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Nine-year-old double amputee fulfils dream of driving a car

Published 20 February 2024
By James Fossdyke
Schoolboy Tony Hudgell, who has two prosthetic legs, was able to drive a specially adapted Vauxhall Corsa on a closed course in Kent.
Disabled Blue Badge holders only parking sign

Drivers with anxiety can now apply for Blue Badges

Motorists with non-visible ailments including arthritis, autism and anxiety are now eligible for a disabled driver blue badge.
Published 09 September 2019
Mission Automotive puts military veterans on front line of car industry

Charity finds car industry jobs for veterans

A new charity has been established to find jobs in the motor industry for ex-military service people.
Published 12 March 2019
Melanie Reid in praise of white-van man

Melanie Reid in praise of white-van man

There is fellowship, and then there is white-van-man fellowship. One of my happiest alter egos is out driving my Mercedes Sprinter, alone...
Published 17 February 2018