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  680HP Jaguar XJ220 S Spec in Historics May 20th Ascot Auction 30 Apr 2017 (News)
    The 1961 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible was the epitome of glorious American styling excess, and this 62,000 mile example, imported to the UK in 1963, has ever conceivable extra available. It is reported to be corrosion free. In superb condition and fully refurbished using original Cadillac components to a very high standard.
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  Future Classic Friday: Honda Civic Type R 3 Feb 2017 (News)
  Right now, there are plenty around in the classifieds and they start from as little as £2000 for something semi-respectable – though according to experts it’s the body condition that’s most important. The VTEC engines are designed to take a thrashing and hold up well, but the Civic harks from an era where Japanese manufacturers hadn’t quite ironed out the rust problems that had blighted their reputation through the Seventies and Eighties.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Touring car rivals go head to head at auction 7 Nov 2016 (News)
  . First registered in Germany to BMW's tuning arm Alpina on 10 March, 1990, chassis number AC79160 was imported into the UK shortly after by Sytner Group. It is finished in Brilliant Red with Grey Motorsport cloth interior; options including electric windows and sunroof, on-board computer and headlamp wash-wipe system.
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  A quick guide to Vauxhall OnStar 18 Sep 2015 (News)
  They can also relay essential info to emergency services directly – including location, which is obviously important if the occupants are unconscious following an accident and need immediate help.   One press and someone is there to help out OnStar also provides some added convenience – owners can link their car up to their mobile phone via an app, so information on fuel levels or service schedules is available remotely.
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  More than 100 classics set for CarFest auction 26 Aug 2015 (News)
  Speaking ahead of the sale, Guy Lees-Milne, general manager, Classic Car Auctions, said: 'It’s an honour to be asked by Chris Evans and the CarFest team to host a classic car auction at this fantastic event and we hope that our sale will help in raising important funds for such a worthy cause. There’s a great variety of cars on offer and I’m sure there’s something to tempt any petrol head out there.' As well as all the great cars available there will also be a selection of special charity lots on offer with 100% of the proceeds going to Children in Need, most notably the Martin Brundle and Sky Sports F1-designed Scalextric set.
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  Five Grand Friday: Skoda Octavia vRS 7 Aug 2015 (News)
  That said, some 2006 and 2007 build cars with six-speed gearboxes suffered from a planetary gear fault due to incorrect assembly. Most cars we're fixed by dealers when they went in for servicing, so again it's important to study the history and check this has been done if needed. If you're after a sporty but practical family car, or just want something with a bit of oomph that doesn't shout about it from the rooftops, the vRS is a great choice.
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  Drivers Don't Want Blanket 20 Limits 15 May 2014 (News)
  Over three quarters of drivers believe that 20mph speed limits help to increase safety for pedestrians; however, only a fifth saw it as a positive advantage for cyclists. Pollution and noise were not seen as important benefits. Using 20mph speed limit signs only to enforce lower limits was twice as popular as physical traffic calming measures and three times more popular than the use of speed cameras.
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  HGV Perimeter Cameras Could Save Cyclists Lives 10 Nov 2013 (News)
  "Long vehicles often have several blind spots and door mirrors are simply not effective enough for the driver to see what is on his inside or outside, which is especially important if the driver is about to make a turn." And he added: "We have found that the haulage firms who have installed the Smart Witness video cameras have seen a significant reduction in accidents.
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  Friday concept: Audi Quattro Spyder 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  The suspension setup featured trapezoidal links, which would late underpin the hugely important A4 range - and in this application resulted in great grip and poise during testing. There were lift-out targa panels and the doors were conventionally hinged. In short, it was entirely production-feasable, introducing much of the aluminium technology that would become an Audi mainstay.
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  Audi Quattro Spyder 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  The suspension setup featured trapezoidal links, which would late underpin the hugely important A4 range - and in this application resulted in great grip and poise during testing. There were lift-out targa panels and the doors were conventionally hinged. In short, it was entirely production-feasable, introducing much of the aluminium technology that would become an Audi mainstay.
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  Castle Combe launches young drivers course 1 Sep 2011 (News)
  Part of the lesson involved wearing ‘beer goggles,’ which gave the impression of being blind drink, and walking along a white line, as in a police sobriety test. It was difficult, to say the least, but also funny. Start Line provides an extremely important opportunity for youngsters. Giving teenagers a head start in their driving in a safe, legal and fun environment without the looming pressure of a driving test will doubtless have a tremendously useful effect.
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  Chevrolet Reveals 2011 BTCC Livery 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  We’ve got a great team behind us, and we’re extremely excited about our prospects for 2011. It’s Chevrolet’s centenary year, we have four major new model launches, and it’s important that our long tradition of motorsport is part of what will be one of the most significant years in our company’s history.” Both drivers have now tested the 2011 BTCC Cruze ahead of the season opener, and are extremely positive about the car’s prospects.
