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Alex Kefford @TallDriver

Head of Editorial for loopagency.co.uk Author of twojeeps.com

Joined May 2015
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Fancy starting the New Year off with an American road trip from your sofa? My book 'Two Jeeps' is a 99p Kindle deal for a limited time: amazon.co.uk/Two-Jeeps-Road-…
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Recent auctions have seen many classic cars struggle to find homes, while those that do sell have fallen well short of their estimates. But has interest in classics really fallen by the wayside, or is it a long overdue correction? linkedin.com/pulse/has-botto…

Has the bottom fallen out of the classic car market?

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the classic car market seemed to take on a viral behaviour all of its own. Modern classics, even those previously unloved by buyers, found themselves sweeping...

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Calum E. Douglas FRAeS
@CalumDouglas1
15 Feb 2024
Hi @I_W_M - You have closed your Duxford archive to researchers, for years now, although it is still staffed. 1) Why is it closed to the public ? 2) When is it going to reopen ? People are having to cancel book projects because you are not making your archive records available. You have a responsibility to preserve and maintain access to historical documents, and the current situation is not acceptable.
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The Imperial War Museum @I_W_M continues to erroneously claim copyright over countless historical images and charges hyperinflated fees for their use. It's time this stopped and that images captured at great sacrifice for everyone, be made available, for everyone.
Jonathan Ware
@ReassessHistory
11 Feb 2024
So, here it is. Can the IWM *really* claim © on Crown Copyright images etc where copyright has long expired? Surely these images should be out of copyright & free to use, right? Right? /1 #History #Heritage #Museums
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"For us, for real people."
Dacia UK
@daciauk
29 Nov 2023
💯 Breaking news – All-New #DaciaDuster is here! More Duster than ever with its assertive design and renowned off-road capabilities. #SUV #FullHybrid #4x4 #ProudinDacia #BuiltTrue
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Alex Kefford retweeted
loop Agency@AgencyLoop
5 Sep 2023
D2H Advanced Technologies has played a key role in the development of efficient aerodynamic and thermal management solutions for a prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Hilux, unveiled this week. hubs.ly/Q02175250 #hydrogen #toyotahilux #fuelcell #LCV2023

D2H Advanced Technologies supports hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Hilux development

D2H Advanced Technologies has played a key role in the development of efficient aerodynamic and thermal management solutions for a prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Hilux

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Autocar
@autocar
31 Jul 2023
With ammonia's clean combustion and convenient chemistry, is it the key to cutting CO2? buff.ly/3OdYRTI
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Dacia UK Press Office@DaciaUKPress
15 Jun 2023
What a difference a day makes! In the final quarter of last year, Dacia switched its entire production run to its new visual identity in only 24 hours – a feat unprecedented in the automotive industry. Read more: press.dacia.co.uk/en-gb/rele…
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Can’t believe it. Saw Tina Turner live at Wembley with my bro during her ‘final’ 24/7 tour. In her 60s then but seemed unstoppable. That performance was filmed for the One Last Time documentary and by chance it popped up on TV the other day. Mesmerising, as she always was.
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Dacia UK Press Office@DaciaUKPress
26 Apr 2023
Dacia has once again underlined its winning formula after #DaciaJogger and #DaciaSandero have won ‘Best Family Car’ and ‘Best Budget Car’ respectively at the 2023 Autocar Awards. Thanks @Autocar for the recognition! 🏆🏆 ➡️ bit.ly/3L8pAQ6
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As of 1st April, the Expensive Car Supplement adds £390 to the annual cost of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED or 'road tax') for all cars over £40,000. If that threshold had been adjusted in line with new car price inflation, it would today be set at £51,000. #inflation #taxes 1/4
Chart showing the Vehicle Excise Duty Expensive Car Supplement adjusted for new car price inflation from 2017 to 2023

ALT Chart showing the Vehicle Excise Duty Expensive Car Supplement adjusted for new car price inflation from 2017 to 2023

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Which of these two cars pays the most tax? The 5.0-litre V8 Mustang with CO2 emissions of 299g/km, or the plug-in hybrid Lexus that emits just 21g/km? That's right, its the Lexus - it pays £570 while the Mustang pays only £180. 3/4
2015 Ford Mustang GT 5.0-litre V8

