3 h. ago Petrol motorists hit with 17p per mile costs in December as RAC urges drivers to shop around

Petrol prices have slightly increased again from November

Economics

6 h. ago Drivers in North Lanarkshire urged to slow down to reduce serious collisions and deaths

Speeding increases the likelihood and severity of collisions and casualties. In 2024, there were 256 fatalities or casualties on roads in North Lanarkshire.

Events

11 h. ago Southern California drivers urged to reconsider Christmas travel as heavy rain and winds roll in

California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as a powerful winter storm moves in

Transport

23 h. ago Urgent warning to drivers as huge DVLA changes could see motorists fined hundreds

MILLIONS of drivers could be landed with hundreds of pounds in fines amid new DVLA rules. The motoring agency is rolling out multiple changes from the new year. If drivers don't comply with the regulations then a fine could quickly be arriving in the post. A more digital approach to enforcement means officials will be...

Events

69 h. ago Drivers urged to take care as more than three million festive journeys expected

Drivers on the Christmas getaway on Monday will be competing with commuters for road space.

Transport

5 d. ago AA issue rare amber warning for Christmas traffic on Scotland's roads

The AA has urged drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time

Events

6 d. ago RAC urges all drivers to make 3 changes to rid car condensation

The RAC (Royal Automobile Club) says drivers need to make three simple changes to rid condensation in cars. You could be making simple mistakes that contribute to the problem

Transport

1 week ago RAC urges all drivers to press 2 buttons to help cars defrost quickly

The RAC (Royal Automobile Club) has shared advice on using a simple button combination to help clear ice and frost from car windscreens much more quickly on cold December mornings

Transport

1 week ago Road shut due to 'serious' crash as drivers urged to avoid area

Police said the road was expected to be closed 'for some time'

Events

1 week ago AA urges all drivers to avoid breaking 1 rule as new cameras can pick it up

The AA (Automobile Association) has warned drivers about traffic cameras that can detect a lot more than speeding. You need to stop breaking a simple rule to try and avoid being fined

Politics

2 w. ago Press 4 car buttons to defrost frozen windscreen in just 3 minutes without ice scraper

As temperatures plummet below freezing, drivers are being urged to properly defrost their windscreens before setting off to avoid hefty fines - and experts say you can clear the ice in just minutes

Events

2 w. ago DVSA issues 'Ready to Pass?' guidance to learner drivers to assess their readiness

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has issued a warning to all learner drivers in the UK, urging them to consider their readiness before booking a practical test

Politics

2 w. ago RAC urges drivers to rub £1 item on car windows to 'banish fog for good'

The RAC has shared that there's a way to ensure your windscreen stops fogging up for good, and it's a little-known hack which ice hockey players use, so it's tried and tested

Economics

2 w. ago RAC tells all drivers to stop using 1 item to defrost windscreens in December

As freezing temperatures hit the UK this winter, motoring experts warn against dangerous defrosting methods. The RAC has urged drivers to stop using a common item

Politics

2 w. ago RAC urges all drivers to stop using 1 item to defrost car windscreens

The RAC has issued important advice amid the colder weather in December. It has urged drivers to stop using a common item to defrost their windscreens in the mornings

Transport

2 w. ago Heathrow Airport locked down as armed police swoop and drivers told to stay put

Heathrow Airport has been swarmed by armed police, ambulances and fire engines following an incident at Terminal 3. Trains have been brought to a halt and drivers have been urged to stay in cars

Events

2 w. ago Heathrow lockdown LIVE as armed police swoop and arrests made

A major incident is unfolding at Heathrow Airport with armed police at the scene and drivers urged not to leave their vehicles at Terminal 3 car parks

Events

2 w. ago RAC urges all drivers to rub windscreen with 1 item to stop frost forming

The RAC has shared simple car maintenance advice that could make a big difference during winter. Rubbing the windscreen with a simple item each day could help stop frost

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers warned winter driving mistakes could leave them with £30,000 of fines

Drivers are urged to pay extra attention when driving for the next four months, as these five common mistakes could lead them having to pay a total of £30,000 in fines if they aren't careful

Events

2 w. ago Drivers told to brace for an expensive Christmas at the pumps as petrol prices accelerate at fastest rate for 18 months

Petrol prices at the end of November reached 137.17p a litre - the highest since March - while diesel hit a 15-month peak of 146.57p, leaving drivers facing expensive Christmas getaways.

Politics