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  Drunk and unconscious Tesla driver claims car was driving itself 8 Feb 2018 (News)
  A US man arrested on DUI charges for passing out drunk behind the wheel of a Tesla tried to claim innocence because his car was driving itself... The driver, who was discovered to be over twice the legal limit, was apparently passed out in the stopped car while stuck
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  Where are the easiest and hardest places to take the UK driving test? 10 Jul 2017 (News)
  Learners taking their driving test in London, Liverpool and Manchester are more likely to fail than those taking the test anywhere else in the country, according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA
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  Aviva launches insurance-saving app 19 Jun 2013 (News)
  Aviva has launched a new smartphone app that could save good drivers as much as 20% off the price of their car insurance. The app, called Aviva Drive, works with Apple or Android devices and monitors driving over 200 miles before awarding a score - and a discount
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  Latest Drive the Deal Volvo offers 7 Nov 2011 (News)
  Volvo XC60 and savings of more than £10,000 available on a new XC90 , these deals represent tremendous value. Terms and conditions apply, so see below for details. Volvo C30 DRIVe [115] ES 3dr £16,543 Saving £2,201 * Volvo C30 D3 [150] R
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  Is Drive it Day successful in getting the message across? 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  I must admit that I am one of those people who has always been a bit dismissive of ventures such as Drive it Day or Drive Your Classic to Work week. Not because I don't think it's a good idea to get your classic out there mixing it with the moderns, but just that if I have a classic on the fleet
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  Mobility Roadshow to Host Workshops for Older Disabled 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  The national Mobility Roadshow on 25th-27th June at Donington Park, Derby will host a one-day conference on older drivers, co-hosted by three national charities working in this sector. The conference and workshops – ‘Driving challenges and choices
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  Fiat Panda crew shatters the world record 12 Feb 2013 (News)
  Philip Young and Paul Brace, driving a very lightly modified Fiat Panda TwinAir have beaten the world record for driving from Cape Town to London. After arriving in Europe on Saturday, the crew drove flat-out through Europe to make
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  DVLA website crashes as paper licence abolished 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  An online service that replaced the paper part of the driving licence crashed just hours after the counterpart was abolished. The paper part of the driving licence has been abolished from today, Monday, 8 June
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  Drink-drive deaths increase by 25 per cent in 2012 1 Aug 2013 (News)
  The number of people killed in drink-drive accidents rose last year by 25 per cent. The figures from the Department for Transport show that 290 people were killed in alcohol related road accidents in 2012, compared to 230 in the previous year. The report on road
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  Hagerty 'Drive It' Day to End at Stowe school 17 Mar 2011 (News)
  International, the classic car and bike insurance specialist, will be hosting a classic car tour to celebrate Drive It Day, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Club’s annual classic car day. As in previous years, Hagerty is inviting classic car owners to join a scenic tour on Sunday
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  New i10 a 'fun, practical' drive 31 Oct 2007 (News)
  Hyundai's latest foray into the city car sector is practical, affordable and fun to drive, according to the automaker. The South Korean automobile manufacturer has also prioritised safety, giving motorists the option of installing a front child seat in addition to four airbags
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  'Driving fun' guaranteed in Mazda6 16 Oct 2007 (News)
  The second-generation Mazda6 will allow motorists a degree of 'driving fun' when they get behind its wheel, the automaker has claimed. Larger than its predecessor in virtually every way, the car features an increased amount of leg and shoulder room for backseat passengers. Maximum
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  Blog: Drive It Day - how was it for you? 22 Apr 2013 (News)
  Yesterday (21 April) was National Drive It Day, the Federation of British Historic Vehicles Club's (FBHVC) celebration of all things classic. The idea is a simple one - if you own a classic, get it out and drive it. If it doesn't drive, at least pull it out of the garage, so that people
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  Pass Plus Just £35 23 Nov 2006 (News)
  Using the benefit of grants from fines revenue from the local Speed Camera Partnership, Keith’s School of Motoring of Bristol is offering 500 Pass Plus courses for just £35. Pass Plus Courses consist of six post-Driving Test lessons giving instruction in driving not covered
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  IAM Tips For the Long Christmas Drive Home 19 Dec 2013 (News)
  The weather between now and Christmas is as unpredictable as some of the other drivers heading home. Read these tips from the IAM and stay safe. Try to make your journey in daylight because driving on motorways in the dark in freezing rain can be particularly hazardous
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  Drive it day: This weekend! 11 Apr 2013 (News)
  For almost a decade the Federation of British Historic Vehicles Clubs (FBHVC) has been celebrating the classic movement by encouraging owners to drive or show their classic cars for one day of the year. This year it takes place on 21 April, and there are events across the country
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  Young Driver Training Vital in Improving Road Safety 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  There was consensus at today's annual Christmas Lunch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and friends. Road safety minister Mike Penning made an honest and passionate speech about ways to improve the driving of young people new to the roads.  The UK Driving Test, he said
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  Jaguar Land Rover launches classic driving experience 3 Oct 2017 (News)
  A new driving event that puts drivers at the wheel of some of the best-loved classic Jaguars and Land Rovers has been launched. The event, which is run by Jaguar Land Rover Classic, is held at the 5000-acre estate at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire. Visitors
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  From diver to driver 22 Aug 2011 (News)
  Olympic diving star Tom Daley turned his attention to driving at a special programme designed to introduce young people to driving, based at Goodwood. Tom is learning to drive in his MINI One D , which he was given as a present for his
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  'Britons' top European driving destination is Germany' 7 Jul 2008 (News)
  New research from an automobile manufacturer has revealed Britain's favourite European country in which to drive. According to Vauxhall, the UK's top destination for motoring is Germany, followed by France, Norway and Spain. However, drivers may still be at risk of invalidating