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  Top 10: Cars of Back To The Future 21 Oct 2015 (News)
  And, of course, flying cars. So, here we take a look at some of the cars Back To The Future thought we’d be driving by now, as well as the iconic cars from the original movie. With thanks to imcdb.org for the pictures.
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  Five years of Ask on HonestJohn.co.uk 3 Jan 2014 (News)
  Most of the questions come from the UK, though, and they cover every aspect of motoring from parking fines in supermarket car parks to finding the very best Ferrari for summer driving. We’ve looked back at the archives to show you how the Ask HJ section has evolved since January 3 2009. Click through the pages below to find out more.   
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  Awesome 450bhp Audi RS6 on sale soon 4 May 2002 (News)
  With 560Nm torque also on tap pulls the sprint to 60moh takes just 4.7 seconds and to 124mph (200kph) just 18 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 155mph. Audi’s Quattro four wheel drive system, Dynamic Ride Control and race bred composite design ventilated disc brakes keep the power under control. More at www.audi.co.uk
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  New Mazda RX-8 is a Four Seater 6 Nov 2001 (News)
  The new car has a similar transmission tunnel backbone design to the previous RX-7 twin turbo. It remains rear wheel drive. And with its very small 1.3 litre 250bhp engine set slightly lower and further backj it has perfect 50:50 weight distribution. The new RENESIS rotary engine develops 250bhp at 8,500rmp and 162 lb ft (220Nm) torque at a similarly high 7,500rpm.
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  Volvo upgrades the Cross Country estate, adds AWD to the V70 26 Apr 2001 (News)
  The V70 estate, which shares the Cross Country's powerful 200 bhp, 5-cylinder, 2.4 light pressure turbo engine, now has Volvo's all-wheel drive technology and the TRACS anti-spin system which automatically transfers power from spinning wheels to those offering grip.
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  Vauxhall to sell on internet 14 Nov 2000 (News)
  A Frontera Sport 2.2i listing at £15,595 is on offer at £14,745. Internet shoppers can select a car online and arrange a test drive from a local Vauxhall dealer. They a can also obtain a provisional part-exchange allowance for their old car and arrange Vauxhall Finance. The website is www.vauxhall.co.uk
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  Is this Britain’s cheapest car? 24 Mar 2017 (News)
  A Rover 45 today is what a Lada was 15 years ago, but with even less desirability. Ironic, really, because the 45 really isn’t a bad old thing to drive. It’s not great, far from it, but as a comfortable and dependable banger to get you from A to B, there’s not much wrong with it. Especially not for £3.19...
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  IAM Celebrates 60th Birthday with Party Event and Change of Name 6 Jul 2016 (News)
  It does this through a range of courses for all road users, from online assessments through to the advanced driving and riding tests. IAM RoadSmart is the trading name of all businesses operated by the UK’s largest road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and was formed in April 2016 combining the IAM, IAM Drive & Survive, PDS and IAM Driver Retraining Academy.
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  Kia launches Ray as Korea's first electric car 23 Dec 2011 (News)
  .  It shares that model's major dimensions and, in a global first for an EV manufacturer, can share a production line with conventional combustion-engine cars. The front-wheel drive Ray EV is powered by a 50kW electric motor and a high-capacity 16.4 kWh lithium ion polymer battery pack that is engineered for a 10-year life cycle and skilfully packaged under the rear seat and cabin floor.  Although the Ray EV weighs 187 kg more than the gasoline model, the electric motor's generous torque - 167 Nm (an increase of 77%) - ensures responsive performance.  The EV's acceleration is brisker than the gasoline models (0-to-100 kph in 15.9 seconds), while top speed is 130 kph (81 mph).  Recharging times are six hours using a 220V household supply and just 25 minutes in fast-charge mode.  The Ray EV's automatic transmission offers the driver a choice of two modes while in ‘D' drive.  ‘E' (or ‘eco') mode optimises the delivery of the motor's torque to achieve minimum battery consumption and maximum driving range.  ‘B' (or ‘brake') mode can be selected when driving downhill on highways and on mountain roads to maximise braking power.
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  Goodwood celebrates record Festival of Speed 6 Jul 2011 (News)
  Formula Renault driver Josh returned to Goodwood for another run at the hillclimb course, the Lola being significantly different to the Ford Focus WRC he drove in 2010. “It was such a great experience to drive something that has such a family link,” he said. “My grandfather won Indy with Lola and my dad (1996 Formula World Champion Damon Hill) has tried it so it’s really cool to drive this car. It’s pretty quick, too.
