Cut drink-drive limit to less than a pint, urge councils

Cut drink-drive limit to less than a pint


The drink-drive limit in England and Wales should be cut to less than a pint of beer or glass of wine to tackle stubbornly high accident rates...
Police giving rogue cyclists an easy ride

Police giving rogue cyclists an easy ride


Police were accused of turning a blind eye to antisocial cyclists last night after a sharp drop in the number of fines issued for jumping red...
Call for new driving curbs after toddler’s death

Elderly driver killed girl, 3, on crossing


A pensioner has admitted causing the death of a three-year-old girl by dangerous driving as she walked across a pelican crossing.
Products: Glass cleaners and glass sealant with added sparkle reviewed

Products: Glass cleaners and glass sealant with added...


Autumnal weather is upon us, and if you spent the summer doing better things than cleaning the car, you're likely to find yourself looking through...
Peugeot and Citroën websites now display "real world" fuel efficiency

Peugeot, Citroën, DS publish "real world" mpg


It's been a bone of contention for drivers for years: the fuel efficiency of their car rarely seems to tally with the MPG stated in the brochure,
Me and My Motor: Alex Thomson, yachtsman

Me and My Motor: Alex Thomson, yachtsman


Alex Thomson is one of the fastest yachtsmen on the high seas and in January was runner-up in the Vendée Globe — the singlehanded, non-stop race.
Spring Budget 2017: what motorists need to know

Budget 2017: what motorists need to know


Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond announced his 2017 budget this afternoon. As always, there are important consequences for drivers.
Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts industry

Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts


Nissan has called for the government to find at least £100m to help rebuild Britain’s car parts industry to replace overseas components...

James May: It was ecstasy — now it’s just itchy


My relationship with old cars has worsened steadily over the past few years. Having made two series of Cars of the People for BBC2 ...
Audi Q8 Sport concept 2017 Geneva motor show

Hot metal: star cars of the 2017 Geneva motor show


For drivers, the glitz and glamour of the Geneva motor show is hard to ignore. Some of the year's most exciting and significant new cars make the
I killed a student with my car, Green Party leader admits

Greens' leader: I killed a student with my car


The co-leader of the Green Party admitted last night that he killed a man while driving when he was aged 17.
Mini may be driven abroad by BMW Brexit fears

Mini may be driven abroad by BMW Brexit fears


The long-term future of the Cowley car plant, near Oxford, has been plunged into uncertainty by reports that BMW is planning to build the...