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Drivers 'changing their habits'

ALMOST a third of motorists have modified their on-the-road habits in the 12 months since new careless driving fines were introduced, according to an AA/Populus survey. But while 29% have altered their behaviour, as many as 74% say they have not noticed a change in other drivers' habits. The new measures have allowed police to issue a fixed penalty notice for less serious examples of careless driving, such as tailgating and middle-lane hogging.

VW's wild new 496-hp Golf GTI

UPDATED: Volkswagen has revealed a 496-hp version of the seventh-generation Golf GTI as part of activities at this year's Worthersee fan meet in Austria – and with it, projected the hot hatchback into the same league as some of the world's most celebrated supercars. Dubbed the Design Vision GTI, the radical new concept showcases a twin-turbocharged 3-liter V6 engine developed for use in upcoming models that, like the new Golf GTI, are based around Volkswagen's highly flexible MQB (modular transverse architecture) platform structure. Set to find its way into selected new Volkswagen models in future years, the direct injection engine replaces the Golf GTI's turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four, and is mounted transversely in the engine bay of the Design Vision GTI.

Win tickets to the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed is just around the corner, and CAR has teamed up with Johnnie Walker to give away two weekend tickets to this great British motoring event. Click here to enter our competition This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place from 2-4 July, and in conjunction with Johnnie Walker Black Label, proud sponsors of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team, CAR is offering two weekend tickets to attend the largest motoring garden party in the world. And the lucky winner will also receive a special collector’s item, the Centenary Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Black Label pack, embellished with real 23-carat gold. You can find out more about Johnnie Walker by visiting www.johnniewalker.com. Click here to enter our competition The 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 July, the theme is ‘Viva Velocé – a passion for speed’, and the featured marque is Alfa Romeo, which turns 100 this year.