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26th September 2016
A new car designed especially for women has been criticised for being “patronising”. The New Mii from SEAT and Cosmopolitan was unveiled at a special catwalk […]
23rd September 2016
It’s been a long journey. The kids have been bickering for hours in the back and they keep asking if you’re there yet. But what do […]
21st September 2016
The penalties for using your phone while driving could soon get a whole lot more serious as the Government tries to make the dangerous habit as […]
19th September 2016
Google Maps could be about to make your car journeys safer thanks to a new navigation feature. The app is now displaying local speed limits as part of its […]
16th September 2016
Tesla says its new software is so safe that even if a UFO were to land on the road in zero-visibility conditions, the car would hit […]
9th September 2016
Christmas may still be a few months away yet, but if you’re looking for something special with which to treat the mini petrolhead in your life […]
8th September 2016
Everyone makes mistakes right? One in particular fuelled smiles – and a lot of banter on social media. You have to feel a bit sorry for […]
7th September 2016
Ford cars have long been stars of screens both big and small. Whether it’s Danny’s 1948 Ford De Luxe, better known as Greased Lightning, from the […]
6th September 2016
From traffic chaos to oversleeping children, there are many reasons why parents up and down the country will be dreading the return of the school run […]
5th September 2016
Squabbles, screaming and stationary traffic are all the traumas of road trips that may come to mind when you’re preparing to embark on a car journey. […]
2nd September 2016
Screaming children asking “are we there yet”, yapping dogs and irritating ringtones – just three things that have the potential to distract you while driving. But […]
30th August 2016
Wondering why you’re piling on the pounds? Apparently your journey to and from work could be the reason you’re overweight. Commuting adds an average of almost […]
19th August 2016
As the family car is transformed into a travelling tuck box for the summer holiday, our research has revealed which snacks parents should pack and those […]
19th August 2016
Camping is seeing a surge in popularity following the Brexit vote, with some 1.5 million holiday-goers opting to stay in the UK rather than go abroad. […]
18th August 2016
More than half of UK motorists consider themselves nervous while driving abroad, and as many as one in four say their nerves make them dangerous as […]
17th August 2016
As many as 18.5 million people will be taking their car with them on holiday this summer, either to see a bit of the country en […]
16th August 2016
There are many signs on our roads, but do you know what they all mean? According to a recent poll, which questioned 2,000 adults, drivers don’t […]
15th August 2016
Shaking hands, a dry mouth and cold sweat? Remember how it feels to take an exam? It’s nerve-wracking. No one likes tests, especially when you’re learning to drive, […]
1st August 2016
To many people, 1966 has gone down as not just the greatest year in English sport, but also one of the most important dates in the […]
1st August 2016
It’s one of the first things many of us look for when we buy a car. Some may look for safety features, speed, fuel economy and […]