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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 performance on the mountain stages of Southern France in 1964. The 1964 Monte Carlo Rally featured crews starting from a variety of European cities, such as Oslo, Paris and Glasgow and descending on the Principality after a mammoth three-day drive of over 1400 miles.
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  Eco-driving tips offered by IAM 1 May 2009 (News)
  Chief examiner for the body Peter Rodger gave another piece of advice: "Slowing down earlier, rather than always using the brakes to slow down can make a real difference - a smoother driving style is the single best eco-driving tip." Bank holidays are typically a popular time for family jaunts and short breaks, but drivers with no free time this weekend can look forward to another at the end of May.
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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 users. Seat claimed the game is one of the most popular on the platform, with in excess of quarter of a million downloads during a three-week period.
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  Manufacturer launches software to promote greener driving 10 Oct 2008 (News)
  Eco:drive is free to download from Fiat's website and the company says that drivers "can expect improve their driving efficiency [with] a 15 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and in fuel costs". The launch of the software comes at the same time as the car-maker recorded its best monthly sales result in the UK since September 2004.
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  Women drivers 'pay less than men' after passing test 7 Aug 2008 (News)
  He said: "I advise taking a Pass Plus course, adding an older driver to your policy and consider buying an older car which may be easier to insure." One female who took a long time in gaining her driving licence was Maureen Rees. The Welsh cleaner and star of the BBC's Driving School famously run over her husband Dave's foot while learning to drive. Are you buying or selling?
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  UK's favourite driving songs revealed 23 May 2008 (News)
  The survey also revealed that British motorists love to sing along to their favourite tunes behind the wheel, with only seven per cent preferring to drive in silence. A similar survey by Saga found Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell to be the number one driving song, followed by Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. Are you buying or selling? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Older Cars Banned From Large Parts of France 6 Aug 2018 (News)
  .  Five French tourist areas have banned  driving older vehicles due to poor air quality: Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon, Annecy and Isère (Alpine region, Grenoble). In these zones, cars without the Crit'Air badge and those with Crit'Air Class 5 and in some cases Class 4 are no longer allowed to drive. In the case of Isère, the whole department with its highways (A7 and A41 to 47) is affected.
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  Drunk and unconscious Tesla driver claims car was driving itself 8 Feb 2018 (News)
  Once he was awoken, the man assured the police it was fine because he'd set the car to autopilot. Unsurprisingly, he was promptly arrested and charged with suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. The 'self-driving' capability of a Tesla allows the car to steer, change lanes, control braking and even parallel park itself. But, despite these impressive features, the car is not fully autonomous.
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  Where are the easiest and hardest places to take the UK driving test? 10 Jul 2017 (News)
  That's why we recommend all new drivers take additional tutoring after they've passed, so they can get the important skills for safe driving," she adds.   The data from the DVSA shows that, between 2015/2016, 47 per cent of learners achieved a pass in their driving test, while the number of those passing at the first attempt (347,825) has remained steady over the past five years at 47.5 per cent.  On average, 51 per cent of men pass their driving test, compared to 44 per cent of women, while Goodmayes in north east London carries out the highest number of tests, with 5400 taking place each year. 
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  Aviva launches insurance-saving app 19 Jun 2013 (News)
  You can download the Aviva Drive app from the Google Play store of from Apple iTunes. 
