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  Hidden Heroes: BMW 318ti Compact 15 Nov 2019 (News)
  for production, using the rear-drive E36 platform with a shortened body. It uses the same wheelbase and Z-link rear axle, but the shorter, lighter body made it feel somewhat edgier and less balanced than the saloon, while the rear-drive layout also had a negative impact on packaging - the Compact may have
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  Drivers should be banned from using hands-free phones, say MPs 13 Aug 2019 (News)
  The Government should extend the ban on hand-held devices to hands-free phones, according to an influential group of cross-party P M s. The Commons Transport Committee has urged the Government to make radical changes to driving rules
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  Sixties pop hero and Kinks frontman Sir Ray Davies' Bentley heads to auction 28 Apr 2017 (News)
  at Silverstone Auctions' sale on 13 May. The car was bought by Sir Ray in 1970 after the Kinks’ single Lola went to number one in music charts around the world. He was persuaded by his family to invest in a big car - unusual for him as he didn’t actually drive at the time, in fact he
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  Classic car tour heads to NEC motor show 20 Sep 2016 (News)
  . To book a place on the inaugural tour, visit http://www.heroevents.eu/About/shows/LICMS/ . Drive a classic The partnership with HERO Events will also see the rally organiser bring its popular ‘Drive a Classic
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Ford unleashes 320PS Focus RS 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  at the   Geneva Motor Show . The third-generation RS is powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine with 320PS and - for the first time ever in a Focus - there's four-wheel drive. Expect prices to start under £30,000 when the Focus RS reaches the UK in 2016.  Ford's first all
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  Early Announcement of Mobility Roadshow 2015 29 Jan 2015 (News)
  returns to Donington Park where visitors will have the rare opportunity to test-drive adapted and wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) on the historic Donington Circuit, as well as experience the very latest innovations for independence. No other event offers such a wide range of vehicles for test
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  Latest Hyundai offers from Drive the Deal 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  %) Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDi Blue Drive Active 5dr £10,998 Saving £2,596 * Hyundai iX20 1.4 Active 5dr £11,285 Saving £2,129 * Hyundai iX20 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive Active 5dr £13,113 Saving £2,082 * Hyundai
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  BMW 116d Beats 100mpg on Futurecar Run 5 Nov 2012 (News)
  competitors driving electric, hybrid, hydrogen and low-emission conventional petrol and diesel cars on a route from Brighton to London, using the least amount of energy possible. The event is a real-world test of current and future vehicle technology. The 116d benefits from BMW’s
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  DSA Christmas opening times 9 Dec 2011 (News)
  If you’ve got a practical or theory test to book, or if you need to get in touch with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) about your driving licence, lessons, or test centre, you’ll need to know when it’ll be open over Christmas. See below for the details
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  White Van Man Hits Back 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  And the Scourge of Britain's Roads Is?..... The White Van Man Verdict On the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the Driving Test, the worst road users according to the UK's van drivers and couriers - more popularly known as White Van Man - aren't cyclists (19
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  Quaife Diff Makes Difference to Winter Driving 12 Feb 2009 (News)
  As the worst British winter for 20 years bought serious snowfall and treacherous driving, the conditions also showed how it's vital on any vehicle to maximise traction. Which is where Kent-based Quaife Engineering excels, as it is world famous for production of its automatic torque
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  Clean, Green Eco Event at FIAT Flagship Store 17 Jun 2008 (News)
  A money-saving survey, the chance to drive a CO2 emissions-reducing simulator and a close-up look at the innovative Panda Aria concept car are some of the exciting features lined up for a Fiat interactive environment event in London this month. The DR1VE ECO experience, which runs from
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  What makes Drive it Day so good? 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  Drive it Day comes but once a year. Obviously most classic car owners will drive their cars on other occasions too, but the beauty of this annual celebration of owning and using an old vehicle is that it gives the general public a chance to see how well supported and fun the classic car
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  Volvo extends range of its EVs 17 Jul 2011 (News)
  Car Corporation. The company's technological developments in this area currently encompass three different technology combinations, with three-cylinder petrol engines being installed to complement electric drive to the front wheels. All the variants feature brake energy regeneration
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  VAT Goes Up Again On 1st January 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  A reminder from Drive the Deal : order now to beat the VAT rise. Most cars take 3 months to supply. See below for savings of up to 43% off manufacturers list prices Deal of the week Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Titanium
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  Ssangyong goes to 5 year 250,000 mile warranty 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  SSANGYONG MOVES TO FIVE YEAR / 250,000 MILE WARRANTY with five years servicing included in the price until end of June. How many miles do you drive in five years? Fifty thousand? One hundred thousand? In a new SsangYong you can drive for a quarter of a million miles
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  Mk1 Golf GTI 1.6 sells for £27,225 at Race Retro auction 26 Feb 2019 (News)
  for £292,500 to a telephone bidder. Originally supplied to New York, it was later acquired by a noted collector and converted to right-hand drive in the UK. Following close
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  Landmark Jaguar E-type heads to auction 2 May 2018 (News)
  A landmark Jaguar E-type is heading to auction. The car is the 100th right-hand drive E-type fixed-head coupé off the line and could fetch between £80,000 and £100,000. It goes under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ sale on 19 May. This particular
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Suzuki debuts new Vitara 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  , rather than making it an incongruously effective mud-plugger. That said, it will get Allgrip four-wheel drive as an option, for the few buyers that require it. In an effort to appeal to more style-conscious buyers there will be a selection of two-tone paint options – plus
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  How to Avoid the Commonest Crash on a Motorway 22 Mar 2012 (News)
  and safety in driving, motorcycling and cycling. The commercial division of the IAM operates through its occupational driver training company IAM Drive & Survive. The IAM has more than 200 local volunteer groups and over 100,000 members in the UK and Ireland. It is best known