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  Public spending on pot hole repairs revealed in new report 20 Nov 2020 (News)
  will be used to start resurfacing works, preventing potholes rather than just repairing existing ones. "It’s not only that they can be dangerous from a safe driving perspective, but they can also cause damage to your car. Burst tyres, problems with suspension and even damage to your
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  RAC: Post-pandemic alternative to public transport is needed 9 Nov 2020 (News)
  to drive to offices or other places of work in the future, a figure which is almost unchanged on the 67 per cent who said they did so before the pandemic. Despite the rise in home deliveries, nearly seven in 10 drivers (68 per cent) say a car is essential for carrying items like shopping. Meanwhile
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  Half of UK drivers don't understand how smart motorways work 29 Oct 2020 (News)
  severe speeds. Cameras used for enforcing variable speed limits are also used. The standard fixed penalty for driving in a lane marked with an overhead red X is £100 and three points on your licence, although in some cases the matter could go to court
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  Drivers taking day trips closer to home due to covid-19 21 Sep 2020 (News)
  here . Of those surveyed, more than half (53%) said they’re driving shorter distances on a day out - with one in four (23%) limiting their journey to between 10 and 20 miles from home. One in five said they were prepared to venture between 21-30 miles, while a further 23
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  New car sales slump again as buyers hold out for 70-plate deals 4 Sep 2020 (News)
  to normality, protecting consumer confidence will be critical to driving a recovery.”
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  Hidden Heroes: Chrysler Neon R/T 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  there was some substance to the underbody tweaks. Whisper it, but despite its gawky looks, the Neon R/T was a strangely rewarding car to drive. Not a true great by any stretch
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  Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer’s Camaro SS heads to auction 12 Nov 2019 (News)
  the Camaro and upgrading it for the demands of modern motoring. Upgrades included stripping and rebuilding the 6.5-litre V8 to increase the power from 375bhp to 410bhp by way of a high-lift sports camshaft, Magnaflow exhaust system, and Hedman manifolds. There were further upgrades to the drive belt
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  Hidden Hero: Rover Metro GTi 16v 4 Oct 2019 (News)
  it was. It was competitive in its early years, but by around 1993 the cracks were starting to show, with all-new rivals such as the Fiat Punto, Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa bringing the supermini market bang up to date. The Metro, with its external rain gutters, cramped boot, upright driving position and bouncy ride
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  Car cloning reaches record high in London as crime wave hits 20 Aug 2019 (News)
  ? Cloning, whereby cars display the identity of identical vehicles to avoid fines, road tax, insurance or engage in unlawful activity, is one of the fastest growing types of car-related crime. Criminals are copying legitimate registration plates and using the fake identities to drive similar cars that may
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  Hidden Heroes: Volkswagen Jetta GTi 26 Jul 2019 (News)
  arguably more interesting than its good-looking wingman (as is often the case with people…) the Jetta was also a better drive, especially in 137bhp 16v GTi form. The stiffer body, aided by a rear bulkhead and less body flex, meant it was sharp, agile and very difficult to unstick, while it was also
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  1946 Jaguar 3½ litre Mk IV at No Reserve in Historics Auction 10 May 2019 (News)
  , on the face of it (pending a close look at the car), this might start a bidding battle. Supplied originally in Ireland on 20th November 1946, this right-hand drive Mk. IV Saloon was a 1937 model put back into production after WW2, re-named ‘Jaguars’, with a 3,485cc overhead valve 6-cylinder
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  BMW EGR recall: 158,000 owners still waiting for repairs 27 Mar 2019 (News)
  acknowledge the inconvenience to customers of potentially driving a vehicle of lesser value but safety must be our primary focus alongside keeping our customers mobile.” BMW says it has a dedicated recall team both within its customer contact centre and also with its emergency roadside service
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  New car sales set for a turbulent 2019 7 Jan 2019 (News)
  be a better year for sales. "The substantial growth of the plug-in electric vehicles sector is encouraging and the improving supply dynamics of the EV market are likely to drive innovation and growth in the sector," says the NFDA's director, Sue Robinson. “We look forward to seeing
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  Homologation MG Metro 6R4 for sale at auction 14 Dec 2018 (News)
  ,’ explains Lionel Abbott, classic car specialist at Silverstone Auctions. Abbott added, ‘This is the closest you can get to driving a Group B rally car on the road. A homologation special like this with such low mileage presents a rare opportunity for rally fans and enthusiasts alike
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  Two Rare Mercedes-Benz 500Es in Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction 9 Nov 2018 (News)
  and forth between the Mercedes-Benz plant and Porsche's Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen. The 5.0 litre V8 engine and brakes came from the R129 SL500. 4cm wider track required flared wheelarches. Heated leather electric seats by Recaro. Left hand drive only. Top speed 161mph. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds
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  One in eight drivers admit to falling asleep behind the wheel 2 Nov 2018 (News)
  increase their alertness sufficiently to carry on driving for another hour or two. But this is no substitute for proper sleep."
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  Over 40 car incidents at level crossings every week 5 Oct 2018 (News)
  . The study, carried out by researcher Populus on behalf of Network Rail, revealed that nearly half of the drivers surveyed (45 per cent) felt their passengers were their biggest distraction while driving. The thought of arriving late to their destination distracted 30 per cent of respondents
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  Paris Motor Show 2018: DS 3 Crossback revealed 2 Oct 2018 (News)
  into the body as you drive away. The interior will have space for four adults and provide 352 litres of boot space, which is 67-litres more than the DS 3 hatch. The cabin will be more luxurious too, with body-hugging leather seats, single touch controls for the windows, air vents built
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  September 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Broken windscreen wipers, short circuits and faulty airbags 12 Sep 2018 (News)
  Panda Some vehicles were assembled without the engine suspension reaction bracket fitted on the transmission side. In some cases, the drive shaft could become disengaged and drop below the vehicle whilst in motion
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  6th Britwell Salome Classic Car Run Raises £4,906 For Local Charities 13 Aug 2018 (News)
  by The Colt Car Company, that had undergone a 5,000 man hour nut and bolt restoration. The engine is a 2,555cc four-cylinder 4G54 petrol, with 4-speed manual gearshift, selectable 2 or 4 wheel drive and high or low range. It never missed a beat, though with a usable cruising speed of only 80kmh