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Ford GT the fastest ever at Calabogie
January 25, 2017
The latest iteration of the Ford GT has done something truly special and has become the marque's fastest ever model to complete a lap of the iconic Calabogie Motorsports Park in Canada. Delivering an exceptional top speed of 216 mph, it is perhaps unsurprising that the new Ford GT should be breaking some impressive records, … Continue reading “Ford GT the fastest ever at Calabogie”
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Ogier claims victory in Monte Carlo
January 24, 2017
Sebastien Ogier secured victory in the opening round of this year's FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Monte Carlo. The whole of the Petrol News office has been looking forward to the return of this top discipline in motorsport, and the opening stages of 2017 proved to be well worth the wait! Reigning champion Ogier … Continue reading “Ogier claims victory in Monte Carlo”
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Overhaul confirmed for Outlander PHEV
January 23, 2017
The UK's best-selling plug-in hybrid has undergone a revamp, and it's got us all excited here in the Petrol News office. With more than 26,000 sales in 2016, the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2014, but with rising competition in the low-emissions sector, … Continue reading “Overhaul confirmed for Outlander PHEV”
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World Rally Championship returns for 2017
January 20, 2017
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) has returned this month and it promises to herald another year of amazing racing! Everyone here in the Petrol News office is fully pumped up for the season ahead, with plenty of thrills and excitement expected in the months to come. Sebastien Ogier will be returning in 2017 as … Continue reading “World Rally Championship returns for 2017”
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Best year in 20 for Caterham in 2016
January 19, 2017
Caterham is one of those marques that get the blood pumping for every one of us here in the Petrol News office, so you can imagine our delight when we learned that 2016 was the manufacturer's best year in the last two decades. According to the company's official annual report, a total of 600 Caterham … Continue reading “Best year in 20 for Caterham in 2016”
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The dashboard of tomorrow, today!
January 18, 2017
Can anyone really get excited about the dials and flashing lights that make up the modern dashboard? Well, here in the Petrol News office, yes we can! The boffins at Ford have pulled out all the stops to make their new Ford GT a true car for the future, with no detail being overlooked in … Continue reading “The dashboard of tomorrow, today!”
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First ever hypercar to come out of Singapore!
January 18, 2017
It's an exciting time here in the Petrol News office, with a new kid on the block looking to shake up the status quo in the fiercely-contested hypercar market! A world-first has taken place this week, with the first ever hypercar to come out of Singapore receiving its global debut – the all-electric Dendrobium concept … Continue reading “First ever hypercar to come out of Singapore!”
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Will you end up paying more in car tax come April?
January 16, 2017
Many motorists in Britain could end up paying hundreds more every year when new DVLA car tax rules come into force in April. The proposals were first announced by former chancellor George Osborne two years ago to reflect changes in emissions technology in newer cars. Under the new rules some car models will cost significant … Continue reading “Will you end up paying more in car tax come April?”
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