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  Curios: Citroen 2CV Sahara 15 Jan 2015 (News)
  Even a standard Citroen Deux Chevaux is capable of crossing reasonably rough terrain thanks to its front-drive layout, large wheels and generous ground clearance. But Citroen reckoned a four-wheel drive version was a good idea, the end result being the 2CV Sahara of 1961
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  A third of fleets 'would consider' autonomous cars 21 Jun 2014 (News)
  Around a third of fleet operators would consider using self-driving vehicles, a week-long survey by a comparison website has discovered. Asked whether they would consider self-driving vehicles for their fleet; one-in-three (32%) respondents said yes, while 68% said
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  Ford announces dates for its Driving Skills for Life scheme 25 Sep 2013 (News)
  Ford has announced the dates for its free training scheme for young drivers. Ford Driving Skills for Life will be rolled out across the UK from September and be organised in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA
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  Special Child Safety Event at Mercedes-Benz World 28 May 2009 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz World launches its new Kinderclass service on Saturday/Sunday 30th/31st May Kinderclass is a new initiative from Mercedes-Benz, featuring a collection of car seats, a personal car seat fitting advice and The Kinderclass Driving Experience, created to teach parents
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  Coronavirus: Driving test waiting times reach new high 22 Apr 2021 (News)
  Learner drivers are waiting up to 18 weeks for a practical driving test due to a huge backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) to cancel 241,127 practical driving tests between April 2020
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  5 MINI Cooper S JCWs Available to Drive at Moving Motor Show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  BMW is offering drives of 5 of its 233PS MINI Cooper JCW up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Moving Motor Show on Thursday 25th June. With the most powerful engine ever for a road-going MINI, show-goers will be able to experience the  John Cooper Works
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  The IAM New Year Resolution 29 Dec 2011 (News)
  Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on ways to improve your driving for the new year: Look out: Keep an eye on the road ahead including pavements
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  Drive Caterhams at Autosport Show 26 Nov 2009 (News)
  Motorsport enthusiasts attending Autosport International at Birmingham's NEC on 14-17 January 2010 will get the chance to sample one of the most exhilarating sports cars on the market, with the return of the Caterham Drive Experience. The Caterham, which accelerates from 0-60mph
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  Number of driving licences revoked on medical grounds up 50 per cent 27 Sep 2019 (News)
  The number of driving licences revoked by the DVLA on medical grounds reached a five year peak last year with more than 73,000 drivers having their licences withdrawn - a 50 per cent increase compared to 2014. Research by car selling site
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  The perfect Christmas present for 11-17 year olds 8 Dec 2010 (News)
  upwards of 10,000 sessions for 11- to 17-year-olds at its seven sites nationwide. The scheme puts youngsters behind the wheel of new dual control SEAT Ibizas alongside qualified Government-approved driving instructors to give them their first taste of real-world driving in a safe, secure
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  Young Driver Scheme Rolls Out Nationwide 11 Feb 2010 (News)
  Similar to Mercedes Benz Driving Academy ( mbdrivingacademy.com ) the SEAT and Admiral sponsored Young Driver programme, trialled in Birmingham, is coming to Bluewater and Wembley in late February. Further venues are also set to open in Glasgow
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  Richard Hammond beats Sunday boredom with a drive in his Lagonda 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  Now he’s left Top Gear, TV presenter Richard Hammond is at a bit of a loose end. In fact, you could say he’s bored. So, in a new video posted to his YouTube channel, he’s decided to tackle that boredom by going for a drive in his stunning 1931 Lagonda
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  Safety for driving workers encouraged 4 Jun 2008 (News)
  Seminars are to be held on road safety, car advice and proper road practices in Scotland for workers whose jobs require them to drive. Stewart Stevenson MSP, the Scottish government's minister for transport, infrastructure
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  Britons 'love driving in convertibles' 15 Apr 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK are enjoying driving around in used convertibles, according to new research. Car supermarket chain Carcraft revealed a 33 per cent increase in the uptake of topless cars over the course of 2006 and 2007. The vehicles picked up most frequently by consumers
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  No-deal Brexit: The rules you need to know when driving in the EU 2 Sep 2019 (News)
  The UK is set to leave the EU on 31 October and the Government  has updated its advice for motorists who plan to travel to Europe after this date in the event of a no-deal Brexit.  Driving permits The UK driving licence
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  Self-driving car kills pedestrian 20 Mar 2018 (News)
  when she was struck by the SUV. Herzberg was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. Travelling at 38mph in a 35mph zone, the Uber self-driving car made no attempt to brake, according to the police department's preliminary investigation. However, Tempe Police
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  We have a go at the Audi Driving Experience 5 Nov 2015 (News)
  required to drive it properly. In fact the same is true of 4x4s, hot hatches and sports cars. You can just jump in and go. But a bit of extra learning won’t hurt anyone, especially with an expert teacher. And if you take your lessons at the Audi Driving Experience at Silverstone
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Ford Focus RS to cost from £28,940 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  Ford announced last night that its new 2.3 litre 350PS all wheel drive Focus RS would go on sale from £28,940. The car gets from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 165mph, eclipsing the new Honda Civic Type R. The 2.3 litre engine is basically the same
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  Post-flood warning for company car drivers 26 Feb 2014 (News)
  Company car drivers are being warned not to become over confident when driving on Britain’s roads now that the worst of the winter flooding seems to be receding. The warning
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  Half of drivers drive too tired, says Brake 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  Road Safety charity Brake has warned that drivers are taking too many risks when it comes to tiredness. In 2011 there were 84 deaths and 420 serious injuries in tiredness related crashes in the UK, yet according to Brake half of male drivers are happy to drive more than