The EV to save VW? BUDD-e

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BUDD-e with MEB platform

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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Driverless cars to be on UK roads 'by 2021'

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Autonomous vehicles were nothing more than a dreamt-up idea, a far reach from reality… Well that was 10 years ago. Driverless cars are amongst us as we speak, now with almost every manufacturer offering some form of autonomy in just about every model of car offered. This year we have tested a range of cars everything from the humble hatchbacks such as the Nissan Micra to the compact executive Volvo V40 both of them having aids such as adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking.
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A day at the Grasmere classic car show

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AC Cobra replica

It was quite a weekend for car shows in the North West of England, with The Cumbria VAG Festival being held at the Westmorland showground and the Grasmere classic car show being held in the village of Grasmere, deep in the heart of The Lake District, we opted for Grasmere thinking we may come across some rare classic and vintage marques, maybe even some coachbuilt cars. We found a car we've never ever come across at a show.

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Auto Blog Winner courtesy of Car Money

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London Motor Show 2017

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It may seem a way away at the moment, but the London motor show is approaching quickly. One of the biggest events of the UK car calendar, running from the 4th to the 7th May at Battersea Park. Expecting 150 new cars a wide range of exhibitors and motoring legends you wont want to miss out. 
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M1 dash cam shunt

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Road rage is write on British roads, however this incident on the the M1 has a twist, there is no doubt both guys were in the wrong, yet you can see his logic.

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It's all about the sound...

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Tron light cycle

Due to the new EU regs last year, all electric cars need to be "heard" - a good thing when you think about it...So it got me to thinking.

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Ultimate Stance Car Show 2017

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This is the highlight event for stanced cars in the U.K., with over 250 show cars from all over Europe under one roof.


There is lots going on this coming Sun 29th October 2017, as Ultimate Stance opens its doors at The Telford International Centre.

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