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More than one million motorists could be risking a fine or accident for having defective lights, dangerous brakes or worn tyres.
As the clocks go forward on Sunday, why not use the extra time to give your car a good wash, polish and safety check?
Research by the RAC Foundation shows concentration levels are lower at the [...]

A recent poll showed a car’s price is the leading factor buyers take into account when looking for a new car.
Other top features which influence the buyer’s decision include make and model, performance, economy and size of the vehicle.

Auto Trader’s New Car Search is the best place for new car offers and the latest deals [...]

The Mazda 2 has been awarded the title 2008 World Car of the Year.
A group of 47 jurors representing 24 countries chose the winner. They said the Mazda 2 had, “very appealing looks and high levels of standard equipment for the price.”
Its rivals for the award were the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes C-Class (which along [...]

Foreign drivers will no longer be able to avoid speeding fines in the UK after a deal was struck with the European Commission yesterday.
It also means UK drivers are more likely to be fined if caught speeding in an EU nation.
Are you happy with the change?

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue hits the shelves on 28th March. The new instalment in the popular Gran Turismo franchise offers a realistic driving simulation with five pixel-perfect tracks and 71 car models, including the Audi R8, Nissan GT-R and Ferrari F430.

Will the new PlayStation 3 racer leave the competition in the dust?

The government has declared its budget for 2008. Among the changes that will affect motorists are:

Increased fuel tax (postponed until October)
Funding for new technology to manage road pricing
Higher first year tax on the most polluting cars
Planned changes to vehicle tax from April 2009 to encourage manufacturers to build less polluting cars

Will the 2008 budget have [...]

Rumours suggest tomorrow’s budget will see fuel prices increase by 2p per litre - although the price raise is expected to be delayed until later in the year.
Chancellor Alistair Darling is also believed to be considering a £1,000 tax charge on the most polluting cars that drivers will have to pay in the first year [...]

 He flies his own helicopter; he’s married to a Hollywood actress; he collects Ferraris and spends his weekends racing at 200mph.

Did the stormy weather affect your drive to work this morning?
High winds and heavy rain are battering Britain today and drivers are being warned to take extra care. Read our tips on how to drive safely in bad weather for more information.
How’s the weather on the roads near you?

 Britain’s roads are in a terrible state – but you probably knew that already.