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14 May 2014
New Land Rover Freelander Metropolis announced
The Land Rover Freelander is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade this summer, reinforcing the appeal of a model that is still growing in popularity. Capitalising on increasing deman...
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14 May 2014
Jaguar to make new 'Lightweight' E-Types
Jaguar is to build six perfect reproductions of the original, race-bred Lightweight E-type that was created in 1963. The new cars are the ‘missing’ six vehicles from Jaguar’s Light...
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13 May 2014
New entry-level single seater eco-race series announced
British privately owned development engineering firm, DEE-Ltd, will announce on Thursday (15th May) its concept and initial plans for Formula Genesis – a new entry level single sea...
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9 May 2014
Ariel announce new Atom - the 3.5R
The new Atom 3.5R is powered by an Ariel tuned Honda Civic Type-R 2.0 Litre iVTEC 4 cylinder engine and features a sequential gearbox, paddle change system, uprated suspension and...
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8 May 2014
All-new Qashqai stars in Diesel Car Awards
The British-built all-new Nissan Qashqai – the model which has redefined the crossover sector since its launch in January – has been named Car of the Year 2014 by leading industry...
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7 May 2014
British car industry stronger than ever, says Autocar
The British car industry is stronger now than it has ever been in its 120-year history – and it is on course to set new records in the next three years, according to new analysis b...
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2 May 2014
Proton appoints new Lotus CEO
PROTON Holdings Berhad (“PROTON”) today announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Gales as the new Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc, effective 1 May 2014. Lotus is a wholly...
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1 May 2014
MG voted third best UK manufacturer
MG adds another podium position to its 90th year celebrations after being voted the third best manufacturer in the UK in the highly influential 2014 Auto Express Driver Power Surve...
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28 April 2014
TV's Design Dragon gets a new Vivaro wagon
Award winning Interior designer and Dragons’ Den star, Kelly Hoppen MBE has taken delivery of a new British-built Vauxhall Vivaro van.
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24 April 2014
Honda Jazz crowned most reliable car in 2014 Auto Express Driver Power Survey
Honda’s popular Jazz supermini has scooped the Most Reliable Used Car in the Auto Express Driver Power survey, with an impressive reliability score of 98 per cent.
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24 April 2014
MINI - strongest residuals of the pack
MINI has the strongest UK residual values of 34 car manufacturers, an independent study by Glass’s has found.
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17 April 2014
British-built Hondas to support Wiggle Honda pro cycling team in 2014
A selection of British-built Hondas will support the Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling Team as they pedal their way through an action-packed calendar of international races and events durin...
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