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Cyclist with road rage

Drivers and cyclists: Aggression on the roads

AGGRESSION from both motorists and cyclists is potentially putting lives on Britain’s roads at risk, according to research conducted…

Close up on a petrol pump

Concern over diesel prices

DRIVERS are paying 20p per litre more for diesel than petrol – despite there being little difference between the…

Michael Caine’s first car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, has a fascinating history – and is expected to sell for £100,000 to £150,000

Star actor’s first car up for auction

Iconic British actor Sir Michael Caine CBE’s first ever car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Drophead Coupe with a…

Honda Jazz won Small Car of the Year at the 2023 What Car? awards

Honda scores awards double

HONDA achieved a double success at the 2023 What Car? Awards. Jazz won the Small Car of the Year title…

New Car Sales Graphic

Vehicle sales on the up but pandemic is drag on market

THE UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3 per cent…

The Dorset Blind Association Motor Show takes place on Sunday, May 21. Picture: Dorset Blind Association/Darima Frampton Photography

Dorset Blind Association Motor Show to return to Lulworth Castle

THOUSANDS of petrolheads are expected to descend on Dorset in May for the return of a popular motor show. The…

If you’re the life and soul of the party, chances are you may have driven a Fiat Punto, according to webuyanycar’s research PHOTO: Volker Glätsch/Pixabay

First car speaks volumes about you

It’s official – if your first car was a Ford Focus, then you’re likely to now be among the…

The campaign ran throughout December

Drink-driving campaign underway

DESIGNATED drivers can earn themselves free soft drinks this Christmas and new year. Dorset Police has launched its Lift Legend…

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Drive-to-survive motorists ‘worst hit’

High fuel prices are pushing UK drivers to their limit, as 76 per cent admit they are not able…

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Early learners save cash and are safer

It is said the average learner driver at 17 years of age needs 45 lessons to pass their test…