More than a third of cars failed the MOT test last year, according to government figures. Data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows that 34 per cent of cars presented for the roadworthiness test failed at the first attempt, and also reveals the most common reasons for failure. Three-quarters (77 per cent) […]

An initiative to save energy by switching off lighting on motorways has seen the number of people killed or seriously injured on those roads almost double. Figures from Highways England show an 88 per cent increase in the number of casualties on “lighting unlit” sections of motorway. Those are sections where lighting was either deliberately […]

Britain’s decaying roads are putting lives at risk as drivers veer out of their lane to avoid pot holes, according to new research. A poll of drivers found that of those who had drifted out of their own lane on a single-carriageway, three-quarters did so to avoid a damaged road surface. However, distractions caused by […]

Elon Musk has said that Tesla’s autopilot system could one day feature a mode that would allow a “slight risk” of a collision. Speaking at an event on Monday that focused on Tesla’s plans for autonomous vehicles, the company’s CEO said that as it became more confident in its systems, the US car maker would […]

Tesla has launched an investigation after a video apparently showing one of its cars bursting into flames emerged on social media. The clip, recorded in Shanghai and dated April 21, shows smoke emerging from the underside of the Model S before a sudden explosion leaves the car engulfed in flames. The US car maker said […]

Drivers have been urged not to share images of their personal or vehicle paperwork by the government agency responsible for licencing. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has this week issued a fresh warning to drivers amid concerns that they could be exposing themselves to fraud. Identity theft Whether you’re proudly showing off your […]

Motorists are to face an increase in petrol and diesel costs this Easter, following the rising price hike of oil. Those who are planning a getaway over the Easter break could end up paying as much as 145.9p per litre for petrol at motorway stations – significantly higher than the national average. Soaring prices The […]

More than 27 million cars are expected on Britain’s road this Easter holiday, with motorists warned that some journeys could take three times longer than usual due to congestion. Data from the RAC and traffic data analysts Inrix estimates that Good Friday alone will see 4.4m car journeys undertaken, with lengthy queues and delays along […]

Some motorists seem to thrive playing fuel light bingo, running their car down to its last reserves, while others live in terror of the illuminated warning that they’re running low on fuel. Now, new research has discovered just how far your car will go once it’s in the red, offering relief for some and spoiling […]