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Me and My Motor: Joe Elliott

Published 16 September 2018
By Danny Scott
“I know that I’m supposed to be a rock’n’roll star, but this is going to sound about as rock’n’roll as haemorrhoids: I hate driving fast."
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Test your knowledge: Which pop star referred to the...

The word "viva" crops up commonly enough in song lyrics: Coldplay's Chris Martin sang "Viva la Vida", the Spice Girls exclaimed "Viva Forever" and...
Published 21 August 2015
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Vauxhall Viva review (2015)

Is it possible to write a review of the new Vauxhall Viva without mentioning the original Viva, which was built between 1963 and 1979? In reality...
Published 21 August 2015
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Car of the week: Vauxhall Viva

For drivers of a certain age the thought of owning a Vauxhall Viva will send a shiver down their spine...
Published 08 December 2014
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News: Vauxhall Viva city car on sale in spring priced...

For drivers of a certain age, the thought of owning a Vauxhall Viva will send a shiver down the spine. Vauxhall’s original affordable car was launched...
Published 04 December 2014
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News: Ford plans no-frills sub-Fiesta model reminiscent...

Bring out the miniskirts, and crank up the rock and roll. Ford has plans to launch a modern version of its 1950s and 60s Anglia.
Published 06 October 2014
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News: Vauxhall Viva returns next summer

Vauxhall has revealed that its new small car, called the Viva, will go on sale next summer...
Published 10 September 2014