Kia has recalled 468 cee'd and 6,585 Picanto models in the UK after identifying safety issues.

The cee'd recall relates to a brake problem on cars equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme). According to Kia, affected cars could 'suffer insufficient brake force,' although the company is keen to stress there have been no reported incidents in the UK.

Potential fuel leak issues have been identified in the Picanto. Kia blames it on the high level of de-icing fluid used during th...

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Almost half a million car crashes are the result of drivers losing control after late goals, according to new research.

Insurance company More Than says research suggests football fans lose control at the wheel when they hear their team score, a problem termed Final Score Syndrome.

"With the Premier League coming to a thrilling conclusion a lot of fans will either be suffering joy or despair this weekend," said Pete Markey, from More Than.

"Sunday in particular could prove a peak da...

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Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia could face up to 10 years in jail after being arrested on suspicion of getting someone else to take part of his driving test for him.

The Frenchman, who scored a last minute winner for his side in their 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, was held by officers on Wednesday at a test centre in Greater Manc...

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Bridge Valley Road (the horrid 180 degree turn off The Portway into Clifton) will be closed on the 8th March, so all those who are taking their test on that day breath a small sigh of relief.  That's one less thing to have to worry about.

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Heavy rain due on Thursday morning, they have issued a "severe" warning.  If you're on your test, make sure you know where the windscreen wipers are and keep a 4 second gap.

Learn more about how to drive in extreme weather with the onlie driving lessons - http://www.a-class-driving.com/weather.php

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