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  Works Jaguar XJR-9 to go under the hammer 12 Nov 2014 (News)
  The car is the third of just three cars made for the 1988 International Motorsport Association (IMSA) GT Championship, run by Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR). It’s also the only remaining example of just two XJR-9 chassis ever made as purpose-built IMSA-spec cars. Prior to its most famous victory in 1990, chassis number 388 enjoyed two highly successful seasons in 1988 and 1989. In 1988, predominantly in the hands of Davey Jones and Jan Lammers, the car achieved four podium finishes and never finished a race outside of the top seven.
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  Museum marks Croft's motor sport half-century 27 Aug 2014 (News)
  This revival drew premier British motorsport events, including British Superbikes, British F3 and British GT. Croft is now run by the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC), and each year welcomes the popular Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. It also hosts a retro-inspired Nostalgia Weekend and British Rallycross Championship, as well as track days.
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  Big Increase in Cars Being Bought On ‘Logbook Loans’ 2 Jul 2014 (News)
  Unfortunately, there is nothing to stop a car owner who mortgages his car in this way from obtaining a second ‘duplicate’ V5C ‘logbook’ from the DVLA. These can sometimes be spotted if the print-run of the V5C is much later than the date of last change of keeper. But usually, there is no indication that the keeper has sold his title to the car, and the ‘logbook loan’ company can repossess the car as soon as it discovers from DVLA records of ‘change of keeper’ that it has been sold.
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  Google to build self-driving cars 28 May 2014 (News)
  The final prototypes will be ready later in 2014 or possibly early next year, although they're not for sale. Google will build 100 prototypes with manual controls and is then planning to run a small pilot scheme in California in the next few years. Google then hopes to develop the self driving technology further. "Our software and sensors do all the work. The vehicles will be very basic - we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible - but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.
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  Warranty Direct highlights potential for expensive labour costs 21 May 2014 (News)
  The difference between parts and labour costs can be as much as 50,000 per cent, according to Warranty Direct. According to analysis of its warranty policies, work involving a part that costs pence can run up to hundreds of pounds because of labour charges. Premium brands have the highest labour charges – the difference between the average parts and labour costs for Bentley was 172.6 per cent, with Porsche in second and Mercedes-Benz in third place for manufacturers with biggest disparity.
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  Persuaders Aston DBS sets new record 19 May 2014 (News)
  As ever, in its 15th year the Aston Martin Works sale has been truly tremendous. After 15 years of running this sale we still continue to enjoy our very special partnership with Aston Martin, working collectively to deliver the right results for the brand and our clients. Paul Spires, General Sales Manager at Aston Martin Works, added: 'The Bonhams auction weekend has once again more than lived up to expectations.
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  Channel Tunnel: Happy 20th birthday 8 May 2014 (News)
  This is made up of a combination of Eurostar passenger trains and Euro Tunnel's own 'shuttles' (which run at 100mph between the two points). On these 830 metre long shuttles, 85 per cent of motorists hold a UK passport too. So far, 330 million people have used the tunnel, and 65 million cars have passed through it in total.
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  Phenomenal 1971 Iberia Trophy Race to be celebrated at Crystal Palace 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  A host of exotic cars will be on show in the concours exhibition, classic motorcycles will be conducting demonstration runs, and youngsters can get behind the wheel of child-friendly go-karts or enjoy the interactive Diggerland rides. Guests can also take a leisurely stroll through the open paddock, located amid beautiful parkland, where the drivers and mechanics will be on hand to chat about their vehicles.
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  A Grand Monday: Montego Mayfair 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  Okay, so it's not 30 years old itself, but finding a 1984 Austin Montego, let alone one that's for sale, these days is so difficult as you'd be better off looking for a Lamborghini for Cortina money. But as we all know, Montegos got better the later in production run, so I'll hazard a bet that this one may well be more appealing than most.  The Montego is an interesting car. I've always been pretty ambivalent about them, finding their styling 'spiky', and all a bit matronly.
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  Budget 2014: Classic car road tax exemption now rolling at 40 years 19 Mar 2014 (News)
  . The exemption cut-off date in Schedule 2 of the Act will be changed to 1 January 1974 to apply from 1 April 2014 as announced at Budget 2013, and to 1 January 1975 to apply from 1 April 2015 as announced at Budget 2014. We've already given you a run-down of some of the cool classic cars, introduced in 1973, that will be newly VED-free from April 2014 - and, from January next year, with the rolling exemption set at 40 years, more new cars come in, such as the Citroen CX , Lamborghini Countach , Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (below) and Triumph Spitfire 1500 .
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  Save as much as £6261 off the price of a Peugeot 3008 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 VTi Access 5dr £13,863 SAVING OF £3,787 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDi 115 Access 5dr £15,085 SAVING OF £4,360 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 VTi Active II 5dr £14,552 SAVING OF £4,648 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 THP 156 Active II 5dr £15,160 SAVING OF £4,890 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDi 115 Active II 5dr £16,047 SAVING OF £4,698 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 e-HDi 115 Active II 5dr EGC £16,676 SAVING OF £4,919 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 VTi Allure 5dr £15,696 SAVING OF £5,104 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 THP 156 Allure 5dr £16,304 SAVING OF £5,346 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDi 115 Allure 5dr £16,691 SAVING OF £5,654 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure 5dr EGC £17,298 SAVING OF £5,897 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 HDi 150 Allure 5dr £17,516 SAVING OF £5,934 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 HDi 163 Allure 5dr Auto £18,389 SAVING OF £6,261 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 e-HDi Hybrid4 Active 5dr EGC £23,510 SAVING OF £3,735 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 e-HDi Hybrid4 Allure 5dr EGC £24,350 SAVING OF £3,895 Access models feature: air con, refrigerated glove box, electric front windows, Radio/CD player with steering wheel mounted controls electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, LED daytime running lights, anti-lock braking (ABS), electronic stability programme (ESP), six airbags (front driver & passenger, side airbags and curtain airbags) and space saver spare wheel. Active models add: 16 inch alloy wheels (except EGC version), leather steering wheel, DAB Radio, colour touchscreen, USB input and Bluetooth.
