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  Sir Stirling Moss Describes Chelsea Autolegends as a "Must See" Event 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  While he might no longer be driving in anger, Moss still plans to be involved in historic motorsport events, giving demonstrations runs or, as at Chelsea AutoLegends, being involved as a figurehead. “I went to the first AutoLegends show last year and loved it. There were so many fabulous cars and familiar faces there, that I was delighted when they asked me to be Patron this year.
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  1934 Talbot Darraq makes £13,508 in Sandown Park auction 6 Aug 2011 (News)
  With a certified gas conversion, this was not only a bona fide classic, but stylish and economical to run. What more could you ask for? Full results appear below. Barons’ next sale is its British Heritage, Classic & Prestige auction, featuring 100 Years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, at Sandown Park on September 20 th . 
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  Record Grid For Jaguar E Type Race at Silverstone Classic 27 May 2011 (News)
  The new-for-2011 series is managed by the Historic Sports Car Club in conjunction with Jaguar Heritage and is supported by JD Classics. It is open to cars in strict period specification running in two classes; cars prepared to a period race trim and standard cars. “Our aim is to start a maximum grid of 58 cars at Silverstone,” said Grahame White of the HSCC. “We are absolutely delighted with the response and the race on Saturday evening will be very special.”
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  Barons final call for entries for February 8th classic auction 25 Jan 2011 (News)
  The vast equipment list includes front and rear telephones, a Champagne fridge, I-drive satellite navigation and entertainment system with TV and DVD front and rear, plus a run-flat wheel & tyres system. Estimate: £12,000-£14,000. Something a little different comes in the form of the 1966 Dunsmore Jaguar Racing Special. Bill Hines, founder of Dunsmore, was a Midlands-based garage owner, who began crafting his own hand-built ‘specials’ in the early 1960s.
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  Loeb Wins World Rally Championship For Citroen Yet Again 4 Oct 2010 (News)
  ” After an interminable regrouping halt in Bitche, the organisers decided to cancel the second run through the military camp stage and the rally ended in the streets of Haguenau. After crossing the finish line Loeb gave full vent to his joy by climbing up onto the roof of his C4 WRC: “My first world title will always remain the best for me, but this one will have a special place in my heart.
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  More Drivers Sought to Lease Electric MINI 16 Apr 2010 (News)
    People living in a triangular geographical area between Andover, Oxford and West London will be able to take part in the ground-breaking project and so interested drivers are being urged to fill out the online application form at www.electricMINI.co.uk      The Government-backed trial, run by a BMW Group-led consortium including Southern Electric and regional development agency SEEDA, will evaluate the technical and social aspects of living with an all-electric car in every day life.
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  BEE One at Millbrook Low Carbon Vehicles Show 9/10 September 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  The Bee One car is positioned as a second car for a family and would compare in size and price to an Opel/Vauxhall Corsa or Ford Fiesta. And where a car is used for relatively short local runs, an electric car actually makes more sense than a car powered by an internal combustion engine because this is the cycle of use where an IC car is its least efficient, its most environmentally unfriendly and, because of condensation damage is most likely to start having problems.
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  Kids Get to Drive Supercars 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  Hot Laps in the Lamborghini cost £20. About 6th Gear The company was established three years ago, and will run around 30 scheduled driving experience days in 2009, in addition to special days and corporate hospitality events. It owns 15 supercars and retains 30 part time instructors, 10 events staff and seven full time employees.
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  New Prius Lets Drivers Select Electric, ECO or Power Drive Modes 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Thanks to Toyota innovation, the new third-generation Prius comes equipped with three selectable “on-demand” driving modes that let the driver make the most of different driving conditions. These include an EV (electric vehicle) mode that allows the car to run for certain distances purely on electric power, cutting fuel consumption and emissions to zero. Ideal for slow moving urban traffic, it’s a function that can only be enjoyed with a full hybrid system such as Prius’s Hybrid Synergy Drive; EV operation is not possible with the mild hybrid systems featured in some rival models.
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  MB World Screening Grands Prix For Free 9 May 2009 (News)
  From a 15 minute Passenger Experience through to the three hour AMG Advanced Experience and Off-Road Experience, there really is something to suit everyone’s taste. Running from May to August, Mercedes-Benz World will be screening all of the European Grand Prix: May 9 & 10 Spanish Grand Prix May 23 & 24 Monaco Grand Prix Weekend June 6 & 7 Turkish Grand Prix Weekend June 20 & 21 British Grand Prix Weekend July 25 & 26 Hungarian Grand Prix Weekend August 22 & 23 European Grand Prix Weekend August 29 & 30 Belgian Grand Prix Weekend To find out more information about any of the events at Mercedes-Benz World please call 0870 400 4000 or visit www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk Mercedes-Benz World is open daily from 10am to 6pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day), and admission is free.
