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Ford's young driver training proves a hit

FORD'S new young driver training programme, dubbed Ford Driving Skills for Life, has proved an instant hit with the first two sessions being substantially oversubscribed. Over 500 applications were made for the 300 free places available at Excel in London and the Trafford Centre in Manchester, and the participants aged between 17 and 24 received tips and guidance in the controlled environment of a purpose-built track. Manchester University student, Ryan Harrison, who took part in the free driver training, said: “I’ve learned so much today, especially in the skid car, learning what I’ve done wrong in the past without realising it and where to put my hands on the wheel.

Citroen To Celebrate Old And New At Festival Of Speed

CITROEN is to make a big splash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month. The French firm has announced plans to premier its radical new C4 Cactus and the latest version of its C1 city car. On sale in the UK from October, the C4 Cactus signals the brand’s bold response to the changing needs of today’s car owners.

2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition takes off at Chicago Auto Show

The 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition made its debut Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show. It joins the Black Edition in the GT-R lineup, and features rear-seat delete, among other track-focused changes. Production is limited to 150 cars for the United States market, and it will hit dealerships in May.