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  Peugeot Mobility System Removes Need to Own a Car 5 Jul 2010 (News)
  In Dealership signage, a special reception desk and point of point of sale advertising material will clearly direct customers to the Mu area. Mu by Peugeot is already working in Brest, Lyon, Nantes and Rennes in France and in five Dealerships in Paris and in the capital cities of Germany, Spain and Italy, each utilising the facilities of the Peugeot Dealer network. This new mobility service will be deployed in nine European countries between now and 2011.
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  Axon shows plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Milton Keynes Science Festival 27 Oct 2009 (News)
    The first cars will be on sale in 2011 with full production in 2012. The manufacturing roll-out will be via small factories in UK and in Europe including Spain, France, Ireland, Denmark, and Holland.  More at: www.axonautomotive.com MK Science Festival takes place on 24th and 25th October 2009 at the Hub city centre.
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  5,000 KIA Souls Sold 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  ” Kia Soul – top sales results in Europe Germany 944 France 914 UK 520 Belgium 473 Netherlands 401 More at www.kia.co.uk Road Test and Video Test at
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  Bring Back Top Gear 19 Aug 2001 (News)
  It isn't to live vicariously as Jason Barlow or Vikki Butler-Henderson swans some flash new sportscar down sunkissed streets in the South of France, all expenses paid by the manufacturer. It isn't to watch blatent ten minute advertorials for commercial organizations telling us everything is wonderful about them. It's to get to the truth.
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  A Grand Monday: Toyota Corolla Executive Liftback 23 Jan 2017 (News)
  Cue the 1989 Executive Liftback. With five-door hatchbacks dominating the market in the UK, France, Germany and the Benelux cluster, the newcomer needed to be exactly what the market demanded. Meanwhile, the 'Executive' nomenclature was a clear indication from Toyota that the model was moving upmarket - a feeling amplified by the car's standard equipment levels, which included central locking, electric windows and alloy wheels.
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  Crews gear up for Peking to Paris rally 19 May 2016 (News)
  For 2016, the ERA is staying faithful to the original route used in 1907, crossing the Gobi Desert and Mongolia before striking through Russia but instead of heading to Moscow, it now turns to Belarus and enters Europe through Poland taking in Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and France. The overall winners will receive a magnum of Champagne and the prized trophy when they cross the finish line at Place Vendôme. More silverware will be presented at the glamorous Gala Prize-Giving Dinner to the various Class winners and those deserving of a coveted ‘special award’ such as Spirit of the Rally and True Grit.
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  Keith Richards' Bentley heads to auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  Early on in the 1800-mile journey, Jones, his tempestuous relationship with Pallenberg at breaking point, was struck down with pneumonia and hospitalised in Albi, France. Dixon was the next to go – in Barcelona – leaving Richards and Pallenberg alone in Blue Lena marking the beginning of a relationship which only ended, three children and 23 years later, in 1980.
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  Ex-Rolling Stones’ classic cars to go under the hammer 6 May 2015 (News)
  When we weren’t in the studio or touring I drove it round England with my camera, taking photos. ‘From 1971 to 1982, I was living in the South of France and I frequently drove the Maserati from my new home in Vence to Paris, where we recorded the albums Some Girls, Emotional Rescue and Tattoo You.’ But Wyman had his head turned by a French mistress with an Italian heart. ‘The minute I saw the Maserati, I thought, this is it!
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  Owner review of the month: July 2014 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  Click for the full review Hyundai i30 1.4 Active, by SoppySofty This short, sweet review covers all the essential points, including its performance on the motorway and on a tour to France. The owner praises the supportive seats and standard gear, and explains that he “would not swap it for any other” after four months of ownership and 5000 miles.

  Preview: RM Auctions sale, Paris, 4-5 February 13 Jan 2014 (News)
  It is one of only 16 examples made, and it boasts unbroken ownership from new and a restoration by marque experts in France. It also has an extensive race history, which includes participation at the 1936 24 Hours of Spa, where it won. Estimate is €1,000,000–1,500,000. Racing cars of this calibre are plentiful in the 50-strong list of cars for sale.
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  Citroens from all over Europe to Descend on Harrogate 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  .  There will also be plenty at the ICCCR 2012 to keep the whole family happy and entertained, including a firework display, live music every evening, a free heritage bus service into Harrogate, a whole host of child-friendly activities, a wide selection of food and drink options - and much more. ICCCR 2012 is sponsored by Citroën France and Citroën UK, with support from local dealership David Fox Citroën, Total Lubricants, the Office of the Mayor of Harrogate and the Harrogate Tourist Information Centre. The Great Yorkshire Showground is the largest country showground in the UK, with extensive permanent facilities within a site area of over 250 acres on the edge of Harrogate.
