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Motorists begin driving without a seatbelt just two weeks after passing their test, according to new research by commissioned by Comparethemarket.com. Furthermore, after three weeks they are tailgating and even illegally using their phone to text when driving. The study, timed ahead of the new driving test from December 4, …

A Bugatti Chiron with just 1,000 miles on the clock is set to net its owner a seven-figure profit. The first used example for sale in the UK has soared in value to £3.6 million – an increase of £1.1 million over its list price of £2.5 million. On sale …

MG has announced that its new compact SUV – the ZS – will come with a seven-year/80,000-mile warranty will be included in the price. Completely transferable to any new owner, it almost matches Kia’s fully transferable seven-year/100,000 mile warranty. The new MG ZS (originally badged ‘XS’ at the 2017 London …

Nine Aston Martin Vanquish S Red Arrows limited edition sports cars have been presented to their excited owners at a handover event at RAF Scampton, the Lincolnshire home of the Red Arrows. Among a spectacular show that included a display from the Blades Aerobatic team and the Royal Air Force …

The reputation of Japanese car manufacturers for reliability is as strong as ever, according to the results of the latest What Car? survey. The study of more than 14,000 vehicles aged 0-3 years revealed that, of the 10 most reliable brands, an impressive six were Japanese brands, with Lexus at …

  The average UK motorist will wait until they are down to their last 20 miles of fuel before heading to a petrol station to fill up, according to new research. What’s more, the vast majority of Britons (87%) have run out of petrol before, with more than half of …

A Almost all UK motorists – that’s a staggering 97% – have experienced road rage behind the wheel, claims new research. Anger on the roads is most frequently prominent among those living in South West England and the West Midlands, while urban streets and A roads were revealed as bigger …

Motorists will shed a tear in their car 33 times, explode into 81 fits of road rage and join in on 112 Wayne’s World-style sing-alongs in the course of their lifetime on the road, a study found. It also emerged during our time behind the wheel we will be involved …

New research has revealed that 40% of motorists would consider giving up city life for the suburbs if they could avoid congestion by using a driverless vehicle. According to the Goodyear Tyres UK study into the effects of traffic congestion, nearly half (46%) might also think about changing their job …

Heavy rain, backseat drivers and spiders in the car are among the most common motoring distractions, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study also found debris on the road, children squabbling in the back and dashboard warning lights lead to drivers taking their eyes off the road. …