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New Survey Shows That Half Of UK Drivers Want Diesel Cars To Be Banned

Diesel vehicles have experienced a large decline in sales and according to a new survey more than half of UK motorists believe they should be banned from urban areas. The poll, carried out by law firm Censuswide for Slater and Gordon, asked 2000 people...

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Porsche Unveil The New Project Gold Restomod

Porsche have been teasing their latest restoration project for a while and they’ve finally unveiled it with the Project Gold 993 Turbo. Engineers have worked on the car for over 18 months, creating a true masterpiece. Traditionally, restomod 911s are...

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Which Cars Are Currently Set to Become Future Classics?

It isn’t easy to identify future classic cars, and getting a hold of one can be notoriously difficult. Of course there are certain names that always spring to mind when you think of great classics, such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, and Aston Martin to...

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Drivers With Poor Vision Will Lose Their Licence If They Fail An On-The-Spot Eye Test

With road safety being one of the most important topics in the UK, new measures are being introduced to decrease the chances of an accident. Police have launched a campaign that deals with drivers who have poor vision. Motorists pulled over during...

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Taking a Look At The Powerful Range Rover SVR

It was in 1970 that Range Rover launched a brand new take on the classic four by four vehicle, based on the foundations set by the mighty Land Rover.  The first ever production Range Rover was exhibited at the Musée du Louvre in Paris that same year, and...

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A Brief History of The One-Off 1946 Fiat 1100C Spider

It was the first car to be designed by the prolific and world renowned designer, Pietro Frua, as part of his carrozzeria. The sleek and sophisticated looking 1946 Fiat 1100C Spider classic car was recently put up for auction by Bonhams, in Scottsdale on...

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Some Top Tips For Customising Your First Classic

You’re probably feeling on top of the world after passing your driving test, however that excitement can be short lived once you realise how difficult it can be to find your very first car. With the hunt for a decent runaround being quite tricky, it’s not...

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Lesser Known Motorway Offences You Could Be Penalised For

There are quite a few reasons why you can be penalised, while driving on the motorway. Of course some of the most common offences that people are caught doing are speeding, and using a mobile phone behind the wheel. Believe it or not, there are still some...

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The rules about black and silver number plates on classic cars

Any proud owner of a classic car usually wants to keep the vehicle as close to its original condition as possible. Owners will do their best to make everything from the paintwork to the performance of the classic is preserved, or restored.

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What Does The Colour of Your Car Say About You?

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the most popular car colour in Britain at the moment is grey. Silver used to be the go-to colour every year between 2000 and 2008. However, these days the colour doesn’t even get into the...

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Looking to sell your motorbike online? Here’s how

How to sell your motorcycle online There are lots of way of selling a motorcycle or scooter but the online world opens up a wider audience and allows people to take a good look at what you are selling. Before you attempt to sell your bike online, take a...

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Rea continues winning in controversial Argentinian world superbike round

Multiple world champion Jonathan Rea picked up two more wins, and a second place, at an Argentinian world superbike round surrounded in controversy. The five-time champ had already sealed the 2019 title two weeks ago in France but the world championship...

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6 of The Best Aston Martin Classic Cars From History

The major British independent auto-manufacturer started life in a workshop, originally known as “Martin & Bamford Ltd”, ran by the two co-founders, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. It was Bamford’s driving success in the Aston Clinton Hill Climb, that...

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Top five roads to ride in the British Midlands

To some, the Midlands may appear as attractive as a grey cardigan, but you’d be surprised. I’ve spent the last 15 years road testing bikes around the Midlands, and I’m always surprised by the little gems of beauty. It may not have the dramatic landscape...

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Should I… buy a cheap motorbike crash helmet?

Go to pretty much any motorcycle show and you’ll find traders flogging off cheap riding gear. Should you snap it up or run a mile? In particular, is it a good idea to buy a cheap crash helmet. Insidebikes gives their opinion… ‘No’ is pretty much the...

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What’s So Special About The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale?

The iconic Italian luxury car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, never fails to generate excitement and passion with its car creations. One of the most spectacular examples of the Italian marques’ prowess, is perhaps one of the most stunning sports cars ever...

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Why Does The Value Of Some Cars Increase Over Time?

It’s no secret that cars are one of the worst investments you could possibly make. Data from The AA suggests that a new car loses value as soon as you drive it off the forecourt and by the end of the first year it will have lost approximately 40% of its...

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Are Japanese classic cars the hottest collectibles right now?

After a classic red 1994 Toyota Supra sold online for $121,000 (just under £92,000) in February, classic car experts are predicting “a spate of modern collectible Japanese-branded cars gaining value in the near future.” Granted the low mileage and the...

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The Classic Cars That Are Perfect For Young Drivers

When you hear the term classic car collector or enthusiast, you can be forgiven for thinking that this only really applies to more mature drivers. However, there’s actually an abundance of younger drivers out there who also share a special appreciation...

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Mini’s 60th Anniversary: A Little Piece of Classic History

It’s one of the world’s most recognisable classic cars, and this year marks the Mini’s 60th anniversary. And to celebrate the brand’s milestone, Mini released a brand new special edition model of the popular Cooper S Hatch.  We wanted to take a brief look...

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Can you drive a motorhome on a car licence?

Before you take the plunge and buy a motorhome, it’s probably worth checking if you’re actually eligible to drive one on your current driving licence.  For the most part, the year you passed your driving test determines whether or not you’re legally...

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Kawasaki ‘pulls out’ of WorldSBK… but Bimota is back!

ZX-10RR to pull out of racing at end of the season, but Bimota joins with Ninja powered sportbike

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Ducati unleashes ‘Sweet’ new adventure motorcycle park

Welsh mountains provides natural environment for big Ducati off-roaders

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Top five… things we saw at the International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash

Spring has sprung and the traditional show season opener in Stafford didn’t disappoint classic bike fans

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Everybody loves a two-stroke… especially a smokin’ Suzuki!

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Reviewed: Honda NX500

Honda’s A2 compatible mini adventurer gets new name and mild makeover for 2024

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