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Mr Money: the best car-related bargain of 2012 so far

February 22, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
Mr Money: the best car-related bargain of 2012 so far

For motorists looking for a cheap day out, this latest cross-Channel deal is the sail of the century. By Mike Rutherford Here's a first. An international motoring product that effectively gives you more than your money back in full. Well, almost.Se...
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Labour ready to back 80mph motorway limit

February 22, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
Labour ready to back 80mph motorway limit

However the policy shift was condemned by Andrew Pendleton, Friends of the Earth's head of campaigns: "“Hurtling along at 80 mph will make our roads less safe, burn more fuel and make British motoring even more dependent on imported oil.See ...
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Motorists will have to carry portable breathalyser in France

February 21, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
Motorists will have to carry portable breathalyser in France

The kits, costing up to £2 are expected to be available at Channel ports and will enable motorists to see if they are under the French limit of 50 mg per 100ml of blood which is 30 mg lower than in the UK. It is the latest in a series of requirements ...
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Motorists hit by parking bay squeeze

February 20, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
Motorists hit by parking bay squeeze

Motorists are being hit with fines for leaving their vehicles in spaces that are too small as cars get wider and councils try to squeeze as many parking bays as possible on streets across the country . By David Millward, Transport Editor Drivers are .....
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What we're driving: Renault Megane 265 Trophy

February 18, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
What we're driving: Renault Megane 265 Trophy

By Chris Knapman "It's very yellow," says Motoring's deputy editor Paul Hudson as he passes me the Megane Trophy's keycard. "But I think you'll like it…" He's correct on both counts. The Trophy, or Renaultsport...
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Mr Money: uncertain future for electric cars

February 17, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
Mr Money: uncertain future for electric cars

I wonder if any real-world private motorists have bought one last year or this. It may well be that manufacturers and their dealers have registered or “sold” most of the EVs on Britain's roads to themselves, to serve as company cars, press vehi...
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Honda Civic: not just a pretty face

February 16, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
Honda Civic: not just a pretty face

They tell me that I am the first motoring writer in Britain to be awarded this privilege, yet I faintly fear the moment. Few car manufacturers can equal Honda's genuine genius for producing cars whose design is as sensationally innovative as their ...
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How to cut the cost of commuting

February 14, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
How to cut the cost of commuting

Driving to work alone by car is expensive, and often dull, so a growing number of motorists are choosing to share their commute. By Linda Harrison Lucy Gardner has cut her commuting costs by two thirds since last year, when her fuel bill was £240 a .....
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Don't let age drive you off the road

February 14, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
Don't let age drive you off the road

Teresa Hunter offers some help The number of motorists aged over 80 has broken through the million barrier for the first time, according to the latest data from the licensing agency. By Teresa Hunter The number of motorists aged over 80 has broken ...S...
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David Cameron to 'end compensation culture' for whiplash

February 14, 2012
By Telegraph.co.uk
David Cameron to 'end compensation culture' for whiplash

Britain is now the whiplash capital of Europe, with people increasingly claiming for injuries sustained in the most minor of motoring bumps. The Association of British Insurers claims this has added around £90 to the average bill.See all stories on th...
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