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  'Run What You Brung' Trackdays 5 Nov 2008 (News)
  The event is designed to offer drivers a first taste of circuit driving without having to commit to a full trackday. Alex Baker, Trackday Organiser at Club MSV, said: "Arrive and Drive gives you the chance to experience every aspect of a normal trackday event and all you need to take part is a car, a driving licence and some enthusiasm.
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  VIDEO: Driver given suspended prison sentence after dangerous driving caught on dash cam 5 Mar 2018 (News)
  >> Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets Schofield, 53, of Offerton, Stockport was handed a 12 week suspended prison sentence, 200 hours community service and a £620 fine after being found guilty by Chester Magistrates’ Court of dangerous driving. He was also disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to take an extended driving test. The case is believed to be the first of its kind in Cheshire where a motorist has been prosecuted for dangerous driving as a result of dash cam footage.  The case is believed to be the first of its kind in Cheshire where a motorist has been prosecuted for dangerous driving as a result of dash cam footage.  PC Liz Thompson from the Serious and Complex Collision Investigation Unit, Cheshire Police said: "Firstly I would like to thank the member of the public who submitted the footage, without their support this prosecution would not have been possible.
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  New driving test from December will require following sat nav directions 15 Apr 2017 (News)
  So along with following sat nav directions and the addition of reversing out (or into) a parking bay, drivers will have to answer two vehicle safety questions while driving.  The final change will see the independent driving section of the test extended from 10 to 20 minutes, roughly half of the test. It's part of a move by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency as it looks to introduce a test with 'more real life scenarios' and is the biggest change to the driving test since 1996, when the written theory test was introduced.
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  Classic fans take to the track with Jaguar Heritage driving experience 12 Nov 2014 (News)
  A variety of driving packages are available: Jaguar Experience (ranging from £95 to £250) From passenger rides to driving alongside a seasoned professional (including some recognisable faces from the world of motorsport), you can choose from individual models – including an XK150 or Mk2 saloon – or selected pairings such as the Series 1 and Series 3 E-type.
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  Christmas gift guide: Top 10 driving experiences 24 Nov 2015 (News)
  The world is full of exciting cars, trucks, diggers and other magnificent machines, but most people will never get the opportunity to drive any of them, except for in computer games. But the world has changed thanks to experience days. Now almost anyone can go offroading, digger racing or supercar driving, with prices ranging from affordable to very, very expensive.
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  Date confirmed for Drive It Day 2015 9 Dec 2014 (News)
  Traditionally, clubs hold meetings and scenic runs, often as their season opener. We’ll be compiling a list of Drive It Day-themed events so email us if you’d like to see your event listed. ‘Drive It Day seems to gain in popularity each year,’ says national co-ordinator Ken Coad. ‘We get all types of vehicles, four, two and three wheelers, trucks, buses, tractors and even former military vehicles.
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  Right Hand Drive Smart Prices Announced 25 Sep 2001 (News)
  Daimler Chrysler has announced prices for right hand drive MCC Smarts, due in the UK from early November. They are: 44bhp Smart & Pure: £6,295; 61bhp Smart & Pulse: £7,295; 54bhp Smart & Passion £7,995; 54bhp Smart & Passion City Cabriolet £9,995.
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  MB World Experiences Make Excellent Christmas Presents 17 Nov 2010 (News)
  Fascinating stories also give visitors the chance to appreciate the inspirational events that have linked Mercedes-Benz with Brooklands since it was built in 1907. For those who are looking to pass their driving test, The Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy offers a revolutionary way to learn to drive.  Through the latest coaching methods there are a number of options; Pre-road module prepares those under 17 years old to drive responsibly before driving on the public roads.
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  1,000 Mile Porsche Drives Through Turkey From £3,381 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  What better way is there to see the beauty and history of Turkey than touring at the wheel of a Porsche? Enjoy an exhilarating 7 day drive from Istanbul to Antalya in Turkey in a 911/997 Carrera, 987 Boxster or Panamera  - 1,250 kilometres of superb driving over 7 days. After coaching, you get to drive yourself on the Turkish GP Circuit.
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  Drive it Day 2015: What's On 17 Apr 2015 (News)
  Subject to sufficient registrations, there will be a BBQ at the end of the drive.  
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  Kids Get to Drive Supercars 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  No more sitting in front of the box and turning green with envy as Jeremy Clarkson and company ‘smoke the tyres’ and screeches with excitement while driving the latest/fastest motoring exotica - now it can be your turn, too. Ideal as a holiday treat, Christmas or birthday present, or even as an exam pass or other incentive, a TeenTrackAttack supercar drive is exactly that – a thrill-a-minute driving experience.
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  Report calls for reduced drink-drive limit 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  Drink-driving is a growing problem and Sir Peter North's recommendations would bring the UK into line with driving legislation in many other European Union countries. This is a great opportunity to significantly reduce the number of road deaths and we urge the government to accept the findings in the North Review."
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  Kia now offers Venga to driving instructors 27 Jul 2010 (News)
  Kia's Driving School programme, which provides an all-inclusive package for professional driving instructors, is now available with the Kia Venga. The Venga joins the Picanto & Rio superminis, the cee'd & pro_cee'd hatchbacks and the Soul urban crossover on the programme offering a choice of instruction-ready vehicles to driving schools.
