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Top Gear presenter cleared over public sector rant


Jeremy Clarkson cleared
Jeremy Clarkson did not breach broadcasting rules by joking that striking workers "should be shot....

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Tue 21st Feb, 2012 | 11:24am

Green Man
Block Paving the Way to Gridlock?
By Green Man
Our friendly environmental activist
England, we have a problem .... Our roads are congested - seriously, maybe even dangerously, congested....

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Mon 30th Jan, 2012 | 10:41am

Computer Says No: Summit to Address Satnav 'Slavery'


Forty-nine per cent of us now own one, and three million were sold in the UK last year, but, for an increasing number of Britons, the satellite navigation system's instructions can lead to problems, and even on occasion, to tragedy....

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Thu 12th Jan, 2012 | 8:54am

WINTER SCREEN PROTECTION KITS FOR THE DISCERNING MOTORIST

Astra Automotive's Motoring Winter Kit which contains the highest quality screen wash concentrate, de-icer and robust ice scraper has been created for the discerning motorist who wants the best vehicle screen protection this winter....

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Thu 1st Dec, 2011 | 4:52pm

Peugeot Hybrid4 Cars - Being More Than 'Solely a Diesel' Means Lowest Bik for Users

Ahead of deliveries of the award-winning Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4, the world's first diesel electric car, there is now clarity to the BIK (Benefit In Kind) taxation that applies to the diesel-electric HYbrid4 vehicles in the Peugeot range, that will include 3008, 508 RXH and 508 Saloon....

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Mon 21st Nov, 2011 | 10:37am

Visions of a 'car-free future' created by Leeds researchers


City centres could become virtually car-free over the next 20 years under new plans proposed by University of Leeds transport researchers....

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Tue 1st Nov, 2011 | 10:25pm

Cars, Investments, Both?


With the nature of televised events like Good Wood Revival and Monaco Historic, the awareness of historic motor sport and vintage cars in general has risen over the past decade....

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Mon 19th Sep, 2011 | 2:55pm

Next BMW 7-series to use carbonfibre

The next-generation BMW 7-series will use carbonfibre in its construction, according to R&D chief Klaus Draeger.

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23 Feb 2012 12:01 am

All-new Volvo V40 leaked

These leaked but unofficial images are believed to show the final styling of the all-new Volvo V40.

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22 Feb 2012 5:50 pm

Great Wall opens European factory

Chinese car maker Great Wall has opened its first European manufacturing plant in Bulgaria.

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22 Feb 2012 4:00 pm

Revealed: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

Prepare for the most powerful production roadster EVER...

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22 Feb 2012 2:54 pm

New Renault Clio spied testing

The next-generation five-door Renault Clio has been spied during winter testing.

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22 Feb 2012 2:00 pm

This is the new Ford Transit

Ford previews next generation of Transit vans with Tourneo concept. We ready the XJ220

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22 Feb 2012 1:16 pm

Revealed: the Rinspeed Dock+Go

This is a six-wheel Smart Fortwo. And its a bit stupid

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22 Feb 2012 12:46 pm

Merc S-class range to expand

The Mercedes-Benz S-class line-up is set to expand to include five variants in the next two years.

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22 Feb 2012 11:55 am

New Mercedes SL63 AMG: its here

Just when the M6 thought it had everything to itself, out pops the 564bhp SL

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22 Feb 2012 8:52 am

Exclusive Aston One-77 video feature

The new look Autocar magazine goes on sale today, packed with more news, drives, features and opinions including a 16-page Aston Martin special starring an exclusive ride in the 1.

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22 Feb 2012 12:50 am

New Merc SL63 AMG gets 557bhp

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its official performance figures for the new Mercedes SL63 AMG, which gets 557bhp and has a 0-62mph time at 4.

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21 Feb 2012 10:50 pm

This is the awesome Lyonheart K

Remember the Growler E-Type update? Its back with a new name. Thank God

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21 Feb 2012 4:47 pm

SRT tease the new Viper

And wait a minute. This new Viper marketing campaign looks awfully familiar...

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21 Feb 2012 2:22 pm

Most powerful Ferrari ever teased

Maranello tickles our senses with some noise of its new V12. Its coming, Internet

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21 Feb 2012 12:57 pm

New Maserati Quattroporte scooped

Testing of the next-generation Maserati Quattroporte is stepping up ahead of sales starting in the first quarter of 2013.

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21 Feb 2012 11:30 am

Hugh Grant's Car obsession sign of a mid-life crisis?


Car obsessed Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant is having a midlife crisis.

The 51-year-old actor - who became a father for the first time last September when actress Tinglan Hong gave birth to his daughter Jessica - is "embarrassed" by his new obsession with cars and thinks it stems from questioning his life as he gets older....

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Sun 19th Feb, 2012 | 4:04pm

Cup Holders Beat Low CO2 for New Car Buyers


A poll of 1,982 UK motorists conducted by car-advice specialists carbuzz has discovered a few surprises in what people look for when choosing a new motor....

