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Report says too many drivers tailgate or break speed limitsDo you drive too close to the car in front? A new survey suggests that two-thirds of us do, ignoring the ‘two-second’ rule. And too many…

Nationwide scheme lets drivers escape licence points. Go back to school and avoid points on your licence. That’s the choice being offered to motorists caught speeding. Under new rules, drivers can opt for a ‘speed…

This month marks the launch of the new Mazda2 3 door model, on sale for £7,999. The new Mazda2 is set to take president over the small car range and will be available in a…

Better-built cars means MoT testing could be delayed The Department for Transport is considering a change in the laws governing MoT tests. At present, your car needs testing once it is three years old and…

New statistics show worrying rise in illegal phone use. Latest Government figures show that 500 drivers a day receive fines for chatting on their mobiles while driving. That’s an increase of a third within a…

Team chiefs at Formula 1 have intimated that if women have talent, there is no reason why they shouldn’t compete. Danica Patrick, IndeCar’s latest race-winner has been granted support from Formula A’s team principles should…

As the country tightens its purse strings, more women are ditching their cars andbuying motorbikes. Research by the Post Office indicates that more than 10,500 women took their motorcycling test last year and this figure…

Chinese owners pledge that UK will once again build MG cars. MG may again build sports car at its historic Longbridge site – starting in August. MG’s Chinese owner, Nanjing Automobile Corporation, said yesterday that…

Govt plans biggest overhaul of driving exam for 50 yearsThe Government is planning major changes to toughen the driving test. Likely alterations include a four-part test for learners – including two practical stages. The moves…