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Highways England takes on fleet of 70 Land Rover Discoverys

Highways England takes on fleet of 70 Land Rover Discoverys

The British 4x4s start patrolling the nation's motorways this month.

By James Fossdyke 8h ago

Measles warning issued to Australian Grand Prix attendees

Measles warning issued to Australian Grand Prix attendees

A health warning from the Victorian state government has been directed at Australian Grand Prix goers, after a person with a confirmed case of measles visited the event.

By Andrew van Leeuwen Mar 22, 2019

Toyota Prius is the most accident-prone car in the UK

Toyota Prius is the most accident-prone car in the UK

London is the most accident-prone region.

By Dominik Wilde Mar 22, 2019

Calls for earlier MoTs as one in four vans fails its first test

Calls for earlier MoTs as one in four vans fails its first test

Vans have done almost twice as many miles as cars at their first MoT.

By James Fossdyke Mar 20, 2019

Young drivers' lack of maintenance knowledge could cost them dear

Young drivers' lack of maintenance knowledge could cost them dear

Study shows young drivers are far less capable of basic car maintenance tasks than their elders.

By James Fossdyke Mar 18, 2019

More than half of van drivers still use phones behind the wheel

More than half of van drivers still use phones behind the wheel

The average van driver spends 35 minutes a day on the phone while driving.

By James Fossdyke Mar 15, 2019

Six in 10 young drivers admit to using phones while driving

Six in 10 young drivers admit to using phones while driving

Checking messages, making calls and using navigation apps top the list of excuses.

By James Fossdyke Mar 13, 2019

Get ready for Storm Gareth with these driving tips

Get ready for Storm Gareth with these driving tips

We drive a lot in the rain, but are we doing it right?

By Dominik Wilde Mar 13, 2019

Citroen C3 deliberately crashed into Audi Q7 for research

Citroen C3 deliberately crashed into Audi Q7 for research

When there are cameras and projectors, you know it must be science.

By Anthony Karr Mar 11, 2019

Drive safer this spring with these driving tips

Drive safer this spring with these driving tips

IAM RoadSmart has put together some handy advice for the improving weather.

By Dominik Wilde Mar 11, 2019

One in five drivers has ignored red 'X' signs on motorways

One in five drivers has ignored red 'X' signs on motorways

RAC warns that such behaviour could have fatal consequences

By James Fossdyke Mar 08, 2019

One in six drivers still uses phone while driving

One in six drivers still uses phone while driving

Most use phones for navigation, although 30 percent make or take calls.

By James Fossdyke Mar 07, 2019

Volvo to limit max speed to 112 mph on all cars starting 2020

Volvo to limit max speed to 112 mph on all cars starting 2020

The brand now puts the focus on the driver.

By Anthony Karr Mar 04, 2019

Quiz results show drivers in north Wales are most 'roadworthy'

Quiz results show drivers in north Wales are most 'roadworthy'

Those in Rutland and Buckinghamshire fared somewhat worse...

By James Fossdyke Feb 28, 2019

G-Class, CR-V and Taraco score top marks in latest crash tests

G-Class, CR-V and Taraco score top marks in latest crash tests

All three SUVs managed five-star ratings.

By James Fossdyke Feb 27, 2019

Six in 10 would take 'black box' insurance to save money

Six in 10 would take 'black box' insurance to save money

Yet just five percent of drivers are given the choice...

By James Fossdyke Feb 26, 2019

Almost 2.7 million Brits have penalty points on their licences

Almost 2.7 million Brits have penalty points on their licences

Bristol, Halifax and Slough have the highest number of offenders.

By James Fossdyke Feb 26, 2019

BMW X1 scores epic fail in new IIHS pedestrian crash test

BMW X1 scores epic fail in new IIHS pedestrian crash test

11 small SUVs were tested, but the Bimmer was the only one that received no credit.

By Christopher Smith Feb 25, 2019

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