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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 480ES for £800 17 Dec 2015 (News)
  It did everything a Volvo saloon didn’t – it looked striking, it was avant-garde, it had a futuristic cabin, it was front-wheel-drive, it was a hatchback, it had pop-up headlights, it wasn’t built in Sweden and it had seriously flaky build quality. In order to add to the lunacy, Volvo added a turbocharged version, which exploited the rather obvious limitations of the chassis.
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  Stars come out as veterans take on London to Brighton challenge 4 Nov 2015 (News)
  For only the third time in more than half a century, this year’s route took participants – all driving cars from the pre-1905 era ­– past Buckingham Palace and down The Mall before heading past Big Ben and over Westminster Bridge. The first few cars began to arrive on Maderia Drive shortly after 10am – the 1903 Berliet driven by John Bentley just pipping the 1904 Fiat of Dutchman Jan Bruijn to the honour of being first past the finishing post.
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  Erik Carlsson: 1929 - 2015 28 May 2015 (News)
  Erik and Pat subsequently wrote a book together entitled ‘The Art and Technique of Driving’, in which they explained about his left-foot braking. But Carlsson also attracted headlines in his heyday for refusing to use snow chains on any of his cars, claiming that they’d simply slow down the low-powered Saab and become more of a hindrance than a help.
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  Sabine Schmitz to join the Group C grid at Silverstone Classic 16 Jul 2013 (News)
  The 44-year-old German first came to fame as the ‘fastest taxi driver in the world’, a title she gained for driving passengers around the full 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit at very high speeds.   Over the past decade Schmitz has made appearances on Top Gear – most memorably when claiming all she needed was a Transit van to beat Jeremy Clarkson’s best lap time around the fearsome Nordschleife in a Jaguar S-type diesel.
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  Mazda 6 Best Upper Medium Car in Fleet Awards 23 Mar 2013 (News)
  it beat off off tough competition from brands such as VW, Ford, Hyundai and Vauxhall with the new Mazda6 praised for its ground-breaking SKYACTIV technology, its class-leading efficiency and its ‘exceptional' drive experience.  The all-new Mazda6 Tourer was also shortlisted in the ‘Best Estate category' and Mazda CX-5 was highly commended in the ‘Best Crossover category'. The judging panel, chaired by former chief executive of the SMMT Christopher Macgowan, included Stephen Briers, Editor-in-Chief at Fleet News; Martin Ward, CAP manufacturer relationships manager; Andy Cutler, UK Car Editor - Forecast Values at Glass's, Paul Tate, Siemens commodity manager fleet, Colin Marriott, Centrica general manager fleet, Emma Parfitt, LeasePlan general manager - manufacturer engagement, and Jay Nagley, Redspy managing director.
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  Latest Skoda offers from Drive the Deal 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  Offers include reductions on most models in the Skoda range, including the new Rapid and the tiny Citigo.
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  Toyota Issues Steering Recall 14 Nov 2012 (News)
  On certain Avensis, Corolla and Prius models (July 2001 to April 2009) there is a possibility of an issue with a component 1  in the steering system, prompting a knocking or rattling and possibly a reduction in steering response 1 . In such circumstances, the vehicle will remain safe to drive. There have been nine reported cases of this issue in Europe and no reports of any associated accidents. 1: Due to insufficient hardness treatment of some of the extension shafts, the splines that connect the extension shaft to the steering gearbox may deform if the steering wheel is frequently and forcefully turned to the full left or full right position while driving at slow speeds.  This deformation may create increased internal clearance and the splines may eventually, over time, wear out.
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  Interesting Entries in Barons October 30th Classic Car Auction 26 Oct 2012 (News)
  Ferrari fans can choose between a fully restored bright red (Rosso Corsa) 1981 308GTSI (£27,500-£30,000) and a gleaming silver 2000 456M GTA Auto (£25,500-28,000). A right-hand-drive 1965 Fiat 500D is also offered. This three-owner from new car, which has covered just 35,000 miles in the past 47 years, carries an estimate of £7,500-9,000. German cars include a completely original 1981 BMW M3 Convertible (£24,000-27,000) and a baby blue 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (£28,500-33,500).
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  Toyota Claims Lowest Whole Life Costs For Prius Plug-in 24 Jul 2012 (News)
  Toyota states there is no other car on the UK market that exactly matches the benefits offered by its Prius Plug-in Hybrid Synergy Drive full hybrid powertrain: it offers the near-silent, zero emissions performance of an electric vehicle, being able to run on its lithium-ion battery for around 15.5 miles (v/s 30 miles for the Ampera) and at speeds up to 51mph.
