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The best cars for young drivers

Young drivers need parental help to get them on the road more than ever but there is a big choice of small cars and great deals
Published 10 November 2014
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News: Tesla Model S electric car gets five star safety...

It's amazing what removing an engine – that big, heavy lump of metal – from between the front wheels will do for a car's crash safety rating...
Published 05 November 2014
How hi-tech thieves are defeating keyless car security systems

How hi-tech thieves are defeating keyless car security...

As some insurers refuse to cover Range Rovers after a spate of thefts, car makers are finally admitting to a security flaw. The good old metal key...
Published 03 November 2014
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News: Lego ends Shell toy cars deal after environmental...

Lego models of Ferrari road and racing cars exclusive to Shell fuel stations could become as valuable as the real things after the Danish toy company...
Published 09 October 2014
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DriveClub: the arcade racing game for simulation fans...

On the spectrum of racing games recently launched or coming in time for Christmas, with pure simulation (or reality) on the left and crash-bang-wallop...
Published 09 October 2014
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News: Councils to spread treacle on winter roads to...

More drivers could find themselves in a sticky situation this winter when councils start using a blend of treacle and salt to treat icy roads.
Published 09 October 2014
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25 best eco-cars for every occasion

Every driver knows it doesn’t take long for the showroom shine of a new car to fall victim to pigeons, and for the bills to start rolling in.
Published 07 October 2014
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Toyota Prius (2000 to present)

So, you’re thinking about buying a Toyota Prius. Join the club. Last month, the Prius was the fastest-selling used car in Britain. It may have been...
Published 03 October 2014
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News: Tesco takes action after contaminated diesel...

TESCO IS digging up one of its fuel stations after 100 drivers filled their cars with contaminated diesel that caused damage worth up to £500,000.
Published 25 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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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: Google allows its driverless cars to break the...

So, who would get the speeding ticket: the driverless car or its occupant?
Published 22 August 2014