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  40,000,000th Engine Comes Off the Line at Ford's Dagenham 12 Jul 2012 (News)
  Ford Dagenham is increasing the number of engines and parts shipped to Argentina, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, North America, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and The Philippines – further boosting Dagenham's production of engines. In 2003 an additional plant was opened at Ford Dagenham – the wind-powered Dagenham Diesel Centre – following an investment of £325m.  The plant supports over 300 highly skilled design and engineering roles in addition to hundreds of specialised manufacturing positions.  Dagenham’s low-CO 2 facility produces over 2,500 engines per day and 600,000 per year, accounting for more than 50 per cent of the total annual Dagenham engine production of 1,000,000 engines.  More at Ford  
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  Hertz appoints BCA as Pan-European Used Car Remarketing Partner 18 Oct 2011 (News)
  BCA’s inventory management system will provide pre- and post-sales, marketing and pricing support for cars sold across Italy, France, UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Switzerland. Hertz resells quality used cars through a variety of channels, including wholesalers, traders, retailers, auctions, and the Hertz Rent2Buy program.
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  Bentley holds 'An Unbroken Line' exhibition 10 Feb 2011 (News)
  The car is renowned for its sleek and revolutionary Gurney Nutting coachwork and is also famous for winning one of the most intriguing wagers in motoring history when Barnato, a Le Mans-winning driver, drove all the way back to London from the south of France before his friend reached Calais on 'Le Train Bleu.' 'An Unbroken Line' will be based at Bentley's Headquarters in Crewe throughout 2011.  
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  200 Mazda MX-5s To Descend on Le Mans 25 May 2009 (News)
  The 24 Hours of Le Mans – the perfect venue to thrill Mazda enthusiasts Mazda MX-5 owners and fans wishing to be part of this exciting event are requested to contact their national MX-5 club or visit the Mazda France website www.mazda.fr. A complete package is on offer for attendees, including a place for their car, an anniversary polo shirt, a rally plate, dinner and breakfast and some other surprises; all from 100 Euros.
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  Peugeot Invests in Rallying 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  ” 2009 IRC Championship dates 21 / 24th January Monte Carlo Rally France Asphalt 5 / 7th March Rally Internacional de Curitiba Brazil Gravel 3 / 4th April Safari Rally Kenya Gravel 7 / 9th May Sata Rally Azores Portugal Asphalt 18 / 20th June Ypres Westhoek Rally Belgium Asphalt 9 / 11th July Rally Russia Russia Gravel 7 / 9th August Rally Vinho da Madeira Portugal Asphalt 28 / 30th August Barum Rally Zlin Czech Republic Asphalt 10 / 12th September Principe de Asturias Rally Spain Asphalt 24 / 26th September Rally San Remo Italy Asphalt 22 / 24th October Rally Japan Japan Gravel 19 / 21st November RAC MSA Rally of Scotland Scotland Gravel More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Group B heroes head to Race Retro 29 Jan 2019 (News)
  Other Fords include Clayton Parmenter’s factory M-Sport built development super Puma 1600, previously driven by ex-British champion Dai Llewellyn and current WRC works driver Kris Meeke; Michael Anderson’s Cosworth Ford Cosworth, an original Ford Motorsport France factory car was first used by Frederik Balaresque in the French Rally Championship before being reregistered as Spanish in the early 90s and campaigned by the late Juan Luis Sarasola. Tim Foster, of RWGB (which helped put together the rally stage), said, 'The quantity of entries for Race Retro this year has been amazing but the quality of the vehicles that enthusiasts will be able to see up close and in action is off the charts.'
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  Final episode of The Classic Car Show airs tonight 23 Apr 2015 (News)
  In a fitting tribute, Jodie takes the wheel of an original and precious Bugatti Type 35C at Montlhéry’s 51-degree banked circuit in France. Meanwhile, working on a smaller budget, Alex Riley looks at his favourite affordable classic – the Porsche 928 – and there’s another chance to see Bruno Senna set a lap record on the track in the fearsome Ferrari 308 GTB GR4 Michelotto.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  First of all there is the rest of Switzerland, with Franco Lupi and his friends in the Swiss Automobile club intent on making sure the pressure is maintained. Our next stop is the medieval town of Troyes in France… south of Paris. There is a terrific atmosphere within the event this evening, and Troyes promises to be turned into one big party.
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  Mercedes 190SL Makes £47,000 in Barons Classic Car Auction 24 Sep 2012 (News)
  An online video link welcomed buyers from  Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and China, and the second highest price of the day of £42,500 was achieved by a 1939 Hotchkiss Riviera drop head coupe that will be returning to its nativce France. The third highest price was for a primrose Jaguar E-type S2 Roadster, which made a very healthy £36,500.  A bright yellow, rally-spec 1969 Twin Cam Ford Escort sold for £29,000, overshadowing an 11,000 mile 1974 1300 MkI Escort that sold for £9,200 and a 1971 LHD 1300L that sold for £5,500.