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  Young Driver Day at Porsche Centre, Silverstone, 15th May 28 Apr 2011 (News)
  The IAM has more than 100,000 members in the UK and Ireland. It is best known for the advanced driving test and the advanced driving, motorcycling and cycling courses. Its policy and research division offers advice and expertise on road safety.
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  NEW CIRCUIT DRIVING DAY PACKAGES AT ROCKINGHAM 7 Jan 2008 (News)
  DRIVING days have just got more competitive at the Rockingham Circuit in Northamptonshire with the launch of two new exciting packages for 2008. TrackPro and Time Attack have been designed to bring out the competitive streak in everyone, on and off-the-track, while providing maximum driving time at an affordable price.
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  Are Men or Women Better Drivers? 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  Programme (7th July 2008) recently asked motorists from five different stereotypes to retake the current driving test, as judged by the former chief driving instructor for Great Britain. Shockingly, the white van driver, OAP, school run mum, boy racer and a sales rep all failed the test. In light of this new research, Auto Trader has launched its Great British Driving Challenge to sort out the fact from the fiction when it comes to driving stereotypes once and for all.
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  UK motorists 'less likely to drive abroad' following Brexit 15 Aug 2016 (News)
  The survey data suggests that 14 per cent of UK motorists will take their cars to France this year – although it also suggests that when it comes to the business of driving abroad, many British motorists sit on a scale between mildly ignorant and plain stupid. More than one in five (23%) have forgotten which side of the road they’re supposed to be on while driving abroad, albeit momentarily, while four per cent have driven the wrong way around a roundabout.
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  A Chance for the Young Disabled to Drive a Car at Donington Park 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  If you are a young disabled person over 14 years of age you can probably take part in an exciting one-day driving event on Saturday 13 July at the Donington Park Launch Pad, Derbyshire.  You’ll get to drive a range of standard production cars with adaptations, including drive-from-wheelchair models, on a circuit at Donington Park that includes the historic Heritage Loop, which was once part of the race circuit itself and is often used for new vehicle launches.
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  Up to £11,000 Off new Volvos via Drivethedeal 14 Apr 2010 (News)
    With savings of around £11,000 off a facelifted new Volvo XC90 and 7.9% APR finance available with it, and around £6,000 off a new engine / new specification Volvo XC60, these deals are not to be missed.   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe S 3dr £14,829 Saving £2,011   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE 3dr [Start Stop] £16,764 Saving £2,251   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe R DESIGN 3dr £16,831 Saving £2,259   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 3dr [Start Stop] £17,966 Saving £2,400     Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe S 5dr £18,090 Saving £2,070   Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr [Start Stop] £19,918 Saving £2,317   Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 5dr [Start Stop] £21,195 Saving £2,490   Volvo V50 2.0D R DESIGN SE 5dr £21,476 Saving £2,572     Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr £20,250 Saving £4,275   Volvo V70 2.0D SE 5dr £21,498 Saving £4,429   Volvo V70 2.0D R DESIGN SE Premium 5dr £24,279 Saving £4,798   Volvo V70 D5 [205] SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £28,589 Saving £6,006     Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr £21,638 Saving £5,084   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE Lux 5dr £25,056 Saving £6,167   Volvo XC60 D5 [205] ES 5dr AWD Geartronic £25,287 Saving £5,508   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] SE Lux Premium 5dr Geartronic £27,676 Saving £6,464     Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic £26,347 Saving £10,433   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 R DESIGN SE 5dr Geartronic £27,959 Saving £10,571   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £28,355 Saving £10,625   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £31,116 Saving £11,664     These deals and many more at  Drivethedeal    
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  Up to £11,711 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 12 Jan 2010 (News)
  With available savings of over £5,000 off an XC60, or over £11,000 off a new XC90, these deals are not to be missed.   Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe S 3dr £15,026 Saving £1,849 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE 3dr [Start Stop] £16,949 Saving £2,066 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe R DESIGN 3dr £17,051 Saving £2,074 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 3dr [Start Stop] £18,164 Saving £2,201   Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe S 5dr £18,125 Saving £2,070 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr [Start Stop] £19,799 Saving £2,296 Volvo V50 2.0D R DESIGN SE 5dr £21,476 Saving £2,517 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux 5dr [Start Stop] £21,076 Saving £2,469   Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe SE 5dr £20,257 Saving £3,934 Volvo V70 2.0D SE 5dr £21,792 Saving £4,136 Volvo V70 2.0D R DESIGN SE Premium 5dr £24,279 Saving £4,798 Volvo V70 D5 [205] SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £28,386 Saving £6,006 Volvo XC60 2.4D [175] DRIVe S 5dr £21,561 Saving £4,867 Volvo XC60 2.4D [175] DRIVe SE 5dr £22,941 Saving £4,987 Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE 5dr AWD £24,772 Saving £5,145 Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD Geartronic £30,084 Saving £5,605 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active 5dr £22,269 Saving £8,630 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr £24,661 Saving £10,237   (30% discount) Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic £25,938 Saving £10,410 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 R DESIGN SE 5dr Geartronic £27,480 Saving £10,618 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £27,877 Saving £10,672 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £30,637 Saving £11,711 These deals and many more at Drivethedeal