Here's a fun article on Honest John's website.  They have complied a list of the rarest cars still in action on UK roads, thanks to the DVLA.  Each of these cars has less than 200 in circulation.  Obviously, some were so bad they probably  didn't sell too many, but as time ticks by, these beauties will slowly fade like tears in the rain ....



Once you've had a read of the list, let us know which you think should be saved.  I'm plugging for the Merc 19 SLC.  Only 140 or so left in  existence!...
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Are you mega rich?  Are you in the dog house with your kids?  Are you desperately wanting to spoil them?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this could be the gift for you.  Why not just buy a car for your 5 year old this Christmas?  I'm not crazy, but everyone involved with either making or buying this type of thing could be.  Mercedes have made several cars for Kids as small as 3.  An AMG 63, a blue Mercedes SL and a whopping G-Class SUV, which I'm guessing is for the plus ...
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CAR GIANT Toyota is recalling around 75,000 models in the UK due to a possible steering fault.

The UK recall is part of a 2.77 million worldwide recall by the Japanese company which has had to recall millions of vehicles in recent years due to a series of problems.

The latest incident for UK drivers involves certain Avensis and Corolla models from July 2001 to March 2009 and for some Prius models from July 2003 to April 2009.

Toyota GB said today: "On certain Avensis, Corolla and Prius models th...
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THE CLOCKS were turned back more than 100 years on Sunday 4 November as 449 pre-1905 veteran cars lined up in the torrential rain at Hyde Park, London, to take part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – the oldest motoring event in the world.

Five of the participants only decided to take part at the last minute having successfully purchased a vehicle eligible for the run at the Bonhams auction on Friday 2 November. Out of the 449 starters that set out from London's Hyde Park at ...
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THE SEAT Exeo is now available under the Ecomotive umbrella, with up to 62.8mpg and 117g/km CO2 emissions.

Two Ecomotive models have been announced, with the same efficiency stats but different power outputs. Both the 141bhp and the 118bhp versions are available in estate (ST) and saloon body styles, with the full range of trim choices.

For the first time the car drops into road tax (VED) band C, attracting just £30 per year road tax under current rules.

A number of additions including stop-sta...
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LAST month's Jubilee double bank holiday put the brake on car production, official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed today.

A total of 119,193 cars were manufactured in the UK in June 2012 - a 0.7% dip on the June 2011 figure.

Commercial vehicle (CV) production last month was also affected by the June 4 and 5 bank holidays, dropping 19.7% to 8,367 vehicles.

Engine production in June 2012 also fell - going down 15.1% to 203,188.

Despite the slight fall last ...
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A fleet of hydrogen fuel cell cars that emit nothing but water will be trialled by UK drivers from 2012.

The unusual two-seat city car was designed and developed by British company Riversimple. It's lightweight, capable of 50mph and can travel up to 200 miles on a tank of hydrogen, giving it the equivalent of 300mpg economy.

Drivers in the Leicestershire area will be invited to lease the car for around £200 per month. An additional usage cost of around 15p per mile will be added.

The...

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As boat accessories go, a bespoke supercar is probably the most extravagant. But that's exactly what millionaire buyers of the £17m Strand Craft SC122 will get.

Beating the Bugatti Veyron hands down for exclusivity, the supercar has 880bhp from its twin-turbo V12 engine and a claimed top speed of 234mph. Only six will be built, each capable of hitting 60mph from rest in 3.2 seconds.

Designed by Eduard Gray, the car is so synonymous with the yacht that the company doesn't seem to have...

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Summer time and the living is easy, so how about making your driving just as enjoyable and laid-back with a classic car?

Choose the right car and all your motoring worries will melt away in the sunshine and, if you're not keen on a winter's classic motoring, you'll be able to sell up and maybe even make a profit.

All of our choices can be had for £10,000 or less in tip-top condition.

MGB Roadster

The MGB Roadster is the definition of the ideal summer classic. There's a massive selection...

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Although Europe is unlikely to ever rely solely on natural gas for fuelling vehicles, the use of this abundant resource could in part alleviate the demand on fossil fuels. In other parts of the world, notably Asia, natural gas based fuels are dominant, with the government mandating its use in certain transport sectors.

You may be familiar with LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or Autogas. It has been around for a while. Many older, large capacity cars have been converted to run on LPG in ...
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There's no doubt that the cost of motoring is spiralling. This is especially true of insurance premiums. Research shows that they've risen by 4.3 percent on average since the start of 2010.

But there's no need to despair, for at the same time small cars are getting more spacious, greener, cheaper to run and funkier than ever. Here are a few with plenty of practicality, paucity and prestige (of their own unique kind).

Insurance ratings in the old 1-20 scale are displayed first with the...

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Cheap as chips luxury cars for £5,000

If you're willing to sacrifice the look of a newer number plate and spend a little more on fuel, a true luxury car can be yours for buttons. We're not talking about posh small cars here either, but genuine executive barges with acres of space and mountains of prestige. For just £5,000 - about half the price of a basic new Ford Ka.

Jaguar XJ
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The Jaguar XJ might have a slightly tarnished reputation, having become ...

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£30 million boost for low carbon transport

Low carbon buses and fuel generated from everyday waste are at the centre of a £30 million government fund to help reduce emissions from transport.

The plans form part of the Department for Transport’s wider strategy to encourage a radical shift to low carbon transport and improve air quality in our cities.

As part of the funding, local authorities and bus operators will have the opportunity to bid for...

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Second-hand car warning: know your rights

Consumers are paying an average of £425 each to fix faults with second-hand cars that are the dealer's responsibility to correct. A study by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) also found that many dealers are using illegal disclaimers like 'No Refund'. Make sure you know your rights when buying a second-hand car.

Read the full story on the Directgov newsroom

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