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Formula Fourth Form victory launches teen into big...

A school engineering project may have helped uncover Britain’s next motor-racing champion: a 14-year-old who used an electric car built by himself...
Published 21 July 2015
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'Pay attention to the road, not the sat nav' safety...

Road safety groups once again are warning inexperienced drivers of the dangers of blindly following the instructions of sat nav systems ...
Published 21 July 2015
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Hybrid system fault brings another Toyota recall

First they wouldn’t stop; now they won’t start. Five years ago Toyota recalled 9.5m cars because they could suddenly accelerate out of control...
Published 21 July 2015
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Dash cam video captures lorry horror story

Footage has emerged of a 32-ton lorry overtaking a car in a manoeuvre that will chill the blood of any motorist...
Published 21 July 2015
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Farewell, Dunsfold: Clarkson's final lap of the Top...

Rubber burns and fond memories flow as Clarkson takes a few of his favourite cars for a final breakneck spin around the Top Gear test track...
Published 20 July 2015
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Interview: Chris Hoy on why he has swapped cycling...

What does Britain's most successful Olympian do when he retires from professional cycling? Far from resting on his many laurels ...
Published 17 July 2015
Garmin NuviCam review

Products: Garmin nüviCam sat nav and dash cam review

According to its maker, the new Garmin nüviCam is the ultimate all-in-one companion for drivers who need directions, want to avoid traffic jams...
Published 17 July 2015
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Test your knowledge: How many Olympic medals has Sir...

Two years ago Sir Chris Hoy hung up his cycling shoes and put on a crash helmet in a bid for Le Mans success. Now Britain's most successful Olympian...
Published 17 July 2015
Buzzard WiFi dongle review

Products: EE Buzzard 2 in-car 4G wi-fi dongle

Did you know that modern smartphones can be turned into mobile wi-fi hotspots? This device from EE will do the same thing as your phone but there...
Published 17 July 2015
Cybex car seat review

Products: Cybex Sirona group 1 car child seat review

Children are expensive but precious things. When babies reach 10kg or approximately one year of age, they grow out of their first car seat, known...
Published 16 July 2015
Disklok review

Products: Disklok steering wheel lock review

Since 2011, Driving has been highlighting the issue of hi-tech thieves defeating keyless car security systems. The problem is growing
Published 16 July 2015
Just 1mph too fast and you’re nicked: new zero tolerance approach to speeding

Just 1mph too fast and you’re nicked: new zero tolerance...

Guidelines that give drivers a margin of error before they are fined for speeding are being scrapped in some areas...
Published 14 July 2015