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Why the Audi A5 was born for the outside lane

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HERE’S one to discuss next time you’re at the pub. What is the coolest car from Audi’s current range? Last time I delved into this particula...
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Subaru Outback ready for April launch

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PRICES for Subaru’s new Outback off-road estate car will start at £27,995 when it goes on sale on 1 April. It’ll be available with two trim...
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Toyota set to sell its fuel cell car in the UK

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A CLEVER new Toyota which runs on hydrogen fuel cells – meaning the only thing coming out of its rear end is water vapour – will be introdu...
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Clarion Builds 974 BMW 2002 restoration project: Renovated Interior revealed

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You may recall that I posted about the restoration of 30+ year-old BBS RS 001s rims as part of the Clarion Builds 974 BMW 2002 restoration ...
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Quentin Willson presents a new TV show you won't want to miss

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A NEW TV series for fans of older cars – presented by former Top Gear and Fifth Gear host Quentin Willson – starts on Channel 5 next week...
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New to 26262? Have I got a primer for you

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Driver error is the #1 problem on our roads — and has been since 1869. In August of that year, a scientist named Mary Ward became the first ...
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Why I won't be investing in one of the last Land Rover Defenders

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MY DAD reckons he’s had a brilliant idea for a bit of automotive investment. Buy one of the very last Land Rover Defenders, stick it in a s...
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Don't miss out on tomorrow's Mini Fair

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MINI fans won't want to miss out on this year's Mini Fair, which gets underway at the Staffordshire County Showground tomorrow (25 J...
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Updates announced for the BMW 1-Series

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BMW has treated its baby model to more powerful LED headlights as part of a gentle facelift for the model. Along with the brighter new light...
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Driving simulators at CES

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CES was just 15 minutes from closing when I managed to slip away from the very busy QNX booth to try out an F1 simulator. Three screens, 6 d...
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Fiat's new lease deal for the 500 is young at heart

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FIAT is pitching a new lease deal on its 500 to teenage motorists who would otherwise struggle with the cost of insuring their first car. T...
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Why I've signed the motorsport noise petition

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BLIPPING the throttle on a Jaguar F-type, hearing the scream of that supercharged V8 and the lovely crackle from the exhaust overrun is one...
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Honda's clever cruise control is computing witchcraft

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THE OTHER week my smartphone – having worked out I was on a train chugging its way through Sandhills station – decided to give me an update...
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Nissan LEAF leads electric car sales charge

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SALES of electric cars more than doubled in 2014 compared to the previous year, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Tra...
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Tom’s Guide taps QNX concept car with CES 2015 award

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Have you ever checked out a product review on Tom’s Guide ? If so, you’re not alone. Every month, this website attracts more than 2.5 millio...
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SEAT joins the fast estate club

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SEAT is following Ford, VW and Skoda into the world of practically-minded performance cars by launching its first ever fast estate model. T...
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New classic car show in Preston today

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CLASSIC CAR owners in Lancashire might want to head to this new event, which takes place near Preston today. The 10am-4pm event takes place ...
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Don't miss tomorrow's Wirral to Llandudno Mini Run

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ONE of my favourite motoring events - the Wirral to Llandudno Mini Run - gets underway tomorrow morning (11 January, 2015). It's not on...
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A behind the scenes look at creating an integrated driving experience

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Lynn Gayowski To quote the timeless lyrics of Britney Spears, “You want a Maserati? You better work.” This is exactly what the QNX team did ...
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