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  20mph speed limits fail to reduce crash rates 23 Nov 2018 (News)
  A Government report has revealed that there is insufficient evidence that 20mph speed limits reduce accident rates in urban areas. The four-year study, commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT), reveals that drivers in built-up areas
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  Motorway roadwork speed limits could increase to 60mph 16 Jul 2018 (News)
  Highways England has announced a series of trials for variable speed limits at motorway roadworks. If successful, the scheme would allow drivers to travel at higher speeds when workers are offsite, such as weekends and evenings. This is not the first time the Government
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  Rally legend Miki Biasion heads to Race Retro 7 Feb 2018 (News)
  began competing in 1979, in an Opel Kadett GT/E. Miki was later drafted in to play a key role for the works Lancia World Rally Championship team in the mid-1980s as the squad sought to regroup after previous star driver Henri Toivonen's fatal crash. Miki went on to dominate early Group A rallying
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  Free badges for all Saab owners 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Saab Parts UK offering something a little ‘different’ to Saab drivers over the next few months. In addition to its fixed price servicing and repair offers, Saab Parts UK is offering drivers the opportunity to refresh the look of their car with a completely free replacement
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  Jim Clark Tribute at the Revival 9 May 2013 (News)
  Jim Clark will be getting plenty of recognition this year - the 50th anniversary of the first of his two Formula 1 World Championship victories. At this year’s Goodwood Revival (13-15 September), the annual driver tribute will be to the legendary Scottish racer
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  Post-Brexit driving licences and number plates introduced 1 Feb 2021 (News)
  existing licences and number plates will still be valid, the new versions will be issued to everyone renewing a licence or getting one for the first time. The new designs coincide with the beginning of a number of agreements recently made between the UK and EU member states for British drivers
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  Supermarkets cut diesel to under £1-per-litre 4 Jan 2016 (News)
  Diesel drivers can now fill up for less than £1-per-litre after Britain’s largest supermarket chains announced a new round of price cuts. Effective from 4 January, the price cap sees diesel and unleaded available at the same price of 99p-per-litre
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  Falling fuel costs save UK consumers £5.3bn 29 Jan 2015 (News)
  Lower fuel prices will save motorists £143 a year on average – a total of £5.3bn across all UK drivers according to analysis by financial services company Hargreaves Lansdown. The saving is equivalent to a 1.3p drop in the rate of income tax and represents
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  Tyre Safety launches app to reduce road casualties 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  of a puncture, and the location of tyre centres nationwide. TyreSafe recently commissioned a survey that found almost one in five had never checked their tyre tread depth; in 2013, defective or under-inflated tyres were linked to 1,000 road casualties. Drivers with illegal tyres can be fined up
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  Video: Stunt driver puts a used BMW 325i Coupe through its paces 28 Oct 2013 (News)
  BMW has demonstrated the capability of its approved used cars by letting a stunt driver loose behind the wheel of a 2007 325i Coupe. The video - which has gone viral - shows the used BMW teasing its way around a warehouse filled
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  Michelin Launches Tyre Dealer Review Website 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  Michelin has launched an online service that allows motorists to leave reviews of tyre dealers as part of a drive to improve consumer power. Tyre Dealer Reviews  is a website where drivers share
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  Buying a Subaru 'could be a safe choice' 24 Nov 2009 (News)
  Drivers who prioritise safety when buying a car may want to consider paying a visit to their local Subaru dealership when they trade in their current vehicle. The manufacturer's motors have been highlighted as offering
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  Drivers heading abroad 'need to think about breakdown cover' 20 Aug 2009 (News)
  protection is also an important consideration. It stated this type of protection is just as crucial as travel and car insurance . Drivers were also warned not to take it for granted that the service that covers them
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  Trip to Suzuki dealership 'could benefit the environment' 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  Suzuki drivers looking for car advice that could help them improve their green credentials may want to drop in at their local dealership. The manufacturer has revealed its new Green Light Campaign involves trained
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  Lack of maintenance 'can invalidate car insurance' 6 Jul 2009 (News)
  , servicing and repairs is not an area drivers can afford to skimp on. It acknowledged some people are trying to tighten their belts in the face of the recession, but added it is vital autos are kept in peak condition. The group explained if drivers are involved in an accident in a vehicle
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  Oil check campaign 'a success' 30 Jun 2009 (News)
  National Oil Check Week has been declared a success. Auto care company Comma announced 7,200 drivers across the UK attended its roadshows and took the firm up on its offer of a free dipstick test. The group said it was pleased with how the events went. Sales and marketing
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  Eco-driving tips offered by IAM 1 May 2009 (News)
  The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has issued some advice to drivers about being a bit greener on the road this bank holiday. According to the organisation, some trips could be as long as 500 miles and due to rising fuel prices it could also be hard to rein in spending
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  Nissan to release new supermini 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  Cash-strapped drivers looking at buying a car that can help them reduce their motoring costs may be impressed by the latest model from Nissan. Due to arrive in UK showrooms in June, the Pixo slots into the manufacturer's
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  Diesel drivers urged to protect their warranties 26 Mar 2009 (News)
  . It pointed out the fuel is contains up to 30 per cent biomass, when the usual proportion is usually about five. Some carmakers have voiced concern about this and said B30 could damage vehicles' internal workings. Drivers have been warned by a number of manufacturers that using the fuel
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  Landmarks 'driving motorists to distraction' 19 Mar 2009 (News)
  Motorists across the UK could be risking car insurance claims by taking their eyes off the road to look at famous landmarks, it has been reported. Research by esure revealed 66 per cent of drivers have been