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Cameras could penalise motorway tailgaters

First they were used to catch speeders; then to collar drivers who crossed red lights, strayed into bus lanes or stopped in box junctions. Now cameras...
Published 03 September 2014
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Car cloning could rise with the end of the tax disc

In a month's time you won't have to display paper on your windscreen. It will save millions but bring joy to vehicle cloners, say experts. Driving...
Published 03 September 2014
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News: Vauxhall unveils Adam Rocks Air SUV convertible

Vauxhall's designers have come up with a new take on the Adam supermini so extreme, even they can’t describe it...
Published 03 September 2014
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News: Land Rover launches Discovery Sport at Virgin...

In a film shot at the Virgin Galactic launch site in New Mexico, from where space tourists will depart for a sub-orbital tour of the globe, Land Rover...
Published 03 September 2014
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News: Nissan Qashqai best place to change a baby’s...

The Nissan Qashqai is parents’ favourite car in which to change a baby’s nappy, according to a survey...
Published 02 September 2014
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News: Flintoff escapes driving ban for speeding

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, the former Lancashire and England cricketer, has escaped a driving ban after his solicitor argued that withdrawing his...
Published 02 September 2014
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Mirror, signal, donation as driving instructors relay...

IF YOU cruise up behind a convoy of driving school cars in early November, don’t worry ‒ you won’t have to sit behind an interminable series...
Published 02 September 2014
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Survey: Are you confused by motoring jargon?

If you're not immersed in the world of cars, even relatively simple car terminology can be confusing.
Published 02 September 2014
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Project Cars: the Forza-rivalling video game developed...

Driving is gawping at a luscious video: the camera caresses a Pagani Huayra supercar, captures in crystal clear slow-motion a classic Mercedes DTM...
Published 01 September 2014
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News: “Very Important Freshers” can arrive at uni...

Fresh-faced university and college students who want to make a splash on their arrival in fresher’s week are being offered the chance to arrive...
Published 01 September 2014
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Mid-life crisis cars: Ferrari 458 Speciale vs Audi...

Supercars have long tempted middle-aged drivers after a new buzz, but can a mere £130,000 machine give you the thrills of a Ferrari costing twice...
Published 01 September 2014
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News: Ford Mustang goes into production, UK models...

Ever wanted a Ford Mustang but felt put off by importing it yourself or the fact that it would be left-hand drive?
Published 01 September 2014