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New Classic Car Hotel To Be Built At Bicester Heritage

When it comes to preserving automotive history, few sites measure up to Bicester Heritage. Every year, car enthusiasts flock to see a diverse range of classic motors. It was recently announced that a 344-room hotel is going to be built on the site, adding...

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4 Of Our Favourite Classic Sci-Fi Car Chases

They may not be as common as the action genre, but car chases in sci-fi films are definitely a thing. In fact the sci-fi films have produced some of the most unique, iconic, and thrilling car chases of all time on the big screen. It doesn’t matter whether...

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SMMT Figures Show Drivers Are Buying Less UK-built Cars

There used to be a time when British drivers would buy a new car because it was built in the UK. Those days are long gone, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Car production in the UK market has...

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Recognising The Prestige Of The Isdera Imperator

Rare classic cars are some of the most beautiful vehicles in the industry. Often built in limited numbers, rare classic cars are famed for their design and performance. One of the rarest cars is the Isdera Imperator 108i, which was based on the Mercedes...

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A Collection Of Model Cars Sold For £21,000

Classic cars are highly appealing to collectors because of their beauty and style. It’s not just classic motors that grab people’s attention, as a collection of model cars has recently been sold for £21,000. The set of 128 featured a variety of cars,...

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Unusual Vehicles: AF Spider

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unconventional motor. Three-wheeled cars are known for having a quirky appearance, and one of the most unique was the AF Spider. Designed for the race track, the AF Spider was developed by...

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British-Built Car Production Continues To Fall

In the face of market uncertainty, UK car production continues to fall. This is according to the latest data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). July statistics showed that demand dropped by 11% in July compared to July...

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Music made from classic Porsche sounds

It’s pretty common for high-end cars to make cameos in music videos but what’s pretty unheard of is the car actually making up the music itself. But that’s what a German hip-hop producer has managed to achieve. If you’re incredibly confused then fear not,...

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Looking Into The History Of Gilbern Cars

The UK car manufacturing industry has been defined by various brands over the years. Many manufacturers have been unable to cope with demand, disappearing into the annals of history. One of the shortest lived UK based car manufacturers was Gilbern....

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Wayve Technology Looks To Make Driverless Cars Safer

Driverless cars are being hailed as the future of the motor industry, with the technology being improved upon on a regular basis. In the UK, a duo are working on a ‘safe self-driving’ technology called Wayve. Amar Shah and Alex Kendall met at Cambridge...

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Cars With “Eyes” To Help Pedestrians

Jaguar Land Rover’s future mobility division has come up with a new concept for autonomous cars, which could help to reassure pedestrians when crossing the road. The carmaker has begun testing self-driving cars with virtual moving eyes… The Need to Build...

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The Ford Nucleon: A Nuclear-Powered Car

In the automobile industry it’s common practice to come up with concept vehicles to test new designs. All kinds of concept cars have been developed and one that stands out is the Ford Nucleon. Developed during the nuclear age, Ford wanted to tap into the...

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Remembering The First Public Demonstration Of Cars

The history of cars stretches back decades and the early days were marked with many demonstrations. The first organised public demonstration of cars can be traced back to the 15th October 1895. The Horseless Carriage Exhibition took place in Tunbridge...

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An Awesome Concept: The Alfa Romeo Canguro

Concept cars have a reputation for sporting some of the most unique designs in the history of the automobile industry. A concept car that had a memorable design was the Alfa Romeo Canguro, which was penned by a young Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Canguro took...

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Survey Shows That British Motorists Think The Aston Martin DB5 Is The Greatest Film Car Of All Time

It’s safe to say that the British love their cars, especially the film variety. Plenty of classic motors have appeared in movies that have taken the world by storm, and Hyundai wanted to see which car was the favourite. The survey revealed that James...

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Recognising The Innovation Of The Siata 208S Spider

Historically, Italy has produced some of the greatest cars in the world, with the likes of Ferrari dominating the market. Lesser known cars have made an impact as well, such as the Siata 208S Spider. The motor featured several innovations that helped it...

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Bullitt Mustang To Be Restored And Put On The Road Again

Classic cars have long been used in films, with one of the most famous appearing in Bullitt. The 1968 Mustang driven by Steve McQueen took part in one of the most iconic car chases of all time. During the film, two Highland Green Mustangs were used, a...

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Rare Jaguar E-Type Restored By Specialists E-Type UK

Jaguar have a reputation for producing magnificent cars and the vehicles are some of the most popular to restore. E-Type UK specialise in restoring classic Jaguars, with one of the most recent commissions being a rare 1974 E-Type Series 3. A private...

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Remembering The BMW 501

BMW have been responsible for producing a variety of memorable cars over the years. One of the earliest models that gained a reputation was the BMW 501 for its design and practicality. Nicknamed Baroque Angel, the car stood out for its curved, flowing...

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Chinese Cars Could Soon Be Sold In Europe

The car industry in China is one of the most prosperous in the world and it could only be a matter of time before Chinese models start appearing in Europe. China is the largest new car market in the world, with 28.8 million vehicles being sold in the...

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