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  Silverstone Classic 2017: Jaguar royalty to join XJ220 celebrations 25 May 2017 (News)
  As engineering director at Jaguar, Randle was the mastermind behind the fastest and most expensive road-going Jaguar ever created. Helfet was Jaguar’s senior sports car designer and the brains behind the XJ220’s timeless lines. The two leading lights were recently reunited at Don Law Racing in Staffordshire, the family-run business that is responsible for keeping XJ220’s on the road.
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  More than a quarter of females feel ripped off by garages 5 Jan 2017 (News)
  More than a quarter of of female motorists feel that they have been overcharged by a garage when they've had work done on their car. The survey by warranty and maintenance company Motoreasy showed that nearly one in three women questioned have stopped using a garage because they felt they were being taken advantage of, with a third of younger women drivers between 20 and 25 years old saying they felt most vulnerable.
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: Mercedes-Benz introduces ‘All-Terrain’ E-Class 21 Sep 2016 (News)
  Here's a quick preview of the production cars we're most looking forward to seeing in Paris... 
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  Coys to host new Sussex auction ahead of Goodwood Revival 12 Jul 2016 (News)
  The ‘Thoroughbreds and Vintage at Fontwell’ sale is the latest addition to Coys calendar of exciting new auctions in 2016-2017, including: Schloss Dyck in Germany (August 6th), Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris (October 8th), Coys at Alexandra Palace in London as exclusive auction partners of the Classic & Sports Car Show (October 29th) and Coys at Olympia in London (February 18th).
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  HonestJohn.co.uk named Best Automotive Website at Newspress Awards 20 Mar 2016 (News)
  .” Daniel Harrison, editor of HonestJohn.co.uk said: "The team at HonestJohn.co.uk works so hard to make sure our users are the best-informed and best-advised when it comes to buying, owning and running a car. But we couldn't do it without our readers who keep us up to date, every day telling us about faults, fuel consumption and their local dealer experience."  
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  Laser’s mini jump starter is packed full of power 28 Jan 2016 (News)
  This Mini Jump Start is charged with a 240 volt-12 volt charger unit for the home or workshop, plus a 12 volt DC charging adaptor is also supplied so you can charge it from your car’s cigarette lighter. It’s also safe to keep your Mini Jump Start on charge 24 hours a day and 365 days a year if you need to. The charging port in the control panel has an automatic sensor and will sense when the Mini Jump Start is charged and then shut itself down automatically - so it inever overcharges.
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  Heritage parts now available for Freelander 1 6 Jan 2016 (News)
  Tim Hannig, director, Jaguar Land Rover Heritage, said: ‘With the addition of the Freelander 1 as a Heritage model, Land Rover is reaffirming its support and commitment to its loyal customers by providing exceptional cars, services, parts and experiences for models more than 10 years out of production. ‘Genuine Land Rover Heritage Parts for Freelander 1 have been engineered and tested in extreme conditions.
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  Fuel nears £1-a-litre as supermarkets cut prices for Christmas 9 Dec 2015 (News)
  . Sub-£1 fuel prices will be welcomed by families in the run up to Christmas, meaning it will cost £52.94 to fill the tank of a Ford Focus, a saving of around £4 compared to November.   Want to know how many miles your car will really do to the gallon? Check out Real MPG
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  Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer to open MGLive! 2015 6 May 2015 (News)
  Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer will be opening the world’s biggest MG event at Silverstone circuit on Saturday, 20 June. And he’ll be joined at the car club’s 65 th meeting by the MGA that featured on the latest season of the hit television series. Mike said, ‘There aren’t many marques that are as well-loved as MG.
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  Classic Advert: Rover 200 13 Apr 2015 (News)
  Ah, how romantic… Hero of the ad is, of course, our Rover 200 driver, proudly wearing those high-waisted trousers of the late 1980s. He grabs his car keys, dashes outside to his sparkling new G-reg 216 GSi and heads for the open road. Meanwhile, his lover enters the church where she’s about to marry somebody else. Will our intrepid Rover driver get there in time to stop the wedding and head off into the proverbial sunset with the love of his life?
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  Bentley Drivers Club gets into gear for 2015 27 Jan 2015 (News)
  .  But the season highlight will be the club’s annual Silverstone race meeting on 1 August. Current plans are for nine or ten grids overall featuring a diverse range of cars from AC, MG, Porsche, Aston Martin and the traditional Morgan Championship round. There will also be plenty of Bentley action with two dedicated all-Bentley grids.  For further information please visit the club’s website www.bdcl.org . 
