Coronavirus

How to protect your car during the lockdown

The UK's coronavirus lockdown may mean your car isn't being used. Here's how to keep it safe and roadworthy for when you need it.

ANPR cameras in Devon and Cornwall to monitor motorists in Covid fight

Devon and Cornwall Police will use ANPR cameras to catch motorists flouting the current coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the region.

‘Christmas bubble’ drink-driving warning for motorists

Drivers are being warned of the dangers of drink-driving in advance of ‘Christmas bubble' restrictions on 25 December 2020.

Driving tests HALVE due to coronavirus

The number of practical driving tests conducted in the period July to September was reduced compared to the same period in 2019.

New app helps motorists support Covid isolators

A new smartphone app connects people who drive with friends, family and neighbours who need an errand running. It's called Errands.

‘Shocking’ rise in drivers caught speeding during lockdown

Government data released today shows that the first lockdown led to a ‘shocking’ rise in the number of drivers exceeding the speed limit.

Official figures show car use down 30% in second lockdown

Road use is down 30 percent in the UK's second 2020 lockdown, as travel restrictions continue to have an impact on car use and traffic.

Which car makers let you buy online?

Many car manufacturers have embraced the digital age by launching online car buying services. Here's a list of brands and what they offer.

How lockdown could affect your car insurance

New national coronavirus restrictions across England can affect your car insurance in a number of ways. We explain the latest rules.

Average mileage for UK drivers plummets by a third

Telematics data shows a huge reduction in average distance driven each year since 2002. And the figure is likely to fall further...