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  Future Classic Friday: BMW 3-Series E46 6 Apr 2018 (News)
  Coupled to BMW’s traditional rear-wheel-drive layout, the new 3-series was a wonderful thing to drive, even in basic four-cylinder form, while moving up to a straight-six brought with it extra refinement and a super-smooth power delivery. In its day, there wasn’t an E46 in the model line-up that failed to deliver.
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  Eighties supercars in demand at auction 13 Mar 2015 (News)
  Eighties supercars were in demand at Brightwells auction on 4 March. A left-hand drive 1988 Ferrari Testarossa with 44,400 miles on the clock went for a mid-estimate £73,700. That’s about twice what it would have made just a couple of years ago. A left-hand drive 20,000-mile 1992 Ferrari 348tb Coupe made £38,500 and a right-hand drive 73,000-mile 1988 Ferrari 412 automatic fetched £23,650.
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  Latest Audi offers from Drive the Deal 17 Jan 2014 (News)
  Drive the Deal has the following competitive deals on brand new Audis, all supplied by UK main dealers. Prices including road tax and delivery to your door. With savings of around £1,800 off popular new Audi A3s, and around £2,500 off popular new Q3s, these deals are not to be missed.
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  Mazda 787B Taking to the Hill at Goodwood Festival of Speed 30 Jun 2011 (News)
  Ex-Formula 1 driver and Le Mans veteran Mike Wilds and current Mazda works driver Mark Ticehurst will be driving the 787B up the hallowed Goodwood hill throughout the festival weekend. The Mazda 787B arrived at Goodwood after a painstaking restoration and test programme to bring it back to driving condition for the first time since it took to the track in 1991.
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  Free Mercedes Motorsport Day at MB World Brooklands 5 Oct 2009 (News)
  Formula 3 Euro Series hotshot Sam Bird returns to Brooklands to demonstrate his Dallara Mercedes, and in the coming weeks even more will be added to an action-packed line-up. There is even the chance for event visitors to take part in driving activities themselves, with a selection of events that offer something for all ages - even children over 1.5 metres tall - thanks to the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy. Activities include hot laps in the Mercedes AMGs, Off-Road 4x4 passenger rides, the trust-building Blindfold Driving Challenge and a fun smart fortwo Egg & Spoon Challenge.
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  Dutch Motor Show Pioneers New Way to Exhibit Cars 19 Mar 2009 (News)
  * The Cabrio experience will give visitors the chance to imagine the joys of open-top driving. Motoring is fun and this is what you can experience in the Cabrio world with a wide selection of soft and hard top convertibles. * SUVs have a rugged image and offer safety on the road.
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  SWITCHING TO GREENER COMPANY CARS COULD SAVE £3BN 5 Apr 2008 (News)
  A Green Fleet Review is a free, tailored, independent review of all aspects of a company’s fleet from an environmental perspective. Free impartial advice on eco-driving (driving in an efficient manner), managing fuel and driver expenses reimbursement, driver training, mileage reduction, health and safety, low carbon fuels and vehicle choice can also be obtained. The Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation providing free, impartial energy advice for all.
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  Half of all Ford dealers to close in the UK 28 Feb 2020 (News)
  To be successful, Government must lead the transition with an extensive and appropriately funded package of fiscal incentives, policies and investment to drive demand. We want to deliver air quality and environmental improvements now but need a strong market to do so.”
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  Electric Mini unveiled at London Classic Car Show 19 Feb 2019 (News)
  A spokesman said, ‘To ensure the E Classic Mini can stand up to the rigours of today’s driving, the prototype has completed over 10,000 real world miles alongside thousands of hours of virtual simulations of the bespoke powertrain. ‘Contemporary corrosion protection together with completely new brake and suspension parts ensure Swind’s E Classic Mini is substantially easier to live with than other classics.’
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  DB6 Mark 2 Volante could fetch £800,000 at auction 8 May 2017 (News)
  One of the more eye-catching lots is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Sportsman estate. Ordered by two Swiss brothers, the cars left the factory as standard left-hand drive V8 Coupes in July 1996, were homologated, and then returned to the factory to be modified as shooting brakes. Finished in British Racing Green with matching upholstery, it had an engine rebuild at 9626km.