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MotortradesLearner drivers should be taught for at least 35 hours, according to 9/10 motorists in Brake survey. There is overwhelming support in favour of a minimum learning to drive period to tackle road crashes caused by young drivers. Currently being considered by government, it would mean learner dri MotortradesFormula 3 star Alex Lynn is the next Jenson Button with smooth driving style and the desire to become Formula 1 World Champion Alex Lynn is the most successful British driver in European Formula 3 right now, third from the top as he heads to Kent’s Brands Hatch this weekend.In the run-up to Round 4 of the FIA European Formu. MotortradesDVLA made £10.4m last year selling drivers’ personal details to ‘crooks’ who use ‘violent and threatening behaviour’ The DVLA have profited from selling on drivers’ names and addresses to clamping firms. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency earned £10.4m in 2012 selling details onto parking and clamping fi. MotortradesHonda partner with McLaren to supply Formula 1 engine and energy recovery system from 2015 Honda has announced its decision to participate in Formula One from 2015 in partnership with McLaren.Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and supply of the power unit, including t. MotortradesRoad Safety Red Squirrel Tufty Fluffytail to be honoured in exhibition as he celebrates 60th birthday Sixty years since he was created, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ retired road safety squirrel Tufty Fluffytail will feature in an exhibition exploring international state-related. MotortradesMcLaren P1 Video shows British supercar being driven in extreme conditions: from road to ice With only a few months remaining until the first deliveries will be made to just 375 customers, the development programme for the McLaren P1 continues to accelerate as it nears its end. This extensi. MotortradesRoad Safety Insight: Councillors deem potholes as ‘annoying, common and uncontrollable’ The top road safety priority for local councillors is improving road surfaces and reducing potholes, according to a survey conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). MotortradesVan Finance in the Spotlight: Volkswagen Volkswagen’s vans are still some of the most affordable to run thanks to its latest spring finance and servicing offers - according to the German manufacturer.The German marquee has even lowered som. 
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