ALT 2015 Ford Mustang GT 5.0-litre V8

2021 Lexus NX450 plug-in hybrid

ALT 2021 Lexus NX450 plug-in hybrid

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Isn't it time we simplified all of this? We've crunched the numbers and found that the Government could afford to sweep away years of orphaned policies like this, without jeopardising revenue for HM Treasury. Download our report to see how: loopagency.co.uk/lets-simpli… 4/4
Let's simplify vehicle tax report

ALT Let's simplify vehicle tax report
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The rising popularity of EVs risks creating a £32bn black hole in the Government’s finances. Some believe only road pricing can provide the answer, but our new report suggests there's a simpler way: loopagency.co.uk/lets-simpli…
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Alex Kefford retweeted
Dacia UK Press Office@DaciaUKPress
14 Mar 2023
The Dacia Jogger’s award-winning practicality is now available to all thanks to an innovative Wheelchair Accessible Car conversion by Sirus Automotive. Full story, including the view of one of the first customers, here ➡️ bit.ly/429uGmC #Dacia
One of the first customers using the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car in Dusty Khaki colour. The conversion enables wheelchair access via a lightweight, counterbalanced ramp (shown in the image). By lowering the floor, Sirus Automotive has been able to achieve a seated head height of 139cm with the Dacia Jogger's space and generous headroom ensuring a wheelchair user can sit comfortably.

ALT One of the first customers using the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car in Dusty Khaki colour. The conversion enables wheelchair access via a lightweight, counterbalanced ramp (shown in the image). By lowering the floor, Sirus Automotive has been able to achieve a seated head height of 139cm with the Dacia Jogger's space and generous headroom ensuring a wheelchair user can sit comfortably.

One of the first customers using the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car in Dusty Khaki colour.

ALT One of the first customers using the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car in Dusty Khaki colour.

Inside the rear of the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car. Andrew Russell, one of the first customers said: “I had been using accessible taxis and with some of them you just felt like a piece of luggage travelling in the boot! I don't feel like that in the Dacia Jogger as I am sat further forwards, so I can sit with my grandchildren and just feel like part of the family.”

ALT Inside the rear of the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car. Andrew Russell, one of the first customers said: “I had been using accessible taxis and with some of them you just felt like a piece of luggage travelling in the boot! I don't feel like that in the Dacia Jogger as I am sat further forwards, so I can sit with my grandchildren and just feel like part of the family.”

Interior detail of the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car.

ALT Interior detail of the Dacia Jogger Wheelchair Accessible Car.
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Alex Kefford retweeted
Dacia UK Press Office@DaciaUKPress
1 Mar 2023
Today, Dacia aligns closer with the outdoors by introducing a new Extreme trim level and launching Sleep Pack. The innovative solution turns Dacia Jogger into a mobile bedroom in minutes, making camping much easier! 🏔⛺️ ➡️ bit.ly/3SA9e69
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MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts to develop a fully-electric three-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets. mahle-powertrain.com/en/news…
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Dacia UK Press Office@DaciaUKPress
21 Feb 2023
Yesterday, UK journalists joined us in Lisbon for the international press tests of the Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140. Our first ever hybrid builds on Jogger’s already strong success story. Now with: 👉 Even more impressive fuel economy 👉 Reduced emissions 👉 Smooth electric driving
A line up of Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140 at the International Press Tests in Lisbon

ALT A line up of Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140 at the International Press Tests in Lisbon

Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140 on display

ALT Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140 on display

Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140 driving in Lisbon, Portugal

ALT Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140 driving in Lisbon, Portugal
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Alex Kefford retweeted
Dacia UK Press Office@DaciaUKPress
16 Feb 2023
We don’t usually like a fuss, but this year we’re celebrating a decade since Dacia launched in the UK! 🎉 That’s ten years of shaking up the car market with our unrivalled blend of quality and value. Happy Birthday to us, @DaciaUK! ➡️ bit.ly/3HWPK6I #10YearsOfDacia
The Dacia Duster and Dacia Sandero surrounded by balloons, as the Dacia brand celebrates 10 years since its launch in the UK.

ALT The Dacia Duster and Dacia Sandero surrounded by balloons, as the Dacia brand celebrates 10 years since its launch in the UK.
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