The average Brit spends 27 hours purchasing a used car and buys seven in a lifetime, according to new research. In the age of technology and speedy click to buy purchases, the second-hand car buying process is stuck in the slow lane. Even after travelling an average of 48 miles …

Most drivers are more concerned about fuel economy than emissions, according to new research. In a survey of 2,565 motorists by the RAC, nearly three in four people made the confession they are generally more worried about fuel consumption than they are about health-harming emissions. However, the Volkswagen emissions scandal …

Tailgaters and using a mobile phone while behind the wheel drive us crazy, according to new research. A survey for car finance provider, Zuto, found that an overwhelming 84% of drivers find other motorists using their mobile phones whilst on the road the most infuriating trait. An equal 84% of …

One in 10 motorists has had an accident from driving in inappropriate footwear, according to new research. The Road Safety Week study by car insurance specialist 1ST CENTRAL highlights high heels, flip flops and driving barefoot. Surprisingly, the research also reveals that men are more than three times as likely …

Find out why six out of 10 motorists want the driving age raised from 17 to 18 years… You have to be 18 before you can take to the road in most European countries, but 17-year-olds have been able to drive in the UK since the driving test was introduced …

Motorists advised to prepare their cars for the months ahead with a set of simple checks. We’ve teamed up with automotive expert Trevor Eastman of Haynes Car Manuals to offer a list of top tips to help you stay out of trouble on the roads this winter. “There are some …

You’ve heard of beer goggles? Well, Ford has created a “Drug Driving Suit” to simulate the effects of driving under the influence of drugs. The unique suit is part of Ford’s free Driving Skills for Life training for young people aged 18-24. Research shows that drivers are up to 30 times …

Honda motorsport stars have been showcasing the brand’s success on two and four wheels at Italy’s Circuito Tazio Nuvolari. Honda’s worlds of two and four wheels came together as the Castrol Honda World Touring Car Championship team joined LCR Honda MotoGP and a selection of Civic Type Rs at Cervesina. …

Paper bridge stunt kicks off Range Rover’s 45th anniversary celebrations at China’s Guangzhou Motor Show. Land Rover’s flagship SUV was driven across a bridge made of paper, supplied by specialist British manufacturer James Cropper PLC. The freestanding structure in Suzhou, China, spanned five metres without glue or bolts to hold …

Bond actress Naomie Harris launches the new Range Rover Evoque Convertible on Santa Monica beach. The new car, which is the “first luxury compact convertible SUV”, will be officially unveiled to the public at the LA Auto Show later this week. Naomie, who plays Miss Moneypenny in SPECTRE, said: “I …