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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010: top 10 cars
There’s much more to the Festival of Speed than sitting in the hospitality areas supping champagne. We were far too busy creating our wish list. Here’s our pick of the top ten non-F1 cars at Goodwood. Feel free to add … Continue reading
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Goodwood Festival of Speed: the stars
It’s the stars as much as the cars that make the Festival of Speed such a unique event. From legends like Sir Stirling Moss through to the latest Formula 1 and WRC drivers, bumping into your hero becomes the norm.
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Goodwood Festival of Speed: air displays
Vintage racers and multi-million pound supercars aside, the reason 150,000 people visit the Goodwood Festival of Speed every year is for its ground-shaking air displays. The highlights included the RAF Red Arrows Display Team and the last remainng airworthy Avro … Continue reading
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Goodwood Festival of Speed: 100 years of Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo celebrated its centenary over the weekend, with a sculpture featuring the Alfa Romeo 8C supercar alongside one of only two P2 racers in existence in a four-leaf clover design. This Alfa P2 won the first grand prix world … Continue reading
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Goodwood Festival of Speed: the Moving Motor Show
The 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed saw the introduction of the Moving Motor Show on Thursday July 1. Billed as the new British Motor Show, a limited number of ticket holders were given the opportunity to not only see but … Continue reading
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Vince Cable: No more bailouts for the car industry
Business Secretary Vince Cable has warned the new Government will rein in financial support for the British motor industry. Speaking at a conference in London arranged by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), he said, “Our starting point … Continue reading
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Mark Webber’s BMW M5 for sale
A BMW M5 previously owned by Mark Webber is for sale on Auto Trader. The Formula One star was the first owner of the 2002 BMW M5, which is powered by a 394bhp 4.9-litre V8 engine. It is capable of … Continue reading
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Charles Spencer ‘Spen’ King 1925-2010
One of the motor industry’s most influential characters, Charles Spencer ‘Spen’ King has died. According to reports, King died as a result of injuries sustained during a collision between his bicycle and a van almost a fortnight ago.
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Import it: Volkswagen CrossPolo
Whilst on the VW Amarok launch last week, I was offered the chance to have a quick spin in the new CrossPolo.
I already liked the way it looked – funkier than the standard car – in fact it’s more distinctive than the GTI, especially when daubed in bright orange with matching upholstery. Continue reading
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22% of drivers don’t wear seatbelts
As many as 22 per cent of drivers don’t wear seatbelts at all times, according to a poll by insurance company Esure. The survey also shows 22 per cent of people don’t fasten their seatbelt when travelling as passengers, 17 … Continue reading
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