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Keeping petrol costs down post-pump
With petrol prices on the rise again, Brits are being offered tips on how to keep the fuel gage up after visiting the pumps. The penny-pinching team at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have put together their advice for motorists on making fuel last longer. Among the suggestions is taking anything weighty out of your car, driving smoothly...
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Updates to the Highway Code recently introduced that motorists might not know
Drivers are being warned about eleven new and updated highway laws that could catch them out.
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Land Rover Show Returns to Newark
For many years, the Great British Land Rover Show has been seen as the perfect way to bring down the curtain on the season. After missing out in 2020, the autumn extravaganza was back in 2021 – when it set new records by attracting the biggest attendance in its illustrious...
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Toyota reigns supreme as world's most desired car
For the second year in a row, Toyota reigns supreme as the most searched car brand according to Compare the Market’s annual analysis of Google Trends data.
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How many cars have you owned?
A recent study has identified some interesting facts... Breakdowns and car faults are the most common reason UK drivers replace their vehicles and apparently those living in the North of England will, on average, own more cars than motorists in the South.
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Spare onion to hand? Clearing a frozen windscreen - top 12 tips
As winter fast approaches in the UK, motorists are being offered expert advice on how to clear their windscreen and avoid a fine and possible penalty points on their licence.The car leasing experts at LeaseCar.uk have provided their top tips for effectively clearing windows and windscreens on a freezing cold morning.
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Revealed: The UK areas with the most winter road accidents
Driving with windows full of condensation and icy roads to look out, certainly makes you doubt the most wonderful time of the year when on the roads. Winter can be a challenging time for drivers, as sub-zero temperatures lead to dangerous road conditions.
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The Great British Land Rover Show November 2021
The Great British Land Rover Show, at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, took place on Sunday 21 November. And after missing out last year when the second round of lockdown restrictions came into force, the annual indoor event was back with a bang.
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Texaco has the most expensive fuel prices in the country, new research reveals
While the long snaking lines of cars desperate for fuel outside petrol stations have dissipated, the panic of the fuel shortage is still fresh in many minds.
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Terranet and holoride exploring super-human vision technology in autonomous vehicles
Terranet AB (TERRNT B), developers of advanced driver-assistance software (ADAS) that specifically addresses safety and comfort through precise, fast, and intelligent sensor technology, has announced teaming up with holoride to explore innovative applications for its VoxelFlowTM technology – helping to revolutionize in-vehicle experiences for passengers in autonomous vehicles.
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Driveway legal loophole which allows strangers to scoop up your space
Drivers can cause outrage by parking on other’s private driveways, so what can homeowners do to get rid of pesky unwanted parkers?
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England's pothole crisis revealed - which counties fix the most and who pays out the most compensation?
The team at www.billplant.co.uk undertook a Freedom of Information request with councils all over England* to determine the extent of the pothole crisis, finding out just how many potholes were fixed throughout 2020, how many complaints were received and, following on from this, how many claims were made for compensation, along with...
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More than 20% of Brits say they have bought their car a Christmas present, new study finds
A new survey asking 1,000 car owners how they treat their vehicles has found that 23% of car owners have bought Christmas presents for their cars in the past.
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Cheffins Vintage Sale to include Series 1 Land Rover used in Heartbeat
In its current ownership for the last 17 years, this Series 1 was delivered new to Greenham's of Shrewsbury in May 1950 with the original registration GNT 117. It was subsequently re-registered in 1986 having spent some years in Yorkshire where it was used in the first series of Heartbeat. ...
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Motorists urged to book MOTs this Autumn
Millions of motorists are being urged to book MOT’s as the pressure of the COVID backlog starts to mount on mechanics. The car leasing experts at LeaseCar.co.uk are encouraging drivers to book their MOT’s in as soon as possible to ease the strain on garages.
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Bond Edition Series Land Rover Produced By John Brown 4x4
In anticipation of the James Bond premiere, a Bond edition Series 3 Land Rover® was provided to Sotheby's by John Brown 4x4 for sale in a celebrated Luxury auction earlier this month.
