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  CO2 emission issues 'confusing British drivers' 17 Jul 2008 (News)
  may consider doing their homework before purchasing a green vehicle as a result. This year's British International Motor Show is to feature a Greener Driving Pavilion, which will inform drivers as to how they can reduce their carbon footprint. Simulators and vehicle cutaways helping
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  Motorists 'may be misdirected due to northern lights' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  The natural phenomenon known as the northern lights could cause drivers using satellite navigation (sat nav) devices to be misdirected, new research has indicated. According to findings recorded by the University of Bath, the astronomical feature, which occurs 12,600 miles above the earth
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  Motorists 'may be misdirected due to northern lights' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  The natural phenomenon known as the northern lights could cause drivers using satellite navigation (sat nav) devices to be misdirected, new research has indicated. According to findings recorded by the University of Bath, the astronomical feature, which occurs 12,600 miles above the earth
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  Congestion-charge zone plans unveiled in Manchester 20 Jun 2008 (News)
  Road transport officials in Manchester have unveiled plans to introduce a congestion charge area in the city, it has been reported. According to the BBC, drivers will soon have to pay a fee when they enter and leave Manchester, as well as when they cross the M60. It added
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  Drivers 'should not be put off by complex Prius' 30 May 2008 (News)
  has found favour with motorists keen to increase fuel economy and reduce emissions without sacrificing too much comfort or performance," said the company. One of the most famous Prius drivers is Larry David, star of Curb Your Enthusiasm. In the programme, David is often seen
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  Motor show research shows first car love 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  Drivers in the UK still hold a flame for their first car, according to new research. A poll from imie, the organisers of the British Motor Show, reports that 43 per cent of motorists still recall the registration number. Popular colour choices among new drivers included blue (25
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  Music to ears of XF drivers from Bowers & Wilkins 5 Sep 2007 (News)
  of extras designed to appeal to enthusiasts. Around the vehicle are dotted 14 speakers, along with metal dome tweeters, while the output itself is in Dolby Pro Logic II 7.1. An advanced method of audio equalisation punctuates the technology, allowing drivers to make the sound fit their own
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  M6 SPEED TRAP WARNING 7 Jul 2001 (News)
  The Association of British Drivers has warned of a new semi-invisible speed trap operating on the 50mph limit at road works on the M6 between junctions 18 and 19. It uses the SPECS/SVDD system of calculating average speed over a distance. Now we all know we shouldn't speed through road
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  Autoblog readers condemn dangerous HID headlights 24 Feb 2011 (News)
  ') which reported on the growing campaign that wants super-bright headlights banned. The 'Lightmare' campaign has received the backing of the Drivers Instructors Association, as well as other prominent motoring groups, and is spearheaded by night-time London cabbie Ken Perham. He says
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  BCA CLASSIC CAR AUCTION ON MONDAY 27 Nov 2001 (News)
  drivers seat, rubber-link mats, wood partition, GPO fire extinguisher, first-aid kit and body-side mountings for publicity boards. Estimate is up to £7,500 on this true time-warp classic. FOUR HISTORIC RALLY CARS A 1965 Ford Cortina Lotus entered from a private collection
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  Final CarFest tickets go on sale 21 Apr 2016 (News)
  . And as the engines stop, the music starts. This year’s acts include Will Young, Bryan Adams, The Corrs, James Morrison and Squeeze. While revs and riffs are the CarFest lifeblood, they are just part of the line-up, which this year’s includes the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, and an array
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  Chris Evans' CarFest North raises money for Children In Need 5 Aug 2014 (News)
  .” To date the four CarFest events staged in 2012 and 2013 have raised more than £2 million for the children's charity, helping to change the lives of disadvantaged kids and young people across the UK. Evans himself opened all five track sprints, driving both Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his
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  Lex Centre For a Day at BCA Bedford 7 Feb 2009 (News)
  exceptional – to sell this kind of volume in one sale and achieve near 100% conversions week after week is unprecendented.” Simon Young, BCA National Account Manager, said, “Lex has a real understanding of the market place and know what their buyers expect. They certainly use
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  Race and rally legends to appear at Race Retro 8 Feb 2019 (News)
  Racing and Rally legends will once again gather at Race Retro, powered by Motor Sport, as racing drivers John Watson and John Fitzpatrick make their show debut alongside returning rally legend Rauno Aaltonen. Held at Stoneleigh Park from 22-24 February, Race Retro
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  Driving licences and entitlements extended by 11 months 1 Sep 2020 (News)
  to process renewal applications amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It was updated to include entitlements to drive in July, which means that drivers renewing a licence when they turn 70 were also included. Today, the DVLA announced that drivers whose photocard licence or entitlement to drive expires
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  Highways England responds to M25 and M1 speed camera warnings 10 Jan 2019 (News)
  , with claims that every overhead speed camera on the M1 and M25 would be active by the next day. The posts conclude with a warning that the details of every driver that exceeds 70mph would be sent to a main hub for an instant ticket. The reports have been rubbished by Highways England
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  Haynes launches step-by-step online workshop videos 25 Sep 2017 (News)
  Haynes Publishing is launching an online video service to help drivers perform basic servicing work on their cars – and potentially saving them hundreds of pounds. The firm, which is well known for its range of workshop manuals, has now created a range of step
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  434 arrested in Scotland as part of Festive Drink Drive campaign 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Police officers in Scotland caught 434 drivers who were unfit to drive due to the effects of drink or drugs over the festive period. The Festive Drink Drive campaign started on December 6 and ran for four weeks, during which time 20,646 drivers were tested for alcohol
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  Drink-drive deaths increase by 25 per cent in 2012 1 Aug 2013 (News)
  casualties in Great Britain  show that 17 per cent of all road fatalities involved drink-drivers, although the number of seriously injured casualties decreased by five per cent, with 1210 reported incidents. The majority of those killed (68 per cent) were drivers and riders over the legal
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  'Run What You Brung' Trackdays 5 Nov 2008 (News)
  Club MSV, MotorSport Vision's in-house trackday department, has introduced 'Arrive and Drive' trackdays at three of its circuits, where drivers can take their own car onto the track for just £25. Arrive and Drive sessions will take place at Snetterton, Brands Hatch and Cadwell