An Aston Martin driven by Sir Sean Connery's James Bond in two of the spy movies and dubbed the most famous car in the world has been auctioned off.

Drivers have been urged to keep the windscreen of their car clean, after research revealed that glare from the sun caused a huge number of injury crashes last year.

In an incident sure to make the list of strange and unusual car insurance claims, a parked car rolled into the sea while its driver was taking a toilet break.

More than 40% of British holidaymakers take all their spending money with them at all times while away on a trip, according to a survey.

Motorists have been called on to check the condition of their vehicle tyres before winter sets in.

Most local authorities have not completed repair work on roads affected by last year's harsh winter, leaving motorists susceptible to poor surface conditions, a new poll has shown.

Police patrol cars will now come from only four manufacturers, helping to cut down costs of more than £3.4 million every year.

Car production rose 5.8% in September compared with the same month last year, a new study has shown.

Dealer financed used car sales rose 21% in August compared with the same period last year, according to the Finance and Leasing Association.

Consumers have been warned against illegal gas fitters, as gas-related accidents could impact on home insurance premiums.

By performing simple DIY tasks to improve security, homeowners can enjoy discounts on their home insurance policies, an industry body has said.

A new study has found that motorists either ignore or fail to check warnings given on over-the-counter and prescription drugs relating to possible driving impairments.

A D-Day veteran has finally enjoyed a holiday he was planning to take 71 years ago, but which got cancelled following the outbreak of the Second World War.

Women drivers are more likely than men to neglect basic car maintenance and risk big repair bills, a new study suggests.

Nearly a fifth of holidaymakers head off overseas without travel insurance, facing the possibility of being hit with massive medical bills, a report has warned.

A pensioner in Scotland has recalled how she had to be driven home from the local newsagents after the shock of hearing she had become the 2,500th lottery millionaire.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the Best Driver's Car, according to Autocar magazine.

Drivers aged over 50 have seen their car insurance costs rise by more than a quarter over the last 12 months, a new poll has shown.

Scotland has emerged as the most expensive place to learn to drive, where the average cost per lesson with a driving school is £24.03.

Ford's Mondeo has been voted the Used Car of the Year by What Car? judges who praised it as "near-faultless".