ONLY ONE in six cars aged six years or older is covered by roadside assistance, despite breaking down being the second-biggest worry among their drivers. Only traffic … More »Older cars 'bring breakdown worries'
THE M25 IS the road to avoid this summer if you want to steer clear of traffic, according to an analysis of traffic flow by Green Flag. As the summer holidays begin, … More »Holiday traffic set to hit M25 hardest
ONE IN eight British children ask the infamous question 'are we there yet?' within 15 minutes of the journey starting. The maximum time UK parents are willing to … More »Parents 'lie to children' on long journeys
A BOSTON bus driver was a hero for his sweltering passengers - by making an unscheduled stop at a child's lemonade stand.John Lohan, 49, first asked passengers … More »Lemon-aid
THREE CARS were built in the UK every minute in the first six months of the year after the best half-yearly production output since 2008, new figures have shown. … More »Three cars a minute built in UK
While 9% of the 500 people surveyed by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) made the admission, the figure rose to 15% of 18-24-year-olds and 19% of those aged … More »'Driving selfie' menace growing
YOUR CAR could be a breeding ground for various nasty bacteria and viruses, according to new research from the University of Nottingham. Only 8% of Brits admit … More »Dirty cars 'a breeding ground for bacteria'
CAR insurance premiums are pushing sharply upwards for the first time in three years - and further price hikes are "inevitable" - a report has warned. The days … More »Cheap Car Insurance ‘At An End’ As Premiums Rise, Report Warns
PARENTS are using tablet computers to occupy children on long journeys, filling them with games, TV and films in order to keep youngsters quiet, new research has … More »Are we there yet? Parents taking the tablet to keep children occupied in cars
DRIVERS need better protection against "sharp parking practices" on private land, according to a motoring organisation. AA president Edmund King has called for … More »AA Chief Urges Private Parking Charges Protection
What’s new?Citroen’s Berlingo Multispace has been part of the furniture for some time, but it serves a useful purpose if you need a spacious no fills cabin and don’t … More »First Drive: Citroen Berlingo Multispace …
What’s new?Citroen’s Berlingo Multispace has been part of the furniture for some time, but it serves a useful purpose if you need a spacious no fills cabin and don’t want to break the bank. The gentle evolution of the ‘van with windows’ concept has also led us to a car that also fits right into the current trend for active …
What’s new?The current generation Range Rover hasn’t been out long but its maker has already decided to add more useful tech to its flagship off-roader. If you’re a … More »First Drive: Range Rover TDV6 Autob …
What’s new?The current generation Range Rover hasn’t been out long but its maker has already decided to add more useful tech to its flagship off-roader. If you’re a speed freak you’ll be interested to know that the supercharged V6 model gains more power, while there are also efficiency gains elsewhere in the Range Rover’s …