Gillian Anderson loves her 911 and Defender

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What cars would you think X Files Gillian Anderson loves, has driven and owned, well she's in our good books - one of her first cars was a VW Beetle and from what we can deem was an early type one,

in Gillian's words "the one with the pointy roof" she then moved overseas and experienced the Volkswagen Rabbit, now whether this was a GTI or a hyper tuned motor with US mods remained to be seen.

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i8 Redefining The Hybrid

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BMW i8
Cars are now more advanced and futuristic then ever before. Car manufacturers are taking big leaps in becoming green. This is apparent with the all new BMW i8 which is expected to be on sale later this year. 
 
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Formula E is upon on us

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Well nearly, Donington Park is to host the Formula E preview, which will debut the latest motorsport which appears for public consumption next year.

Now you are likely to have of Formula E unless you've been living Little Miss Sunshine's yellow bay camper.

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The Kia CEED 2019 CRDI 2 Review & Road Test

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The Kia Ceed has come along way as has the Kia brand, this car is ready to take on the German premium hatchbacks.

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Autosport international to host MIA motorsport and automotive jobs fair

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Autosport international is to host its inaugural MIA motorsport and automotive jobs fair, a wide range of high profile companies from the motorsport and automotive sectors are set to attend. The event shall run on Friday 12th January in the concourse suites 1 & 2 from 10:30am to 4pm.
 
Free entry to prospective job seekers over 16 years old
 
 
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Why get a classic as your first car

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VW Beetle Super Bug 1963
Unlike many other teens I have gone and bought a 1973 Beetle as my first car, it cost five hundred pounds for the bug plus spares. To me it is amazing, the unique look, the heritage and the personality.
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The McLaren Vista and Halloween festivities

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570s McLaren

We awoke to the symphonious burble of a 570s, what a start to the morning, the reason I recognised this, is earlier the day before, this was the car we'd experienced on the roads of the Cotswolds, and what an experience.

After the night before's festivities, which included pre dinner drinks, a range of fine wines and soft drinks, even tea.

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Self driving wagons hitting UK roads & Tesla Truck 300m range

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Autonomous UK driving
As you've probably heard, the British Government has announced today platoons of self driving trucks (well that's an over statement), rather than small convoys of partially driverless lorries will be taking to the British highways.  Couple that with Tesla announcing their truck cabs will be able to achieve 300 mile per charge, 
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