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Drink-drive crashes have increased by four per cent year-on-year, according to figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT). Primary estimates show that 5,900 incidents involved at least one drink-driver over the alcohol limit in…

Up to 100,000 driving test candidates may be taking their test each year without having driven in the dark, new details from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed. Many motorists haven’t practiced…

Aston Martin has unveiled the drop-top version of its latest Vantage two-seater sports car. Under the bonnet, the Roadster houses the same 503bhp 4.0-litre AMG-sourced twin-turbo V8 found in the standard coupe. In terms of…

Nissan has come up with a lullaby designed for EVs to send babies and toddlers to sleep. The ‘hypnotic’ soundscape is said to sooth young children to sleep with the same frequencies of combustion engines,…

A computer system, which could cost as little as $100 (£75) to be installed on a new car, ‘could revolutionise road safety’, claims Hyundai. Developed by experts at Autotalks, the chip allows vehicles to talk…

Manufacturers of child car seats have been told to recycle older units more and have less going to landfill by the Local Government Association (LGA). The organisation that represents local councils in the UK says…

The government has launched an online clean air zone checker to help motorists prepare for extra charges. The online service, which went live today, initially allows drivers in Leeds and Birmingham to check if their…

Pricing for the new, eighth generation Volkswagen Golf has been revealed. The German firm says it will start at £23,875 when order books open on February 6. At launch, the hatch will be available in…

The UK is set to ban the sales of new petrol and diesel cars in 2035 under plans outlined as part of a UN climate conference launch. The ban, which was previously proposed for 2040,…