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  New more realistic MPG test comes into effect 1 Sep 2017 (News)
  In fact, now just one in 10 cars actually achieves its claimed economy figure . One of the reasons new cars have performed increasingly poorly is that since 2015, car manufacturers have been fined by the EU if the corporate average CO2 emissions output of their cars exceeds limits according to MPG and CO2 laboratory tests. To avoid the fines, vehicles are increasingly optimised for the laboratory tests at the expense of reality.
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  Where are the easiest and hardest places to take the UK driving test? 10 Jul 2017 (News)
  That's why we recommend all new drivers take additional tutoring after they've passed, so they can get the important skills for safe driving," she adds.   The data from the DVSA shows that, between 2015/2016, 47 per cent of learners achieved a pass in their driving test, while the number of those passing at the first attempt (347,825) has remained steady over the past five years at 47.5 per cent.  On average, 51 per cent of men pass their driving test, compared to 44 per cent of women, while Goodmayes in north east London carries out the highest number of tests, with 5400 taking place each year. 
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  New MPG test set to be introduced 2 May 2017 (News)
  In fact, now just one in 10 cars actually achieves its claimed economy figure . One of the reasons new cars have performed increasingly poorly is that since 2015, car manufacturers have been fined by the EC if the corporate average CO2 emissions output of their cars exceeds limits according to MPG and CO2 laboratory tests. To avoid the fines, vehicles are increasingly optimised for the laboratory tests at the expense of reality.
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  Endurance Rally Association reveals 2018 calendar 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  The Endurance Rally Association (ERA) has launched its 2018 calendar of events, which includes three long-distance rallies covering Asia and America as well as the tenth outing of the highly acclaimed Flying Scotsman rally. The ERA will kick off 2018 with The Road to Saigon, a follow up to the 2015 Road to Mandalay, held 4-27 February. Starting in Singapore, the route heads through Malaysia, then turns north into Thailand, east into Cambodia and onto Vietnam. The new and exceptional route will finish in the historic, French colonial Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.
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  Refreshed Trans-America rally set for 2018 10 Aug 2016 (News)
  Gallagher said, ‘The first Trans-Am in 2012 was very much following the famous tourist route, while the 2015 event took the northern route encompassing some well-known landmarks. Having competed in six professional USA rallies in the 1970s and 1980s, I know there is a great wealth of terrain and stunning locations that have yet been untapped by historic rallying.
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  Paris introduces classic car ban 20 Jun 2016 (News)
  It previously experimented with halving the number of cars in the city by only allowing those with even-numbered licence plates for one day in March, 2015. From the beginning of July, all car owners driving in to Paris will have to register and obtain the correct window sticker for their vehicle. If their car is too old to be allowed in, or if they drive within the restricted area without a sticker, they are liable to a fine of between €35 and €450 (£27-£349).
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  Delightful Alfa Romeo GT Junior Zagato in Historics Auction 20 Jul 2014 (News)
  The Junior Zagato is UK registered and is accompanied by an MoT test certificate valid until May 2015 and an historic road fund licence, enabling the lucky new owner to drive away from the sale. With period coach built motor cars becoming more and more sought after, what better way to enter such ownership than with this beautifully styled Italian motor car which is available at a very reasonable estimate of £18,000 - £25,000.
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  Jaguar Land Rover posts record sales in 2013 12 Jan 2014 (News)
  But overall sales are low compared with Land Rover – and the arrival of the all-new aluminium baby Jaguar and SUV in 2015/’16 can’t come a moment too soon to drive the leaping cat towards is off-road bedfellows. Dr. Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover CEO, concluded: ’2013 has proven to be a very positive year for Jaguar Land Rover thanks to continuing strong demand for vehicles across the range.
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  Captain America movie cars and trucks hugely exceed auction estimates 3 Mar 2011 (News)
  A beautifully restored 1938 International Harvester D-Range panel van made £9,600. One of the 1937 Chevrolet stunt taxis sold for £6,000. The 1946 Ford Sedan with the twin carb Mercury flathead made £5,900. While the 1939 Oldsmobile Coupe with a V8 under its hood sold for £6,000. Dearest vehicle sold was a very appealing 1941 GMC Series 100 pick-up, sold for £12,250, and. like some of the others, possibly now back on its way to the States where it's worth a lot more than it is here.
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  Classic Auctions in Surrey on 2nd and 15th June 1 Jun 2010 (News)
    The coachwork was restyled by them to resemble the original Harrison body.  It again drops out of sight, but emerges in the USA in the late 1980's passing through the ownerships of W F Ford of Pennsylvania, and C Mallory of New York.  In 1985, GK 8063 returns to the UK and into the hands of Mr. Harry Fuchs who undertook a five year restoration completed by Tim Abbot Engineering of Northampton accruing bills of more than £70,000 and the license plate HF 10 along the way.
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  Tom Kristensen to be reunited with £10m Le Mans Bentley at Race Retro 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  This year’s Race Retro will have more cars than ever before on static display as well as around 80 cars in action on the Live Rally Stage including the Andrews Heat for Hire Opel Manta 400, Ford Escort RS1800, and Sierra Cosworth, Dai Llewellyn’s Subaru Impreza 555, and the late Colin McRae’s Ford Focus WRC. Tickets are now on sale for Race Retro, held 24-26 February 2017 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, with free parking and a free show guide for all visitors.
