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  Hybrid Concept Cars from Subaru and MCC 11 Sep 2001 (News)
  The speed at which the front and rear wheels are driven is synchronized electronically. When the car is cruising on the over-run, the momentum of the rear wheels is converted into electric power by a high power 3kW alternator in the rear drive unit and re-charges the batteries. Length is 3,425mm; width: 1,425mm; height: 1,475mm.
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  Auction Prices Remain Strong 27 Apr 2001 (News)
  There is still no such thing as a cheap Focus with an 82,000 mile 99T 1.8 Ghia on steel wheels running all the way to £6,525. An 11,000 mile 2000W Cougar 2.5 sold for £11,950 and a 17,000 mile 2000W Puma Milenium 1.7 sold for £10,525. A trio of cute bright red 15,000 mile 99T Daewoo Matiz SE models all bid to the same £3,500.
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  Daewoo Finally Sorted Out 17 Oct 2002 (News)
  The President of GM-DAT is Nick Reilly, a Brit, of course, who until the middle of last year was running Vauxhall Motors. He will be too busy with settling down the new organisation to attend in Birmingham but since last December Reilly has been heading up the negotiating team which has finalised the deal to buy large parts of the Korean car company.
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  Christmas traffic predicted to be ‘busiest in five years’ 17 Dec 2021 (News)
    "We’re expecting the biggest Christmas getaway for five years, including a ‘Frantic Festive Friday’ on Christmas Eve. "But with overall traffic volumes in the run-up to the big day set to be down slightly on normal given the current ‘work from home’ guidance, there’s reason to hope there won’t be too many queues as millions get away to see friends and family."
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  Obituary: John Haynes 12 Feb 2019 (News)
  He published a booklet entitled 'Building A ‘750’ Special’ - and the first print run of 250 copies sold out in ten days. After leaving school John joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) to do his National Service, where he made many lifelong friends. During his time in the RAF his role in logistics taught him business management skills, while enabling him to pursue his passion for motor racing and publishing in his spare time.
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  Christmas feature: Hot Wheels at 50 21 Dec 2018 (News)
  And that shows just how deeply passions have run for Hot Wheels over five decades and over four billion sales. The brand is a household name in over 200 nations, and the market-leading die cast toy in the USA, UK, Europe, China, Australia and, thanks to Elon Musk, outer space.
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  How to get the cheapest classic car insurance for young drivers 6 Nov 2018 (News)
  But with young drivers facing four-figure premiums for insuring a modern car, what chance have they got of being able to run a classic? Thankfully, insurers are starting to offer bespoke insurance policies for younger drivers that don't cost the earth. What is classic car insurance for younger drivers? It means enthusiasts between 18 and 24 can get insured on a vehicle that’s more than 20 years of age.
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  450 Cars Racing at Castle Combe 16th - 17th June 9 Jun 2012 (News)
  The complex new machine should be amazing once sorted. Bath drivers Des Andrews and Guy Parr have their Megahart and Nemesis run by the Dursley based Wayne Poole Racing team. Josh Smith from Weston Super Mare is the lone 'Invitation' class driver in his Radical PR6. Simon Jones from Oldbury on Severn is one of a number of drivers with a very busy Saturday.
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  New Michelin Primacy 3 Premium Tyres: Are They 3 Ways Better? 21 Oct 2011 (News)
  The VUFO institute based at Dresden University runs what is probably the most comprehensive analysis of vehicle crashes in the world. It’s called the German In Depth Accident Database (GIDAS), so far based on 68,000,000 pieces of information gleaned from the study of 20,000 crashes over 3 years within a 50-kilometre radius of Dresden.
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  Sportscar Racing, Castle Combe, Monday 30th August 19 Aug 2010 (News)
  The quickest of the modifieds is Trowbridge's Mark Funnell in his unique Honda powered Lotus Exige, currently within three points of the overall title with just two rounds left to run. His only mathematical opposition in class is the Westfield SE of Bristol's Chris Child. In the Production class, Chepstow's David Jones has a slender lead overall with his Caterham, but has two very competitive opponents in similar machinery.
