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  White van man urged to be more open about mental health 14 May 2018 (News)
  .  >>>Ford calls on van drivers to “break the silence” on mental health Those taking part in the survey said working in ‘a male-dominated’ workplace was the key factor for the sigma, while a further 46 per cent believed talking openly about mental health issues at work would jeopardise their job security or harm their career progression.
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  Silverstone Classic 2017: JPS BMW 635CSi to make European debut 7 Jun 2017 (News)
  Back then, Australia had its own Group C touring car regulations permitting more freedom than the widely-adopted Group A rulebook. But it wasn’t a dream start as the car struggled against Fords and Holdens with more powerful V8s engines. But when Australia finally adopted the international Group A formula in 1985, things changed for the better.
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  Get set for MGLive! 2017 11 May 2017 (News)
  Which mins the ever-competitive Mini Coopers will take on the likes of BMW 2002s, Lotus Cortinas and Ford Mustangs for the racing line. Classic owners who prefer to be part of the action rather than just spectate, can compete in the California Cup Autotest, the MGLive! Autosolo and a Sprint held on the Stowe Circuit.
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  Thrilling finish to Flying Scotsman Rally 5 Apr 2017 (News)
  It was a tight finish with the winning crew securing an overall total of 00:19:37, only 00:00:24 separating them from Abel and Powley, who have finished second for the past two years, on 00:20:01. Bill Cleyndert and Dan Harrison took third place in the 1928 Ford Model A with a total of 00:20:21. This year's winning crew - Paul Crosby and Ali Proctor.
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  Pop-up classic car show for poorly enthusiast 11 May 2016 (News)
  Alan was overwhelmed by the support from fellow enthusiasts, with classics and their owners arriving from far afield. Among the forty vehicles in attendance were a Rover P4, a brace of Ford Zodiacs, a Chevrolet Corvette, various Morris Minors, an Austin Maxi, an MGB, a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, a Volvo 66 and 244, a MkI Escort, an MG Metro an even a rare Colt Sapporo. To give the pop-up show even more purpose, Alan began a collection on behalf of the British Lung Foundation and – with the help of a Just Giving online page – has so far raised an impressive £800-plus for the charity.
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  Classics star in stubble racing revival 9 Oct 2015 (News)
  There were also special awards for Kevin and Tania Hutchby in their Bentley and Thomas Abrey and Ivan Pearson in the Ford Model T for spirited driving and effort. After a glorious day of driving in perfect weather conditions, the guests donned their 1920s and 1930s finery for a gala dinner, with entertainment including Charleston dancers, fire eaters, jugglers and a live band for dancing ’til dawn.
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  Mobility Roadshow 25th-27th June: Final Reminder 23 Jun 2015 (News)
  Specialist professionals in dual-control vehicles will accompany every young driver, so they remain safe during every test drive. Leading motor manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall and Hyundai will have a range of specialist vehicles on display, both in the exhibition hall and on the test track. Did you know if you have a disability, you can gain a driving license a year earlier at the age of 16?
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  Interesting entries for Historics' 29 November auction 19 Oct 2014 (News)
  p=0">1930 Alfa 6C 1750 There is a rare 1955 AC Aceca 'Competition' fitted with the triple carb Ruddspeed 2.6 litre Ford Zodiac engine that delivers considerably more power than the AC or Bristol engines also fitted to Acecas. This car with its competition history is estimated at £70,000 - £85,000. More here: 1955 AC Aceca Rolls Royce/Bentley is represented in the sale by one of its most attractive models of all time: a 1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur.
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  Owner review of the month: July 2014 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  Click for the full review Ford Mondeo Mk3 Ghia X Estate, by Momagic This review is a little different in that it has been updated several times as the owner has added more miles to his car. He initially purchased the car when it was one year old and had 13,000 miles.
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  The MoT Files: MoT Test Results By Year of Registration 6 May 2014 (News)
  Of all the cars registered in the 1980s, it’s the Porsche 911 that tops the chart, with 2786 cars tested showing a 73% pass rate. Hot on the heels of the 911 is the Ford Sierra, with a 71% pass rate Porsche does well in the 1990s too, with the 911 once again topping the chart with a 75.8% pass rate. Second, with 67% pass rate is the Mercedes-Benz SLK while the Jaguar XK8 takes third with 63% of cars passing.
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  Goodwood Revival - wouldn't it be good to do it '70s and '80s style? 18 Sep 2013 (News)
  For me, that means the period of time that spans James Hunt and Ayrton Senna in F1, the Triumph Dolomite and Ford Sierra RS Cosworth in touring cars, and Lancia Stratos and Delta Integrale in rallying. And I suspect that there are many thousands of classic car enthusiasts out there who feel the same. That sounds like a huge period of time to cover, we're looking at around a 12-year span, one that's far narrower than the Revival currently enjoys.
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  Peking to Paris 2013 - excitement all the way! 1 Jul 2013 (News)
  New Zealanders Bruce and Ben Washington came second, but celebrated like they had won nonetheless, in their 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster. Brits Mike Reeves and Michelle Jana Chan in the 1940 Ford Coupe, came third. Winners of the European trophy for the Vintageants category were Canadian’s Tony and Lee Strolzow in the Bentley Drophead. Out of the 96 cars that left the Great Wall of China on 28th May, 86 cars crossed the finish line in Place Vendome, Paris today, with thousands waiting, including friends and family wanting to see their loved ones after 33 days on the road.
