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Actor Joseph Fiennes has backed a campaign to prevent motorists from driving when tired. The British acting star, Joseph Fiennes is the voice behind the latest Government campaign to alert motorists to the dangers of…

Forty bridge crashes a week 'caused by sat-nav faults', says GovernmentEver found yourself stuck in stationary traffic because a lorry has wedged under a low bridge? Chances are that the driver’s satellite navigation system led…

Take a break of 15 minutes every two hours, safety campaign urgesTiredness kills 300 drivers each year, according to official statistics. To reduce the toll of fatal crashes where drivers nod off at the wheel,…

India's biggest vehicle company takes the reins from previous owner FordThe fate of Jaguar and Land Rover is decided. The best-known British car brands will soon pass into Indian ownership. Tata Motors, headed by Indian…

New 'showroom tax' announced in the 2008 budget this month is set to affect car sales. Following the recent 2008 budget plans announced this month, a poll by Direct Line has found that 50 per…

Don’t let your temper over-take you on the road. With the Easter holiday fast approaching, the roads will be at their busiest this weekend, so remember to keep your cool when driving and not let…

The top five silliest excuses for avoiding purchasing car tax were revealed today. With the DVLA’s introduction of the Electronic Vehicle Licensing (EVL) service, it’s becoming increasingly hard for car tax dodgers to avoid paying…

The Ford Focus continued its long reign as England’s favourite car during March. The Focus stayed top as the all-important rush to be the first with a new 08-plate regisration got under way. This top-selling…

If you treat your car like a mobile cupboard, you’re not alone. According to just-published research, women typically have £130-worth of gear in their car. Books are the most typical items, followed by shoes, clothes,…