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Safety Extra penalties

Extra penalties "part of the solution" for tackling drink-driving

Charity's calls come as figures show progress on tackling the issue is slow.
By James Fossdyke 28 February 2022
Safety Data shows December is UK's second-worst month for drink-driving

Data shows December is UK's second-worst month for drink-driving

Safety charity calls on drivers not to drink a drop of alcohol when driving.
By James Fossdyke 21 December 2021
Weird Watch drunk guys destroy Ionity electric car charger

Watch drunk guys destroy Ionity electric car charger

They tried really hard to connect... their conventional car!
By Brian Potter 26 November 2021
Humour Tesla to sell beer in Cybertruck-inspired bottle at Giga Berlin

Tesla to sell beer in Cybertruck-inspired bottle at Giga Berlin

If the European Gigafactory was being built in France, it would probably have been Cybertruck-inspired wine...
By Brian Potter 12 October 2021
Weird Watch how police stop a Tesla reportedly on Autopilot

Watch how police stop a Tesla reportedly on Autopilot

According to reports, the driver was unconscious, while the car continued to drive on its own.
By Mark Kane 20 September 2021
Safety UK drink-driving death rate unchanged for ninth consecutive year

UK drink-driving death rate unchanged for ninth consecutive year

Safety organisations have urged the government to take action.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2021
Safety UK: Estimated 3m adults have driven children after drinking alcohol

UK: Estimated 3m adults have driven children after drinking alcohol

Stats show many will still have a pint before driving with kids on board.
By James Fossdyke 20 August 2021
Special Editions Bespoke Bentley Bentayga Hybrid brings luxury to Macallan Distillery

Bespoke Bentley Bentayga Hybrid brings luxury to Macallan Distillery

Ride in style while visiting the famous Scotch whisky maker.
By Chris Bruce 09 August 2021
Safety Autopilot saves the day as drunk Tesla Model S driver passes out

Autopilot saves the day as drunk Tesla Model S driver passes out

The system slowed the vehicle down, brought it to a stop and engaged the hazards.
By Dan Mihalascu 02 August 2021
10:22 Celebrity / Entertainment James May gins up new alcoholic drink for juniper lovers

James May gins up new alcoholic drink for juniper lovers

You can pre-order the new gin now if you're in the UK.
By Anthony Alaniz 20 July 2021
Safety New Year drink-drive warning as study suggests home measures pose risk

New Year drink-drive warning as study suggests home measures pose risk

Most drivers over-pour when trying to serve a single measure.
By James Fossdyke 29 December 2020
Weird Morgan creates gin infused with wood normally reserved for cars

Morgan creates gin infused with wood normally reserved for cars

It's the world's first gin infused with ash - a material Morgan uses for building car bodies.
By James Fossdyke 14 December 2020
Safety UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

RAC claims the figures show more needs to be done.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2020
Official Black Bowmore DB5 1964 whisky will cost you £50,000 per bottle

Black Bowmore DB5 1964 whisky will cost you £50,000 per bottle

Aged single malt scotch with Aston Martin engine parts. What's not to like?
By Christopher Smith 07 August 2020
00:21 Crashes / Wrecks Watch Suzuki Swift go airborne after hitting roundabout

Watch Suzuki Swift go airborne after hitting roundabout

Blink and you'll miss it.
By Brian Potter 14 April 2020
Safety New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

It's called the Pint-Block campaign.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2020
Safety Half of UK drivers would report a stranger about to drive while drunk

Half of UK drivers would report a stranger about to drive while drunk

But that drops to just two percent when a family member is involved...
By James Fossdyke 17 December 2019
Safety Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

European Commission estimates a quarter of the 25,000 annual EU road deaths could be linked to alcohol.
By James Fossdyke 16 December 2019
Safety Most UK drivers support plan to install breathalysers in new cars

Most UK drivers support plan to install breathalysers in new cars

We don't know if, when or how the systems will be introduced, but the EU has already set the wheels in motion.
By James Fossdyke 13 December 2019
Safety Motorists support random drug and alcohol testing

Motorists support random drug and alcohol testing

Road safety charity says police should set up checkpoints to tackle drink-driving.
By James Fossdyke 11 December 2019
Safety Most Scots think rest of UK should match their lower drink-drive limit

Most Scots think rest of UK should match their lower drink-drive limit

It's five years since Scotland lowered its limit in line with other European countries.
By James Fossdyke 09 December 2019
Police Spike in drink-driving casualties coincides with police cuts - study

Spike in drink-driving casualties coincides with police cuts - study

Record casualties coincided with a 55-percent cut in breath tests.
By James Fossdyke 03 December 2019
Official Aston Martin announces whiskey partnership

Aston Martin announces whiskey partnership

The two will combine to create exclusive products and experiences.
By Dominik Wilde 28 November 2019
Safety Car supermarket chain launches designated driver rewards programme

Car supermarket chain launches designated driver rewards programme

The scheme will run at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
By James Fossdyke 25 November 2019
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