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  Redundancy Protection From Nissan, Too 7 Apr 2009 (News)
  * Nil advance payment for 1.6 Visia AC automatic for Motability customers. All offers run from 1 April until 30 June 2009. * The Just in Case package will cover finance payments if customers lose their job through redundancy, accident or sickness. More at www.nissan.co.uk
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  BCA Says Good Time To Buy at Auction 3 Jun 2008 (News)
  · Check the car - it's up to you to check the car's condition, so examine it prior to entering the auction hall. And listen to the engine running as it is driven into the auction hall. · Budget - set a limit and stick to it. Save some funds for a post sale service and any minor repairs that might be needed.
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  Expensive Cars Cheaper at Auction Today 6 Dec 2004 (News)
  The 24k mile 1974 Pontiac Grandville convertible I tipped as star of the show was in spectacular condition; almost good as new. But it didn’t raise the expected money, running out of bids at £7,600. If had had the womba or the space I’d have been wallowing in it. BCA’s star car, a beautifully restored 1988F Cortina 1600E in a shade of red no 1600E was ever originally painted sold for the estimated £8,800.
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  Auctions Quiet, But Still Have Surprises 20 Jul 2001 (News)
  The very wide variety of other entries includes a 9,500 mile 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, a 1904 Pierce Arrow Motorette (which qualifies for the Brighton Run), and a 1928 Chevrolet Model AB roadster. Full list of entries at www.classic-car-auction.co.uk , or tel: 01252 877317. Coys will also be holding an important Classic auction at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London on 30th July.
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  Happy Birthday: Ford Escort RS Cosworth 13 Jan 2017 (News)
  Among the initial build, a handful were badged as Motorsport versions, these lacked certain refinements such as a sunroof and sound deadening. From a driveability perspective, the remaining 4,500 of the 7,000 production run were improved thanks to their smaller Garrett T25 Turbo. In 1995, the RS Cosworth was treated to a mild facelift where it received a new honeycomb grille, restyled bumpers, a more attractive fascia and revised alloy wheels, and in terms of road appeal these are arguably the best, though the least classic of the lot.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 22 Dec 2015 (News)
  Save money on everything from new cars to the latest tech and accessories with HonestJohn.co.uk. Each day we'll scour the market and post the best deals here to help you save money in the run up to Christmas.  Visit this page regularly or bookmark it for the latest offers and discounts.  Top 10 tips for buying a new car  /  Car finance advice  /  Fuel cost calculator Tuesday 22 December  Kwik-Fit is offering a free winter car health check to identify problems with tyres, batteries, wipers and bulbs, among other things.
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  New HSCC Jaguar challenge race for Donington Historic Festival 2015 7 Jan 2015 (News)
  The ‘feature race’ of the Saturday is the 1000km, a 150-minute endurance event that runs into the evening. It is designed to recreate the legendary sports car battles of the early 1970s, when sports prototypes of up to 5.0-litres ran in some of the most spectacular racing ever seen. In the spirit of those original races, it will also feature Touring and GT cars of the period.
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  KIA Launches High Spec, Low Price VR7 Range 22 Jan 2014 (News)
  The cee'd 5-door and cee'd Sportswagon models also come with a high trim level. This includes a rear spoiler, projection headlights, front fog lights and daytime running lights. The safety additions on top of the range's standard features include emergency stop signalling, ESC, VSM, ABS (Anti Brake System) and finally HAC.  The cee'd Sportswagon ‘VR7' 1.4 99PS also comes with a luggage under-floor box and side tray, luggage 12V power outlet and roof rails.
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  Save £7000 on a new Hyundai 19 Nov 2013 (News)
  .  Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Classic 3dr £11,324 Saving of £2,876 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Classic 5dr £11,735 Saving of £3,070 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Active 3dr £12,030 Saving of £3,370 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Active 5dr £12,241 Saving of £3,664 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Style Nav 5dr £14,020 Saving of £4,005  Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Style Nav 5dr Auto £16,436 Saving of £4,689 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr £17,439 Saving of £4,876 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr Auto £18,190 Saving of £4,935 Classic models feature 15-inch steel wheels, Bluetooth with voice recognition, four speaker radio/CD/MP3 player with USB/AUX inputs and steering wheel mounted audio/Bluetooth controls, LED daytime running lights, front fog lights, electric front windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, air con, electronic stability programme (ESP), vehicle stability management (VSM), brake assist system (BAS) and six Airbags.
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  Motor Codes Backs Mercedes Over Rust 20 Jul 2013 (News)
  Motor Codes, the Motor Trade Standards agency run by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, says no. This is the reply it sent to reader DS of Bearsden who complained of rust-through on his 2002 Mercedes Benz W210 E-Class. (The photos are not of his car but of another W210 E-Class).