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CLASSIC START FOR BREAKFAST CLUB The first of this year’s seven Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings got off to a classic start back in March, with an impressive selection of tax-exempt, pre-1973 vehicles gathering to celebrate Goodwood’s ‘Tax Free Sunday’ theme..... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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SHOWTIME FOR ITALIAN CAR FANS The first of three events this year aimed at owners and enthusiasts of all types of Italian cars kicks off on May 3rd with the Spring Italian Car Day, being held once again at Brooklands. And as one of the year’s best opportunities for catching a varied array of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, De Tomasos, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Lancias – not to mention an intriguing selection of weird and wonderful ‘etceterini’ – it looks like being a superb day out..... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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THE £800,000 OLDSMOBILE A 1911 Oldsmobile Limited seven-seater Touring (pictured, right) was sold in the USA recently by RM Auctions, achieving a record price for the model of $1,650,000 – the equivalent of £811,000. .... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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BUYER'S GUIDE: AUDI QUATTRO Life is full of compromises. Gain in one area and you lose in another – 
unless you’re a Quattro driver. This is the car that has it all: shattering performance, handling, grip, reliability and muscular looks – even relative economy..... Channel: test/feature, Issue: May 2008 |
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MINI MAGIC It was one of those moments when the ordinary becomes completely extraordinary. What, even 15 years ago, could have been more commonplace than a Mini? .... Channel: test/feature, Issue: May 2008 |
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MORE DELAYS FOR MG The long-awaited return of MG to the UK market appears to have been delayed yet again, with the TF two-seater sports car missing both of the original deadlines set for its reincarnation. NAC MG (now part of China’s huge Shanghai Automotive set-up) has admitted that quality concerns over certain Chinese-made components are to blame..... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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SKODA’S RECORD-BREAKING CENTURY Skoda has been celebrating a century of motor sport success, following the 100th anniversary of Laurin & Klement vehicles (in the shape of its F, FC and FCS models) joining the ranks of leading car companies worldwide and beating numerous official and unofficial speed records..... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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ROVER STREETWISE MAKES A COMEBACK Yet another ageing Rover has been put back into production in China, following in the footsteps of the MG 7 and Roewe 750 – both of which are mildly modified versions of the old Rover 75 and MG Z-series. This time, though, it’s the Rover Streetwise that’s gone back on sale. .... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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TATA TAKES ON JAGUAR Yes, it’s finally been confirmed: after nine months of rumour, speculation and behind-the-scenes deal brokering, the announcement came at last on Wednesday, March 26, that the mighty Tata organisation, the largest privately owned company in India, is to become the new owner of both Jaguar and Land Rover. And industry pundits wasted no time is proclaiming this to be the best possible outcome of Ford’s disposal of the two marques..... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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DON'T LET THEM DISAPPEAR: PEUGEOT 604 It’s only a year or so ago that we pointed out the rarity of the Peugeot 404 pick-up here in this section – and now we turn our attention to another classic Pug that’s in danger of extinction, in the shape of that executive offering, the Peugeot 604. .... Channel: news, Issue: May 2008 |
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