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Farewell to Anne Hope PDF Print E-mail
Written by Glen Smale   
Tuesday, 11 September 2012 15:40

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Following Anne’s untimely passing back in June, the family have announced that there will be an informal get-together at 15h00 on Wednesday 26th September at The Two Poplars pub for snacks and drinks. The address is as follows:

Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 November 2012 08:43
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Volkswagen up! and Beetle PDF Print E-mail
Written by Glen Smale   
Friday, 24 August 2012 09:48

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 up! here i come! ( © Virtual Motorpix/GHS)


Unveiled as a concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the up! evolved from its initial rear engine layout to the production ready, front-engined model that made its public debut at the same show four years later. The up! first went on sale in Europe in December 2011 but UK customers had to wait until March 2012 for delivery of their vehicles. Looking ahead, a five-door version will join the range in the second half of 2012 followed by an electric version a year later.

Last Updated on Monday, 10 September 2012 12:06
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ANNE HOPE … 16 JANUARY 1932 - 20 JUNE 2012 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Glen and Elke Smale   
Thursday, 05 July 2012 22:01

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It is with a tremendous sense of sadness that we must inform our readers of the untimely and sudden passing of Anne Hope, Vehicle Engineer’s publisher for the past 30-plus years. Anne was on holiday in Tenerife with her husband Tom Smith when she suffered a heart attack and subsequently died on Wednesday 20th June 2012 at the age of 80.

Last Updated on Thursday, 12 July 2012 13:41
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