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Our love-hate relationship with the Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra Second generation

The Nissan Micra turns 30 in 2013. Motoring writer Maria McCarthy explores our love-hate relationship with the mini motor.

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New government proposals to improve driver training

Male driving instructor teaching female pupil

The government expects young driver car insurance costs to come down thanks to new proposals aimed at improving the safety of new drivers.

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Blog: Driving test horror stories

teenage girl passing her test

There's something about the pressure of a driving test which makes people do funny things, but it can’t be as bad as these real-life horror stories.

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Would you drive a branded car?

A Confused.com branded car

Would you drive a car plastered in adverts for a reduction in your car insurance? We polled 2,000 people, and this is what they said.

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Brits bamboozled by road signs

Animated roads and question mark sign
The majority of Brits show little understanding of road signs, with a shocking 93 per cent failing to recognise "no vehicles" signs, according to new research by Confused.com.  Read More…

Blog: Which motorists do you love to hate?

Audi TT

Do white van men get your goat? Do Audi and BMW drivers annoy you? Motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay says he's treated differently by other road users depending on what car he's driving. Is it a case of car envy?

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One Direction's Niall learns to drive in 25 hours

Niall Horan One Direction

A member of the band One Direction has opted for a 25-hour driving course in a bid to get his licence in quick time. But are such courses a good idea?

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Five ways to be a better driver

Frustrated driver at the wheel
We'd all like to think we're good drivers but over the years it's easy for bad driving habits to creep up on us and these can prove dangerous. Here are five common mistakes experienced drivers can make.
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Cut the £5,000 cost of learning to drive

An L plate on a blue car

Parents of new motorists face bills of almost £5,000 before their child is even qualified to drive, a new report suggests.

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