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  Focus 90 ECOnetic Achieves 78.5mpg in Driving Challenge 25 Sep 2008 (News)
  Figures achieved by 500 drivers in the Ford Focus ECOnetic Smart Driving Challenge show how much money, fuel and CO2 can be saved by using eco driving techniques. The Energy Saving Trust, which ran the Ford Smart Driving Challenge with low CO2 Ford Focus ECOnetic 90 models, has
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  Honda event to get drivers out of 4 wheels and onto 2 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  Now that summer's here it makes more sense for many drivers to beat congestion by getting onto two wheels rather than into four. So Honda (UK) is running a regular event called the Honda Motorecycle Experience,  aiming to offer those thinking of taking to two wheels
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  New Car Alignment Website 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  A new, so far unique website has been launched, offering drivers impartial advice, news and tips about wheel alignment. AlignMyCar.co.uk is also driving home the message of the importance and extra benefits that wheel alignment can offer
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  Manchester goes electric 6 Jul 2011 (News)
  to encourage electric car use in and around the city. Manchester Electric will be a new network of state-of-the-art Pod Centres where people can buy a range of electric vehicles including cars, vans, scooters and bikes. There will also be centres where drivers can lease, hire and charge EVs, as well
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  Volvo Challenges London Emissions Policy 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  Volvo Car UK has today challenged the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone. Volvo Car UK believes that the principle of hybrid cars being exempt from the Congestion Charge is now outdated and unfair. Drivers of hybrid
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  FIAT eco:Drive educates drivers to use less fuel 9 Oct 2008 (News)
  Fiat has just launched a new device that could change the way motorists drive their cars forever. The Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented eco:Drive to the international press last week at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This innovative system gives drivers an accurate
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  Green Flag's top tips on winter driving 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  circulation, but avoid over-exertion as cold weather puts added strain on the heart. Shoveling snow or pushing a car in deep snow should be avoided. Daniel Robinson, spokesperson for Green Flag said: "Driving in icy and snowy conditions is never easy and drivers should be careful to keep plenty
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  One in five disabled parking bays misused at supermarkets 4 Aug 2020 (News)
  One in five disabled parking bays at supermarkets are used by drivers without a disability, according to the British Parking Association.  Disabled Motoring UK, a charity that campaigns for disabled motorists, says that it's a common problem
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  BMC competition cars set for Race Retro 17 Feb 2015 (News)
  the team’s glorious days of international rallying adventures. Race Retro also pays tribute to the late Bjorn Waldegard (pictured below). He was the first driver to win the Drivers’ World Rally Championship
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  Glittering line-up for Revival’s Shelby Cup 7 Aug 2014 (News)
  Marussia Formula One driver Max Chilton will become the first contemporary Grand Prix racer for nine years to compete at the Goodwood Revival in Sussex on 12-14 September. British racer Chilton, who is in his second year of F1, will race in the Shelby Cup - a one-off
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  Preview: Silverstone Classic car auction, Stoneleigh, 22-23 February 27 Jan 2014 (News)
  A 1992 Honda NSX, owned by three times Formula 1 World Driver's Champion Aryton Senna, is set to star at Silverstone Auctions’ sale at Race Retro on 22-23 February. The car was originally bought by Antonio Carlos de Almeida Braga, close personal friend, manager and mentor of Senna
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Vauxhall facelifts Insignia 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  . Inside there is a completely redesigned centre console with fewer buttons, which should make life easier for drivers. The instrument binnacle features new dials and, as an option, an eight-inch touchscreen is offered which features sat-nav, media and smartphone connectivity
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  Government considering 15 minutes grace on double yellow line parking 30 Jul 2013 (News)
  motorists from visiting their local high street. Some councils already allows drivers to park close to shops free of charge, but the Government wants to extend this nationally as it looks to help boost the economy. The proposals are still in draft form and there’s no indication as to how
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Volkswagen launches Polo Blue GT 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  deactivation system shuts down the second and third cylinder under light and medium loads. So driving at a constant 30mph can save as much as on litre of fuel every 62 miles. Even at 70mph in fifth gear around 0.7 litres are saved over the same distance. If the driver presses the accelerator, the two
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  Fantastic RMA Triple Track Day Extravaganza 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  access to the principal UK circuits participants will be able to ride in a car driven on two wheels by Top Gear Live stunt driver Paul Swift, compete against him in an Autotest and learn how to execute perfect J turns, all in cars provided by Paul. 'Queen of the Ring' Sabine Schmitz - also
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  Supercar Passenger Rides at Castle Combe 12 Oct 2011 (News)
  local drivers giving up their time to raise money include the 2010 Castle Combe Pre Â’90 Formula Ford champion, Kyle Tilley from Chippenham in a Fiat Abarth, BathÂ’s Guy Parr, a regular in both the circuitÂ’s Sports and GT and saloon car championships in his John Cooper Works Mini and SwindonÂ’s Dan
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  Peugeot 308 Manages Nearly 90mpg 5 Mar 2010 (News)
  . Coinciding with the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Peugeot ECO CUP was designed to see if four different standard Peugeot HDi diesel models in the hands of everyday drivers could deliver fuel economy to match or beat the official government fuel economy figures. The result? They were not so much matched
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  Baked turbo on the menu for more drivers 1 Dec 2009 (News)
  Soon 70% of drivers will face turbo trouble
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  Surtees cars set for Warren classic show 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  Two Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwings’ belonging to the late racing driver John Surtees CBE will be brought together for the first time at the Warren Classic and Supercar Show
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  DVLA services back online after tax change chaos 3 Oct 2014 (News)
  The DVLA’s online services are up and running again after going into meltdown on Tuesday as the paper tax disc was abolished in favour of an electronic system. Swansea’s computers had been inundated with inquires and drivers were unable to buy tax online