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Can I still get driving lessons in lockdown?

Published 26 April 2021
By Sunday Times Driving
With the vaccine rollout continuing, learner drivers are beginning to wonder when they will be able to get driving lessons and take their test.
UK new car sales fell by nearly 30% during 2020

UK new car sales fell by nearly 30% during 2020

Sales of new cars in the UK fell by nearly a third in 2020, to the lowest level in nearly 30 years.
Published 06 January 2021
Experts worry of inflated petrol prices over lockdown

Supermarkets accused of inflating petrol prices

Experts are worried that petrol retailers will overcharge drivers for petrol during the third coronavirus lockdown.
Published 06 January 2021
Coronavirus: speeding increased by up to 7% during first lockdown

Speeding increased by 7% during covid lockdown

New government statistics show that speeding increased by 7% during the first coronavirus lockdown.
Published 24 November 2020
Coronavirus: car dealerships open for click-and-collect

Car dealerships open for click-and-collect

NEW GOVERNMENT advice will allow car dealerships in England to open for click-and-collect sales, although showrooms won't open until June.
Published 14 May 2020
Jeremy Clarkson lamborghini tractor

Clarkson has bought a new Lamborghini (tractor)

Carmakers have ceased press deliveries until after lockdown, meaning Jeremy Clarkson has run out of cars to review. Welcome to Farming 101.
Published 10 May 2020
People are using their parked cars for alone time during lockdown

Parked cars used for alone time during lockdown

New research shows that people are retreating to their stationary cars in order to get respite from lockdown cohabitants.
Published 08 May 2020
Quarter of men admit they are more likely to speed on lockdown roads

One in seven risk non-essential journey

A new study has revealed that 14% of people have risked making a non-essential journey since the coronavirus lockdown was enforced.
Published 06 May 2020
James May to host virtual pub quiz tomorrow evening

James May to host virtual pub quiz

The Grand Tour host James May is going to attempt to cure our pub withdrawal by hosting a virtual pub quiz tomorrow night.
Published 07 April 2020