Safety

How to stay safe when driving in Europe

The RAC reports that many UK motorists who take their cars to Europe are driving for dangerously extended stints. We explain the issue, and how to stay safe

Calls for car breakdown operators to use red flashing lights

A Kent MP is calling for a change in legislation to allow roadside breakdown recovery operators to use red flashing lights, rather than the current amber.

Halfords offers ‘free brakes for life’

Halfords is looking to ‘put the brakes on motoring costs’ by offering a one-off payment for brake consumables such as pads and shoes. Yes, one-off, forever

How safe is your prom limo hire car?

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) urges parents to check limos are safe and legal before booking one for their child’s school prom.

UK government has 74 ideas to cut road deaths

The governement has published its 69-page road safety action plan, which outlines 74 measures designed to improve safety and cut road deaths.

‘Clock change kills people,’ say road safety experts in support of EU proposal

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling to end Daylight Savings Time clock changes to improve road safety

From speed limiters to black boxes: 15 ways the EU will improve car safety

The EU has revealed a number of regulations to improve road vehicle safety after 2022, including mandatory speed limiters...

Driving is a bigger threat to teenagers than gun or knife crime

Young drivers are becoming more worried about the dangers of motoring

Opinion: Does new car technology really make our lives easier?

Keyless entry, touchscreen controls, over-the-air updates and driverless cars – we look at the impacts of in-car tech

Family cars with 5 stars for safety

Looking to transport your children? We reveal the family cars awarded the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in 2016 and 2017.