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Drive it Day at Vauxhall's Heritage Centre 23 Feb 2009 (News)
Vauxhall will be throwing open the doors of its Heritage Centre to mark the annual ‘Drive it Day’ celebration of classic motoring on Sunday, April 26 – and to mark the occasion further the event will include family entertainment and a free autojumble, where classic car enthusiasts -
IAM Stays Stay Off The Roads, Especially If You Have Been Drinking 30 Dec 2009 (News)
Heavy snow is forecast this week across much of the UK with the Met Office today issuing a severe weather warning. The IAM reminds drivers of the need for extra care on the roads in the holiday season. As New Year approaches motorists are urged to refrain from driving too soon the morning -
Volvo September 55 Reg Offers 30 Jul 2005 (News)
: Most models, including XC90, available for September delivery. C70 convertible Available while stocks last. 'Freedom' Test Drive Volvo's successful, nationwide ‘Freedom’ test drive programme has been extended© -
Classic advert: Snow-racing Volvos 22 Dec 2015 (News)
What’s the best transport when there’s deep snow around? A 4x4, of course. Or maybe a lightweight front-wheel drive car. What you definitely wouldn’t choose is a big, heavy, rear-drive saloon. Oh no, that’d be silly... But not according to Volvo -
RoSPA: Drink-drive laws must be reviewed 21 Jan 2010 (News)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has called for drink-drive laws to be changed following the publication of figures suggesting drivers are not taking their motoring advice on board as much as they should -
Dark driving dangers highlighted 4 Nov 2008 (News)
Motorists have been warned of the increased risks of driving in the darkness by road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. David Williams, chief executive of the organisation, notes how science has shown the human eye performs at its best during daylight hours as colours are better -
Levels of uninsured driving 'are not surprising' 16 Sep 2008 (News)
The high numbers of motorists driving without car insurance in densely populated areas is not surprising, the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) has claimed. Communications assistant Lorraine Preston said people would -
Lexus takes wraps off new car in Russia 21 Aug 2008 (News)
Automobile manufacturer Lexus is to unveil its latest vehicle at a motor exhibition in Russia next week. The LS 460 all-wheel drive from the firm is to be shown off at the Moscow International Motor Show on August 26th. According to the manufacturer, the vehicle delivers -
BAD DRIVERS REQUIRED 22 May 2002 (News)
Ladas and lasses, remember Maureen Rees? Well Channel 5 is looking for Britain's Worst Driver 2002. Do you know a truly awful driver? The programme makers are looking for family or friends to nominate people who want to improve their driving skills, and who could take part -
Brexit: everything you need to know about driving in the EU 31 Jan 2020 (News)
As the UK leaves the European Union, the laws around driving are set to change. The important thing to bear in mind is that we're now entering a transition period, meaning you don't have to panic: everything will stay the same until at least the end of 2020. Arrangements -
Confusion grows over licence changes as car and trailer driving tests scrapped 17 Sep 2021 (News)
of information has the potential to leave drivers in limbo with car and trailer driving tests ending on 20 September. There is no guidance on when the new rules for towing will come into force, which means drivers will be unable to tow heavier loads or upgrade their licence. Drivers -
How to Drive in the Coming Snow 5 Dec 2011 (News)
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has today issued advice on driving in snow and ice, as freezing conditions spread across the country. Peter Rodger, IAM Chief Examiner said: “Avoid travelling unless completely necessary, and don’t ignore police warnings -
Peter Ustinov’s Aston DB4 could sell for £1m 7 May 2015 (News)
Convertible is one of only nine built in left-hand drive guise. It was delivered to him at the Montreux Palace Hotel in Switzerland in 1962. The car was intended for use on the continent, so it was ordered to be left-hand drive and specified with the more powerful, recently introduced 'Special Series -
Drive It Day 2014: Heritage Motor Centre pulls in the classics 27 Apr 2014 (News)
The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon in Warwickshire proved to be quite a meeting place for classic cars on the Drive It Day celebration, with more than 500 classics on show in the car park. The museum was chosen by several clubs, and scores of classic car drivers as their destination -
Up to £10,900 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 8 Apr 2011 (News)
, these deals are too good to miss. There are also savings of around £5,000 off a new S60 or V60. Volvo C30 D2 [115] ES 3dr £16,386 Saving £2,009 Volvo C30 D2 [115] R DESIGN 3dr £17,805 Saving £2,890 Volvo V50 DRIVe [115] SE 5dr £21,028 Saving -
Paris Motor Show 2016: No Vauxhall Ampera-e for the UK 15 Sep 2016 (News)
at least. It is however seeing if there would be enough demand to launch the next generation of the Ampera-e in right-hand drive for the UK. Vauxhall says it is 'committed to having a future EV presence in its range' but with the current Ampera-e not being built in right-hand -
Model T to drive around the globe 21 Mar 2016 (News)
A 100-year-old Ford Model T is on a challenge to drive around the world. Dirk and Trudy Regter from the Netherlands have owned their 1915 Ford Model T since 1997, and began their journey in the summer of 2012. The couple, both retired, have so far covered almost 50,000 -
Vintage Adventurer returns with an Australian epic 24 Apr 2014 (News)
Vintage Adventurer Rod Wade is preparing to drive across Australia – and back again – in less than 100 hours in his 1930 Ford Model A in another fundraising challenge. This is not motoring enthusiast Rod’s first driving challenge as he -
New insurance saving tech from TomTom 8 Feb 2012 (News)
. Young Marmalade runs a scheme that tracks driver behaviour, and now sat nav maker TomTom has paired up with Motaquote to introduce a similar system. The new ‘Fair Pay Insurance’ system rewards good driving with lower premiums. Unlike the Young Marmalade scheme, it is aimed at all -
Car insurance news: 1 in 5 students 'drive unsafe motors to save cash' 27 Nov 2009 (News)
About a fifth of students recently surveyed would drive an unsafe vehicle if it meant they could save money. If the research, which was undertaken by Kwik-Fit, is anything to go by, it could suggest that these motorists are risking their lives