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  Latest Drive the Deal Volvo offers 7 Nov 2011 (News)
  With savings of around 16.5% off a new Volvo XC60 and savings of more than £10,000 available on a new XC90 , these deals represent tremendous value. Terms and conditions apply, so see below for details. Volvo C30 DRIVe [115] ES 3dr £16,543 Saving £2,201 * Volvo C30 D3 [150] R DESIGN 3dr £18,573 Saving £3,160 * Volvo V50 DRIVe [115] SE Edition 5dr £20,443 Saving £3,302 * Volvo V50 D3 [150] SE Lux Edition 5dr £22,165 Saving £3,733 * Volvo S60 DRIVe [115] ES 4dr £18,729 Saving £5,016 *+ Volvo S60 D3 [163] SE 4dr Geartronic [Start Stop] £22,835 Saving £5,566 *+ Volvo V60 DRIVe [115] ES 5dr £19,763 Saving £5,157 *+ Volvo V60 D3 [163] SE 5dr Geartronic [Start Stop] £23,869 Saving £5,707 *+ Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr [Start Stop] £24,870 Saving £4,821 *+ Volvo XC60 D5 [215] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD Geartronic £32,860 Saving £6,560 *+ Volvo V70 DRIVe [115] ES 5dr [Start Stop] £21,655 Saving £4,590 * Volvo V70 D5 [215] SE Lux 5dr Geartronic [Sat Nav] £29,703 Saving £6,507 * Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] SE 5dr Geartronic £28,738 Saving £10,137 * Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] Executive 5dr Geartronic £32,330 Saving £11,444 * *  The quoted prices include a £400 discount (£150 on C30/V50 models) which is conditional upon you taking out finance at 7.9% APR Representative arranged by the dealer.
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  Is Drive it Day successful in getting the message across? 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  I must admit that I am one of those people who has always been a bit dismissive of ventures such as Drive it Day or Drive Your Classic to Work week. Not because I don't think it's a good idea to get your classic out there mixing it with the moderns, but just that if I have a classic on the fleet, I really don't tend to need an excuse to drag it out and use it...
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  Mobility Roadshow to Host Workshops for Older Disabled 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  With three/four guest speakers contributing to each session, attendees will gain vital information on driving, and other alternatives when driving is no longer an option, plus the opportunity to ask questions. · Workshop 1: 10:40-12:30. When to keep driving - and when to stop This will focus on the practical issues surrounding the older driver – from deciding when is a good time to stop driving, renewing and refreshing skills and the improvements and benefits associated with life as a non-driver.
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  Fiat Panda crew shatters the world record 12 Feb 2013 (News)
  Philip Young and Paul Brace, driving a very lightly modified Fiat Panda TwinAir have beaten the world record for driving from Cape Town to London. After arriving in Europe on Saturday, the crew drove flat-out through Europe to make their final destination in London.
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  DVLA website crashes as paper licence abolished 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  An online service that replaced the paper part of the driving licence crashed just hours after the counterpart was abolished. The paper part of the driving licence has been abolished from today, Monday, 8 June. But drivers were left unable to access their details after the relevant section of the DVLA’s website collapsed under weight of additional traffic.
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  Drink-drive deaths increase by 25 per cent in 2012 1 Aug 2013 (News)
  The number of people killed in drink-drive accidents rose last year by 25 per cent. The figures from the Department for Transport show that 290 people were killed in alcohol related road accidents in 2012, compared to 230 in the previous year.
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  Hagerty 'Drive It' Day to End at Stowe school 17 Mar 2011 (News)
  Places on the tour are limited to 120 cars, full entry details can be found at Hagerty Drive-It Day
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  New i10 a 'fun, practical' drive 31 Oct 2007 (News)
  Hyundai's latest foray into the city car sector is practical, affordable and fun to drive, according to the automaker. The South Korean automobile manufacturer has also prioritised safety, giving motorists the option of installing a front child seat in addition to four airbags.
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  'Driving fun' guaranteed in Mazda6 16 Oct 2007 (News)
  The second-generation Mazda6 will allow motorists a degree of 'driving fun' when they get behind its wheel, the automaker has claimed. Larger than its predecessor in virtually every way, the car features an increased amount of leg and shoulder room for backseat passengers.
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  Blog: Drive It Day - how was it for you? 22 Apr 2013 (News)
  Yesterday (21 April) was National Drive It Day, the Federation of British Historic Vehicles Club's (FBHVC) celebration of all things classic. The idea is a simple one - if you own a classic, get it out and drive it. If it doesn't drive, at least pull it out of the garage, so that people will see it.