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Thu 12th Jan, 2012 | 8:56am

Marangoni Evoque HFI-R fitted with Marangoni 'M-Power EvoRed' tyres

Marangoni Tyre, the manufacturer of '100% Made in Italy' car tyres, has continued to communicate its focus on research, the environment and sport through for the fifth consecutive year by transforming the desirable Range Rover Evoque into a breath taking demonstration car - a project of style....

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Fri 2nd Dec, 2011 | 11:53am

Money Woes Force Brits to Cut Back on Car Maintenance, Carrentals.co.uk Survey Says

Brits are increasing the danger on winter roads by foregoing needed repairs to their cars

21 November 2011 - In the wake of the continuing tough economic times Brits are increasingly putting off taking care of much-needed car maintenance....

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Mon 28th Nov, 2011 | 9:36am

Confused.com partners with road safety charity, Brake

Confused.com is partnering with the road safety charity Brake, joining forces against menaces on the UK's roads....

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Tue 15th Nov, 2011 | 9:49am

What to do with an extra hour.


A new survey has revealed how we would like to spend the extra hour of daylight now that the clocks have gone back today....

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Sun 30th Oct, 2011 | 3:09pm

Keeping Resale Values

If you want to improve the resale value of your vehicle or just like to drive around feeling good in a clean motor, find out how with these top tips from Turtle Wax, the world's largest manufacturer of car care products....

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Sun 18th Sep, 2011 | 7:54pm

Mercedes A-class first interior pics

The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz A-class has been revealed for the first time.

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22 Feb 2012 11:00 pm

Ford 1.0 to get 177bhp

Fords extraordinary new 1.

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22 Feb 2012 5:10 pm

Merc targets youth with hot A-class

Mercedes-Benz says the four-wheel drive, 300bhp hot Mercedes A-class that it is planning is part of a push to make the car and brand appeal to a young audience.

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22 Feb 2012 3:45 pm

This is the new Ford Transit van

Sort of. Ford previews next gen Transit with Tourneo concept. We ready the XJ220

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22 Feb 2012 2:11 pm

A 70mph mobility scooter on snow

Jeremy thought his eight-wheeler mobility scooter was fast. He should try this...

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22 Feb 2012 1:39 pm

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport tweaked

Bugatti will unveil the most powerful roadster of all time, the Bugatti Veyron 16.

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22 Feb 2012 1:00 pm

Six new models in S-class line-up

The Mercedes-Benz S-class line-up is set to expand to include five variants in the next two years.

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22 Feb 2012 11:55 am

Toyota teases FT-Bh hybrid concept

Toyota is promising dramatically low CO2 emissions from its next Geneva motor show concept car, dubbed the Toyota FT-Bh, which stands for Future Toyota B-segment hybrid.

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22 Feb 2012 9:40 am

New-look Autocar magazine on sale today

The new look Autocar magazine goes on sale today, packed with more news, drives, features and opinions including a 16-page Aston Martin special starring an exclusive ride in the 1.

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22 Feb 2012 12:50 am

Ford Transit Tourneo MPV revealed

This the Ford Transit Tourneo concept 'people mover' which will be unveiled at the Geneva show.

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22 Feb 2012 12:01 am

Latest from F1 testing in Barcelona

Mercedes release their new car and Vettel goes fastest but its getting closer

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21 Feb 2012 6:30 pm

SRT teases the brand new Viper

Wait a minute. This new Viper marketing campaign looks awfully familiar...

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21 Feb 2012 3:44 pm

Audi releases its new RS5 coupe

Its faster, differently illuminated, very slightly more efficient, and costs the same

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21 Feb 2012 1:47 pm

Audi releases its new RS5

Its faster, differently illuminated, very slightly more efficient, and costs the same

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21 Feb 2012 12:56 pm

New Maser Quattroporte scooped

Testing of the next-generation Maserati Quattroporte is stepping up ahead of sales starting in the first quarter of 2013.

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21 Feb 2012 11:30 am


The furore surrounding Jeremy Clarkson's recent comments shows little sign of abating, with over 21 000 complaints received by the BBC in the last few days. And, once again the calls to silence and proscribe anything we don't want to hear fall tragically wide of the mark.

Make no mistake, The Yorkshire Times disagrees with Clarkson as far as it is possible for people to do so without actually inserting sharp implements into each other. A man who opines that foxes should eat the remains of railway suicide victims rather than detaining public sector workers to do so is clearly deficient in the human qualities that we should all aspire to. But this is a man who evidently - albeit incoherently - is saying something that many people want to hear.

Sales of his books rise and rise. The world's largest book tracking service features two of his books in their 100 Top Selling Books 1998 - 2010, with The World According to Clarkson listed at number 20 with 1,447,188 copies sold, and I Know You Got Soul running at Number 93, with 658,274 copies shifted. Engage him at any public book signing and queues of dedicated fans are guaranteed.

Isn't it time we got wise to Mr Clarkson's game? He's no more than a reverse image of the politically correct mindset, who, as a shrewd operator, is simply playing a role we've allowed him by default, and trousering a considerable fortune in the process....
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