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  Porsches beat Ferraris at Silverstone sale 28 May 2015 (News)
  Porsches ruled the roost at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, with a 2010 911 GT2 RS selling for £281,250, and a highly desirable 911 restoration project fetching £146,250. The future classic GT2 RS was one of only 16 UK supplied right-hand drive cars. It outstripped its lower estimate by more than £30,000. The highly original 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupe exceeded its lower estimate of £95,000 by almost 50 percent.  A one-owner, 55,000-mile right-hand drive UK car, it certainly proved a popular restoration project.
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  Techno Classica 2015: Land Rover launches heritage parts division 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  The centrepiece for Land Rover at Techno Classica was an iconic first-generation Range Rover Classic, featuring many Heritage Parts created with the original Land Rover tooling. The rollout of the Land Rover Heritage business will also include Land Rover Heritage Drives – launching this summer. This will give participants the unique opportunity to drive models from Land Rover’s heritage collection at a special 200-acre testing facility in Warwickshire.
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  Your chance to win tickets to the NEC classic motor show 2014 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  All you have to do is tell what your dream classic is and what you’d like to do with it. That could be driving Route 66 in a Ford Mustang, taking on the Nurburging in a Morris Minor or taking a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf back to the factory. Simply email your dream drive to
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  Wheeler Dealers marks its 100th episode in style 3 Oct 2014 (News)
  And although they managed to complete the 60-mile journey from London’s Hyde Park to Madeira Drive on the Sussex shoreline, it wasn’t without its challenges. ‘It was one huge adventure and makes some great television,’ said Brewer. ‘At one point on Clayton Hill in the South Downs, both Edd and I ended up running alongside the car in our full Victorian garb as the poor old Darracq’s single-cylinder engine struggled up the incline.’ For Brewer, it was a dream come true. ‘Right from my early days, I used to stand on Brixton Hill in South London with my parents to watch the crocks go by, so it was fantastic to realise that dream and actually be driving one of those veteran cars.’ The Darracq was on loan from the Haynes International Motor Museum – but it hadn’t turned a wheel since its last London to Brighton run 30 years ago.
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 25 February 4 Feb 2014 (News)
  Restorations are always popular, and Barons has a few of those to choose from. A 1953 Bentley R-Type, which runs and drives, looks to be mid-restoration, having already received engine work, new brakes, clutch, exhaust and tyres. Barons has it pegged at £10,000-12,000, which potentially looks good value for someone who wants to finish this one themselves.
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  McClaren MP4-12C in BCA Blackbushe Auction 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  It features a carbon fibre composite chassis and is powered by a mid-engined 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine developing approximately 616 BHP delivered through a seven-speed seamless Shift dual-clutch gearbox. It boasts sophisticated driving technology sourced from the F1 world including brake steer and a host of other performance driving aids. The car goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a top speed of 207 mph.   To give you some idea what to bid, Britain's top specialist dealer, Tom Harley has two for sale on his website: tomhartley.com 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C Gemballa GT, Titanium Silver with Black hide, 3,300 miles £142,950 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C, Ice Silver with Carbon Black leather, 3,600 miles £139,950.
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  New congestion charging aimed at encouraging ULEVs into London 25 Apr 2013 (News)
  From 1 July 2013, the 100% Ultra Low Emissions Discount (ULED) will only be applicable to the greenest zero or ultra-low emission vehicles driving into the capital - the change is intended to reduce the number of diesel cars driving into the city. . The Mayor also announced two further changes to the scheme that will see the removal of the option to pay the charge in shops, which is now used for only 6% of payments, and an increase in the level of penalty charge from £120 to £130.
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  Thursday want: Classic for a grand 10 Apr 2013 (News)
  1: 1984 Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia Automatic Haven't seen one for ages! In the first of our daily regulars, we root out a super-rare front-wheel drive two-pedal Ford Escort. It might not be exciting, but for those into 1980s nostalgia, it doesn't get any more genuine than this. You don't have to be rich to enjoy the classic car scene - there are lots of interesting classic cars out there for less than £1000 - it really is a buyer's market.
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  Cold Snap Predicted This Weekend 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  “In short, winter tyres are suitable for any road conditions below seven degrees centigrade. Not only do they give motorists peace of mind when driving, but the safety benefits far out weigh any short term cost implications. “Over the last few years, British winters have become harsher, taking their toll on drivers and their vehicles.
