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  See 400 classics on track at Donington Historic Festival 13 Jan 2016 (News)
  The unmistakable sound of historic Formula One engines will reverberate round Donington Park once more, in a series of high-octane demonstration runs, and the ever-popular historic rally cars will be burning rubber once more, as the mighty Group B machines and the cars of the Historic Rally Car Register entertain the crowds. Historic karts will also return to Donington Park for the event, as will dozens of car clubs, who will gather in the Club Village in the infield.
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  Happy Birthday: Hyundai Pony 22 Dec 2015 (News)
  Initially, five and three-door hatchbacks were available, the latter of which bore a startling resemblance, in profile, to the Morris Marina Coupe. A station wagon joined the line-up in 1977, but was never exported. The running gear was contemporary Ford, rear-wheel-drive, live rear axle, while mechanically the Hyundai came with an engine and gearbox courtesy of Mitsubishi. It wasn’t the greatest drive – skinny rubber, a narrow track and that rear-drive, live-axle combination made it more than a little skittish in wet conditions.
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  Affordable Classics at Sandown Auction on 15th June 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  And the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 Coupe is a real show- stopper. The subject of a nut and bolt restoration, this immaculate ‘muscle car’ has run an 11.60 second 0-118mph at Santa Pod and has been featured in various magazines, including Custom Car (£33,000- £37,000). For details of further entries as they are confirmed, or to consign a car to this sale, please visit www.barons-auctions.com , email
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - December 19 Dec 2014 (News)
  Sainsbury’s, Asda and Tesco have announced that they are to drop the cost of unleaded in the run up to Christmas. Click here Wednesday 10 December Need some new tyres?
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  Brightwells to Hold Classic Car Auction in Leominster 8 Nov 2014 (News)
  Further down the list, and appropriate for a West Contry auction, a one owner 1954 Austin A40 Somerset that apparently runs and is MoT exempt though probably needs some work to be safe. Estimated at quite a high £2,000-£2,500. Another old favourite is this facelift 1961 Riley 1.5 (concealed bonnet and boot hinges).
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  Ari Vatanen to be crowned Rally Legend 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  .       Wales Rally GB is offering free admission to the official service park in Deeside, ceremonial start in Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay, remote service in Newtown and ceremonial finish in Llandudno. Advanced tickets for the special stages run against the clock are available via the official website at www.walesrallygb.com .
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, London, 1 December 28 Nov 2013 (News)
  The 1959 Commer Ecurie Ecosse Transporter: Designed by aeronautical engineer Selby Howgate and immortalized by Corgi's classic 1:48-scale model – in fully restored running order with its unique bodywork by Alexander's of Falkirk and Commer TS3 flat-six diesel engine. Scotland's flagship team that won two consecutive Le Mans 24-Hour races in the 1950s is undoubtedly the star of the first sales to be held at Bonhams' newly redesigned and refurbished London headquarters.
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  Save up to £2600 on a new Mazda CX-5 9 Oct 2013 (News)
   Mazda CX-5 SE-L Deals: MAZDA CX-5 2.0 SE-L 5dr - £19,715 - SAVING OF £1880 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L 5dr - £21,316 - SAVING OF £1979 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L 5dr Auto - £22,475 - SAVING OF £2,20 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L 5dr AWD - £22,827 - SAVING OF £2168 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L 5dr AWD Auto - £23,885 - SAVING OF £2310 MAZDA CX-5 2.0 SE-L Nav 5dr - £20,331 - SAVING OF £1964 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L Nav 5dr - £21,932 - SAVING OF £2063 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L Nav 5dr Auto - £23,091 - SAVING OF £2204 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L Nav 5dr AWD - £23,443 - SAVING OF £2252 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L Nav 5dr AWD Auto - £24,501 - SAVING OF £2394 SE-L Model Equipment and Features: Cruise control, push start button, front and rear electric windows,  air con, auto dimming rear view mirror, karakuri tonneau cover, rear Seat 40:20:40 Split, rear seat fold flat karakuri functionality, daytime running lights, dusk sensing lights,  front fog lights, front and rear parking sensors,  power folding heated door mirrors,  6 speaker Radio/CD player with AUX, USB and Bluetooth support,  leather steering wheel with audio mounted controls, 5,8 inch colour touchscreen, media commander, trip computer, driver seat lumbar, recline and height adjustment, iStop, sat-nav (nav models only).
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  CarFest 2013 is About to Happen - Twice 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  Highlights this year include special Aston Martin and Lamborghini ‘sevens’ to mark important milestones in both coveted companies’ histories – all cars run in batches of seven in deference to Evans’ own ‘Magnificent Seven Ferraris’ as featured on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. CarFest North will also include bikes for the very first time while Jody Scheckter – the 1979 F1 World Champion and owner of Laverstoke Park Farm – is promising some special surprises at CarFest South.    This year’s music line-up is equally impressive with top live performers such as Keane, Jamie Cullum, Jools Holland, Ocean Colour Scene, Amy Macdonald, The Feeling, Alfie Boe, Reef and Scouting for Girls joining Texas on the star-studded bill.
