Young drivers are spending more than £9,000 during their first year of motoring alone, according to new research.
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Middle-lane hogger filmed by police for three miles
A driver has been caught on police dashcam hogging the middle lane of a motorway for three miles.
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Fuel prices fell for the third consecutive month
Fuel prices fell for the third consecutive month in January, with both petrol and diesel dropping more than a penny a litre.
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CO2 emissions rocket as car buyers ditch diesel
The continued backlash against diesel is causing CO2 emissions to rise, according to new data published today.
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Surge in flat battery car breakdowns predicted TODAY
Motorists risk being left stranded today as they return to work after the festive break to find their car has a flat battery.
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One in five thinks drink-driving is acceptable if you ‘feel fine’
Almost a fifth of motorists believe it’s sometimes acceptable to drink-drive, as long as you “feel fine”.
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More than a million cars deemed ‘dangerous’ by new MOT test
More than one million cars have failed their MOT due to ‘dangerous’ defects since the new, more stringent testing procedure was introduced earlier this year.
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Christmas gridlock forecast as drivers make 20 million festive trips
Gridlock is set to ensure this week as drivers prepare to make more than 20 million leisure journeys in the run-up to Christmas.
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Eco car names could confuse diesel drivers, warns motoring group
A drivers’ group has warned that confusing branding could cause issues for motorists as cities crack down on older, more polluting vehicles.
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‘Long Ranger’ speed camera catches 1,200 motorists in first month
Footage of Britain’s biggest and newest speed camera dubbed the ‘Long Ranger’ has been released by police.
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4 in 10 people know someone who has broken drink-drive rules
Nearly 40% people have friends who they believe have driven despite being over the drink-drive limit, new research has found.
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Work to create a toll-free journey on Severn Bridge starts this Friday
Work by Highways England to create a toll-free journey for drivers heading into Wales will start on Friday 14 December.
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Motorists want tougher penalties for drink-drivers
More than 80% British motorists would like to see the government introduce tougher penalties for those caught drink-driving.
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Government stockpiling salt in readiness for harsh winter weather
The government is already stockpiling road salt in case the harsh winter conditions seen earlier this year return at the beginning of 2019.
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Number plate thefts top 25,000 per year
More than 25,000 number plates are stolen in the UK every year, according to government data obtained by the AA.
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Millions could be forced to alter parking habits if rules change
Millions of UK motorists may have to change the way they park if the government chooses to ban pavement parking, according to new research.
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EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars
The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.
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Third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater
More than a third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater if they found one following them down the road, according to new research.
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Insurers pay out record amounts thanks to tech and thefts
Data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows that insurers paid out a total of £6.4 billion to private motorists and personal injury claimants during the first nine months of 2018.
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MOT fail rate falls despite more stringent test
The MOT fail rate has fallen over the past six months, despite the introduction of tough new criteria in the summer.
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