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  Future Classic Friday: Vauxhall Corsa B 8 Nov 2019 (News)
  understeer and a crashy ride, as it was so of its moment that it became a must-have for many young drivers, setting the precedent for all the Corsas that followed. Nor did it make any difference that under the skin, the Vauxhall used tried and tested technology. The entire engine range was carried
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  Frederic Bennett Nash in Barons Classic Auction 27 Feb 2009 (News)
  then boasted that they set the ‘Standard of the World’. Bennett went on to own and run the Anglo American Car Company of Piccadilly London, the main dealer selling Nash and Cadillac vehicles. In 1953, at the age of 79, and with the aid of a young racing driver
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  Ari Vatanen to be crowned Rally Legend 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  British titles came with co-driver David Richards, the man who later became chairman of both Aston Martin and Prodrive, the renowned motor sport organisation. Vatanen and Richards also combined in a Ford to win the coveted FIA World Rally Championship title in 1981. Vatanen said, ‘I really
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  Rockingham Experience Comes In Cheap 11 Nov 2003 (News)
  to experienced drivers. The First Drive Experience will put any driver from 12 to 16 years old, so long as they’re over 4 feet 10 inches, behind the wheel of a new MINI. A fully qualified instructor will guide the ‘Rockingham rookie’ around Rockingham’s private roads, within touching
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  Report calls for reduced drink-drive limit 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  A new report into drink-drive limits in the UK has called on the government to reduce the legal limit to almost half of its present level. The North Review recommends the legal maximum alcohol present in a driver's blood should be reduced from the current 80mg per 100ml of blood to 50mg
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  Speed Cameras Cost Lives 11 Nov 2003 (News)
  : "Speed cameras are a £150 million failure. They do not deter drivers from speeding, are remarkably unsuccessful at saving lives and may well cause accidents of their own. Their presence has meant the removal of police from our roads, so thousands of serious driving offences now go undetected
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  SEAT develops traffic light anticipation system 28 Nov 2019 (News)
  In line with CEO Luca de Meo's drive to make SEAT a leader in advanced new technology for motor vehicles, the company has developed a system that forewarns drivers of the impending status of upcoming traffic lights. A project led by SEAT, in collaboration with the Spanish
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  Review: Rush 4 Sep 2013 (News)
  of trepidation. Thankfully, though, it’s a an enjoyable film which evokes the 1970s well and manages to be at once both spectacular and moving. The story follows the rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda through the 1976 season, telling the story
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  Sharp increase in road accidents predicted as lockdown eases 12 Apr 2021 (News)
  lockdown was eased on May 11. Car accident claims also increased by 12 per cent over the Christmas period compared with previous weeks. The prediction comes alongside one in four drivers admitting that they're feeling anxious about making long journeys once lockdown restrictions are lifted
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  TR drivers gather for 'Bullet Run' 30 Jun 2016 (News)
  TR7 prototype photos with Lee, 42 cars headed to Bwlch y Groes in Wales via the test route regularly used by factory test drivers. Known at the Canley factory as ‘Ride and Drive’, it was a thorough test with up to 300 miles along varied roads that culminated at the scenic Bwlch y Groes
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  Race Retro to celebrate racing driver Damon Hill's career 25 Nov 2015 (News)
  Race Retro 2016 will celebrate the career of British racing driver Damon Hill to mark the 20 th anniversary of his World Championship win and his time with Williams. The event, which is held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from Friday 26 th to Sunday
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  Jim Clark to be honoured at Silverstone Classic 9 May 2013 (News)
  Two-times Formula 1 World Driver's Champion Jim Clark will be honoured during a special evening event at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (26-28 July). Staged in the Silverstone Wing, the inaugural British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) Silverstone Classic Dinner
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  Motorists 'happy with their Skoda vehicles' 18 Apr 2008 (News)
  People in the UK driving Skoda automobiles have told an Auto Express poll that they are very happy with their vehicles. The Driver Power survey from the publication saw 32,000 motorists give feedback on around 6,000 cars. Some 85 per cent of people responded that they were happy
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  Rising oil costs 'to result in higher petrol prices' 16 Apr 2008 (News)
  . At the moment, unleaded petrol costs drivers 107.94p, while diesel can be attained for 117.13p. Speaking on behalf of the AA, Luke Bosdet stated that the increase is starting to hit drivers. "For the majority of motorists, they are absorbing the extra cost into their budgets
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  IAM offers drivers severe weather tips 4 Jan 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK have been advised on how best to deal with wintry conditions on the road by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Chief examiner Peter Rodger states that drivers should make sure that they leave enough space between themselves and other cars on the road
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  Seat checks 'to avoid winter discontent' 4 Dec 2007 (News)
  The worry of winter motoring for drivers is to be eliminated by automobile manufacturer Seat, the firm has claimed. According to the company, its Seasonal Safety Check includes a 32-point visual inspection in addition to battery and brake assessments "for a reasonable price
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  Legal clampdown for rogue parking firms 15 Mar 2019 (News)
  Cowboy parking firms will be barred from obtaining drivers’ details from the DVLA, as part of a legal clampdown on rogue operators. Private parking companies obtained 5.6 million vehicle keeper records in 2017/18, with the DVLA charging £2.50
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  Driverless cars will be on British roads by 2021 28 Nov 2017 (News)
  . But many experts argue that we're still a long way off. Aside from possibly increased insurance premiums once driverless cars hit UK roads, there's a number of studies that show completely autonomous cars are far less safe than those manned by a human driver. Studies at the University of Southampton
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  Average insurance prices down 15 per cent 9 Jul 2014 (News)
  The average cost of a car insurance policy in 2014 is down 15 per cent on 2013 – with an even larger reduction of 32 per cent year-on-year for 17-year-old new drivers. The average cost of an insurance policy in the UK in Spring 2014 was £579, down by £99 on Spring 2013
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  Chevrolet Cruze Race Series for 2010 14 Jan 2010 (News)
  .   Of course, the Cruze is no stranger to on-track success, having already completed a season at World Touring Car level, taking its maiden victory in Marrakech before it had even arrived in showrooms.   The winning driver in that race was Brit Rob Huff