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Different speed cameras explained: The 15 types used in Britain

Do you know your Gatso from your HADECS? Can you tell which are fixed smart motorways cameras and average speed monitors? Take our quiz and find out which ones you need to look out for.




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Ten bargain cars tipped to become future classics

Want a crystal ball for collectible cars? Experts have named the models they predict will become future classics - and the best news is they're currently on the market at bargain prices.




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Fast and filthy Ford Sierra RS Cosworth stored in a garage for 28 years sells at auction for £86k

Despite its shabby appearance, this Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - with fewer than 7,500 miles on the clock - caused a bidding war between enthusiasts at a recent auction in Kings Lynn.




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Mini Electric review: We drive the new £24,000 green runaround

If 17-year-old eco-warrior Greta Thunberg were looking for her first car, the zero-emissions British-built Mini Electric could be just the job. We've been to Miami to get an early taste of the green Mini.




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The £2.4m Pininfarina Battista Anniversario is one of the most expensive battery-powered cars ever

Just five examples will be built as part of a total run of 150 Battista models as the the legendary Italian styling house branches out into building its own cars bearing its name.




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More than 80% of fines for driving in bus lanes are overturned on appeal

Motoring organisations said the numbers are 'staggering' and called on councils to issue warning letters rather than fines for first-time offenders.




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Women really are safer behind the wheel than men, study shows

Researchers from the University of Westminster examined accident information from police injury statistics, road traffic data and the national travel survey.




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Battered 1982 Ford Fiesta XR2 'hot hatch' is tipped to sell for £22,000 following restoration

The Fiesta XR2 was popular with boy racers in the 1980s but is now a collectors' item. Auctioneers in Cheshire say the restored Fiesta is the best example they have ever seen.




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Millionaire wrecks $750,000 Porsche Mirage GT supercar while speeding round New York in lockdown 

Benjamin Chen, 33, lost control of the ultra-rare $750,000 Porsche Mirage GT at 7.30 am on Tuesday and plowed into a parked car in New York City, which remains under strict coronavirus lockdown.




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Fuel prices are falling quickest in the West Midlands and is cheapest in Northern Ireland

Data released by Forecourt Trader and the AA shows that a litre of unleaded on average is most expensive in London costing 113.6p while in Northern Ireland it is just 105.7p - an 8p difference.




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The most reliable second-hand family large SUVs

Large SUVs often loaded with equipment and electronic systems that can go wrong - resulting in high repair bills if you need to get issues fixed. These are the older models to search for - and avoid.




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Coronavirus car-free zones coming in for London, Manchester and Brighton

Hackney Council in East London and Brighton are drawing up plans for car-free zones and Manchester already has one running through its city centre.




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'Sunday driver' effect causes more fatal accidents per head in rural areas

Researchers studied car accidents in England and Wales over a decade to see if the size of the city a crash happened in affected its severity.




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Volvo is already fitting new cars with 112mph speed limiters

Volvo has taken the decision to introduce the technology ahead of a mandatory requirement in 2022 as part of efforts to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries in its vehicles.




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Car finance borrowers to get three-month payment holiday, FCA proposes

The FCA said those who used PCPs, Hire Purchase or Conditional Sale agreements to buy a car would be able to temporarily put payments on hold without cars being repossessed.




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The most reliable new cars, according to the motorists who own them

Owners were asked to rate both the build quality and reliability of their cars to give an overall score out of 100%. The data also includes the percentage of cars that drivers said have gone wrong recently.




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Council workmen are ridiculed after painting 'Britain's narrowest Keep Clear signs'

Residents were baffled after the markings appeared at the end of Horseshoe Road in Spalding, Lincolnshire over the weekend.




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Electric vehicles are 'almost THREE TIMES greener' than petrol or diesel cars

A new tool compares the CO2 outputs of petrol and diesel models and the environmental impact of electric cars using carbon emission for electricity production and mining and refining battery materials.




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Petrol prices at 'rip-off levels' even before huge oil crash this week

Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK, said the average prices of a litre of unleaded and diesel should be 98p and 106p respectively, but are around 10p higher on average at retailers.




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Admiral car insurance customers receive £25 automatic refund

Admiral says it is refunding its customers in recognition of the fact that there have been fewer cars on the road during the lockdown and it expects this to result in fewer claims.




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Once-ridiculed motors now claimed to be worth a pretty penny

The 'crap classics' list is made up of models that have seen a surge in demand - and value - as nostalgic previous owners look to regain some part of their youth with cars they drove years ago.




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How UK car makers are leaping into action in the war against coronavirus

Auto operations have shifted from assembling hundreds of motors each day to developing and manufacturing life-saving technology and providing services for those in greatest need.




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We reveal what motorists need to know during the coronavirus pandemic

With strict restrictions to prevent people leaving their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, what does it mean for car owners? Can you still drive? What's the deal with MOTs and servicing?




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Motorists can get a coronavirus car finance payment freeze

Finance companies should not take steps to end the agreement or repossess the vehicle during the payment freeze period and customers will be allowed to continue driving their cars, says the FCA.




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Beware the SORN sites charging £40 to take your car off the road

With people looking to reduce monthly outgoings during the lockdown, one cut back is to declare a car as SORN to avoid tax and insurance costs - however, drivers are being urged not to pay to do so.




