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From Astras to Astons - Devon car dealership describes its start-up journey
Exeter
Jake Bayliss of Gold Vehicles Exeter talks through the experience of selling his first car, to owning a company with a value of over £1m
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Half of UK couples admit to having sex in cars
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It’s not illegal to have sex in your car, although you’d be breaking the law and fined up to £5,000 pounds if you had sex whilst driving, or if you’re spotted by other people in a public place
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Increase the value of your car at Gold Vehicles Body Shop
Exeter
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Toyota GR86 review: Spending a week in the holy grail of sports cars
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield gets his hands on the Toyota GR86 for a wonderful week
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Review: We put a compact lithium jump start pack through its paces
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests the Ring Automotive RPPL260 Fast-charge Lithium Jump Starter
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Review: This cheap and simple upgrade made a huge difference to my car
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests a set of Osram Nightbreaker 200 bulbs
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Review: The all-electric Toyota BZ4X
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests Toyota's first fully-electric vehicle
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Drivers could be slapped with £1,000 fine if they wave to fellow motorists
Traffic & Travel
Waving to say thank you is the most common driving courtesy - but it could land you with a fine
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Jobhunters swear and threaten to vomit as interview filmed in back of 110mph BMW
Motoring
Some appeared to relish the high-adrenaline experience, even cheering their driver on
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Review: The fully-electric Genesis GV60
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests the stylish and luxurious Genesis GV60 EV
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Reneging on your Christmas designated-driver duties revealed as one of Brits’ top festive bugbears
Motoring
heycar fights for your right to party with the ‘Pre-Sup’ agreement
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Devon car dealer confirms record sales despite economic challenges
Exeter
Gold Vehicles Exeter is celebrating its highest number of sales this year by offering customers a three year warranty
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Electric cars outperform traditional models in winter driving test
Motoring
Winter brings challenges that affect every aspect of driving
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Review: The new 2022 Suzuki S-Cross
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests Suzuki's latest family crossover
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Review: The 2022 Nissan Juke
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests the latest version of the Nissan Juke - now with a hybrid powertrain
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Review: The all-new Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the completely re-worked new Niro
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Review: The new Kia Sportage 2022
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests the distinctive new crossover
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Review: The Genesis GV80 luxury SUV
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield tests a lavish new offering from the burgeoning brand
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Mistake if you break down with a dog in the car could cost you £2,500
Motoring
You could also get six points on your licence
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White Van Man dying out as half of van drivers are now women
Motoring
The stereotypical view of who van drivers are no longer holds true
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Fewer than third of new cars are available with manual gearboxes
Motoring
A number of car makers offer only automatic gearboxes across their ranges
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Garage complete with built-in pub where man fixes his VWs named best in UK
Motoring
The home garage complete with drinks fridge and a lounge area has been named Garage of the Year
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Cat litter, tights and a box of salt among ways to stop condensation in your car
Motoring
Experts also suggest using washing up liquid and shaving foam
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How to save £5 on your next fuel top up at any UK petrol station
Motoring
The deal is available to drivers from today and can cut the price of a petrol top up by £5
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Devon dad's heartbreaking text to wife before walking into sea
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Neighbours 'in a panic' as Travellers arrive in Devon
Cullompton
The council said the legal route to disperse the travellers was under way
Live: Huge fire breaks out at South West Evri warehouse
In the News
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at an Evri distribution centre that serves much of the South West.
Devon online pet food suppliers found to be illegal
Pets
Test purchases by Trading Standards uncovered six home-based pet food suppliers that were not legally compliant with strict rules
Serious crash closes A380 through Devon
Newton Abbot
One eyewitness has urged drivers to avoid the area after a crash near Eagle Farm in Newton Abbot
Gardening
Property expert says popular garden product could knock £2K off house value
An expert says it can put buyers off and they may have to fork out significantly to get it removed
Travellers apologise to Devon residents but say 'we're treated like dogs'
Cullompton
A group has moved on from two Devon sports centre sites
Family subjected to shocking racism in Devon town
Ilfracombe
A brave woman’s video revealed the harsh reality of racism in Ilfracombe, sparking urgent calls for education and tolerance in the community
Torquay brothers deny stabbing man to death in street
Courts
Jack and Ben Milton have given evidence as they deny killing Aaron Parrington in Torquay
Devon mum's ordeal as opportunist takes over her bin
Tiverton
Tiverton locals are grappling with waste issues with one family now living near a 'fire and health risk' as a result
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Shatter The Silence
Devon dad's heartbreaking text to wife before walking into sea
Ben Weir was described as a 'kind, gentle and caring man'
Neighbours 'in a panic' as Travellers arrive in Devon
Cullompton
The council said the legal route to disperse the travellers was under way
Devon online pet food suppliers found to be illegal
Pets
Test purchases by Trading Standards uncovered six home-based pet food suppliers that were not legally compliant with strict rules
Live: Huge fire breaks out at South West Evri warehouse
In the News
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at an Evri distribution centre that serves much of the South West.
Taunton Town 1 Torquay United 2 - Gulls are safe from relegation
Torquay United FC
National League South survival secured after Torquay's 2-1 win at Taunton
Exeter City FC
Alex Hartridge on why he has chosen to leave Exeter City
“Thank you so much for everything. It’s an amazing club and it’s going in the right direction, I think that’s clear to see."
Property expert says popular garden product could knock £2K off house value
Gardening
An expert says it can put buyers off and they may have to fork out significantly to get it removed
Travellers apologise to Devon residents but say 'we're treated like dogs'
Cullompton
A group has moved on from two Devon sports centre sites
Family subjected to shocking racism in Devon town
Ilfracombe
A brave woman’s video revealed the harsh reality of racism in Ilfracombe, sparking urgent calls for education and tolerance in the community
Torquay brothers deny stabbing man to death in street
Courts
Jack and Ben Milton have given evidence as they deny killing Aaron Parrington in Torquay