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  Latest Skoda offers from Drive the Deal 7 Oct 2011 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has a selection of brand new Skodas at reduced prices, including the popular Yeti and Octavia.
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  85g/km Kia Rio to Make UK Public Debut at EcoVelocity 31 Aug 2011 (News)
  Visitors to the show, held from the 8 - 11 September in the grounds of Battersea Power Station, will have the opportunity to get up close with the all-new Rio, the new Picanto city-car as well as low-emission versions of the cee'd family hatchback and Sportage crossover on a purpose built test route.  Test drives in the Congestion-Charge exempt Picanto will be available on a turn-up and drive basis.  The new Rio is set to be the cleanest non-electric vehicle in the world - emitting just 85g/km CO2 and offering 88.3mpg in 1.1 CRDi ‘1' guise - when it goes on sale on 1September. 
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  Caterham 7s Now Much Easier to Hire 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  Ideal as an extended test drive or short break away, the Hire-A-7 service enables drivers to take in the unique sensation of piloting a lightweight, open-topped sportscar, famed for its intuitive handling characteristics, on their favourite A and B-roads.
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  FIAT's eco:Drive WINS ENVIROMENTAL AWARD 18 Nov 2009 (News)
  It then gives an analysis of the driver’s performance, along with suggestions on how to improve efficiency further by reappraising driving methods.   For more details see: www.fiat.com/ecodrive   Fiat is also the first car manufacturer to achieve a range average of under 130g/km CO2.
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  Suzuki Helps its Owners Drive Greener 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  Suzuki GB introduces the “Green Light Campaign” available to all Suzuki owners and introduces “My Suzuki” websiteEveryone...
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  No Scrappage Discounts on Microcars 13 May 2009 (News)
  “In addition, the UK still has a significant number of older motorists who do not hold licences to drive traditional cars, and who are therefore still driving old polluting and worn-out three wheelers. “Parts are no longer available for these, with the result that they are becoming less and less reliable, and less safe.
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  Alfa Scrappage Deal means MiTo For £8,995 6 May 2009 (News)
  For an entertaining and rewarding driver experience, the iconic sporting Italian manufacturer has also bestowed the Alfa MiTo range with an electronic Q2 system that simulates the presence of a limited slip differential, and supercar technology in the form of a DNA (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather) switch that alters the driving characteristics of the car for different driving situations. On selected models, Alfa Romeo is offering up to £3,000 in addition to the Government’s incentive. For more information on the Alfa Romeo range and details of the UK scrappage scheme, log on to www.alfaromeo.co.uk or visit your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
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  Three Years Insurance on New Corsa For £339 20 Dec 2006 (News)
  The innovative insurance offer is just one of several tempting packages from Vauxhall, making it even more affordable to enjoy the stylish design and driving dynamics of the new Corsa. As well as subsidised insurance premiums, the Luton-based company also recently announced a Choices finance package where it meets the first 12 months payments of a customer’s contract – another industry first.
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  10% Off Breakdown Cover for HJ Site Users 3 Feb 2004 (News)
  Its spokesman says, “Just like the low cost airlines have brought down the cost of air travel, we aim to drive down the cost of breakdown cover for UK motorists. Whilst low cost airlines are associated with reduced service levels and no frills, we have a customer satisfaction guarantee, and give away free extras.
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  Yet Another New Fiesta 12 Jul 2001 (News)
  Instead, it's a small, butch, gadget-packed 'Urban Activity Vehicle' from the mould of the Mazda Demio and Honda HRV. Though it looks like a four-wheel-drive, it isn't. It's simply a smart-looking, jacked-up two-wheel-drive small estate car on the new Fiesta platform. The reported plan is that the normal five-door Fiesta will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and will come to the UK in March 2002.
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  Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 To Be VED Free 28 Mar 2014 (News)
  .  Where for decades the legendary Beetle and rear-mounted engines had dominated the scene, a new era had now dawned: that of the transversely mounted front engine and front-wheel drive. As the successor to the Beetle, of which over 21.5 million were built, the Golf Mk I, designed by Giorgio Giugiaro and Volkswagen Design, had to live up to the immense expectations that it would carry on the success story of what until then was the world’s most successful car.  It worked: the modern and reliable drive concept, the excellent spatial economy and ultimately the design as well, won over the market to such an extent that by October 1976 the one-millionth Golf had been produced.