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20mph speed limits spread across Britain

Speed limits are being drastically cut on thousands of roads, urban and rural, often without consultation or even evidence that lives will be saved
Published 07 April 2015
Guy Martin drives Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition (2015)

Guy Martin drives Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition...

I have a bit of history with Aston Martins. I bought a brand-new V12 Vantage in 2009 — the first privately owned one in the country, I was told...
Published 07 April 2015
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First Drive review: Mercedes-Benz C 350 e Sport (2015)...

The new Mercedes plug-in hybrid is as slick and comfy as you would expect but is fighting a losing battle with its bulk
Published 07 April 2015
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News: Car makers failing to pass savings onto buyers...

Car companies are failing to pass on savings from the weak euro, which should have reduced the prices of imported European vehicles by as much as...
Published 06 April 2015
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News: Sat navs loaded with road gradient data will...

New sat nav maps that include information on road gradients will cut fuel bills by ensuring that cars make the most of downhill sections...
Published 06 April 2015
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News: 10-minute grace period introduced for council...

From midnight on Sunday motorists have been legally entitled to a 10-minute grace period in council parking spaces.
Published 06 April 2015
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The heroes and harebrained: men and women who shaped...

Behind the 20th century surge in car ownership were a legion of men and women who pushed the boundaries of creativity, bravery and, often, stupidity.
Published 03 April 2015
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Test your knowledge: What is the name of Ford's new...

Ford is getting ready to cast off its "car of the working man" image with the launch of a premium sub-brand...
Published 03 April 2015
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New York show: All the big news from the Big Apple...

Detroit may still be the powerhouse of the US car industry, but New York is where the money is
Published 03 April 2015
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News: Mercedes C-class named World Car of the Year

The new Mercedes-Benz C-class has picked up the 2015 World Car of the Year (WCOTY) award.
Published 02 April 2015
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2015 Ford S-Max Mk 2 v outgoing S-Max

We compare the old S-Max with the new model, and look at the alternatives, to help drivers choose the right family car
Published 02 April 2015
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April Fuel: The best (or worst) of the car makers'...

Driving has rounded up some of the best (or worst, depending on how high your standards are in the laughter department) April Fools' from the car...
Published 01 April 2015