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Drivers who don't insure face £1000 fine – even if they never use the car and keep it off-road. Got an old car laid up in the garage? Pretty soon, you’ll have to keep it…

Latest model is first Ford to use Stop-Start fuel-saving system and runs clean enough to qualify for 'free' road tax. Ford has trimmed 5g/km from the emissions output for its most eco-friendly version of the…

Parking body has yet to expel a member, despite receiving hundreds of complaints. A parking ‘watchdog’ organisation, which is supposed to take action against car clamping companies who act illegally, has failed to expel a…

Our Blues Busters are out and about, continuing their campaign to make Britain crack a grin.  They’re back! The motors.co.uk Bluesbusters team will be roaming across the North-east this week, catching up with shoppers and…

The govt says it won't put more money into new-cars-for-old scheme. So the funds could run dry as early as next month. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has said a firm ‘no’ to calls from the…

Latest version of CR-V off-roader now offers the option of diesel power, mated to automatic transmission. A fresh version of Honda’s CR-V off-roader will begin sale next January. The front of the car will be…

New report shows that economic downturn has cut traffic, particularly at rush hour.   The credit crunch and the economic decline that followed has had its upsides.   A report just published by Trafficmaster and…

Charity finds that too many with long-term illness miss out on free or cheaper visits. If you’re ill and need to visit hospital regularly, you should get a discount for on-site car parks. But a…

Just-released pics show new people mover will be a looker, with a family resemblence to the top-selling Fiesta. This is Ford’s all-new C-MAX, which will be fully unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this…