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  7-Seat Nissan Patrol Down to £24,000 16 Jan 2003 (News)
  Power comes from a 3.0 litre direct injected turbodiesel which pumps out 156bhp and 354Nm (261lb ft) torque at 2,000rpm. ABS, rear diff lock, selectable high and low ratio four wheel drive, free wheeling front hubs with manual lock and switchable rear stabiliser bar for increased wheel travel are all standard. So are air conditionaing and a single CD player. It even has a wading capability of 700mm (27.6").
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  New Imprezas from £12,950 OTR 13 Jan 2003 (News)
  Alternatively, customers can enjoy the same £1,000 cash-back combined with one year’s fully comprehensive insurance providing the driver is 25-plus and has a full, clean driving licence. The offer runs until 31 March, 2003 although the limited number of 2002 model year cars means stocks could expire long before the closing date. Meanwhile, prices of the new, much better looking Impreza WRX and STi Type-UK have just been announced, starting at just £19,995 OTR for the WRX – a £1,500 reduction – and £24,995 OTR for the STi – a £2,500 drop.
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  Audi Avantissmo is the Ultimate Avant 18 Sep 2001 (News)
  This is fed through to the road via a six-speed automatic paddle-shift transmission and Audi's Quattro four wheel drive system. It is a concept ready for the road with four-link front suspension and a trapezoidal link arrangement at the rear, similar to that of the new A4. Automatic, Sport and Comfort suspension settings can be selected by the driver to suit conditions and requirements.
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  New Audi A4 Prices Announced 14 Dec 2000 (News)
  The 150bhp 1.8T petrol model will be priced at £19,810 and the punchy 130bhp 1.9TDI PD will be £19,940 on the road. The four wheel drive 1.8T quattro will be £21,210; the 220bhp 3.0V6 quattro will be £24,840; and the 180bhp 2.5 V6 TDI quattro will be £24,340. 'SE' specification pack which adds wider 16" alloy wheels, 'Concert' radio, driver's information system and leather rimmed steering wheel will cost an additional £610.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 28 Nov 2016 (News)
  .  Click for more info Wednesday 16 October  Learning to drive? You can get four hours for the price of three with Red Driving School. You can also save 50 per cent on your first two hour less when you book online.  Click for more info Tuesday 15 November  Get a Nextbase 101 Dash Cam for £49.99 with Argos.
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  VAT RELIEF FOR THE DISABLED 21 Jul 2001 (News)
  A vehicle that is substantially and permanently adapted for use by a person who normally uses a wheelchair or stretcher will qualify if adapted - ·to allow the wheelchair/stretcher user to enter and travel in the vehicle while seated in the wheelchair or on the stretcher; or ·to allow the wheelchair/stretcher user to enter or leave the vehicle; or ·to enable a wheelchair/stretcher user to drive the vehicle; or ·to allow a wheelchair to be carried on or in the vehicle. The following are examples of different kinds of adaptations which may be made to enable a wheelchair or stretcher user to enter, drive or travel in a qualifying vehicle - ·a swivel seat; ·a hoist to lift a wheelchair into or onto the vehicle; ·a box for the wheelchair which is fitted to the top or the back of the vehicle; ·adaptations which enable a wheelchair user to drive the vehicle, such as a push/pull brake and accelerator, hand controls or other aids that operate the primary driving controls; ·infra-red control unit that operates the secondary controls.
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  Future Classic Friday: Vauxhall Corsa B 8 Nov 2019 (News)
  And for most buyers, that was enough. It didn’t matter that the Corsa was a bit wooden to drive, with a tendency towards understeer and a crashy ride, as it was so of its moment that it became a must-have for many young drivers, setting the precedent for all the Corsas that followed. Nor did it make any difference that under the skin, the Vauxhall used tried and tested technology.
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  One to Watch: Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 22 Jan 2019 (News)
  Widely considered to be one of the strongest engines ever made, the fuel-injected M116 3.5 V8 produced 200bhp and, driving through the mandatory four-speed auto 'box, it could propel the big saloon to 60mph in just 8.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 127mph. Smooth, silent and utterly reliable, it was the perfect engine for a car which made granite feel flimsy.
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  Six Ferraris 1958-2004 in Historics 22nd September Auction 28 Aug 2018 (News)
  The 1987 Ferrari 412 automatic is one of 61 supplied with right hand drive and had covered 73,864 miles. This car has covered only 1,000 miles since 2011 and underwent complete engine and body renovation in 2015 by Ferrari Specialist Keys Motorsport Silverstone Ltd. It comes with a full file of the restoration and a new MoT.
