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Abingdon carmaker reached major milestone after Chinese buy-out
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (265+ words) An Abingdon carmaker has reached a major milestone after it was bought by the Chinese. MG cars, although rooted in Oxford with William Morris, were produced in Abingdon from the 1930s. An old leather factory along Marcham Road, now home to…...
DWP responds to backlash over Motability scheme changes
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (532+ words) Thousands of disabled drivers have backed a petition calling for proposed changes to the Motability Scheme to be stopped, warning the reforms could make it harder for vulnerable people to stay independent. The petition, created by Dave Walton, has already…...
Oxford research project launched to find what makes driving exciting
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (444+ words) A university has launched a new research project to investigate what truly makes driving exciting. The SDG Impact Lab at the University of Oxford is collaborating with Polestar to explore how driving excitement can be redefined and measured in the…...
Mixed views as driving instructors banned from making test bookings
2+ week, 3+ day ago (68+ words) Oxford Mail Driving instructors divided over new DVSA driving test ban There is a mixed opinion among Oxfordshire driving instructors as new DVSA driving test booking rules come into force, banning instructors from reserving test slots in a bid to…...
Drivers warned of "4, 700 fines if they ignore these little-known rules
2+ week, 4+ day ago (401+ words) Drivers could face fines of up to "4, 700 for little-known motoring offences that become more likely during sunny weather. Motoring experts have warned that bright sunshine and high temperatures can increase the risk of glare-related incidents, cracked windscreens and poor visibility,…...
New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force from today
2+ week, 4+ day ago (77+ words) Oxford Mail A ban on driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect, aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system. Under the new rules, only learners can book and manage practical driving tests. The change, which came into…...
Blenheim Palace is hosting the Salon Priv" luxury car show
2+ week, 6+ day ago (259+ words) Taking place from September 2 to 6, the event promises a showcase of automotive culture set in the grounds of the historic Oxfordshire estate. Now in its 21st year, Salon Priv" continues to grow in stature, attracting 30, 000 guests and some of the world's…...
Global car auction giant to partner with Bicester Motion
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (284+ words) A leading auction platform has announced a partnership with Bicester Motion. Bring a Trailer, a global online collector car auction site, has joined forces with the heritage site as part of its expansion into the UK market. The company will…...
Electric vehicles take over town's Market Place
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (213+ words) Electric vehicles went on show in Abingdon's Market Place at the weekend. The vehicles, including a Tesla, a Jeep, an MG and a Lotus were on display on Saturday as part of the Go Electric: Abingdon event. As well as…...
Oxfordshire supercar driving packages announced
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (263+ words) A new range of high-end driving experiences has been launched. The new experiences feature 14 driving packages, with participants able to take the wheel of world-class cars including Ferraris, Aston Martins, and Lamborghinis. Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at Track Days....