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Bad-tempered driving increases over winter

We’re officially a nation of grumpy drivers – not helped by the bad weather and the end of Christmas festivities, a survey has revealed. Halfords Autocentres carried out a study about how winter affects motorists and found that experiences of impatient, aggressive and inconsiderate driving increase at this time of year. On Bing: see pictures of road rage British drivers ‘lack common courtesy’ Rory Carlin from Halfords Autocentres: “It seems that the festivities take their toll on the nation’s road manners and tempers flare leading to less kindness and unselfish behaviour from some motorists.” 23% of respondents felt that unfriendly and bad tempered behaviour was a major issue during the winter months, while a fifth said there was a rise in aggressive and impatient driving.

Ford names Freeman Thomas as Strategic Design Director

 Long-time DaimlerChrysler designer Freeman Thomas is joining Ford Motor Company from June 1. Thomas, 47, will become director of Strategic Design, reporting to Peter Horbury, executive director of Design, North America. Based in the company's Irvine, California studio, Thomas will lead advanced design teams in both California and Dearborn.

Jaws and Pussy Galore visit Bond attraction

TWO ICONIC characters from the James Bond franchise - Jaws and Pussy Galore - will appear at Beaulieu Motor Museum's Bond In Motion exhibition this November. Richard Kiel, who played the steel-toothed Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, and Honor Blackman, who played Pussy Galore in Goldfinger, will be visiting the exhibition between 10.30am and 4.00pm on 30th November and 1st December 2013. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to purchase Richard's autobiography, Making It Big in the Movies, and both Richard and Honor will be available to sign purchases and for photographs.