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  DSA to trial new practical test locations 28 Jun 2011 (News)
  The Driving Standards Agency is looking into the possibility of delivering tests from locations more local to candidates. As well as traditional test centres, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is to provide practical tests from venues such as local authority buildings
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  Motorists can 'drive like Bond for under £10K' 19 Sep 2007 (News)
  Drivers looking to emulate James Bond by one day driving and owning an Aston Martin may be able to do so at auction. Models from the 1980s and 1990s are becoming cheaper to pick up once they go under the hammer, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). The DB7 models
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  Learner driver supervisors could be breaking law 2 Aug 2010 (News)
  Drivers are risking fines, disqualification or even prison due to lack of knowledge about their responsibilities when supervising learner drivers, new research from the AA reveals. By law, drivers who take learners on practice drives are deemed to be in control
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  Recalls to affect upcoming driving tests 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  According to the Drivign Standards Agency, there are a number of vehicles, which are being recalled by manufacturers that can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary. A vehicle can be recalled by the manufacturer if it has a known
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  Drive It Day 2014: Essex charity drive attracts hundreds of classics 27 Apr 2014 (News)
  More than 220 historic and vintage cars took part in this year’s CCVC Classic Car Fun Run. The event, organised by the Charity Classic Vehicle Club for Drive It Day, covered almost 50 miles and attracted everything from Packards to Porsches. The Drive It Day
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  Drive it to Luton on Drive it Day 16 Feb 2008 (News)
  * Vauxhall Heritage Centre to open for annual classic car celebration * Free entry and refreshments for all visitors * Entrance via Park Street, Luton, 10.30am to 4.00pm Vauxhall will be throwing open the doors of its Heritage Centre to mark the annual ‘Drive
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  Eco-driving 'can help save money and the planet' 14 Oct 2008 (News)
  In motoring news which may be of interest to people keen to save money in the current economic climate, it has been claimed people who change their driving style can significantly reduce the amount they spend at the pump
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  Liverpool driver racks up 45 points 8 Jan 2014 (News)
  by the Institute of Advance Motorists from the DVLA. The second-highest points total, 36, went to a man from Warrington, Cheshire, who was caught driving without insurance six times in less than two weeks, between 20 February and 2 March 2012. Other notable offenders include a woman from Lincoln
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  BMW Re-Offers M Car Circuit Driving Experience 12 Jan 2012 (News)
  BMW renews ‘M' car driving experiences at prestigious UK MotorSport Vision circuits. Following three successful years BMW UK has renewed its partnership with MotorSport Vision (MSV), and will continue to offer high octane ‘M' car thrills on some of Europe's best circuits
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  World's Longest Drift at Mercedes benz World 20 Jun 2011 (News)
  his name to the record books and the title to his established driving career. To achieve the record breaking distance, Mauro used the steering pad at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge Surrey. This provided a complete 360 degree circle of tarmac which saw him complete almost 8 laps
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  London Motorexpo opens June 6th 2 Jun 2011 (News)
  , Mercedes-Benz , Tesla, Morgan and many more. Some models will be available for test drives, including the Lexus CT 200h , Tesla Roadster and Vauxhall
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  DRIVE IT TO WIN IT FROM TOYOTA 7 Aug 2008 (News)
  Ten new cars are to be won in Toyota's prize draw bonanza Any customer test driving one of the 10 models featured in Toyota’s More for Less campaign will qualify for entry in a free prize draw. Across 10 weekly draws, Toyota is giving away one each of the high
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  Free Dual Controls For Discounted Yaris 30 Dec 2002 (News)
  Here's a brilliant offer for driving instructors. Toyota is offering free dual controls, which would normally cost around £800 to fit. On top of that www.ukcarbroker.co.uk is offering its usual discounted prices for UK supplied cars
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  Paddy Hopkirk to drive at the Festival of Speed 22 Jan 2014 (News)
  The 50th anniversary of the Mini-Cooper's first of three victories on the Monte Carlo Rally will celebrated at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on 27-29 June. Paddy Hopkirk will drive a Mini Cooper S up the Goodwood hill, evoking memories of his heroic
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  Eco-driving tips offered by IAM 1 May 2009 (News)
  . However, "simple measures" can help to save both fuel and cash, it said. Driving at 70 mph instead of 80 mph can cut costs by up to 4p a mile, totalling £20 for the whole journey. Roof racks and boxes add to the weight of a car and cause it consume more gas - so
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  Seat offers a 'virtual test drive' 8 Apr 2009 (News)
  Motorists considering buying a car from Seat later this year may be able to take one model for a virtual test drive before deciding. The all-new Ibiza Cupra has been incorporated into a video game for iPod touch and iPhone
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  Manufacturer launches software to promote greener driving 10 Oct 2008 (News)
  Italian car-maker Fiat has launched software to let motorists know how changing their driving habits could lower their carbon footprint. Entitled Eco:drive, the system will allow road users to analyse their gear changes, speed, acceleration and deceleration - and then receive
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  Women drivers 'pay less than men' after passing test 7 Aug 2008 (News)
  Females who have just passed their driving tests often pay less for their car insurance policies than men in the same position, according to new research. A study from price comparison website moneysupermarket.com
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  UK's favourite driving songs revealed 23 May 2008 (News)
  by the Killers was voted Britain's favourite driving song, oldies such as Bonnie Tyler's Holding Out For A Hero and Phil Collins's In The Air Tonight dominated the rest of the top ten. Coming second and third in the poll respectively, they were followed by hits including Don McLean's eight-and-a-half
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  Older Cars Banned From Large Parts of France 6 Aug 2018 (News)
  Major routes to the South, Italy and Switzerland are affected.  Five French tourist areas have banned  driving older vehicles due to poor air quality