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  Classic car tour heads to NEC motor show 20 Sep 2016 (News)
  To book a place on the inaugural tour, visit http://www.heroevents.eu/About/shows/LICMS/ . Drive a classic The partnership with HERO Events will also see the rally organiser bring its popular ‘Drive a Classic Car Experience’ to the show as well as Driver and Navigation Introduction Training for those who would love to participate on an event but don’t know how.   Drive a Classic Car Experience offers visitors the chance to get behind the wheel of a rally prepared ‘HERO Arrive & Drive’ car and to take it for a drive around a specially designed route within the grounds of the NEC.
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  Latest Hyundai offers from Drive the Deal 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  Hyundai i10 1.2 Classic 5dr £6,565 Saving £1,780 * (23%) Hyundai i10 1.2 Active 5dr £6,935 Saving £2,110 * (25%) Hyundai i20 1.2 Classic 3dr £7,785 Saving £2,310 * (24.5%) Hyundai i20 1.2 Active 5dr £8,985 Saving £2,710 * (24.5%) Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDi Blue Drive Active 5dr £10,998 Saving £2,596 * Hyundai iX20 1.4 Active 5dr £11,285 Saving £2,129 * Hyundai iX20 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive Active 5dr £13,113 Saving £2,082 * Hyundai iX35 1.7 CRDi Style 5dr 2WD £14,652 Saving £4,147 * (23%) Hyundai iX35 1.7 CRDi Premium 5dr 2WD £16,665 Saving £4,059 * (20.25%) Hyundai iX35 2.0 CRDi Premium 5dr Auto £19,495 Saving £4,405 * (19%) Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Premium 5dr [7 Seats] (new model) £28,795 Saving £1,797 * Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDi 4dr £15,946 Saving £1,996 * * The quoted prices include:  1. £250 discount on i10 1.2 Classic 5dr and £500 on i10 1.2 Active 5dr models 2. £550 discount on i20 1.2 Classic 3dr, £750 on i20 1.4 CRDi BD Active and £1,050 on i20 1.2 Active 5dr models 3. £550 discount on iX20 models 4. £1,550 discount on iX35 models 5. £300 discount on Santa Fe model 6. £400 discount on Veloster model That is conditional upon you taking out PCP finance at  6.9% APR Representative  (5.9% on i10 and iX35 models) over 36 months period arranged by the dealer.
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  BMW 116d Beats 100mpg on Futurecar Run 5 Nov 2012 (News)
  As well as competing in the event, the Green-Car-Guide.com team also drove the car from the North West to Brighton, and back again, a round trip of over 500 miles, and achieved more than 90mpg over the motorway route. Eco-driving principles were applied during the event to achieve the extremely high fuel economy. See more extensive coverage of the drive at www.Green-Car-Guide.com    
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  DSA Christmas opening times 9 Dec 2011 (News)
  If you’ve got a practical or theory test to book, or if you need to get in touch with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) about your driving licence, lessons, or test centre, you’ll need to know when it’ll be open over Christmas. See below for the details. If you need to cancel a test and you don’t want to lose your fee, the best way is to use the online services, which you can find here .
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  White Van Man Hits Back 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  With a whopping 33%of the vote, the elderly are the worst road users according to the poll by free delivery auction site, www.Anyvan.com .  Meanwhile, the driving habit that annoys White Van Man most (38%) is drivers stubbornly refusing to move from the middle or right hand lane of a motorway. This is followed by people driving too slowly (25%),tailgating (21%),being hesitant and not being able to squeeze through a gap (both8%).
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  Quaife Diff Makes Difference to Winter Driving 12 Feb 2009 (News)
  What's more, it does so seamlessly and instantly, without the need for electronic intervention, providing drivers of front-, rear- and four-wheel drive cars with a genuine traction advantage in all conditions. That means more grip when pulling away, more control when exiting a corner and, crucially, more control under braking, as the Quaife ATB's traction benefits also work under deceleration.
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  Clean, Green Eco Event at FIAT Flagship Store 17 Jun 2008 (News)
  Visitors to the DR1VE ECO event will be able to: Take the Eco Survey – and find out whether they could improve economy and save money by adjusting the way they drive; Take a drive on the Eco Simulator – and test their driving skills to find out how they could reduce CO2 emissions and improve economy behind the wheel; See the Panda Aria concept car – Fiat’s futuristic city car, which was exhibited at this year’s Geneva Motor Show with a petrol/methane-hydrogen fuel management system, upholstery made from eco-compatible materials such as woven coconut fibre, and eco-resin body panels.
