A considerable rise in re-offending rates for drink- and drug- driving has prompted the Liberal Democrats to accuse ministers of putting road users at risk.

The economic climate is taking its toll on cars, with people putting off routine repairs and vehicle checks in order to save money.

A new survey has shown that youngsters and women believe they lack the required skills to drive on the motorway.

The continued weakness of the pound is being blamed for the decision by motoring giant Ford to increase its prices by 2.7% across most of its UK range.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has warned children could pick up bad driving behaviour from their parents.

Following his life-threatening jet-powered dragster crash three years ago, Top Gear host Richard Hammond says he is finding it difficult to get travel insurance for a Christmas skiing holiday.

A campaign group has accused town halls of using motorists as "cash cows" after it was revealed that some were collecting an equivalent of up to £85 per daytime resident.

Despite believing green technology is a key factor when buying a car, many consumers still lack the knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicles, a study has shown.

Drink-driving Scottish international footballer Ross McCormack has been banned for 17 months and fined £2,500 for drink-driving.

As many as 84% of young motorists admit to having taken to the wheel on a cocktail of drink and drugs, a new study has shown.

The first ever cross-border car-sharing scheme for Northern Ireland and the Republic aims to dramatically cut traffic congestion and pollution.

Between £50-100 million of insurance claims are expected from residents of Cumbria and south Scotland to pay for flooding damage, according to a trade association.

Road safety campaigners have called upon world leaders to agree plans for a decade of action that would save five million lives on roads worldwide.

New proposals announced by the Government will crack down on cowboy wheel clampers.

Former Formula One star John Surtees has made history by becoming the first person to drive an electric sports car the full length of the Channel Tunnel.

BMW will provide bicycles, motorcycles and classics for use at the London 2012 Games after it was named the event's 24th sponsor.

Despite admitting that financial constraints could prevent Jenson Button from staying with Brawn, the rebranded Mercedes Grand Prix said it will continue talks with the Formula One world champion over a deal for the 2010 season.

Yamaha has flaunted its eco-friendly commuter bike designs at the Tokyo Motor Show.

A new poll has indicated that the economic downturn has led around 20% of motorists to cut down on driving.

It is more expensive to run a second-hand car than a new vehicle, it has been claimed, with yearly running costs for older models more expensive than newly-bought cars.