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  Millers Launches New Range of Energy Efficient Oils 28 Feb 2013 (News)
  Nanodrive technology has overcome this problem and allows a lower coefficient of friction to be achieved, without changing the viscosity of the oil, at the same time maintaining an adequate oil film thickness that minimises wear. This reduces running costs, as a result of less energy being used to simply turn the engine over. There are three different engine oils available in the Energy Efficient oils range covering both petrol and diesel vehicles.
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  Sir Stirling Moss Describes Chelsea Autolegends as a "Must See" Event 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  While he might no longer be driving in anger, Moss still plans to be involved in historic motorsport events, giving demonstrations runs or, as at Chelsea AutoLegends, being involved as a figurehead. “I went to the first AutoLegends show last year and loved it. There were so many fabulous cars and familiar faces there, that I was delighted when they asked me to be Patron this year.
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  1934 Talbot Darraq makes £13,508 in Sandown Park auction 6 Aug 2011 (News)
  With a certified gas conversion, this was not only a bona fide classic, but stylish and economical to run. What more could you ask for? Full results appear below. Barons’ next sale is its British Heritage, Classic & Prestige auction, featuring 100 Years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, at Sandown Park on September 20 th . 
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  Record Grid For Jaguar E Type Race at Silverstone Classic 27 May 2011 (News)
  The new-for-2011 series is managed by the Historic Sports Car Club in conjunction with Jaguar Heritage and is supported by JD Classics. It is open to cars in strict period specification running in two classes; cars prepared to a period race trim and standard cars. “Our aim is to start a maximum grid of 58 cars at Silverstone,” said Grahame White of the HSCC. “We are absolutely delighted with the response and the race on Saturday evening will be very special.”
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  Barons final call for entries for February 8th classic auction 25 Jan 2011 (News)
  The vast equipment list includes front and rear telephones, a Champagne fridge, I-drive satellite navigation and entertainment system with TV and DVD front and rear, plus a run-flat wheel & tyres system. Estimate: £12,000-£14,000. Something a little different comes in the form of the 1966 Dunsmore Jaguar Racing Special. Bill Hines, founder of Dunsmore, was a Midlands-based garage owner, who began crafting his own hand-built ‘specials’ in the early 1960s.
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  Loeb Wins World Rally Championship For Citroen Yet Again 4 Oct 2010 (News)
  ” After an interminable regrouping halt in Bitche, the organisers decided to cancel the second run through the military camp stage and the rally ended in the streets of Haguenau. After crossing the finish line Loeb gave full vent to his joy by climbing up onto the roof of his C4 WRC: “My first world title will always remain the best for me, but this one will have a special place in my heart.
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  More Drivers Sought to Lease Electric MINI 16 Apr 2010 (News)
    People living in a triangular geographical area between Andover, Oxford and West London will be able to take part in the ground-breaking project and so interested drivers are being urged to fill out the online application form at www.electricMINI.co.uk      The Government-backed trial, run by a BMW Group-led consortium including Southern Electric and regional development agency SEEDA, will evaluate the technical and social aspects of living with an all-electric car in every day life.
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  BEE One at Millbrook Low Carbon Vehicles Show 9/10 September 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  The Bee One car is positioned as a second car for a family and would compare in size and price to an Opel/Vauxhall Corsa or Ford Fiesta. And where a car is used for relatively short local runs, an electric car actually makes more sense than a car powered by an internal combustion engine because this is the cycle of use where an IC car is its least efficient, its most environmentally unfriendly and, because of condensation damage is most likely to start having problems.
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  Kids Get to Drive Supercars 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  Hot Laps in the Lamborghini cost £20. About 6th Gear The company was established three years ago, and will run around 30 scheduled driving experience days in 2009, in addition to special days and corporate hospitality events. It owns 15 supercars and retains 30 part time instructors, 10 events staff and seven full time employees.
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  New Prius Lets Drivers Select Electric, ECO or Power Drive Modes 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Thanks to Toyota innovation, the new third-generation Prius comes equipped with three selectable “on-demand” driving modes that let the driver make the most of different driving conditions. These include an EV (electric vehicle) mode that allows the car to run for certain distances purely on electric power, cutting fuel consumption and emissions to zero. Ideal for slow moving urban traffic, it’s a function that can only be enjoyed with a full hybrid system such as Prius’s Hybrid Synergy Drive; EV operation is not possible with the mild hybrid systems featured in some rival models.
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  MB World Screening Grands Prix For Free 9 May 2009 (News)
  From a 15 minute Passenger Experience through to the three hour AMG Advanced Experience and Off-Road Experience, there really is something to suit everyone’s taste. Running from May to August, Mercedes-Benz World will be screening all of the European Grand Prix: May 9 & 10 Spanish Grand Prix May 23 & 24 Monaco Grand Prix Weekend June 6 & 7 Turkish Grand Prix Weekend June 20 & 21 British Grand Prix Weekend July 25 & 26 Hungarian Grand Prix Weekend August 22 & 23 European Grand Prix Weekend August 29 & 30 Belgian Grand Prix Weekend To find out more information about any of the events at Mercedes-Benz World please call 0870 400 4000 or visit www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk Mercedes-Benz World is open daily from 10am to 6pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day), and admission is free.