A hairdresser who was "seduced" by the power of his high-speed bike has been jailed for nine months after reaching speeds of 166mph.

Luxury cars such as BMWs and Porsches are the most vandalised, a survey show, with London recording the highest number of malicious-damage insurance claims.

Petrol prices have reached their highest level of 2009 so far, jumping to an average of 107.14p a litre, according to the AA.

A silver Ford Mondeo TDCI 115 LX estate with 532,491 miles on the clock has sold for £825, the highest-mileage car to pass through a British Car Auctions (BCA) event.

Whether or not colour plays a part in what car insurance band a model is in it certainly affects its resale value, according to used-car website Carsite.

A survey has found that owners of big-engined cars are the big bullies on the road, while motorists driving small vehicles are calm, courteous and considerate.

The cost of comprehensive car insurance rose at its fastest rate for 15 years in the three months to the end of September, new figures show.

The 4x4 Land Rover Defender is "putting a big smile on owner's faces", especially now it has won a top vehicle award.

The cheapest car in the world may have to undergo safety checks after it was reported that three Tata Nanos have caught fire due to short circuits.

A recent motoring poll has slammed traditional female stereotypes, revealing that 44% of women discuss cars with their friends.

Newly-crowned Formula One world champion Jenson Button has put his scintillatingly fast Bugatti Veyron sports car up for sale at a cool £900,000.

A fraudster who staged at least 93 "accidents" and lived a glamourous lifestyle off the proceeds has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years after costing the insurance industry £1.6 million.

A group of fraudsters are due to be sentenced in court after they staged low-speed collisions in order to claim car insurance.

Figures show there is a correlation between when the clocks change and an increase car insurance claims.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has said that leaves could cause glitches in the electronics of modern cars, and has urged drivers to check their vehicles regularly to avoid breakdowns.

An online crime survey of England and Wales intended to boost public confidence in the police could also have an impact on home insurance premiums.

Car insurance premiums have shot up by 5% over the last three months due to an increase in car crime, a new study has shown.

A new report has revealed that the cost of maintaining motorways and major trunk roads in England has increased well above inflation.

Figures suggest a 64% increase in the number of drivers who have had their vehicles wheelclamped in the last 12 months.

A large proportion of bus and van drivers are putting in much longer hours than other workers due to out-of-date employment regulations in the sector and pressure to work through breaks, a report claims.