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  London motor show gears up for eco cars 20 May 2008 (News)
  Visitors to this year's British International Motor Show will discover a host of green driving options on display. The Electric Vehicle Village section of the event will showcase a range of zero-emission cars, including NICE Car Company's Super Light Car, the G-Wiz, a number of models from
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  British drivers 'could not survive without their car' 8 Apr 2008 (News)
  to research from Cardiff which found that 43 per cent of people in the city think about personal, work and financial issues while they drive. However, Aberystwyth motorists do not treat their cars in such a manner as much, with more than half of motorists there admitting they do not think of anything
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  Some Britons 'travelling with faulty brakes' 18 Mar 2008 (News)
  Road users in the UK are continuing to drive despite having faulty brakes, according to new research. Statistics from Kwik-Fit show that 51 per cent of motorists took to the road for a month even though they had such problems. It added that seven per cent continued to use
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  Motorists name children as 'big distraction' 19 Feb 2008 (News)
  British motorists have claimed that children in the back seat of their vehicles provide the biggest distraction when they are driving, new research shows. French motor manufacturer Citroen has found that out of 1,000 polled, 90 per cent believe young people in their car make them lose
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  Sleep problem 'unwittingly affects drivers' 25 Jan 2008 (News)
  them realising it, is concerning. Drivers should check for symptoms of OSAHS and be extra vigilant when planning long drives," says Dr Idzikowski. Research from Green Flag and Brake earlier this month found that sleeping at the wheel has been a problem for one in ten people who drive
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  New Ford Mondeo 'creates a smooth and stress-free drive' 17 Jan 2008 (News)
  People behind the wheel of the new Ford Mondeo are guaranteed "smooth and stress-free travel", thanks partly to new technology, the...
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  Northumbria motorists 'endangering lives' 24 Dec 2007 (News)
  drinking and driving." Motorists were advised that those caught committing the offence would face a number of penalties, such as criminal charges and a possible conviction. In addition, the force stated that drink-drivers could also be banned from getting behind the wheel of a car
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  Stay safe this winter with car rental firm's tips 18 Dec 2007 (News)
  motorists on highways. Similarly, in wet conditions people should make sure that they drive slowly and keep a safe distance from cars around them so that they avoid spray on their windscreen. But most trips can be postponed and made another time, commented the company
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  New Mitsubishi concept takes spotlight in Detroit 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  The Concept-RA vehicle has been revealed by Mitsubishi at the North American Motor Show. A number of features have been packed into the car, including a new diesel engine which the company has stated gives it "exciting driving manners". "[It] utilises a new catalytic converter
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  Drivers 'rarely told benefits of extras' 17 Sep 2007 (News)
  Those looking to pick up new cars are rarely informed of the benefits of purchasing additional accessories, a company in the industry has claimed. As a result motorists may be unaware that they can get add-ons which help reduce energy consumption and improve the driving experience
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  Car by Car Breakdown Updated 23 May 2003 (News)
  Yesterday was SMMT Test Day, which gave me a chance to catch up with 20 cars I had not yet drive at Millbrook, and take a ride in the back seat of the Rolls Royce Phantom. Updated Car by Car Breakdown entries are:- Audi A4 (S4); Audi A6 (RS6); Daihatsu Copen; Daihatsu Charade; Ferrari
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  Beetle Goes Diesel 9 Jan 2002 (News)
  VW has finally announced a RHD diesel version of its Mexican-built front-wheel-drive Beetle. Instead of the punchy 130bhp TDI PD and a sporty look, the new car has a sensible specification that more closely encapsulates the spirit of the original rear-engined Beetle
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  Peugeot Partner Goes Combi 16 Jun 2001 (News)
  Peugeot is now offering right hand drive Partner vans in the same format as the Citroen Berlingo Multispace Forte. It's exactly the same vehicle with the same choice of 75bhp 1.4 litre petrol engine at £9,095 on the road, or 70bhp 1.9 litre XUD diesel at £9,360 on the road
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  Drivers face penalty points for not wearing a seat belt 23 Jul 2019 (News)
  new drivers from driving at night , drivers who don't buckle up will face points on their driving licence. The new punishment for not wearing a seat belt is one of 74 measures included in the Government's Road Safety Action Plan to enforce stricter penalties on motoring offences. However
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  Number of learner drivers passing theory test drops to 10-year low 14 May 2019 (News)
  . >>> Learner drivers allowed on the motorway Drivers must pass the theory test before they can take their practical driving test. It's made up of multiple-choice questions based on the Highway Code, and includes a hazard perception element. It's been toughened up in recent years
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Porsche introduces all-new Cayenne 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  a huge touchscreen system for controlling features like audio streaming and navigation. There’ll be plenty of safety tech, including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assistance, as well as automatic parking. There’s all-wheel drive too, obviously, along with a new and improved air
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Audi shows off its all-new A8 11 Sep 2017 (News)
  Audi has its all-new A8 on display at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The technology-packed luxury flagship is larger than its predecessor and will be arriving on UK roads in late 2017. It will have a fully-autonomous driving system
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Bentley launches Bentayga grand tourer 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  -wheel drive and air suspension (with adjustable ride height), along with selectable driving modes to adapt  the engine, gear and damping response to cope with everything from icy conditions to mud laden off-road tracks. So there's no low-range gearbox, but there are eight driving
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Ford launches leaner Ranger with 43.5mpg 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  and 206g/km CO2 in the outgoing model. As before, a six-speed manual gearbox is fitted as standard and a six-speed auto is available as an option. Buyers can select between four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive, with the range-topping Wildtrak models getting four-wheel drive as standard
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  £4,295 + a Scrapper Gets a New Chevrolet 7 May 2009 (News)
  If you’re currently driving around in a 10-year old car, then chances are you’re thinking of replacing it soon with a more modern model. The natural choice would be to opt for a used car, but for just £4,295 you could be driving around in a brand new Chevrolet thanks