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Two thirds back young driver restrictions

TWO THIRDS of the public would like to see restrictions placed on recently qualified young drivers, according to an RAC Foundation survey. Even two in five young drivers would back a form of graduated licensing, the poll found. Those surveyed were asked whether restrictions, possibly lasting 12 months after a driving test has been passed, should be placed on drivers aged 24 or under.

High-five for Mini's new, larger hatchback

THE LONG-RUMOURED five-door Mini hatchback has finally been unveiled, featuring an extra seat, more legroom and a larger boot than the three-door. By using a longer and wider body, the five-door is able to offer 72mm more legroom for rear passengers, who can also now access the new row of three seats via small but useful rear doors. Boot space is up to 278 litres, which although still comparatively low is 67 more than the three-door hatch can boast.

2011 Audi A6 leaks

The 2011 Audi A6 leaks out The next Audi model due for a change is the Audi A6, amd Audi started out this last few days with a blurry teaser image of its new E-Class / 5-Series competitor. But we didn’t bother to run it - although we should have – as it just seemed a bit pointless. But now we get the first official photo leaking out courtesy of Autoblog.nl, so we get the real deal instead.