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  Sir Stirling Moss stars at Shelsley Walsh 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  Pleasing the crowds was Jason Blott with his Ford Zephyr Utility (below) which left a stream of smoke from its tyres away from the start line on each of its demonstration runs. Another feature of the weekend was a large showing of MGs, ranging from the iconic 'B to coupes, saloons and Midgets competing in the Luffield Cars MGCC Speed Championship. Honours went to James Thacker with his MG Midget in the up to 1500cc class and to Andy Walker with his MGB in the over 1500cc class.
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  This Year's Bug Jam at Santa Pod is 19th-21st July 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  Volksrod buggies will be assembling one of their creations, from scratch over the three days of the show. Can they turn a pile of disparate parts into a shiny new buggy in time to run up the strip on Sunday afternoon? There’s only one way to find out. Camping is a huge part of the Bug Jam experience and almost all Bug Jammers stay on site over the weekend. If the thought of sleeping in a saggy and draughty tent or the back of a rusty Type 2 doesn't appeal, why not treat yourself to one of Bug Jam’s ‘pre-pitched’ alternatives and 'glamp' in style?
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 28 24 Jun 2013 (News)
  Narrow, twisty hilly tarmac roads that snake their way through wooded slopes are regularly closed down for rallying in this region and the Slovak Association of Motor Sport run by Garbiela and Peter Szczecsinova have put into place a great plan to ensure the final days of the Peking to Paris offer a sting in the tail. The new leader of the European Trophy – for best effort from Kiev to Paris – is Tony and Lee Strelzow from Canada in their Derby Bentley Tourer on 30 hours 25 minutes, Bruce and Ben Washington in their Chrysler are second on 30:26:30, and the Woodcock Brothers’ Bentley is third, hard on the heels of the Chrysler on 30:26:56.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 25 21 Jun 2013 (News)
  Today has seen a lot of activity at the local Bentley dealership here in Kiev, we saw no less than four Bentleys, including the Japanese R-Type still awaiting delivery of the essential head-gasket, with Bill and Mark of car 15 working furiously on getting the rebuilt engine of the Model A Ford 'flyer' running again. One of the media-Toyotas was put to good use in towing the Ford up and down the yard, it ran briefly but clearly there were timing issues and after a few coughs, bangs and back-fires, the engine called it a day.
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  Fiat Panda record attempt reaches Europe 10 Feb 2013 (News)
  Philip Young and Philip Brace and their plucky Fiat Panda TwinAir are now on the home stretch, having landed in Sicily on Saturday evening just nine days into their hopefully record-breaking run. Will they make to London in time for breakfast on Tuesday morning? When we last left the crew , they were on the verge of entering Egypt from Sundan.
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  World Cup Maxi to go under the hammer 31 Jan 2013 (News)
  Ultimately, the team, made up of Tish Ozanne, Bronwyn Burrell and Tina Kerridge (below) didn't make it to the end of the event, being forced out through being out of time at a control point in Argentina, the car showed promise, running as highly as 35th out of 106 starters in the European rally stages.  Commenting recently on the end of their rally, Tina Kerridge remarked: 'It all comes flooding back to me - ‘flooding’ being the operative word.
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  EarlyBird Discounts For BTCC Croft Next June 13 Nov 2012 (News)
  What’s more, Croft has this week confirmed that those taking advantage of a special offer in the run-up to Christmas and booking before 14 December will be able to purchase tickets at one-off prices. They include: Sunday (race day):           £20 Weekend:                          £30 Grandstand (Sunday):      £7 All tickets can be purchased on the official www.croftcircuit.co.uk website and by calling Croft Circuit on 01325 721815.
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  VW to Support GTI International 23-24 June 31 May 2012 (News)
  The main attraction is the quarter-mile sprint, essentially a drag strip where some of the fastest Volkswagens record zero to 60 times of 2.5 seconds, and the quarter-mile in 10 seconds.  Last year saw over 500 cars registered and over 1800 runs recorded. There is also a handling course, promoted by Bilstein and Eibach with support from Hankook tyres, where entrants can test their driving skills against the clock on a challenging slalom course.  Rather more sedate but no less popular is the ‘Show 'n' Shine', sponsored by Meguiar's, which features hundreds of the country's top show cars, many highly modified and customised, while others are preserved in immaculate standard classic condition.
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  Master mechanic, aged eight. 21 Feb 2012 (News)
  Well, eight-year-old James Moss will probably be an expert before he is even able to drive his first car – a Citroen 2CV - which he’s been repairing with the help of his dad, Rob. Rob runs a specialist Citroen garage called Chevronic Centre Ltd, and so his son James has seen a lot of cars coming in and out, and likes to help where he can – but he wanted a car of his own.