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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…

Tyre Pressure Warning

Confusion over tyre pressure warning

While a potentially life-saving feature, many drivers are still unaware of what the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light…

Motorcyclists sport helmet hair-dos as part of the fun PHOTOS: Will Badman Photography/DocBike

Hundreds hit roads for biker charity

MORE than 400 bikers took to Dorset roads as part of a charity ride out. The annual DocBike fundraiser saw…

Noisy cars belong on a race circuit

On the fast track to noise fines

‘Boy racers’ and owners of fast cars could be slapped with painful fines for making too much noise. Noisy motorists…

John Illott, The Land Girls Joan and Betty, with Chris Cockwell

Nostalgia rules as vintage motors ride in

Classic cars, motorbikes and military vehicles turned out for Wimborne Model Town’s recent Vintage Day event. John Ilott’s “Jimmy”, a…