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  'Four Nations' in Saturday's Futurecar Challenge 5 Nov 2010 (News)
  Instead, the four teams will be tasked with achieving the lowest energy use – a combination of fuel economy and electric power consumption – driving a Toyota hybrid on the first Brighton to London Future Car Challenge. Each nation will be represented by two two-person teams, driving identical Auris HSD models, the new full hybrid hatchback that’s built in Britain at Toyota’s Burnaston factory.
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  Electric vehicles best for short runs 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  To meet the UK’s commitment to an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050, the carbon output of transport - currently a quarter of all UK emissions - has to be significantly reduced. The vehicles that we drive need to be part of the solution.  
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  Mercedes Benz Live Draws 15,000 Fans 12 Nov 2009 (News)
    Formula 1™ legends David Coulthard and double world champion Mika Häkkinen also met fans of all ages throughout the day with interviews, autograph sessions and driving parades. The millionth visitors to Mercedes-Benz World also received their prize of a VIP day out at the event.
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  GO GREEN WITH MOTABILITY AND SAVE MONEY 23 Feb 2009 (News)
  The new Corsa LifeEcoflex has CO2 emissions of 119g/km is available through Motability at nil advance payment. Smart has introduced the new Multi Hybrid Drive (MHD) stop-start engine with CO2 emissions of 103g/km which is also available at nil advance payment and Mercedes Benz is bringing the Blue Efficiency range to their A, B, and C-Class models.
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  MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 19-21 JULY 17 Jul 2007 (News)
  Both these products will be on show and available to try at this year’s roadshow. There will be the opportunity to take an accompanied test drive in an adapted Auris around the track, as well as driving opportunities in Aygo, Yaris, Verso, RAV4 and Prius models. Toyota will also be hosting an extensive static display where visitors can take a closer look at the vehicles and obtain more information from our show team.
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  S-Max and Galaxy at Mobility Roadshow 8,9,10 June 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  The Mobility Roadshow is organised by Mobility Choice, a registered charity, and supported by the Department for Transport. Test drives can be pre-booked at www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk or on arrival at the event. Drivers need to bring their driving licence on the day. With 180 exhibitors, including 30 companies new to the Roadshow, this year's show promises to be one of the best yet.
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  Events For Disabled Motorists 30 Apr 2005 (News)
  There is also the possibility to take a slow drive around a race circuit, visit a Formula 1 team and enjoy the experience of the co-drivers seat in a rally car. Road timing will be to the minute - not to the second - and there will be additional competitions with trophies each day to tax your driving and navigational skills - all with the emphasis on fun.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  .  A tough machine then, which was offered in single, extra and double cab specifications, all UK Hilux coming with selectable four-wheel drive as standard. That dependable reputation does come at the expense of some civility, the Hilux not as sharp to drive as its rivals, with a firm ride when unladen, while the engine line-up doesn’t have the easy performance of some - needing revving hard to produce their best.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 9-5-2015 9 May 2015 (News)
  (I’m not so worried about fuel cost, just the risk of engine problems.) PR, Cheltenham Unless you drive the car greater distances, then you probably will have problems. It's not the total amount of use the car gets; it's the length of the runs it does after starting from cold. The type of use you envisage could also flatten the battery.
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  West Country Festival of Speed: 25th/26th August 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  There will be the chance to see plenty of classic, performance and rare cars, take a 4x4 for a drive around the estate with Land Rover Experience West Country and Roger Young Land Rover, have a go at clay pigeon shooting, drive a simulator and sample some fine West Country food and drink.   Ted Coryton, owner of Pentillie Castle said: “This is a really exciting opportunity to create a unique and exhilarating event in the West Country.
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  1954 Austin Healey 5.7 V8 in Historics 2nd March Classic Car Auction 25 Feb 2019 (News)
  .  Another BMW, offered at No Reserve this time (so expected to be under £10,000), is this 71,000km (but right hand drive) year 2000 X3 2.8i. Underpriced for years (because they aren't really 'sports cars') these are now on the way up so, for the right money this could prove an investment as well as a means of getting a suntan over the summer.
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  July's best finance offers: free insurance, complimentary servicing and more... 19 Jul 2017 (News)
  Ford Get £500 deposit contribution when you test drive almost any model (excludes the KA+, Mustang and Focus RS) before 31 July Honda The Honda Jazz, CR-V Black Edition and HR-V Black Edition are available with 0% APR and five years complimentary servicing - which would usually cost £1195.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 400 27 Mar 2017 (News)
  The interior is a bit bland, but the exterior is smart, and more importantly there's the often forgotten fact that these drive very, very well indeed. No, really. They do. Even in 1.4 format, like this one, they're adequately quick, while indepenent suspension all-round was almost unique in the sector for its day, and equipped the 400 with a ride quality that its key rivals could only dream of.
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  Talbot takes top spot in Flying Scotsman rally 20 Apr 2016 (News)
  The 110 crews faced rain, hail, sleet and snow as they journeyed from the starting line at Leicestershire’s Belvoir Castle, driving around 700 miles through Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Northumberland, and into Scotland for the Gleneagles finale. After back-to-back wins by Bentley specialist William Medcalf for the past two years, Gareth reclaimed the trophy having previously won the event in the same 1931 vintage car back in 2013.
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  Comment: Has the recession wiped out some future classics? 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  So if you drive a car that’s getting on in years as your daily, think twice before committing it to an early grave. You’re not sitting on a priceless artwork, so don’t get carried away, but there’s definitely somebody, somewhere, who’ll love it.
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  More than 100 classics set for CarFest auction 26 Aug 2015 (News)
  Offering investment potential is a 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider, estimated at between £45,000 and £55,000. Finished in Giallo Fly Yellow, the left-hand drive car was supplied new to Ferrari Lausanne in Switzerland, where it has spent most of its life. Also for sale is a 1981 Delorean DMC12, estimated at between £29,000 and £31,000. Having been in the UK for the past few years, it has recently benefitted from £15,000 of work lavished on it.
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  Sports cars spotted in the classifieds 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  The combination of an entertaining chassis set-up, a well styled body and a peppy 1.7-litre engine co-developed with Yamaha make for a desirable car with an engaging drive. The interior leaves a lot to be desired, but who cares when you’re having fun? A fairly straight Puma can be had for less than this already cheap £1,300 example, while more recent ones fetch a little more.
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - May 22 May 2015 (News)
  .  Top 10 tips for buying a new car  /  Car finance advice  /  Fuel cost calculator Tuesday 26 May Drive the Deal is offering the Renault Zoe for £8130 . The price is based on a 36 month PCP and includes a £4660 finance deposit contribution and £5000 government discount.
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  Bryan Johnson to Race Mini Cooper at Croft 28 Jul 2014 (News)
  I was recently one of the drivers in a Porsche 911 that finished first-in-class and 20 th  overall at the Le Mans Classic, but it’ll be quite a departure from that car’s big fat tyres and rear wing to the little Mini I’ll be driving this weekend!   “As a circuit, Croft is a complete step into the unknown for me and I’ve been told it’s quite a challenge, so I’m fully expecting a big learning curve and to get my backside royally kicked by the Nostalgia regulars!
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  Monaco proclaimed an all-time great of racing by the Historic Racing Forum 16 May 2014 (News)
  Ex-Formula 1 racer and Grand Prix winner Jochen Mass added: 'I always loved Monaco – it was almost like rally driving – you completely become part of the track.' When pressed for his all-time dream circuit, however, Mass opted for the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Romain Dumas said: 'It seems very nice to do a lap here but when I saw the police standing at the side of the track I thought I should slow down a bit!