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  BCA Bridgwater Classic Auction Results 4 Aug 2007 (News)
  Originally registered in Dewsbury, Yorkshire the car had been restored during the 1980s and had covered less than 700 miles in the last 25 years. It sold for £13,150. The 1950 Ford V8 Pilot was in ready to restore condition after being laid up for many years. Essentially original throughout, this Ford was presented needing a complete repaint but was fully running and was driven into the auction hall.
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  Extra £1,000 Off in Renault Electric Range Offer For July 6 Jul 2019 (News)
  (Full battery purchase option with no monthly battery payments allows outright ownership of the Dynamique Nav for £24,020 and the S Edition for £24,870.) Finance customers who purchase their ZOE during July can drive away for as little as £199 per month, with battery rental from £69 per month, after placing a deposit of £2,855.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - July 31 Jul 2015 (News)
  R=4467">Click here Tuesday 7 July Save £980 on a new i10. Hyundai has a number of deals available, with the i10 1.0 in S trim available from £7995 and the 1.0 in SE trim from £8995.  Click here Monday 6 July Give your Nectar card a boost this summer.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column: 23-5-2015 23 May 2015 (News)
  Video tested here:  /road-tests/mazda/mazda-6-22d-se-l-nav-tourer-auto-2015-road-test//   I'd still go for the SE-L Nav on 17" wheels.   Van mail I have a van bought from a trader, a limited company and delivered last Friday. The van has been checked and needs a new engine.
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  Used van buying guide: Mercedes-Benz Vito 2003-2015 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  In This Guide Mercedes-Benz Vito prices What to look out for Vito maintenance Vito Essentials MoT pass rates Insurance groups Vito vans for sale A popular and robust van for sale, the Mercedes-Benz Vito was produced in W693 form between 2003 and 2015 and provides car-like driving dynamics, decent running costs and a capacious load space.  Offered in three body lengths and two roof heights with a variety of seating options from simple panel van through crew cab (Dualiner) to a full minibus (Traveliner), or, indeed, a fully licenced taxi. The Taxi version underlines the Vito’s manoeuvrability, the tight turning circle a result of it being rear-wheel drive where most rivals are front-driven.
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  Ayrton Senna's restored Van Diemen takes pole position at Race Retro 1 Feb 2019 (News)
  By the end of the season Senna had established himself as the man to beat, finishing the season with 12 wins, six other podiums, and the championship, winning the two prestigious national British Formula Ford titles. In 1982 Senna graduated to Formula Ford 2000, competing in both the British and European Championships. He dominated the Formula winning 21 out of the 27 races contested. That year, Senna also had his first chance to race in a non-championship Formula Three race at Thruxton where he started from pole position and won easily.
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  Benefit changes set to shrink Motability sales 15 Jan 2013 (News)
  This will be a big worry for both GM and Ford bosses - not only on sales but the subsequent after-sales profits too. So how does this effect you? Presently, Motabilty filters a large amount of used cars with low mileage, full service history, and nicely specified into the market.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS 13th - 20th September 13 Sep 2007 (News)
  STAR DEAL 2 OF THE WEEK: Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic NEW AT £29,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £5,986 Small Cars Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Ghia 5dr Manual NEW AT £8,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,833 Family Cars Renault Megane 1.5 DCi 86 Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £9,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £4,446 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Pd Ambiente 5dr Manual NEW AT £11,999 SAVE £2,351 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Sport TDi 5dr Manual NEW AT £15,499 SAVE £3,203 Estate Cars Renault Laguna Sport Tourer 2.0 16V Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £10,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £7,476 Audi A4 Avant 1.6 5dr Manual NEW AT £15,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £4,411 Premium Cars BMW 3 Series 318d M Sport 4dr Manual NEW AT £22,599 SAVE £3,586 Sportscars Ford Focus 2.5 ST-2 5dr Manual NEW AT £16,999 SAVE £2,916 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 300 GT 2dr Manual NEW AT £27,999 SAVE £2,871 4 x 4s Honda CR-V 2.0 I-VTEC EX 5dr Manual NEW AT £19,999 SAVE £3,048 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic NEW AT £29,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £5,986 Convertibles Peugeot 207 Coupe Cabriolet 1.6 16V GT THP 2dr Manual NEW AT £13,999 SAVE £2,176 STAR VANS Peugeot Partner 600 L HDi 75 Van NEW AT £5,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £3,991 Fiat Scudo L1 10q 1.6 Multijet 90 H1 Comfort Van NEW AT £8,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,301 These deals and many more at www.motorpoint.co.uk where all cars listed now carry the CO2 rating for tax purposes, or visit one of Motorpoint's five Supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley, Peterborough and Newport, South Wales
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  Ex-Rental Fords Remain Excellent Value at Auction 5 Nov 2002 (News)
  For the last 12 years or so, prices of ex-rental Sierras, then Mondeos in November/December auctions have always hovered around the same level....