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Off-Road Driving For Beginners And Advanced Drivers
General Tire Provides Tips for Safe Off-Road Trips
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UK car owners - Hot Wheels wants to make your pride and joy into a die-cast toy car to be enjoyed by millions
The unique opportunity to have your car immortalised as a Hot Wheels die-cast is being offered to one lucky enthusiast in the UK. The number one toy car producer is asking classic, modified and race car owners to submit their special car builds for judging at its virtual Hot Wheels...
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1943 FORD GPW JEEP, FOR SALE WITH H&H CLASSICS AT THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Formerly the Property of Oscar Winner Rex Harrison, 1943 Ford GPW Jeep, for Sale with H&H Classics at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, September 8th Estimate £25,000 - £30,000
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The UK's Roller Coaster Roads
Motorists looking to go on road trips this summer are being warned about roller coaster roads in the UK.
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ONE IN THREE DRIVERS DON’T KNOW WHETHER TO BUY PETROL, ELECTRIC OR DIESEL POWERED CAR
Almost one in three drivers (32%) say if they were buying a new or a second-hand car they do not know whether to buy a petrol, electric or diesel powered one. Younger drivers, 18 – 34s, are even more undecided with almost half (49%) saying they are unsure what type...
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2021 Q1 & Q2 - Global Telemetrics vehicle recovery figures top £10.8 million & Land Rover takes 7 out of the 10 ‘top spots’
With the first half of 2021 now behind us, leading vehicle tracking and security brand – Global Telemetrics – reveals its theft report for the period January – June. Once again, the Land Rover badge holds the most appeal for car thieves with the brand featuring seven times on Global...
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Richards Chassis give away 10,000th unit
Defenders are fantastic – but they’re not without their foibles. Possibly the biggest of all those foibles is that their chassis, as great as they are, can often get a little bit… rotten.
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Yorkshire lanes repaired for all after donation from 4x4 users
Rangers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park, supported by a team of volunteers, have completed repairs to eroded sections of the ancient Roman Road in Wensleydale – aided by financial support from 4x4 drivers.
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Range Rover Sport gets a straight six
Land Rover has introduced a new variation of the Range Rover Sport – the HST – which features a new, 400bhp petrol V6.
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Ramsden Reopens
One of West Yorkshire’s most spectacular rights of way has been closed without warning for a period of 18 months – then opened again a couple of months later.
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Voting open for Land Rover Legends awards
Following the inaugural Land Rover Legends show, the team have opened nominations for the National Land Rover Awards 2019, with three categories to be awarded to Green Ovals attending this year’s show.
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Pretty Brutish
The Range Rover Velar has turned heads and won awards for being achingly pretty. But that's changed a little bit with the introduction of the new SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition, that comes with five-litres of V8 beneath the sleek bonnet.
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Spring into Adventure
Whether you’re a Land Rover nut or simply fancy a family day out, the Spring Adventure held at the Driffield Showground offers something for everyone over the 25 and 26 May.
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Derbyshire Police ask for laners’ help
Visitors to the Derbyshire countryside, including recreational 4x4 drivers, have been asked to join a Countryside Watch initiative launched by the local police force’s Rural Crime Team. Announced late last year, the scheme is ’an educational campaign that aims to shine a light on the crimes that very often go...
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Range Rover wins class in 4x4 Magazine
The big daddy Range Rover has won its class in the yearly awards held by 4X4 MAGAZINE.
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THIRTIETH BIRTHDAY DISCO
Doesn’t time fly, eh? Thirty whole years since Land Rover launched the Discovery nameplate – and the SUV that wears it. Over that time, the Disco has amassed 1.7-million global sales, clearly capturing the hearts and minds of Green Oval fans everywhere.
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Ruskin Designer Named Apprentice of the Year
Upholstery specialists, Ruskin Design, has been celebrating after their designer, Gemma Lee, was announced as one of South Leicestershire College’s (SLC) Apprentices of the Year, at its annual Star Awards ceremony.
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Right Royal Rangey
There has long been a connection between the Green Oval and those who reside in Buckingham Palace. The Queen has had everything from open-air Range Rover parade vehicles to her very own custom Defender that she used for shooting days.
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When Group become Club
Founded in 2007, the Project Jay Preservation Group (PJPG) will officially move forward with club status as of 2019. Originally founded when four owners of Land Rover Discoverys from the launch fleet, the G-WACs, met up at the Heritage Run, Gaydon, the intervening twelve years has seen the group steadily...