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The Metro, Panda and Astra are now 40-year-old classics

We've cast our minds back 40 years to identify 10 cars that now - technically - could qualify for free classic car taxation, from unlikely motors to iconic models that hit the market in 1980.




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How many drivers with 12 points on their licence are on the road?

A staggering 9,349 people are currently legally being allowed to drive despite having accrued 12 points or more on their licence, according to figures revealed by the DVLA.




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How much more do men pay for car insurance compared to women?

On average, men pay £581 annually to insurance their motor and women £460, according to comparison website MoneySupermarket.




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Rolls-Royce says it will be the first UK car maker to resume production from 4 May

Bosses said that 1,000 employees - half the total workforce - would be back  making Phantom, Wraith, Dawn and Cullinan models.




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Speeding offences in London were up 650% last week

Some 2,020 speeding offences were enforced across London last week - an eight-fold increase compared to the same seven days in 2019.




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Driving test centres with the highest and lowest first-time pass rates

With all driving tests suspended until 20 June due to coronavirus, there'll be a backlog of learners desperate to take their practical test. Here's where they have the best chance of passing first time.




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The 14 car makers that haven't introduced measures to block keyless car crime

Only two brands, Mercedes and Tesla, told the consumer association that they had issued a fix across their entire range of new and existing cars.




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Boy, 5, who stole his parents' car is given Lamborghini joy ride by a fellow sports car lover

A fiive-year-old boy who drove off in his parents' car ended up being given a ride in a Lamborghini thanks to a friendly Utah resident who was encouraged by the Adrian Zamarripa's story.




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Fishermen at Sydney's Curl Curl beach recall moment they were rescued by helicopter after boat sank

Tim Watson and his friend Guy were out fishing 12kms off Sydney's Curl Curl beach on Saturday when their bilge pump gave up and filled the boat with water.




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Why police think Telstra trechnician Bradley Robert Edwards is the notorious Claremont serial killer

Accused serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards, now 51. was just 19 when he donned a woman's nightie, crept into a bedroom and climbed on top of a sleeping Perth teenager in 1988.




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Bizarre in-flight meltdown of Brisbane teacher Anthony Scott before being hit by a truck and killed

Anthony Stott was fatally hit by a truck in northern New South Wales less than 24 hours after stepping off a plane at Brisbane airport on February 9.




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Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical mix they made to come up with coronavirus treatment

K Sivanesan, 47, and his colleague Rajkumar worked for a herbal medicine company and tested their treatment - a mix of nitric oxide and sodium nitrate - at a home in southern Chennai city.




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Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery slaying claims he was only a 'witness' as he says he is getting threats

William 'Roddie' Bryan was seen for the first time since his cellphone footage exposing the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was leaked this week.




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New South Wales FINALLY announces it will start relaxing lockdown restrictions this week

Up to ten patrons will be allowed to visit cafes and restaurants and five people can visit another person's home under an anticipated easing of coronavirus restrictions in New South Wales.




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Exhausted parents share hilarious stories about their 'lockdown confessions'

Exhausted Australian parents are sharing their hilarious stories about being stuck at home with their children during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Massive $310million relief package is announced for drought-affected Aussie farmers and communities

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro announced the $310million package for drought-affected farmers and communities.




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NRL referees consider going on strike in protest of plans to revert back to one official

ARLC chairman Peter V'landys is hoping to finalise the seven year TV deal with Fox Sports and Channel 9 by Friday and give a much needed financial injection to the cash strapped NRL.




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Embattled Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad RESIGNS over corruption probe

Former Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad announced she is stepping down after it was revealed she is facing an integrity probe for the second time in 12 months.




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Meet the man taking over Shane Fitzsimmons as Rural Fire Service boss and his plans for fire season

The 56-year-old is a 40-year veteran of the RFS and has begun planning for the impending bushfire season that he predicts will begin in August.




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Victoria sees another coronavirus spike with ten new cases overnight - as NSW relaxes restrictions

Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said eight of the new cases were under investigation while one was confirmed to Cedar Meats and the other was a traveller.




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Kmart shopper use pie maker to create oozing rocky road pastry tarts with leftover Easter eggs

An Australian home cook has wowed foodies after using Kmart's popular pie maker to create oozing rocky road pastry tarts with leftover Easter eggs.




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Sunrise host Matt Doran breaks down over his mother's battle with mystery disease

Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran has broken down on air in an emotional tribute to his mother Paula for Mother's Day.




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Bartenders get back to pouring drinks in Las Vegas as dine-in restaurants reopen

On Saturday, Phase One of Nevada's 'Roadmap to Recovery' officially commenced, with some nonessential businesses able to open for the first time in seven weeks.




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Recruiter Eliza Kirkby lists the three biggest mistakes job candidates make on social media

An Australian recruiter has listed the three biggest mistakes job candidates make on social media that could cost them a career.




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Cops review new video of man who appears to be Ahmaud Arbery minutes before his killing

Arbery, 25, was out jogging in Brunswick on February 23, before he was shot dead by father and son Gregory and Travis McMichael, who had trailed him in a white pick-up truck.