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  Can run flats really run flat? 7 Nov 2011 (News)
  Run flat tyres allow drivers to carry on driving when they have a puncture, preventing the need for the driver to change the tyre at the side of the road in potentially hazardous traffic. When a run flat tyre has deflated it should allow the driver to travel around 50 miles at 50mph, meaning they can get home or to a garage, where an appropriate replacement can be fitted.
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  Latest Audi offers from Drive the Deal 17 Oct 2011 (News)
  Drive the Deal has a selection of brand new Audis at reduced prices for immediate delivery.
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  Speeding no longer an insurance penalty 29 Mar 2007 (News)
  Ms Parsons adds: "The situation is likely to become more pronounced when the two-point penalty system for motorists caught driving marginally over the 30mph speed limit is introduced with the 2006 Road Safety Act. "Motorists with a conviction can use aggregator sites such as ours to compare the whole of the market.
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  Rare Aston Martin DB4GT Lightweight sells for £2.4 million 11 Dec 2019 (News)
  Ferraris also sold well, with a 2001 550 GTZ Barchetta, the sole right-hand drive version of three Zagato-bodied cars, achieved £575,000.
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  Top 10: Cars most vulnerable to keyless theft 21 Jun 2019 (News)
  This picks up a signal from the car's key at the other side of the door, relaying it to the second device and fooling the car into thinking its key is within close proximity, allowing the criminals to get in it and drive away without the key fob. Independent security experts Thatcham Research has named and shamed the 10 cars that are most at risk from keyless theft. These ratings are based on a series of security tests encompassing physical and digital security.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 2 Jun 2017 (News)
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  Mitsubishi creates 400 UK jobs 14 Aug 2014 (News)
  Sales at the company are up 32 per cent on last year and up 197 per cent in July, according to SMMT figures, which has resulted in a new UK recruitment drive. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK employs 200 staff at its head office in Cirencester and a further 60 at its vehicle import handling facility at the Royal Portbury docks, Bristol. The business supports the employment of around 2000 staff at UK dealerships and service centres.
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  Win a Skoda Yeti 19 Feb 2014 (News)
  Skoda launched the Yeti in 2009 and has clocked up 281,000 sales in the UK alone. The Outdoor Yeti is the latest addition to the range and features a rugged design, four-wheel drive and underbody guard for off roading. For your chance to win one, simply click here . Alternativly, why not visit London to see the car for yourself?
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  Video: SEAT builds a Leon ST in two minutes 4 Dec 2013 (News)
  The new model was recently launched in Barcalona and HonestJohn.co.uk was there to get an exclusive first drive .  The new Leon ST has a 587 litre boot and will arrive in UK showrooms from early 2014, with prices starting at £16,675. However, if you can’t wait that long, you can watch the new Leon ST estate being built by clicking the link below.  
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  Hyundai drops i10 price to £6995 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  The offer makes the i10 one of the UK's cheapest new cars, with buyers able to drive away in a 1.2-litre i10 in Classic trim for £6995. There’s also savings of £1250 on i10s in Active trim, with prices starting at £7795. Both models get air conditioning, central locking and a CD player as standard, although Active trim benefits from 14-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and electric door mirrors.
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  New Ferrari showroom opens in Belfast 19 Sep 2013 (News)
  The completely new showroom will stock all of the latest Ferrari sports cars, including the 458 Italia, F12 Berlinetta and the company's first ever four-wheel drive car, the FF. According to Charles Hurst, the new building will “display the cars in the best way possible, with regards to lighting, viewing angles, space and environment.” The new dealership has eight display spaces internally, with room for a further 25 cars in a secure area outside.
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  Smartwatch for drivers launch by Nissan 9 Sep 2013 (News)
  “Nissan uses the latest biometric training technologies to improve the performance of our Nissan Nismo Athletes and it is this technology we want to bring to our fans to enhance their driving experience and Nismo ownership."  
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Surprise Jaguar C-X75 appearance 12 Jul 2013 (News)
  Jaguar runs the 850PS all-wheel drive range-extender supercar up the hill at Goodwood - it's first dynamic run in front of the public.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept revealed 11 Jul 2013 (News)
  The CC100 will be joined by the V12 Vantage S and the racing version of the Vantage GTE - all three cars will be in action across the weekend on Goodwood Hill. Marek Reichman said: ‘I’m really excited to be driving CC100, such an important car for Aston Martin, in the thrilling surroundings of Goodwood on Saturday and Sunday. 'It was created as a truly fitting tribute to 100 years of the Aston Martin brand and demonstrates the creativity and talent that makes this such an exceptional luxury sports car maker.
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  All-Lego Ford Explorer rolls off the line 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  The car is destined to be on display at the new LegoLand theme park in Florida and part of a Ford Driving school. The park opens on 15 October. In all more than 50 million Lego bricks have been used at the new park.
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  Winner of Top Technician 2011 announced 26 Apr 2011 (News)
  "It feels excellent to win again, really good," he said moments after receiving prizes worth more than £17,500, which included £2,500 in tax-free cash, holiday vouchers, driving experiences and a wealth of tools, equipment and training courses. "We haven't been on holiday for five years so the holiday vouchers and prize money are very welcome," he said. John took the top spot after completing a series of tests set by chief judge Ian Gillgrass, Accreditation Manager at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and his team of expert judges
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  Scrappage initiative is not a green one, says ETA 16 Apr 2009 (News)
  This is because although buying a newer car can be more economical, the energy used to scrap the old one and build the replacement means the overall effect is "tiny". "Altering the way you drive and keeping a car longer can be a greener option than buying new," remarked ETA director Andrew Davis. Some of the suggestions the group gave for changing motoring habits included removing unneeded items from a car to minimise weight and avoiding sudden or harsh acceleration and braking.
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  Motorists warned over road fatigue 11 Aug 2008 (News)
  Motorists who are involved in an accident could find that they invalidate their car insurance policies, as cover firms could increase costs as a result of the problem. The Selby rail disaster in February 2001 saw Gary Hart, who was sleep-deprived, drive his car onto a train track, where it collided with a vehicle travelling at over 120mph. Are you buying or selling?
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  Porsche to demo next 911 generation at Goodwood 10 Jul 2008 (News)
  In its 60th year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche is to show off its latest batch of 911 vehicles. Exhibited at the show will be the 911 Cayenne S, which visitors will be able to drive in exchange for a charity donation, along with the 911 Carrera - a model set to take part in the Sunday Times Supercar Run. Another highlight of the Sussex event is the Porsche 911 GT2, the brand's fastest car and its most powerful, with a 530bhp engine, which car insurance customers may be interested in.
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  Cover industry 'will be assisted by new technology' 2 May 2008 (News)
  The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has stated that black box systems - which monitor the movements of motorists and assess their driving behaviour - have already been employed on a trial basis in Staffordshire. It added that while a national roll-out could prove to be of benefit to drivers who behave responsibly, those who do not could find themselves paying higher car insurance policies in the future.