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  Christmas gift guide: Get on track - or off road 17 Nov 2014 (News)
  On-track experiences Driving a performance car in anger isn’t something the average car driver will ever get the opportunity to do - but driving experiences are proliferating these days - so much so that you willl not need to travel too far to get behind the wheel of a dream machine.
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  New tap socket from Laser Tools 16 Jun 2015 (News)
  So this new tap socket from Laser Tools should make things easier. You can use it with either 1/4in or 3/8in drive ratchets and extensions to hold the tap. They're made from chrome vanadium, too, which means they're strong and also magnetic. The square-section sockets are sized to fit commonly used taps: the four 1/4in drive sockets are 1mm, 2mm, 3mm and 4mm; the four 3/8in drive sockets are 5mm, 6mm, 7mm and 8mm.
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  Save £3,741 on a Scenic 4x4 6 Apr 2001 (News)
  Not to be confused with the normal Renault Scenic, the Scenic RX4 is a butch four-wheel drive off-road version with a big spare wheel on the back. This week, www.showroom4cars.com is offering the RX4 2 litre 16v Sport Alizé for just £13,859 - delivered to your door.
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  Driverless cars set for UK motorways next year 15 Mar 2016 (News)
  If successful, the motorway network will be next, with trials including “truck platooning” tests as well. Truck platooning involves self-driving convoys of HGVs driving close to each other, which reduces drag and improves fuel consumption. “At a time of great uncertainty in the global economy, Britain must take bold decisions now to ensure it leads the world when it comes to new technologies and infrastructure,” said Mr Osborne in a statement.
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  Up to £10,489 Off New Volvos via Drivethedeal 15 Jun 2010 (News)
  With savings of up to £10,000 off manufacturers list prices, these deals are simply too good to miss.   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe ES 5dr £23,401 Saving £3,322   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr £24,006 Saving £4,717   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe R Design 5dr £24,896 Saving £4,827   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE Lux 5dr £25,643 Saving £5,579   Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE Premium 5dr £25,786 Saving £4,937   Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD £29,064 Saving £5,981   Volvo XC60 D5 [205] SE Lux Premium 5dr AWD Geartronic £30,404 Saving £6,141       Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active 5dr £24,675 Saving £6,920   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active 5dr Geartronic £25,982 Saving £7,063   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr £26,274 Saving £9,056   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic £27,520 Saving £9,260   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 R Design SE 5dr Geartronic £29,122 Saving £9,408   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic £29,524 Saving £9,456   Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Executive 5dr Geartronic £32,291 Saving £10,489     These deals and many more at  Drivethedeal    
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  Questions raised over classic car safety 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  The conviction of a London-based minicab driver in January 2015 – found guilty of causing death by careless driving when he crashed into a 1963 MGB roadster – put the subject of classic car safety in the headlines. And a spokesman for the AA has since suggested that owners of older vehicles should be aware of the risk they’re taking when choosing to drive their classics.
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  Cheap Volvo Car Leasing Deals from dsgauto.com 20 Jan 2010 (News)
    Volvo Contract Hire Special Offers (sorted by price)   Volvo   C30 1.6 Petrol R-design  @ £238.15 Volvo   S40 1.6d S Start Stop @ £240.00 Volvo   C30 1.6d R-design @ £240.27 Volvo   C30 1.6d S Start Stop @ £240.87 Volvo   C30 1.6d SE Start Stop  @ £247.77 Volvo   C30 2.0d R-design @ £249.21 Volvo   V50 1.6d S Start Stop @ £259.35 Volvo   C30 2.0d SE @ £261.67 Volvo   C30 1.6d SE LUX Start Stop @ £262.52 Volvo   S40 2.0d S @ £268.91 Volvo   S40 1.6d SE Start Stop @ £274.62 Volvo   S40 1.6d R-design @ £276.54 Volvo   V50 2.0d S      @ £278.76 Volvo   V70 1.6d Drive SE      @ £284.90 Volvo   S40 2.0d R-design      @ £285.89 Volvo   V50 1.6d SE Start Stop          @ £285.99 Volvo   S80 1.6d Drive SE      @ £287.41 Volvo   V50 1.6d R-design      @ £288.24 Volvo   V50 2.0d R-design      @ £295.73 Volvo   V70 2.0d SE    @ £296.02 Volvo   V70 1.6d Drive SE Premium  @ £296.86 Volvo   S40 1.6d SE LUX Start Stop  @ £298.39 Volvo   V50 1.6d SE LUX Start Stop  @ £307.74 Volvo   V70 2.4d 175ps SE     @ £316.79 Volvo   S80 1.6Drive SE Premium     @ £318.92 Volvo   V70 2.0d R-design SE            @ £321.02 Volvo   XC90 D5 Active          @ £322.63 Volvo   XC90 D5 Active Geartronic    @ £324.33 Volvo   S80 2.0d SE    @ £324.53 Volvo   S80 2.4d 175 ps SE    @ £337.71 Volvo   XC70 Drive SE           @ £352.48 Volvo   C70 2.0d S      @ £363.30 Volvo   XC60 Drive S  @ £363.76 Volvo   XC60  Drive SE          @ £365.47 Volvo   C70 2.0d SE   @ £391.23 Volvo   XC60  Drive R-design @ £392.63 Volvo   XC90 D5 SE   @ £395.31 Volvo   XC70 Drive SE LUX   @ £396.15 Volvo   XC60 D5 S      @ £403.97 Volvo   XC60 D5 SE   @ £412.73 Volvo   XC90 D5 SE Geartronic         @ £429.68 Volvo   XC60  D5 R-design     @ £441.35   Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  A Grand Monday: Lada Samara 1 Jul 2019 (News)
  Left-hand-drive and Hungarian registered, it has been in the same ownership for a decade and has recently had a full engine rebuild. Given the cult following that Soviet cars tend to attract these days, £699 isn’t off-the-scale for a rot-free example of what’s a crude but cool car.
