22nd April 2019
PASSAT BREAKS 30 MILLION
When it comes to multi-million sellers, Volkswagen’s Passat is one that’s gone under the radar somewhat. But on April 3, the Passat broke the 30 million barrier to set a new record in its mid-range…
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19th April 2019
TOYOTA EXTENDS SCRAPPAGE SCHEME
The threat of scrappage on older vehicles continues to loom large, with the news that Toyota has extended its scrappage scheme once again – this time until the summer.
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18th April 2019
CLASSIC CONMAN GETS OFF LIGHTLY
A North West classic car specialist has been handed a two-year sentence, suspended for two years, after being found guilty of defrauding customers out of more than £82,000.
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18th April 2019
SIMPLY ASTON BEGINS NEW BEAULIEU SEASON
Beaulieu’s season of ‘Simply’ events got off to a cracking start on April 7, with a record total of 410 cars making its latest Simply Aston Martin event the best to date. Astons of all…
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17th April 2019
ABARTH CELEBRATES 70 YEARS
One of the most famous go-faster marques, Abarth, has reached its 70th anniversary. Thanks to a history of revolutionary tuning kits and race victories, the famous Italian brand has established itself as an automotive legend,…
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17th April 2019
THRILLING BATTLES AT MEMBERS’ MEETING
Joining the renowned Festival of Speed and Revival events on the Goodwood calendar five years ago, the annual Members’ Meeting was relaunched to continue where the original BARC Meetings left off during the 1960s. Since…
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16th April 2019
VAUXHALL: A RETURN TO FORM?
Vauxhall makes its first profit since 1999 under PSA ownership. We look at what this means for the future of the brand and its UK operations.
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16th April 2019
BRIGHTON RUN GOES FROM VINTAGE TO ELECTRIC
This year’s London to Brighton Classic, Kit and Sports Car Run, held on Sunday June 2, will showcase the diversity of the classic car scene with a wide range of entries – from vintage cars…
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15th April 2019
BMW WINS AT APRIL FOOLS
April Fools pranks have long been the preserve of the motor industry, with previous crackers including a MINI specifically for hipsters, a Hyundai i10 ‘Popemobile’ and a four-door Mazda MX-5.
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12th April 2019
CAR CLOCKING BACK ON THE RISE
It immediately conjures up images of sheepskin-wearing 'Arfur Daley' types winding back odometers with a drill, but car clocking is now increasingly a thing once again.
