BMW has unveiled a more powerful, revised version of its M2 – the racy M2 Competition. Using the same engine that’s fitted to the M3 and M4 – albeit slightly de-tuned – it produces 404bhp and…

The number of pothole-related breakdowns doubled in the first three months of 2017, compared to that of the last quarter of last year, the RAC has said. Research by the breakdown firm found that its…

Plug-in hybrids have gown hugely in popularity recently, as motorists seek to change to electrified motoring, but with the confidence of having an engine there for longer ranges and better performance over longer distances. As…

Driverless car owners could require a licence before they take to the road to help combat safety fears, a study has suggested. Currently no plans are in place for autonomous car owners to have any…

Buying a car can be a complex matter. You have a great long list of things to look out for, and it’s not helped by the ‘spur of the moment’ decisions that many of us…

With train tickets rising in price each year, it’s easy to see why people might look at their other options before travelling by train. One man, however, took matters completely into his own hands by…

Lexus has released a teaser image of its upcoming ES saloon, which is set to be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show. The picture gives little away – simply showing Lexus’s now trademark gargantuan metal…

New drivers in Northern Ireland are facing tougher new laws to crack down on the number of young motorists killed or seriously injured on roads each year. A graduated licence scheme has been on the…

Presentation is key when it comes to getting your car ready for sale. As well as making it significantly more appealing, having a well-prepared car can also add hundreds, even thousands, onto the value of…

The Ford Focus has been one of the best-selling cars in the UK – consistently appearing in the top 10 new car sales charts since its launch in 1998. To put its success into perspective,…

Spotify could soon launch an Amazon Alexa-powered voice recognition tool to make using its app easier in cars, if rumours circulating the tech world turn out to be true. The music-streaming firm announced on Friday…

Thousands of motorists could be missing out on cheaper car insurance premiums as many major insurers are failing to offer discounts for vehicles fitted with a dashcam. Dashcam sales are at an all-time high as…