Retro Promo Vehicles - namely the VW camper van

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We've noticed something cool here at Planet Auto recently - companies using vehicles to promote their business seem to be favouring the VW Camper Van!

Always a firm favourite with us, it is always nice to see the next stage of evolution for the Camper Van.

Here's one I spotted recently:

It's a small image (taken on the move through the windshield) of a Camper Van advertising PayPal. Nice looking vehicle...

Let us know which promo Camper Vans you've seen, and which one is your favourite, other Volkswagen buses we have spotted are Harry Ramsdens utilising a late bay camper.

Car show time made easy in 2016

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Well it's NYE 2015, time to prepare for the move into 2016 - knowing which car shows to attend can be challenging however with our Car Show Guide UK all is made easy, we're all you need to keep your car events calendar uptodate for 2016. Already there is

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Geneva Motor Show | Top 5 Anticipated Cars

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Harry's Garage Hampton Court Concours of Elegance

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In just under a week the setting will be set at Hampton Court Palace for some of the rarest cars in existance, in addition to these fine cars, Harry Metcalf of Harry's garage will also be filming his Youtube channel Harry's Garage from the Concours of Elegance event. He will be showcasing some of the finest cars in the world including the Koenigsegg Agera RS Naraya.

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Formula E preview race day at Donington Park

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Well here we are trackside, well in the VIP box, where we can see all the action, already we've experienced the screeching tyres, Tron like sounds and lightning speeds. This experience is like no other car event I have ever been to, literally the future of motorsport is right in front of us.

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The EV to save VW? BUDD-e

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It's all been a bit crazy with VW of late, #dieselgate the scandal of fixing emissions on various VAG vehicles for the last few years, and the fact that the US department of justice is preparing to file a lawsuit amounting to $61billion, we get a look at how Volkswagen are wanting to restore faith to its brand. The question is will the BUDD-e and the future EV's allow you to put the VW emissions scandal to the back of your mind?

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Qualcomm Halo wireless charging system

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It's an exciting time for the EV, namely due to Halo, developed and integrated by Qualcomm. In a nutshell all electric vehicles need a way to charge, however with Formula E racing cars or the new BMW i8 safety car, these charging systems need to be quick chargers which are easily connected.

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Driverless cars to be on UK roads 'by 2021'

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