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  What makes Drive it Day so good? 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  Drive it Day comes but once a year. Obviously most classic car owners will drive their cars on other occasions too, but the beauty of this annual celebration of owning and using an old vehicle is that it gives the general public a chance to see how well supported and fun the classic car scene is.
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  Volvo extends range of its EVs 17 Jul 2011 (News)
  The difference between this and the first solution is the parallel connection, whereby the turbocharged 190 horsepower engine primarily drives the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. This gives a better fuel efficiency rating when driving with the combustion engine cruising on the highway. Via a 40kW generator the battery can also be charged to give the car increased range on electricity alone.
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  VAT Goes Up Again On 1st January 19 Aug 2009 (News)
    More at Drive the Deal
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  Ssangyong goes to 5 year 250,000 mile warranty 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  CO2 emissions are the lowest in the class at only 191 g/km. For the ultimate in comfort, equipment and go-anywhere four wheel drive ability, the Kyron 2.7 SPR wants for nothing. Its huge towing capability comes from permanent four wheel drive and the SsangYong 2.7 litre, turbocharged diesel engine. This gives 165 PS and a thumping 340 Nm of torque at 2,525rpm.
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  Mk1 Golf GTI 1.6 sells for £27,225 at Race Retro auction 26 Feb 2019 (News)
  Originally supplied to New York, it was later acquired by a noted collector and converted to right-hand drive in the UK. Following close behind was a right-hand drive 52k 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT Coupe finished in rare Azzurro Dino.
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  Landmark Jaguar E-type heads to auction 2 May 2018 (News)
  A landmark Jaguar E-type is heading to auction. The car is the 100th right-hand drive E-type fixed-head coupé off the line and could fetch between £80,000 and £100,000. It goes under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ sale on 19 May. This particular right-hand drive E-type was first purchased on 21 December, 1961, from RB Massey in Hull.
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  What if my test is cancelled because of snow? 8 Dec 2011 (News)
  Winter is upon us, and often the adverse weather causes problems on the roads. These problems can affect driving lessons, but perhaps more importantly they can affect driving tests. The DSA will not conduct practical tests in bad weather, such as when the roads are icy or it is snowing heavily, so don’t panic!
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  Kit Cars Kids Cars at London Motor Show 20 Jul 2008 (News)
  New for 2008, the Outdoor Living area will include a range of luxurious motor homes, hosted by specialist dealer Brownhills. Younger drivers can get behind the wheel at The Peugeot Kids Driving School. Here children over four years old can drive themselves around a purpose-built road network in mini versions of the Peugeot 207, getting to grips with everyday obstacles like traffic lights, roundabouts and cross roads.
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  Fabia VRS 130s: Just £10,995 3 Nov 2006 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk has in stock to drive away 56 plate Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDi VRS 130bhp, with just delivery mileage, from only £10,995, on the road, including 3 years Skoda UK warranty, 3 years breakdown cover and 12 months road tax.
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  VW Beetle Blows its Top 13 Sep 2002 (News)
  VW’s Beetle has finally got its top off and goes on sale in the UK with right-hand drive from next Spring. There will be automatic protection in the unlikely event of a rollover and VW says that the car has high torsional rigidity, all but eliminating the scuttle shake that afflicts so many soft-tops.
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  Veterans turn back the clock for London to Brighton run 2 Nov 2017 (News)
  A bumper entry of more than 450 horseless carriages will leave Hyde Park as dawn breaks on Sunday to tackle the 60-mile drive from capital to coast. The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which dates back to 1927, was founded to commemorate the Emancipation Run of 1896. This celebrated the repeal of the Red Flag Act, which raised the speed limit to 14mph and ended the requirement for a man waving a red flag to walk in front of the vehicle.
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  Smart ForTwo Diesel and Petrol Congestion Charge Exempt 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  Recent changes to the Greener Vehicle Discount now mean that new generation smart cdi and mhd (micro hybrid drive) models will be exempt from the London Congestion Charge. As of 4 th January 2011, all vehicles that emit 100g/km or less of CO 2 and that meet the Euro 5 standard for air quality will qualify for a 100 per cent discount from the Congestion Charge.
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  Learn to Drive Like Fabrizio Giovanardo 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  LEARN T0 DRIVE LIKE BTCC STAR GIOVANARDI FROM JUST £120 * 2009 VXR Track Days make welcome return, priced from just £120 * All packages include drive with BTCC star & track tuition in variety of VXR products * Drift like a pro in a VXR8 with all-new Ultimate VXR Track Day package Brands Hatch – Tune in to ITV 4 on Sunday 5th April and the chances are you’ll see reigning BTCC drivers’ champion, Fabrizio Giovanardo, perform a masterclass in car control as he laps his VX Race car at the Brands Hatch season opener.