Many holidaymakers travelling overseas are creatures of habit, heading off to the same resort every year, a new study suggests.

The need for adequate car insurance for holidaymakers has been highlighted after researchers found that the number of road accidents is expected to rise by more than a third as people drive back home following their summer break.

Car insurance firms can breathe a sigh of relief after more than 600 drivers were breath-tested without a single one being over the limit.

When looking for car insurance, it is not just the vehicle itself but also all the added built-in extras that vehicle owners need to consider.

The Audi A3 has the strongest resale value amongst the 10 most popular cars in the UK, suggesting it is the best buy for consumers looking for a new motor, a car website has said.

Councils have been urged to get rid of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in a bid to restore the individual character of towns and cities across the UK.

One in three cycle owners have suffered at least one bike theft in the past five years, according to a bike insurance provider.

UK passports will be given a makeover this October, when they appear with scenes of British weather.

The overall average age and mileage of used cars going under the hammer has risen during the recession and car values have recovered significantly, new figures have shown.

Despite many men see women as ignorant of driving and car maintenance, a study has shown that the fairer sex can handle almost anything, from changing oil and wheels to jump starting cars.

Japanese motor company Yamaha dominated the powered two-wheeler sales charts in July for the third consecutive month, industry figures have shown.

Researchers in Edinburgh are carrying out tests to see if urine can be a potentially cheap and green energy source.

BMW has launched a new exhaust system for its S1000RR sport bike, helping to boost its performance.

Crash for cash scams, where drivers stage accidents to claim on the car insurance of other motorists, have reached a record high, figures have shown.

Rare antiques estimated to be worth around £1 million have been stolen from an East Sussex house.

Severe flooding caused by a "freak storm" forced the Big Brother contestants to leave the house on Tuesday night, it has been said.

The BBC is doing everything to keep its Top Gear mystery man The Stig from lifting the lid on his identity.

Close to 1.8 million vehicles were taken off the roads last year by their cash-strapped owners, insurance company swiftcover.com has found.

New research suggests that most people who lose a wallet are unlikely to see it again, which means they could use the extra cover provided by their home insurance for personal belongings taken outside the house.

British Car Auctions has found that the value of used cars has seen a negligible decline between June and July, with demand remaining unaffected.