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  What was the best-selling car in February? 4 Mar 2010 (News)
    February 2010 Top Ten  1 Ford Fiesta 3,236 2 Ford Focus 3,035 3 Volkswagen Golf 2,586 4 Vauxhall Astra 2,524 5 Vauxhall Corsa 2,391 6 Hyundai i10 1,938 7 VW Polo 1,900 8 BMW 3 Series 1,599 9 Kia Picanto 1,573 10 Peugeot 207 1,422   Sales figures in full MARQUE Feb 2010 2010 to date Abarth 33 101 Alfa Romeo 224 598 Aston Martin 27 79 Audi 2,957 10,849 Bentley 26 107 BMW 3,141 8,359 Cadillac 3 6 Chevrolet 500 1,612 Chrysler 22 140 Citroen 2,701 7,650 Corvette 0 0 Daihatsu 27 49 Daimler 0 0 Dodge 30 51 Fiat 1,752 5,724 Ford 9,915 32,043 Honda 1,663 5,994 Hummer 0 0 Hyundai 3,007 10,279 Infiniti 1 13 Jaguar 266 1,307 Jeep 89 259 Kia 3,366 8,396 Land Rover 804 3,322 Lexus 91 735 Lotus 18 44 Mazda 1,587 4,449 Mercedes-Benz 1,923 6,094 MG 8 30 MINI 973 3,108 Mitsubishi 396 938 Nissan 2,098 7,851 Opel 0 0 Perodua 29 86 Peugeot 3,533 11,912 Porsche 106 566 Proton 50 117 Renault 3,559 9,402 Saab 84 212 SEAT 904 3,196 Skoda 1,574 4,428 smart 336 760 Ssangyong 18 31 Subaru 69 287 Suzuki 778 1,839 Toyota 3,439 10,785 Vauxhall 7,950 23,953 Volkswagen 7,132 22,099 Volvo 1,378 4,024 Other British 64 161 Other Imports 35 120 Total 68,686 214,165
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  Nostalgic Trucks Book 24 Jul 2009 (News)
  --xzx --> British Lorries of the 1950s by Malcolm Bobbitt Out now in the UK ISBN 9781845842093 UPC 636847042097 £14.99 + Postage A nostalgic study of British lorries of the 1950s Summons the great names of the 'Kings of the road' Previously unseen images Well researched history Text and photographs reveal new information about the vehicles Comprehensive captions provide an insight into Britain's commercial vehicle industry 120 photographs, many of which are contemporary Easily accessible format Subjects range from delivery lorries to heavy haulage Comprehensive index British commercial vehicle manufacturers played a key role in bolstering Britain's economy throughout the 1950s, especially during the period of postwar austerity, a time when they contributed to the all-important export drive. British lorries were, therefore, seen as the workhorses of the world and performed a wide range of tasks from goods delivery to heavy haulage. This highly visual study of British lorries of the 1950s captures, in 120 illustrations, the vital but often understated duties that were reliably conducted 365 days a year.
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  Haynes Book of the Lotus Elise 16 Jul 2009 (News)
  With extensive input from its creators, plus owners, racers and the specialists who repair and improve them, this is the essential guide to one of the most important sports car of the modern era. This book takes you behind the scenes of the Elise's inception, creation and launch, told through the eyes of the multi-talented team that steered its development.
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  Perodua Joins Scrappage With Cars From £4,499 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  With air conditioning, power steering, four electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, fully integrated radio/CD player, dual airbags and ABS/EBD all as standard, the Myvi has all the important features you would expect from a new car. Inside, the Myvi is extremely spacious and can comfortably seat five adults. Externally, the Myvi has body coloured bumpers, door handles and mirrors with integral indicators and is available in a choice of free metallic paint and high gloss finishes1.
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  JAGUAR XKR AND XFR AT LONDON MOTOREXPO 2009 12 May 2009 (News)
  London's Motorexpo allows us to reach an incredibly desirable audience and with research showing that 85 percent of visitors to the show don't attend any other motoring event, it is important for Jaguar to have a presence." Graeme Carver, Motorexpo managing director said: The 2010 XFR and XKR epitomise Jaguar's ethos for delivering beautiful, fast cars and Motorexpo is the perfect platform for the debut of such vehicles given our superb urban location.
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  DB6 Made £324,000 at Harrogate Auction 29 Apr 2008 (News)
  With its towering ceiling, gilt-laden mouldings and classical tableau paintings, this truly magnificent 'saleroom' played host to visitors from throughout the British Isles and Europe, as well as others from South Africa and Japan. Perhaps understandably - given its rarity and importance within the canon of Aston Martin models - the DB6 Short Chassis Volante (one of 37) attracted international interest. A presentable but by no means concours car, it sold to Europe for a new auction world record price of £324,500.
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  Bangkok Motor Show 29 Mar 2008 (News)
  Anyone who needs one please e-mail me at letters@honestjohn.co.uk and we’ll see what we can do about importing a batch. More pix and details of Honda Jazz II, Toyota Corolla Altis II, Naza Forza, Hyundai H-1, Mazda CX-9 in car by car breakdown at www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm
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  New FIAT 1.6 Multijet Under 120g/km 6 Feb 2008 (News)
  Compared with the current Fiat 1.9 MultiJet 120 bhp unit, the 1.6 MultiJet series represents an important step forward – with the same power, torque is improved by almost 25 per cent at 1500 rpm, and consumption is reduced by eight per cent. Another factor in the improved all-round performance is the high pressure multi-injection system, which goes from 1300 bar in the 1.9 MultiJet to 1600 bar in the 1.6 MultiJet (in both power versions).