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  Preview: Bromley Pageant, 9 June 30 Apr 2013 (News)
  Look out for the Toyota MR2 Drivers’ Club, MR2 (MkI) Club, MX5 Owners’ Club, Suzuki SC100 Enthusiasts’ Club and the Mitsubishi Lancer Register. British classics aren’t missing out either. Ford is represented by nearly a dozen clubs, including the Anglia 105E Owners’ club, Cortina Owners’ Club Mk 1-5 and, moving more up-to-date, the Mondeo Owners’ Club. The Rover SD1 Club will have a fine array of these groundbreaking 1970s and ’80s hatchback models while Land Rovers, Minis and Wolseleys also take pride of place.
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  Mazda 6 Best Upper Medium Car in Fleet Awards 23 Mar 2013 (News)
  The Mazda6 Skyactiv has been awarded the accolade of 'Best Upper Medium Car' in the Fleet News Awards. 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'.
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  HRDC Mallory Park 30th May to be Televised 13 May 2011 (News)
  The 'Touring Greats' 45-minute, pit-stop race will field an eclectic mix of 1950s saloon racers - ranging from Victoria Beever's regal Rover 105s, Gavin Watson's evocative Borgward Isabella TS and Stewart Imber's titanic Mercedes-Benz 220S through to a clutch of rapid A35 and A40s, which will take on the 'big guns' in the shape of Jaguar Mk.1s, Ford Zephyrs and Austin Westminsters. Making an auspicious return to racing will be the freshly restored ex-John Webb Jensen 541R in the hands of seasoned historic racer, Malcolm Verey. 'Grand Touring Greats' 30-minutes race offers jewel-like Alfa Romeos in the form of James Wiseman's stunning Zagato Giulietta SZ and Richard Frankel's sublime Bertone Giulietta SS - racing against an equally eclectic mix of Tornado Talisman, WSMs, Mini Jem GT, Lenhams, Ashleys and Sebring Sprites.
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  Spotted in the classifieds 11 Apr 2011 (News)
  There were numerous Rolls-Royces for sale on the deals page , and many were very, very expensive indeed. However, for £12,995, that's less than the price of a new Ford Focus, you could have this brown Silver Shadow.   It has electric seats, electric windows, power steering, leather and air conditioning..There’s free VED too, thanks to the age.
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  Magnificent Bentley Continental and Aston Martin DB2/4 to star at Barons 18 Oct 2010 (News)
  Other notable British entries for October 26th include a splendid 1953 Austin Healey 100-4 (£34000-37000), a concours-winning 1967 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 FHC (£55000-65000), four XK150s (two FHCs, two roadsters), a 1935 Rolls-Royce 20-25 Limousine by Thrupp & Maberly (£28500-33000), a 1934 Talbot 75 with Darracq Sports Saloon Coachwork (£34000-40000), a 1999 Ford (GTD) GT40 £37500-45000 and a charming 1979 Mini 1000 in 'as new' original condition, which has covered just 16,000 miles from new (£5500-£6500). International style includes a stunning 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 show car (£26000-29000), a very striking 1955 Oldsmobile 98-Rocket (£15000-£18000), plus a very rare and superbly presented 1967 Saab Sonett V4 (£10,000-12,000).
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  Jason Plato Wins 2010 BTCC For Chevrolet 11 Oct 2010 (News)
  “To come to the series and win the title in our first ever season is a remarkable achievement,” said Chevrolet UK Managing Director, Mark Terry. “For me, seeing the Chevrolet Cruze beating BMWs, Civic Type-Rs and hot Fords on national television is an immense source of pride, and gives Chevrolet something truly unique. We’ve contributed our very own UK chapter to Chevrolet’s amazing motorsport history.
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  Still Time To Save up to £6,000 on Scrappage With Mazda 30 Dec 2009 (News)
  Figures gathered since the scheme started in May show that one in ten of buyers choosing a new Mazda are trading in their old Mazda while 16 per cent of buyers are trading in a Ford and 10 per cent were previously Vauxhall owners. Hardly surprising that the multi-award winning Mazda2 has been the most popular car under the scheme, accounting for 63 per cent, or almost 4,700, of the total Mazdas sold.
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  Scrappage registrations pass through the 250,000 mark 9 Dec 2009 (News)
      CARS                MARQUE Sep Oct Nov YTD Cabdirect Taxis 4 3 3 14 Audi 1,006 482 476 2,661 BMW 961 328 157 2,459 Chevrolet 770 379 482 2,737 Chrysler 39 47 25 151 Citroen 2,433 942 845 8,469 Daihatsu 105 48 28 622 Dodge 47 82 49 220 Fiat Group * 6,157 3,656 2,875 20,117 Ford 9,400 3,494 3,774 28,982 Honda 2,559 791 1,352 8,707 Hyundai 8,286 5,544 4,137 30,739 Isuzu - - - - Iveco - - - - Jaguar 95 36 10 202 Jeep 17 29 26 122 Kia 5,133 3,427 3,159 19,361 Land Rover 305 108 60 680 Lexus 27 8 9 64 LTI 27 37 22 200 Mazda 3,178 951 596 6,798 Mercedes-Benz 372 164 73 1,104 MG 15 17 7 61 MINI 1,595 697 300 4,089 Mitsubishi 424 203 234 1,750 Nissan 3,485 1,313 1,300 10,672 Perodua 48 29 36 183 Peugeot 3,053 1,383 1,413 10,875 Porsche 4 4 4 24 Proton 49 23 16 192 Renault 2,629 1,424 1,430 8,108 Saab 72 30 31 196 SEAT 1,509 647 576 4,088 Skoda 2,897 1,337 887 7,859 smart 350 142 54 1,007 Ssangyong - - - 2 Subaru 98 33 35 274 Suzuki 2,700 800 604 8,912 Toyota 6,962 2,633 2,880 21,104 Vauxhall 5,419 1,968 2,731 16,915 Volkswagen 6,258 2,435 2,518 16,404 Volvo 1,398 1,198 882 4,505 Total 79,886 36,872 34,096 251,629