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  A Grand Monday: Ford Scorpio Ultima 24 Jul 2017 (News)
  It is, though, refreshingly different to other execs of the era, and for that reason alone has some form of merit - compare it to a Vauxhall Omega or Rover 800, and it's certainly the most distinctive of the trio. What's more, driving a Scorpio is actually a pleasure. This is in some part down to the fact that, once behind the wheel, you don't have to look at it. But more than that, it's comfortable, ergonomically well laid out and it drives exceptionally well, with a compliant ride, typically responsive steering as you'd expect from a Ford of the era, and surprising levels of grip from its rear-drive chassis.
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  Time warp John Cooper Special Mini heads to auction 13 Jun 2016 (News)
  Performance car enthusiasts are also well catered for with a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Supersport SSE Cabriolet included in the sale. Only 18 right-hand drive Supersport Cabriolets were made and this one is expected to fetch between £35,000 and £40,000. Porsche fans will also be interested in a UK right-hand drive, manual 2006 911 (997) 3.6-litre Turbo with an estimate of £28,000 to £32,000.
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  Radical revisions to driving test proposed 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive at Brake, says: "…We urge the government to act swiftly and decisively by committing to a full system of graduated driver licensing, to help reduce the danger young drivers pose to themselves and others." However Kim Stanton of Young Driver, the largest supplier of driving lessons to under-17s said: "Only 9% of our alumni have an accident within 6 months of passing their test, compared to a national average of 20%. That these results have been excluded from TRL's report is very strange, especially as I have personally reported them to the Department for Transport and the Transport Select Committee.  "Meanwhile, what the TRL report   proposes could be seen as draconian and in all reality, extremely difficult to enforce, potentially just forcing young people off the road with serious knock on effects in terms of individual freedom, the economy and the job market.
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  Master mechanic, aged eight. 21 Feb 2012 (News)
  Some aspects of car ownership are a little confusing to James, though, like the tax disc, about which he asked “Why is a little piece of paper so expensive to buy?” Because James is eight he has a long wait until he can drive his pride and joy, but his mum drives the car through the summer months.  How old were you when you got your first set of wheels? Tell us on our Facebook page!
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  Economy Driving Tips From Millers Oils 1 Feb 2011 (News)
  Turn off the air conditioning in traffic and open the windows. ­ 9. Don¹t wait to heat a cold engine. By driving away immediately, it avoids causing rapid engine wear. A good quality engine oil will provide improved protection on start ups 10.If you get stuck in a traffic jam, switch off the engine.
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  Honda CR-Z Voted Japanese Car of the Year 12 Nov 2010 (News)
  This award shows that the public has accepted Honda's aspiration to supply exceptional environmental performance in a fun-to-drive hybrid car at an affordable price, as well as Honda's desire to spread the joy of owning and driving a car.” The award-winning run continued last night, as the CR-Z scooped Eco Gadget of the Year at the Stuff Gadget Awards.
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  Win Vampire's Volvo 27 Oct 2009 (News)
    Fans that don't win the online contest and want their own shiny new Volvo XC60, just like the one Edward drives, can visit a local Volvo dealership or go to www.volvocars.co.uk to build their own. Edward drives a Volvo XC60 that features the Saville Grey metallic exterior, a sandstone beige/espresso interior, a cream leather steering wheel, 19-inch Achilles diamond cut wheels and exterior accessories such as side scuff plates, front bumper bar and rear skid plates.
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  Radar Detector Pays Speeding Fines 26 Feb 2004 (News)
  Nearly twenty thousand pounds in fines were issued in the five hours and over a thousand speeding points given, leaving lots of motorists with a driving ban. When a motorist eventually gets his driving licence back following a driving ban he will be subjected to a huge increase in his car insurance premium. His employment prospects suffer.
