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  The danger of dirt: why a mucky car could mean a £1,000 fine
  Having a grubby car may seem like a mild inconvenience, yet it could land you a fine of up to £1,000 if the muck is obscuring your number plate. Picture...
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  BMW M Driving Experience day review
  What is it? This programme allows customers to drive and experience a range of BMW M products on a chosen race circuit. To celebrate 40 years of BMW offering driving experience days...
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  How to drive: passing the driving test, towing tips and reviews of advanced driving courses
  Whether you’re a new driver looking to pass their test first time, or have 50 years’ experience on the open road, there’s always going to be something new to learn. In...
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  Budget 2018: how it affects car drivers
  Every year the government sets out its spending plans in several Budget announcements. These affect everything from spending on road infrastructure, changes to company car tax and fuel duty, so...
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  Toyota C-HR named Parkers New Car of The Year 2018
  The Toyota C-HR has taken overall honours to become the first Car of The Year in Parkers’ new awards. The groundbreaking small family car stars in the Parkers New Car...
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  QUIZ: What do these engine warning lights mean?
  Do you know what the warning lights mean on your dashboard? If one of your car’s warning lights came on while you’re driving home tonight, would you know what they meant...
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  Mercedes-Benz issues voluntary recall for up to 3m diesel cars in Europe for emissions fix
  Mercedes-Benz is to voluntarily recall up to three million cars in Europe for a software fix to cut their emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx).  The move comes at a time when...
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  Car seat laws - do you know the latest rules?
  Do you know the latest child seat laws? There have been changes to the UK laws lately, which can make choosing the right child seat for your little one confusing. We’ve...
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  Multimac car seats review
  When you find out you’re having a baby, one of your first considerations is whether your current car is suitable for your new family needs. When you have three or...
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  A brief history of the Vauxhall Corsa
  Since the Vauxhall Corsa burst on to the market – and our TV screens with a supermodel-laden advertising campaign – it’s remained one of the best-selling small cars available. Replacing the...
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  Early Drive: Ferrari 812 Superfast
    CONS Hugely expensive Will be too fast for some Prices start from £257,331 Parkers overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8 The latest in a long line of front-engined Ferrari GT...
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  GAP insurance - the complete guide
  When buying a new car it’s likely that the dealer will try to offer you GAP insurance. Those two words alone are confusing enough, but there are also many restrictions and...
• Driverless cars and personal mobility - the facts
  In the Budget in March 2017 a £270m fund was announced to keep the UK at the forefront of ‘disruptive technologies’ such as driverless cars. But what do driverless cars...
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  What not to do around emergency vehicles
  Hearing the siren of an emergency vehicle shouldn’t panic drivers, but sometimes that’s exactly what happens, especially if you can’t see where it’s coming from. In doing so, all sensible driving...
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  Take our survey for your chance to win a £250 voucher!
  How does technology impact on your driving? Take this survey for your chance to win a £250 voucher!* More and more technology is being incorporated into the design, manufacture and operation of...
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  Take our driving abroad quiz
  If you’re planning a driving holiday to Europe, or you’re going to be driving abroad for work, then make sure you know all the foreign rules and regulations. Don’t get caught...
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  Ford GT (2017) first drive
  The Ford GT harks back to the GT40 that first won Le Mans in 1966, and follows the 2004-2006 Ford GT. Crucially, it’s also the road-going version of the race...
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  Diesel scrappage scheme could be on the way
  Issues surrounding harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate emissions from diesel engines have rarely left the headlines in recent months, and it’s due to continue as a draft consulation by...
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  Early drive: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
  Honda has been working on hydrogen-fuelled cars since the 1980s, with low-volume production models being leased to and trialled by members of the public in small numbers since the mid-2000s. This...
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  Early drive: MG ZS SUV (2017)
  The MG ZS is a small SUV that will expand the MG range to three models when it arrives this September. The new car (with an old name) puts the...