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Study finds basic checks could prevent three-quarters of blowouts

Study finds basic checks could prevent three-quarters of blowouts

Motorists are being urged to check tyres regularly.

By James Fossdyke Apr 25, 2018

Half of British drivers think speeding is 'acceptable'

Half of British drivers think speeding is 'acceptable'

Is it okay to drive at more than 35mph in a 30mph zone?

By James Fossdyke Apr 20, 2018

1,200 drivers banned in 12 months for using phones at the wheel

1,200 drivers banned in 12 months for using phones at the wheel

Tougher penalties have seen almost 600 new drivers lose their licence for using a phone while driving.

By James Fossdyke Apr 18, 2018

Autonomous Cars

Tesla under fire for Autopilot crash reaction

Tesla under fire for Autopilot crash reaction

Tesla has blamed Model X driver for accident which killed him.

By Dominik Wilde Apr 12, 2018

World’s first child car seat with airbags on sale in UK

World’s first child car seat with airbags on sale in UK

If Volvo made car seats, they'd probably look like this.

By Jon Quirk Apr 12, 2018

Is Brexit to blame for car crashes?

Is Brexit to blame for car crashes?

Economic concerns could be causing us to have more accidents, a study shows...

By James Fossdyke Apr 11, 2018

More than 5.5m drivers have back pain because of their seat

More than 5.5m drivers have back pain because of their seat

Millions of drivers are suffering from neck and back issues after driving long distances.

By Dominik Wilde Apr 03, 2018

Small reductions in speed limits will improve safety 'greatly'

Small reductions in speed limits will improve safety 'greatly'

International think tank says there's a 'strong link' between speed and road deaths.

By James Fossdyke Apr 03, 2018

Cars will now have to call the emergency services after a crash

Cars will now have to call the emergency services after a crash

The ruling came into effect this weekend.

By Dominik Wilde Apr 03, 2018

Millions risk fines by missing MOT renewals

Millions risk fines by missing MOT renewals

Four percent of drivers have missed renewal dates by up to a month.

By James Fossdyke Apr 03, 2018

Classic cars get exemption from new MOT test

Classic cars get exemption from new MOT test

Vehicles over 40 years old will no longer need an annual MOT test.

By James Fossdyke Mar 29, 2018

Wild weather set to increase Easter congestion

Wild weather set to increase Easter congestion

'Unsettled' weather is expected over the holidays, with snow possible in places.

By James Fossdyke Mar 28, 2018

Headlights' dazzling display provokes concerns over safety

Headlights' dazzling display provokes concerns over safety

More than half of drivers say headlights are now too bright.

By James Fossdyke Mar 27, 2018

Autonomous Cars

Fresh questions over Uber crash as police release footage

Fresh questions over Uber crash as police release footage

Car should have seen Elaine Herberg, say experts.

By Sam Burnett Mar 22, 2018

Autonomous Cars

Updated: Woman hit by self-driving Uber dies

Updated: Woman hit by self-driving Uber dies

It's the first recorded fatality involving a self-driving car and it's sure to ignite a fierce debate.

By Sam Burnett Mar 20, 2018

Pothole damage costs drivers £900m in 12 months

Pothole damage costs drivers £900m in 12 months

Two million more vehicles have been affected than two years ago.

By James Fossdyke Mar 20, 2018

Damning report reveals shocking state of Britain's roads

Damning report reveals shocking state of Britain's roads

24,000 miles of road need replacing within 12 months – almost enough to stretch around the equator.

By James Fossdyke Mar 20, 2018

20,000 injured annually in speed-related crashes

20,000 injured annually in speed-related crashes

Around a quarter of those were killed or seriously injured.

By James Fossdyke Mar 19, 2018

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