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  Hyundai reveals i30 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  To that end an adjustable electric power-steering system has been fitted which has three settings – comfort, for driving in town and parking, normal, for every day driving, and sport, for enjoyable country roads. At this stage it’s difficult to say whether features like the reversing camera and touch screen will be available as standard equipment at all trim levels, but if the current Hyundai range is anything to go by then a generous level of standard equipment is to be expected.
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  Ford Attempts to Abolish Spring Breaks 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  With this initial suspension development taking place even before the first vehicle prototypes are produced, Ford production vehicles are among the best equipped to cope with poor road surfaces, which benefits Ford customers no matter where they drive. More at Ford  
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  Magnificent Bentley Continental and Aston Martin DB2/4 to star at Barons 18 Oct 2010 (News)
  Bentley Beauty The 1963 Bentley Continental 2 Door Coupe by Mulliner is one of just eight examples built in right hand drive configuration, and one of only 11 built in total. The car has been in the care of just 3 owners from new and has an extensive history file - which includes a pre-purchase report prepared for a certain Mr Kingsley Riding-Felce of Aston Martin.
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  Jason Plato Wins 2010 BTCC For Chevrolet 11 Oct 2010 (News)
  Matt Neal took the battle to the wire in his Honda, but despite his best efforts could not deny Plato, who got off to two spectacular starts in the day’s first two races, to pull out a decent lead and drive two superb, clean and uneventful races from pole position to victory, with only a false alarm over a suspected puncture four laps from the end of the first race breaking an otherwise calm and collected raceday.
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  Comma launches £2 million motorsport ticket giveaway 13 May 2010 (News)
    Comma has been Technical Partner to MotorSport Vision since 2007, providing lubricant and other products for MSV’s driving experience fleets, its Formula Palmer Audi Championship and, latterly, the FIA Formula Two Championship, which will headline alongside the WTCC at Brands Hatch on July 16-18.   “Motorsport has been in Comma’s DNA since the Company was founded over 40 years ago,” said Comma’s Mike Bewsey.
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  Castle Combe 2010 Action Days Announced 27 Nov 2009 (News)
  Castle Combe Action Days have been established for almost 25 years and offer clubs, groups and organisations the chance to apply for free display space, free admission tickets and the chance to drive on Castle Combe Circuit at heavily-reduced prices. For enthusiasts, there is a chance to experience driving on a circuit for a modest amount and - at the same time - enjoy the atmosphere these events create, mixing with like-minded enthusiasts, viewing the many displays, wandering the trade stands and picking up a bargain in the Autojumble area which operates during some days.
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  Volvo Challenges London Emissions Policy 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  Hybrid-powered cars have CO2 outputs ranging from 89g/km to 219g/km, yet all are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Volvo's What Car? Green Car of the Year-winning S40 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop technology emits just 104g/km yet drivers are charged £8.00 to enter the capital. Similarly, Volvo's DRIVe C30 Sportscoupe and V50 Sportswagon models also emit 104g/km but none of them are exempt from the charge.
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  Drivers Wanted For Tyre Test 24 May 2009 (News)
  The company will provide tyres and tuition from a top Hi-Q British Touring Car Championship driver to transform the driving experience of 6 drivers from across the UK. The test, which will run throughout the summer will be launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where drivers will be able to put themselves forward to take part.
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  Motor Codes is Helping to Drive Down Garage Complaints 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  All too often consumers are bombarded with reports slamming garages, giving the impression that a minefield exists for motorists who are trying...
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  WINTER PREPARATION KEEPS CARS PROTECTED 6 Nov 2008 (News)
  ” Autoglym’s Winter Car Care DO’S and DON’TS: • DO make sure that you dislodge mud and salt build-up from under wheel arches • DO protect your car for winter with a premium-grade polish, such as Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection • DO clean your car occasionally over the winter period to remove build-up of day-to-day dirt, even after polish has been applied • DO carry a full strength de-icer to clear ice from windscreen, mirrors, wipers and locks • DO increase the concentration of your car’s screenwash to help shift any build-up of road salt and dirt as well as preventing the solution freezing as temperatures drop • DON’T use washing up liquid to wash your car as it can remove protective coatings on paintwork • DON’T use boiling water to clear ice from your windscreen as it can crack the glass • DON’T drive until your front and rear screen and side windows are clear of ice (it is illegal to drive with poor visibility) For more information about Autoglym’s range of products and to find your local stockist, visit www.autoglym.com .
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  HONDA TO LAUNCH JAZZ HYBRID 21 May 2008 (News)
  Various technologies are also to be incorporated including a function to assist more fuel efficient driving. NEW HYBRID COULD ATTRACT WIDER CUSTOMER BASE Ken Keir, Managing Director, Honda (UK) and Executive Vice President of Honda Motor Europe, says it's the company's long established commitment to the environment that has enabled Honda to build a low emission car within the reach of more customers.