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  Mondeo turns 25 - but 1990s classic is dying out 22 Nov 2017 (News)
  The Mondeo no longer makes the list of top ten best-selling cars in the UK, with ‘Mondeo Man’ now much more likely to drive a Mercedes C-class or a Nissan Qashqai.
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  450 veterans set for London to Brighton run 13 Oct 2017 (News)
  Among the stars taking part are Pink Floyd drummer and car collector Nick Mason, who will be driving his 1901 Panhard et Levassor, one of almost 200 French-built cars on the run. Thierry Peugeot and Robert Panhard are two more notable participants – they are both direct descendants of the founders of the famous automotive companies that bear their respective names.
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  Flying Finns in action at Race Retro 16 Jan 2017 (News)
  . Vatanen said, ‘I am very much looking forward to joining Race Retro and seeing all the rally fans over the weekend. To get to drive these fantastic cars again is an honour and I can’t wait!’ Finnish Rally driver Markku Alén will be at this year's Race Retro.
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  1955 Dellow Mk II B in Historics 20th August Brooklands Auction 4 Aug 2016 (News)
  A dream project if it comes cheap enough, this 1971 left hand drive Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible was imported from the USA in 2014, but has since remained unrestored. The canvas top seems to be fairly new and though a lot of tidying is required it is reported to be relatively rust free and the engine runs well.
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  MG Car Club to celebrate 85th birthday at NEC show 19 Oct 2015 (News)
  MGA production at Abingon. The export drive of the late 1940s and the 1950s saw the US market become a key sales target for MG. Although the 1960s and 1970s were arguably MG’s most successful period. The MGB and BGT became a best-seller for MG, while the diminutive Midget harked back to MG’s early days of simple sports car fun.
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  Five Grand Friday: Audi A4 Cabriolet 14 Aug 2015 (News)
  The drains to the sills may require periodic cleaning otherwise water can collect inside them and could start to corrode the metal.  Being a multitronic a thorough test drive is essential. Be suspicious of any bangs or jerks as there have been reports of problems with Multitronic electronics causing bangs when drive or reverse are selected. Multitronics must have a transmission fluid change and this should have been done at 40,000 miles.
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  Jaguar XK120 restoration project to go under the hammer 4 Jun 2015 (News)
  Bought as a project from a Jaguar Spares Day in 2012, it is now part-restored to chassis level and running and driving, with chassis and suspension stove enamelled, new prop shaft and rebuilt gearbox. The project comes with body panels (not attached), and a re-trimmed interior trim. Expect it to fetch £24,000-£25,500.
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  Citroen marks 80 years of the amazing Traction Avant 29 Apr 2014 (News)
  And although it's currently not listed in our reviews section, it's a car that we willingly acknowledge helped shaped the modern car as we know it today - its low stance, front-wheel drive powertrain and aerodynamic styling all set a marker for luxury cars that Citroen managed to keep alive between the 1955 DS and the 2005 C6. The car was launched in April 1934, and although Citroën christened it the 7A, it would go on to become known as the Traction Avant, thanks to its highly unusual front-wheel drive set-up.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Jaguar Project 7 takes a bow 10 Jul 2013 (News)
  One thing we do know is that it's going to sound good – Project 7 features a free-flow exhaust system with a ceramic finish. We'll have to wait and see how well it drives, but JLR's feted chassis guru Mike Cross is confident: 'It’s visceral in every sense – its response, its sound and its sheer performance. I’m very much looking forward to driving it at Goodwood.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  The day ended in Gstaad and two very fine hotels, and our supporters, Bonhams, Britain’s leading auction-house, provided a champagne reception which turned into a noisy party prior to a lavish meal, it was steak-night in the Palace Hotel. Everyone was in high spirits and looking forward to the final drive to Paris. 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.
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  'Run What Ya Brung' Drag Racing Beginners Day at Santa Pod 3 Dec 2012 (News)
  On Saturday 23rd March, Santa Pod Raceway invites you to come along to learn about Bracket Racing with   the chance to give it a go yourself. It doesn’t matter what you drive or how fast it is, from a Smart ForTwo to a Ferrari, you can turn up to the track, have a go and still be competitive. Bracket Racing is often misunderstood within the sport of Drag Racing, which is why Santa Pod Raceway have launched a beginner's dial-in day.