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  Halloween 'could be scarier than ever for road users' 30 Oct 2008 (News)
  warned texting while in driving can be more dangerous than getting behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here.
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  Tyre pressure 'should be checked regularly' 22 Oct 2008 (News)
  by not taking the time each month to carry out simple checks. Rob Beddis, chairman of the group, acknowledged most drivers are not interested in their car's tyres. However, he insisted they should be taken seriously and kept well-maintained. Mr Beddis stated people who were driving
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  Busy junctions 'are hazardous for young drivers' 13 Oct 2008 (News)
  on their car insurance after a collision at an intersection - parents should encourage their children to sign up for advanced training. Kevin Delaney, head of road safety at IAM, said: "The majority of young drivers have the right attitude to driving but aren't fully prepared for dealing
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  Mazda3 makeover 'to be revealed in Los Angeles' 9 Oct 2008 (News)
  features and being fun to drive, it adds. At this month's Paris Motor Show, the manufacturer unveiled an eco-friendly concept car, a refreshed version of the MX-5, a new-generation turbo diesel engine for the Mazda6 and updates to the Mazda2
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  Satnavs reduce stress and emissions, says TomTom 23 Sep 2008 (News)
  per cent) of UK users agreed with the statement that driving with a satnav made them feel calmer. Are you buying or selling? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Drivers encouraged to get involved in motoring forum on road signs 15 Sep 2008 (News)
  fit for the 21st century." More at www.dft.gov.uk Meanwhile, earlier this month the government announced new motorists would be given advice on saving fuel and reducing emissions during the practical driving test
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  'Blinking can keep drivers from crashing' 28 Aug 2008 (News)
  on their car insurance policy. Mr Williams said: "It is a built-in early warning system that gives us the opportunity to head for the nearest motorway service area or other refuge from the road before our driving becomes erratic and potentially dangerous." GEM was recently voted
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  Eco-converts could pick up pay 4 Aug 2008 (News)
  is Hollywood film star Cameron Diaz. The Charlie's Angels and There's Something About Mary star drives an environmentally-friendly Toyota Prius. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance
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  Cleanest premium cars 'made by BMW' 21 Jul 2008 (News)
  Group should be praised for its leading stance in this area. It's proof that driving dynamics can go hand-in-hand with a green conscience," commented Jay Nagley from Clean Green Cars. Officials in Beijing have announced that they will only be allowing the city's 3.3 million vehicles
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  Credit crunch 'leading to interest in alternative fuels' 15 Jul 2008 (News)
  of the economy has lead to a rise in the popularity of eco-friendly models. Indeed, people looking for cheaper car insurance costs could find that cover companies give them less expensive deals if they drive environmentally
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  Motoring expert tells drivers to hang up this summer 10 Jul 2008 (News)
  driving and given a two-year prison sentence. It could be that people who pick up a motoring conviction have difficulty gaining a cheap car insurance policy in the future, as cover firms could judge them to be a risk
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  Young drivers given safety lesson in Scotland 8 Jul 2008 (News)
  will take place at Grampian Karting Club near Banf. If motorists heed the message, it may be that they improve their driving and save on their car insurance policies in the future. Constable Julie Bremner from
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  Car credit deals 'have risen in 2008' 3 Jul 2008 (News)
  expecting to purchase a new vehicle soon may consider taking car buying advice on finance. "We are finding that our highly-affordable point of sale products ... are proving extremely popular, enabling customers to drive a car
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  Road death reduction 'welcomed by safety group' 27 Jun 2008 (News)
  road deaths, with official figures showing that 3,201 people were killed. Rospa head of road safety Kevin Clinton would like to see greater steps taken to reduce the statistic. He said: "Measures such as reducing the drink-drive limit and changing our clocks to bring us lighter
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  C-Cactus among five new Citroens at UK expo 24 Jun 2008 (News)
  to those motorists who drive vehicles which do not damage the environment as much as others. Citroen stated: "The innovative concept car combines affordable hybrid technology with recycled components and stands alongside Citroen's other production models highlighting the company's commitment
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  What Car? announces Green Awards details 24 Jun 2008 (News)
  The winners of What Car?'s Green Awards are to be announced at the British International Motor Show, the publication has announced. Prizes will be handed out across ten categories on the exhibition's Press Day - July 22nd 2008 - at 17:00 BST at the Greener Driving Pavilion, it added
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  Consumers 'buying eco-friendly cars to save money' 11 Jun 2008 (News)
  that the cost of driving a 4x4 vehicle has doubled in the past 12 months. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here.
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  Older cars 'cheaper to run' 11 Jun 2008 (News)
  than one year's depreciation on a brand new car." The firm claims that driving an old vehicle is the best method of practical inexpensive motoring and the cheapest way of running a car. According to recent research by insurance.co.uk, 41 per cent of drivers are consciously
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  Aries drivers 'are most reckless' 3 Jun 2008 (News)
  are sceptical about star signs but it's interesting the number of at fault car crashes align with classic zodiac traits and also closely replicates last year's survey." He suggested that these results suggest that driving ability could be ordained by the stars. Only Kent recently reported
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  Safety poll sees glamour model come out on top 24 Apr 2008 (News)
  , the public admire celebrities like these, so they really could have the ability to help to change opinions and save lives." This comes as a Guardian interview with driving instructor Gary Lamb has revealed the teacher's distinguished former clients. Included are comedian Clive James