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Volkswagen recreates childhood car memories
November 09, 2016
Volkswagen is this week launching a major social media activity using the #YourVW tag, celebrating Britons’ love for, and memories of, the German brand and its cars. On the back of a recent appeal for recollections of the Volkswagen brand and its cars via Facebook and Twitter, Volkswagen UK’s social media team received more than … Continue reading “Volkswagen recreates childhood car memories”
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A treat for lovers of F1 in London
November 09, 2016
It may be some time off yet, but everyone here in the Petrol News office has been thrilled to learn that one of our favourite racing disciplines will see a fantastic retrospective coming to the English capital in the new year. The Historic Motorsport International event will be taking place at ExCeL London from February … Continue reading “A treat for lovers of F1 in London”
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Fiat 124 Spider celebrates 50th birthday
November 07, 2016
“The Turin Motor Show under the sign of optimism” was the positive-sounding title of the 48th edition of the event held in halls of Torino Esposizioni in 1966. The Motor Show welcomed visitors with a magnificent display of lights and colours. The glossy paintwork of the cars reflected the bright neon lights multiplying the effect: … Continue reading “Fiat 124 Spider celebrates 50th birthday”
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Golden anniversary for the Cosworth DFV
November 04, 2016
On a bright summer’s day in June 1967, the combined genius of Colin Chapman, Jim Clark, Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth changed the course of Formula 1 racing when Clark drove his Lotus 49 to a resounding win in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. It was the first outing not only for the Chapman-designed … Continue reading “Golden anniversary for the Cosworth DFV”
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