer from recession. However, because of the low mileages (and light use) that many older vehicles enjoy, this seems to have been much less of a problem than many predicted.
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  Churchill’s Daimler set for London show 6 Feb 2018 (News)
  It was the first Daimler to boast independent suspension and was powered by an enlarged, 2522cc version of the overhead-valve six-cylinder first introduced in 1933. An initial production run of 23 Drophead Coupés was planned for 1939, but production was soon halted when war broke out and didn’t resume until 1945. Adding to the disruption, only eight of the original cars had been built when Daimler’s factory was destroyed during the Blitz of 1940 and five of those were destroyed during the attack.
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  A Grand Monday : Mazda 626 EGi Coupe 17 Jul 2017 (News)
  It's a car that has clearly been cherished, and it fully deserves to go to an equally caring new owner. It has a few minor cosmetic blemishes, but nothing too scary, while at 94,000 miles it's barely run-in for a Japanese classic of this era. Mechanically, they're pretty indestructible. A pretty cool way to travel for not much outlay - try finding another (you might, of course, but there's only one other definitely on the road!).
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  Bugatti that survived WW2 target practice heads to auction 4 Jul 2017 (News)
  Introduced at the October 1927 Paris Salon, the Type 44 was heralded as Bugatti's first proper touring car. Much of the running gear was common to other models, including the chassis which was essentially carried over from the preceding Type 38. The Type 44's 2991cc eight-cylinder 80bhp engine was based around two cast-iron cylinder blocks (complete with non-detachable heads) and boasted a centrally-driven single overhead camshaft that operated twenty-four valves (sixteen inlet, eight exhaust).
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Jun 2017 (News)
  Win £1000 to spend at John Lewis with Black Circles Place an order for Goodyear, Michelin, Dunlop, Yokohama, Avon or Kumho tyres at Black Circles and win up to £1000 worth of John Lewis vouchers. Competition runs until 2 July 2017. >> Click here to see the deal Get 25% off  RST Blade Leather Jeans Save £40 on a pair of RST Blade leather jeans.
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  British motoring treasures to go on show 23 Mar 2017 (News)
  Ultimately the motorised sleds built by Wolseley used on the expedition proved mechanically unreliable and unsuitable for the severe conditions experienced at the South Pole. Running alongside the display, a ‘People’s 50’ will be assembled, providing community groups with the opportunity to loan, nominate or suggest significant objects of their own. This ongoing project will be undertaken by the Trust’s Community Engagement Officer and material loaned will be displayed in the Museum during the exhibition.
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  Finalists announced for club showcase 13 Oct 2016 (News)
  Away from members of the BMC/BL family, Ford are well represented with two cars sporting the blue oval making it into the final, with Geoff Cousin’s Ford Anglia and Gary Robert’s 3.0 Capri in the running alongside it. Geoff’s Anglia took the title ‘Best of Britain’ at this year’s Hot Rod and Custom Show, while Gary’s Capri is the Gold Winner with Capri Owner’s Club.
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  Low-mileage Datsun comes out of hiding 16 Sep 2016 (News)
  The engine was turned by hand and then connected to a small auxiliary fuel tank to bypass the fuel tank/lines and briefly started and run with no obvious issues. Today, the car’s original condition makes it a collectible example, with no signs of excessive use. As a time-warp example, it is expected to sell for £18,000 to £22,000 when offered at auction.
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes W124 22 Aug 2016 (News)
  A cursory glance at the car’s online MoT history throws up nothing for concern – an advisory at its last test in May for some slight underbody corrosion, which obviously needs nipping in the bud, but no history of complicated structural repairs which can often blight this model later in life. At just under 110,000 miles, it’s barely run in for one of these engines, and the MoT history appears to back up the relatively low use it has seen in recent years. At this price, you could buy the car, sell the plate, and get most if not all of your money back.
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  Land Rovers storm ahead at resto show sale 7 Mar 2016 (News)
  An original UK right-hand drive, matching numbers 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III offered as a non-running project, sold for £47,250. And a 1968 Jaguar E-type Series II Roadster, a matching numbers example which will provide the new owner a wonderful project, sold for £41,625. You can see the full results from the sale at the by visiting the Silverstone Auctions website .
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  Trio of starter classics set for Barons sale 3 Feb 2016 (News)
  The 1974 Fiat 500 (£4500-£5500) looks smart and would be great fun on classic car runs, while the 1973 MGB Roadster (£4000-£5500) has benefited from a substantial restoration, since when it has been kept garaged when not in use and never driven in the wet. There’s also a 1968 Vanden Plas Princess 1300 (£1500-£3000) that could provide affordable family classic motoring.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: JLR reveals James Bond Spectre cars 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  .  Working on the development of high performance versions of existing models, luxury bespoke commissions and limited run collector editions, it represents the very pinnacle of the two iconic brands.   Specially modified Land Rover Defenders and the fastest, most powerful Land Rover ever, the Range Rover Sport SVR also star in major action sequences shot in Austria.  The highly capable Defenders were constructed by the JLR Special Operations division with huge 37-inch diameter off-road tyres and enhanced body protection to tackle the challenging terrain of the snow-covered mountain roads used for filming.
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  Government announces £500m “electric highways” trials 18 Aug 2015 (News)
  The new road system would result in a 45 per cent reduction in CO2 and 30 per cent NOx emissions Although the report estimates that the new road system would result in a 45 per cent reduction in CO2 and 30 per cent NOx emissions, the consequent loss of VAT and fuel tax revenue would run into the millions - around £14 million per mile over a 20-year period.  Another problem would be the development of universal in-car technology, which would have to be agreed by car manufacturers.