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  Honda Swindon plant now producing green hydrogen 31 Oct 2014 (News)
  It’s currently capable of producing 20 tons of hydrogen a year, while demand is expected to be around 10 tons initially - meaning the facility is prepared for extra demannd in future. One of the reasons Honda never brought its FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car to the UK was lack of infrastructure to keep it running, so the new fuelling station provides a good case for the next generation Honda fuel cell vehicle, due in 2016.  Mayor of Swindon Cllr Teresa Page fuelling a Honda FCX with renewable hydrogen
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  One in three young drivers has taken a selfie at the wheel 11 Aug 2014 (News)
  . “Taking a ‘selfie’ has for many young people quickly become an integral part of everyday life – but it’s the last thing you should be doing behind the wheel of a car,” said Jim Graham, Ford Driving Skills for Life manager. Kevin Clinton, head of road safety at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), said: “Ford’s survey is very disturbing and is another example of how using new technology, such as smartphones, inappropriately can create serious risks to people’s lives.
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  UK’s best Skoda technicians compete in Europe 20 May 2014 (News)
  The technicians are also tested on their product knowledge, as well as on their ability to diagnose and solve problems through every area of the car. The winners of the competition will each receive a €4,000 prize. Darren Quinell said: “The Service Challenge puts critical knowledge to the test, but just as importantly, it examines our ability to identify innovative solutions to mechanical and electrical issues so that customers across the entire retailer network are able to benefit from an even higher standard of maintenance.”
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  Michelin announces latest Alpin winter tyre 3 Feb 2014 (News)
  The Alpin 5 sits between the previous Alpin 4 and the Pilot Alpin winter tyre, which is designed for larger tyre sizes and higher performance cars. The Alpin 5 uses a new tread patten designed to better disperse water and to provide a so-called ‘rack and pinion’ effect, which locks into uncompressed snow to improve traction.
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  Mitsubishi announces 2014 offers 2 Jan 2014 (News)
  .  The Shogun is available with a reduction of £5000 off the list price and can be financed with 0% APR. Finally the Mirage city car is offered with 0% finance over three years and three years free servicing, and there’s an expanded list of Motability deals. For more information on all of the latest Mitisubishi deals visit the Mitsubishi website .
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  Murray Walker honoured with lifetime achievement award 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  .” Dubbed the ‘voice of motorsport’ by his fans, Murray Walker initially has no interest in motor racing and was more interested in bikes than cars. However, after World War II, he joined his father Graham in the commentary box in 1949 and after a spell of working as an advertising executive for Mars and Vauxhall, became a full-time F1 commentator for the BBC in 1978.
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  Preview: Castle Combe Autumn Classic, 6 October 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  Also, with the news that the famous Ecurie Ecosse Race Collection is to be auctioned off later in the year, it might be the very last opportunity, certainly on a race circuit, to see the transporter and some of the Ecurie Ecosse cars including the ex-Jim Clark Tojeiro. There will also be pre 1966-Jaguars, including C-, D- and E-types in action on the Wiltshire circuit. Sponsored by Bristol Forklifts and Carole Nash Insurance, qualifying for the Autumn Classic gets underway at 8.30am with displays from 12.00 to 12.50.
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  ex-Chris Evans Mini to star at Carfest sale 23 Jul 2013 (News)
  The history file's pretty full too. Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: 'It’s a lovely little car in its own right, but this 1964 Austin Mini has the added attraction of once being the pride and joy of household name Chris Evans. I’m sure that this celebrity status will add to its appeal, although the lucky new owner will struggle to listen to Chris on his popular breakfast radio show on their way to work as it doesn’t have a radio!'
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  Simply Vauxhall show debuts at Beaulieu 23 Jul 2013 (News)
  At approximately 11am and 2pm, the Band of the Royal Yeomanry will be keeping visitors entertained with rousing British songs and anthems and, as with all Simply Rallies, visitors to Beaulieu on the day of the event will be invited to vote for their favourite vehicle in the People’s Choice Awards. The owner of the winning car will receive a Beaulieu Trophy in an afternoon presentation ceremony and will be given the opportunity to lead a cavalcade of Vauxhalls through the attraction. Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Vauxhall is from 9.30am with catering available.