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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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  Top 10: Our favourite bits from The Classic Car Show 30 Apr 2015 (News)
  . ‘Interviewing Britt Ekland about Peter Seller's cars, chatting for an hour with Steve Coogan about Jensen Interceptors or driving an Aston DB5 for two solid days...’ said Quentin. ‘But the best moment was driving Keith Richard's Ferrari 246 Dino round the Monaco hills. Sublime car!’ he added Plenty to choose from them.
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  Kia to show four door sports saloon at Frankfurt 19 Aug 2011 (News)
  A rear wheel drive sports saloon, similar in style to models from luxury makers like Porsche , with its Panamera and Aston Martin's Rapide , will be Kia’s star of the show at Frankfurt.
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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.