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  • European Commission vows to clamp down on emissions cheats 10 Feb 2016 (News)
    Most pertinent to the Volkswagen scandal, the EC is cracking down on cheat devices too – already illegal, of course – by demanding access to a car’s software systems for investigation by external authorities. In addition, a new measure called Real Driving Emissions requires car manufacturers to explicitly state how they’re reducing real-world CO2 and NOx emissions – a transparency measure that the EC claims will make it especially difficult to get around emission requirements.
  • Memorial to honour Endurance Rally Association founder 18 Jan 2016 (News)
    A prolific ambassador of the historic rally movement, Philip was a larger-than-life character who pushed motorsport boundaries, organising marathon and endurance rallies all over the globe. A founder of the Historic Rally Car Register, Philip set a world record for driving from Cape Town to London in ten-and-a-half days, and is best known for one of his greatest achievements – the revival of the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, one of the world’s most epic motoring adventures.
  • Rare Lamborghini Countach 400S joins Race Retro sale 7 Jan 2016 (News)
    The car, which is one of just seven made, is up for sale at the Silverstone Auctions sale at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28 February. This original, right-hand drive example, estimated at between £200,000 and £250,000, has covered 61,155 km (38,221 miles). According to the MoTs, it has only covered 2880km (1800 miles) in the ownership of the current vendor, having been used lightly for the past few years.
  • Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Last Defender to cost £10,000 – but it’s a pedal car 16 Sep 2015 (News)
    It’s constructed precisely to scale and incorporates all of the Defender’s distinctive characteristics, such as protective chequer plating, cylindrical running bars and rugged off-road tyres complete with mudflaps. A spokesman said, ‘The drive assembly is constructed to enable the young driver to pedal both forwards and backwards while a spring suspension and working brakes – complete with parking brake – will allow the little one to go on many big adventures.’ Inside, there’s that familiar dashboard, working hooter and rear stowage section with cover.
  • Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Next-gen Kia Sportage launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
    .  Kia hasn't released any details about engines yet, but expect the line-up to include a range of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, offered with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Rumours are also circulating that the Sportage will get an all-new powertrain, which might indicate a hybrid of EV option.  Live Blog LIVE: Frankfurt Motor Show 2015