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  SsangYong offers free 4x4 upgrade on Tivoli 6 Dec 2016 (News)
  The Tivoli 4x4 system is ‘on-demand’, so under normal circumstances the car behaves like it’s front-wheel drive. If they start to slip, for example no slush or mud, then drive is sent to the rear wheels. There is also a lock mode, that splits drive equally between front and rear wheels at speeds up to 25mph, for especially tricky surfaces.
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: Mercedes-Benz introduces ‘All-Terrain’ E-Class 21 Sep 2016 (News)
  The E 220d has official economy of up to 54.3mpg and emissions of as low as 139g/km, depending on the equipment specified.   Wheels are 19- or 20-inch, but Mercedes-Benz promises ride quality is good thanks to the combination of tall sidewalls, air suspension and increased ride height. There is an All-Terrain driving mode with bespoke settings for traction control, yaw control and other systems to maximise traction and give greater control when driving off the tarmac. The air suspension can increase ride height by as much as 35mm depending on the mode, providing additional ground clearance.
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  Eric Morecambe’s Jensen Interceptor for sale 18 Feb 2016 (News)
  Morecambe spoke about this car on an episode of television chat show Parkinson in 1972, describing the time when he was driving through Batley in Leeds late one evening. He was appearing with Ernie Wise at the local variety club when he became unwell and decided to drive home. He felt increasingly ill, and eventually had to ask a passer-by to drive him to hospital in the Interceptor.
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  One in three young drivers has taken a selfie at the wheel 11 Aug 2014 (News)
  A Ford sponsored survey has revealed that one in four young drivers has checked or updated their social media page while driving. The survey also revealed that young drivers in the UK are the most likely to take a selfie at the wheel – 33 per cent, versus 28 per cent in Germany and France. Ford claims that ‘taking a selfie’ at the wheel could distract a driver for as long as 14 seconds, enough time to cover the length of five football pitches when moving at 60mph. “Taking a ‘selfie’ has for many young people quickly become an integral part of everyday life – but it’s the last thing you should be doing behind the wheel of a car,” said Jim Graham, Ford Driving Skills for Life manager.
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  Mercedes-Benz launches competition for young drivers 20 Apr 2012 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz has launched a competition to give 100 youngsters a chance to drive on the famous Silverstone race circuit. It’s free to enter and the winners will get a tailored lesson in car control, braking, roundabouts and manoeuvres on a route that takes in the famous Bridge Corner, part of the pre-2011 Grand Prix circuit.
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  Ford launches 'killjoy' system for parents of young drivers 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  "MyKey adds a new dimension to auto safety by giving drivers standard technology that encourages safer driving and limits their exposure to risk, regardless of age or experience," says Peter Patzelt from Ford. "Inexperienced drivers are typically the most at-risk drivers on the road, so the more we can do to encourage safe driving and limit distraction the better.
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  Test Drive for a Weekend, Maybe Win One For a Year 3 Sep 2008 (News)
  To experience the technology of tomorrow in the cars of today, motorists can register in advance at their local Lexus Centre by visiting www.experiencelexus.co.uk . Those taking up the opportunity will qualify for entry in a prize draw to win a "365-day test drive" in a Lexus RX 400h (terms and conditions apply).
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  North-east motorists fined for mobile phone use 14 Jul 2008 (News)
  A conviction for the offence could result in drivers picking up more expensive car insurance policies next time they come to renew, as firms could view them as a risk. "I would urge anyone with a mobile phone to switch it off when they drive or invest in a hands-free option ... Cleveland Police will continue to prosecute all drivers caught committing this offence," said Cleveland Police's Gary Hatton. In February 2007, new laws brought in by the Department for Transport meant that drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel can pick up a three-point driving licence penalty or £60 fine.
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  Vauxhall 3-Day Test Drives From This Weekend 31 Mar 2005 (News)
  Vauxhall van retailers will also be taking part, and the whole of the commercial vehicle range is be available as part of the programme. Eligible business customers will be offered test drives in Corsavan, Astravan, Combo, Vivaro and Movano models. Certain restrictions will obviously apply to the offer and demand is expected to be high, so customers should contact their local Vauxhall retailer for more information and to book a drive.
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  Much Rumoured A4 190bhp Finally Arrives 30 Jan 2004 (News)
  New 190bhp S line versions of the Audi A4 1.8T are now available. Both front-wheel-drive and quattro four-wheel-drive models with prices from £22,025 to £24,575 OTR Eye-catching new S line specification gives 1.8 T Saloon and Avant models even more sporting appeal through special exterior, interior and dynamic enhancements.
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  Volvo’s driverless car: All you need to know. 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  The car will link up to a digital ‘cloud’ of information, so it will know where the autonomous driving system can be used and it will also detect things like traffic jams miles ahead. Owners will program their destination into the navigation and then drive as normal.
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  Volvo on Stilts 29 Nov 2001 (News)
  New four wheel drive Volvo based on wide-body S80 that's a cross between an estate car and a big 4x4 SUV. High ground clearance. Up to seven forward facing seats. 163bhp D5 diesel or 272bhp twin-turbo straight six petrol engines.