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Mercedes-Benz GLA stars at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

The Mercedes-Benz GLA compact crossover is making its European debut at the firm’s home motor show, Frankfurt 2013, and it’s aiming to take on the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 in the up-market small SUV sector. Being based on the firm’s A-Class hatchback is a good way to start, too, with decent, efficient engines, plenty of premium quality and some striking styling to boot.

Formula One: Ferrari's Montezemolo to run for Italian presidency?

Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo has stirred the pot in Italy with reports saying he will run for the Italian presidency in 2013, but Montezemolo himself has denied tales of his presidential ambitions. Montezemolo has made it known that he wants to see economic and structural reform in his homeland. The Italian also has repeatedly hinted at his political yearnings.

Road Safety Group Asks If Driving Test Is Fit For Purpose

THE Institute Of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is asking the thorny question of whether the standard driving test is still fit for purpose. This comes on the back of a new poll from Vision Critical and the IAM, which uncovered that 30% of young drivers (aged 18-25) admit to breaking the law during their first few years on the road. Furthermore, despite spending many weeks learning to pass the test, 68% of younger drivers feel that they need to improve while 25% admit to crashing.