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In 2011, a tuned Octavia vRS Mk2 hit 227mph on the Bonneville Speedway
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Balancing lubricating and allowing friction, a good gear oil gets performance with minimal wear
New turnaround plan has shifted JLR’s business thinking away from volume after last year’s £3.6bn loss
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