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  HITTING THE CHILD; MISSING THE POINT 29 Jun 2001 (News)
  The Association of British Drivers said today that the new 'Think' road safety ad will do little to improve road safety. The new ad shows a driver hitting a child as he drives through a built up area at 35 mph. Brian Gregory, the ABD's Chairman commented: "This advert encourages people to think they are safe because they drive at 30 mph. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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  Low-mileage Jaguar E-type for sale at CCA 7 Jun 2017 (News)
  Finished in Jaguar Blue, the paintwork has been tidied up externally. The 5.3 litre V12 is a UK supplied right-hand drive car with power steering, automatic transmission, plus matching chassis and engine numbers. It comes with an extensive history file and a Jaguar Heritage certificate. The car is estimated to sell for between £70,000 and £80,000.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 23 Feb 2017 (News)
  Friday 24 February Save £22.99 on an AA emergency winter car kit Get this emergency car kit for £17, down from £39.99, in Halfords 15% off sale Thursday 23 February Book 10 hours of BSM driving lessons and get £50 off Introductory offer: save £50 when you buy 10 hours of BSM driving lessons  Wednesday 22 February  Save £60 on a RST Blade leather jacket Get this RST motorcyle jacket for £159.99, previously £219.99 Tuesday 21 February Get £143 off a Thule Motion 800 roof box (460 litres) at Halfords £110 off, plus 10% discount on all roof boxes and bars, will bring the total to £297 Monday 20 February Get a Love2Shop voucher worth up to £80 when you buy two or more Pirelli tyres from www.kwik-fit.com
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  Friday 17 February Reader offer: A  free car cleaning kit for all readers who purchase a motoreasy warranty plan The kit includes glass cleaner, leather feed, tyre dressing and more Thursday 16 February Get 76% off ATTCL driving glasses Get this light reducing driving glasses for £12.98, down from £42.02 Wednesday 15 February Save £20 on the Karcher K2 pressure washer with 2 year warranty Get this fantastic pressure washer for £99.99 Tuesday 14 February Save £85 on a Graco Milestone all-in-one children's car seat This car seat is £114.99, down from £199.99, at Mothercare right now Monday 13 February Get 10% off Swiftcover car insurance if you have a dash camera Swiftcover is offering its customers 10% off when they have a dashcam and 12.5% if its a NextBase dashcam
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  Classic cars put to work 11 Sep 2014 (News)
  Employees at one of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers drove their classic cars into work yesterday, Wednesday 10 September, in support of Drive Your Classic to Work Week. Staff at West Midlands-based Footman James are supporting the initiative, which takes place between 6-14 September. The initiative is now in its fourth year and aims to show the wider public how classic owners keep the nation’s motoring heritage alive by using their cars on the daily commute.
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  The Liver Run remembered 13 Aug 2013 (News)
  The journey takes place on 8 May 1987, and starts at Stansted Airport in Essex, and the traffic officer needs to drive the liver along some of the UK's busiest roads in the centre of London, to Cromwell Hospital, Kensington. It's an amazing video that shows that traffic officers truly earn their money at times, and that the Rover SD1 could really cut-it in 1980s traffic.
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  Discovery wins Camping and Caravanning award 15 Jan 2013 (News)
  The Land Rover Discovery 4's Trailer Stability Assist and Towing Assist systems are a big draw for potential caravanners, who look for an effortless drive while towing. Commenting on the report, Nigel Coppen, Client Director at Club Care Insurance, said: 'In addition to the strength and solidity of Land Rover vehicles and the fact they offer caravanners a good vantage point on their travels, there’s nothing like the unparalleled four-wheel drive ability for getting your caravan off its pitch, whatever the weather.'
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  Toyota and Lexus to showcase latest hybrids at EcoVelocity 8 Aug 2011 (News)
  Toyota and their luxury brand Lexus will showcase their greenest current generation and upcoming models at the EcoVelocity show in London in September. Visitors will be given the opportunity to drive the Prius as well as the British-built Auris Hybrid , both of which are congestion charge exempt. The all-new Yaris will be on show too, as well the tiny iQ city car.
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  Dynamic EV charging in development 26 Jul 2011 (News)
  Dr Anthony Thomson, CEO of HaloIPT, said: “HaloIPT’s technology has a proven heritage in dynamic charging and we are excited to be transferring this expertise to the electric vehicle market. “The deal with Drayson Racing demonstrates the appetite for technology that makes driving an electric car more convenient, and this is certainly the case in the motorsport sector – nothing could be more convenient than a race car that re-fuels itself on the track.”   
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  Nissan announces updated Qashqai 4 Dec 2009 (News)
  Nissan said the new line was an improvement on the old in several domains, notably in the environmental department. Thanks to its Pure Drive feature, the 2010 version does 129 g/km of CO2 as opposed to the old range's 137 g/km. According to the manufacturer, this is thanks to a new weight reduction and aerodynamics programme.
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  New Mazda3 'blends sporty and dynamic design' 26 Jan 2009 (News)
  A new addition to Mazda's product line combines "sporty driving and dynamic design" for those thinking about buying or selling a car . According to the brand, the Mazda3 - set to hit showrooms this forthcoming spring - is faithful to the identity of its predecessors yet with "richer expression".
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  Electric car owners 'could generate their own power' 12 Dec 2008 (News)
  According to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA), a new type of road has been invented which produces power as vehicles drive over it. ETA reported a 1 km strip of the innovative asphalt can generate 400 kilowatts of energy. The group added people considering buying a car which runs on electricity could find the new technology allows their vehicle to be powered entirely by the roads on which they drive.