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  Electric vehicles best for short runs 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  A new study shows that the majority of journeys are less than five miles and ideal for electric car travel.
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  Volkswagen Milano Taxi conept unveiled 20 Apr 2010 (News)
  The Milano Taxi concept debuts a simple, clean appearance that draws inspiration from the classic Samba Bus from the 1950's as well as the current design language established by Walter de Silva (head of design, Volkswagen Group) and Klaus Bischoff, head of design, Volkswagen. Intricate headlights featuring integrated LED running lights frame a bonnet that, through the absence of a grille, is able to sweep down into the front bumper and create a bold, simple appearance. At the rear, the lights fit neatly into the window panel yet sit separately from a pair of 60:40 split doors.
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  Strong Bidding at Brooklands Classic Auction 12 Jun 2007 (News)
  Arguably the best-value car of the day was the rare 1961 AC Greyhound, one of just 83 cars in the entire production run. Of that original number, just 66 are known to the AC Owners’ Club today. This example, Chassis No. 2523, still had its original West Sussex registration number and had been the subject of an extensive chassis-up restoration at vast expense including a re-paint in Aston Martin metallic green.
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  eBay Auction Report – 12th June 2005 16 Jun 2005 (News)
  A 1992J 5dr Citroen ZX 1.4 Advantage made £190, whereas a 1991J Peugeot 309 1.1 Trio with an MOT about to run out made £121. Finally, a sorry looking 1993K, 88k mile, Rover Metro 1.1 Quest 3dr with no tax or Mot, a duff battery, but the potential to run made £50. One to watch: The 52 plate MG ZT-T+ estate with 31,000 miles made it up to £6,100.
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  Motorists Pay £1.6 Billion for Car Repairs 17 Feb 2004 (News)
  “It is also a valuable guide for people looking at a new car so that they can make a more educated judgement on future running costs.” In terms of market segment, superminis cost an average of £197, less than half the £414 faced by 4x4 owners. Small family models like the Ford Focus cost £221 on average, Executive models £335, Sports at £328 and MPVs, like the Renault Espace, £325.80.
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  'Missing' Mercedes coupe offered for sale for first time in 50 years 13 Dec 2019 (News)
  .’ The 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K has been recommissioned by RM Auto Restoration. Now running, it goes under the hammer on 16-17 January. It is estimated to fetch between £750,000 and £1,125,000.
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  Hidden Heroes: Volkswagen Jetta GTi 26 Jul 2019 (News)
  While everyone knows what a Mk2 Golf is all about and can instantly identify with one, the Jetta is a more specialist cup of tea.  It’s a great car, which shares the Golf’s running gear and much of its interior, but it’s neither uniquely handsome nor as well-known as the legendary hatchback on which it’s based.  As a result, it’s a rare beast, with less than 50 GTis still registered on UK roads, compared to more than 3000 Mk2 Golf GTis.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sport 4 Jun 2018 (News)
  Plus, while no Jaguar will be a paragon of fuel economy, the 3.2 is at least relatively sensible over long distances, with MPG in the high 20s achievable on a run. Droopy headlining aside (they all do that, sir...), the interior looks to be in stunning condition, while the optional 'Dimple' brushed alloy wheels appear pretty decent.
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  A Grand Monday: Yugo 45a Tempo 9 Apr 2018 (News)
  .  Known as the Zastava Koral in the former Yugoslavian Republic, the new supermini was based on the platform and running gear of the Fiat 127, but packaged in a new three-door body that, while a little plain, was quite contemporary. Build quality was cheap and cheerful, but the Yugo was also ridiculously inexpensive, undercutting the likes of Lada, FSO and Skoda against which it competed in the budget market of the 1980s.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Oct 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the deal   Deal of the Week Get an 18-month Sky Original Bundle + Complete Sports Pack, worth £750, when you buy a Nissan Micra, new Qashqai, new X-Trail or Juke. The offer runs from 19 October to 6 November 2017 and is  available for new and existing Sky customers. >> Click here to see the deal