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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.
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  Ferrari 330 GT for sale at Race Retro 31 Jan 2018 (News)
  A 1965 Ferrari 330 GT is going under the hammer. The 2+2 Series 1 car is one of 44 UK right-hand drive examples. It will be sold at Silverstone Auctions Race Retro classic car sale next month. When it was launched in 1964, the 330 GT 2+2 was the fastest road-going Ferrari, thanks largely to its 300bhp V12 engine that propelled the car from standstill to 62mph in 6.3 seconds.
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  VIDEO: Dash cam footage shows taxi driver's escape after 75mph crash 1 Feb 2017 (News)
  The video was used in evidence at Liverpool Crown Court in January where teenager Sean Grindle admitted dangerous driving and driving without a licence and without insurance. The court heard police officers spotted the Toyota in Liverpool at around 1am on 18 June 2016. Trying to avoid capture, Grindle overtook another car, drove the wrong way down a one way street and crossed a give-way junction without slowing.  The taxi's VisionTrack VT2000 camera captured the moment the teenager's Toyota RAV4 loses control after hitting another car.
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  Foreign language driving tests end 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  The Driving Standards Agency has announced that foreign language theory tests will no longer be available from 7 April 2014 and that interpreters will no longer be available for practical or theory tests. Patrick McLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport, said: “We want to make sure that all drivers have the right skills to use our roads safely and responsibly.
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  Volvo Sells 1,200 On Scrappage 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  This £2,000, combined with extra support from Volvo, will enable customers looking to lower their environmental impact to purchase a C30 1.6D DRIVe S with Start/Stop with £4,027 off the list price. The S40 1.6D DRIVe S with Start/Stop, which was awarded the coveted What Car? Green Car of the Year 2009 title, features a total saving of £4,377.1 Customers have been taking up the offers on all cars across the Volvo range.
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  MOBILITY ROADSHOW: 12TH - 14TH JUNE 31 May 2008 (News)
  Toyota will be out in force at the 2008 Mobility Roadshow on 10th - 14th June at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, displaying a dozen models for both static display and accompanied track test drives. This continues Toyota’s on-going commitment to helping disabled motorists and supporting the Mobility Roadshow. Models from the Toyota range available for test drive will be fitted with various driver assisted products giving the opportunity for show visitors to drive the Aygo, Yaris, Auris, Verso, RAV4 and hybrid Prius.
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  New Lexus GX470 4x4 for North America Only 8 Jan 2002 (News)
  A new Downhill Assist Control (DAC) system will provide additional control for off-road driving on steep descents. Passive safety features include dual front and side airbag supplemental restraint systems and side curtain airbags.
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  Latest Audi offers from Drive the Deal 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  The typical savings on the Audi A6s are about 25% off manufacturer list prices, and on the Audi A7s the savings are around £13,000 off list prices. Two examples (with a few more cars listed on the special offers page of Drive the Deal) are: Audi A6 Saloon 2.0 TDi S Line Multitronic in either Phantom Black, Glacier White and Aviator Blue paint with Black leather upholstery for just £26,425 saving 25% off list price.*  Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDi S Line Multitronic 5 seat in Daytona Grey pearlescent paint with Black leather upholstery, Technology pack, Privacy glass, Parking system plus, Advanced park assist with gap measurement and steering assist.
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  Best FIAT eco:Driver Can Win a 500 TwinAir 4 Nov 2010 (News)
  Plugging a USB key into the Blue&Me port allows eco:Drive to record information about a motorist’s driving style and award an eco:Index score. By inserting the USB into a computer it shows how the user can become a more efficient driver. To qualify, entrants must first register for the competition on the eco:Drive website: www.fiat.co.uk/ecodrive then collect at least five days’ worth of driving data to get on to the leaderboard.
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  New Mazda 3 to Drive 9,300 Miles Hiroshima to Frankfurt 22 Jul 2013 (News)
  After taking a ferry across the Sea of Japan, the main overland section of theMazda Route3 endurance test drive begins in Vladivostok, Russia's main Pacific port, on 3 August.   British media and Mazda dealers from the UK will be among the first crews to pilot the Mazda3 test fleet when they participate in the three legs from Vladivostok to Krasnoyars, via Blagoveshensk and Ulan-Ude.
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  Cape Town to London record attempt in a Fiat Panda... Part one 8 Jan 2013 (News)
  The challenge is whether a Fiat Panda TwinAir, powered by one of the smallest engines you can drive out of a UK showroom, can beat the record that has stood for 30 years, set by the British Army in a factory-prepared Range Rover, as the best time from Cape Town to London. It means driving 1000 miles a day non-stop if the ultimate record time is to be broken.
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  RenaultSport 2012 Trackday Calendar 20 Apr 2012 (News)
  Not surprising, then that RenaultSport enthusiasts are invited to sharpen up their driving skills by booking on to one of this year’s exclusive trackday events at world famous circuits like Silverstone and Brand Hatch.  These events give participants the opportunity to drive their own award-winning RenaultSport car on a race track and receive expert tuition with the emphasis on improving driving technique.  These trackdays are the ultimate for all RenaultSport enthusiasts, with professional instructors on-hand to listen to your views and questions and share their tips, plus they can get the most out of their high-performance car without the fear of speed cameras and traffic jams.  Speaking about the popularity of the trackdays, Thierry Sybord, Renault UK’s Managing Director said: “Our trackdays are the ideal way of letting our customers share our passion for RenaultSport, as well as giving them the opportunity to realise the full potential of their cars in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.